All Seniors Updates

The Zionaires seniors group will be taking a bus trip to enjoy the beautiful Munsinger/Clemens Gardens in St Cloud on Thursday, May 31. The return trip will include a stop at the Irish Blessings Café in Maple Lake. Leave from Zion at 9:30am, and return to Buffalo around 2pm. Cost of transportation is $15. Please stop [...]

About 20 Senior High youth hosted about 60 adults at the Intergenerational Dinner on Sunday, March 11. During the meal, there were discussions based on questions that were asked by the TIM (Teens in Mission) Team. This was a great opportunity to Connect with Care. Many in attendance, both  students and adults, said not only [...]

On Wednesday, March 28, the Zionaires seniors group has a morning of activities planned especially for those 55 and better: 9:00-10:30 – Stuff and Send monthly newsletter crew meets in Fellowship Hall 10:30-11:15 – A late breakfast of omelets, French toast, etc. in Fellowship Hall 11:15-11:45 – A short program including a guest speaker 12:00 – Lenten Worship [...]

Zion Senior High youth will be hosting Zion’s senior adults (55+) at an Intergenerational Dinner on Sunday, March 11, starting at Noon in Fellowship Hall. This will be an opportunity for those gathered to share their faith and their personality through hymns, stories, games and more. The free meal will include Chicken Kiev, rice pilaf, corn, salad, [...]

The Zionaires Seniors Group will visit Plymouth Playhouse to see the Church Basement Ladies in A Mighty Fortress (is Our Basement) on Thursday, February 2. It’s 1960 and Beverly gets her first pair of high heels for confirmation; Peter announces his impending nuptials; Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair [...]

Zion staff will host a Christmas Dinner for Zionaires and homebound members on Thursday, December 15.  There will be a worship service with communion at 11am, followed by dinner  and entertainment provided by the church staff. Please make your reservation by December 12 by calling the church office at 763.682.1245. Rides are available.

The Zionaires invite you to go to the Wright County Historical Society in Buffalo to see the beautiful Chrismon tree they decorated today as part of the 5th Annual Festival of Trees.  The Rural Life Gallery is filled with many beautiful Christmas decorations which will be on display throughout December (Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm). Chrismons are symbols [...]

On Wednesday, September 20, the Zionaires seniors group will spend the afternoon with Mark Twain, in a performance by Branson entertainer Dave Ehlert.  Dave began performing in 1967 as Elvis, and since 1994 has operated a theatre in Branson, MO. In this show, Twain’s life story is wound around all his famous quotes with a [...]

Saturday, July 30 Feed My Starving Children field trip with the Club456 families Here are the details Monday, August 15 9:30am fishing on Lake Pulaski on the Let’s Go Fishing Pontoon 11am Picnic at Griffing Park—potluck—bring a dessert or salad. Sign up at the Information Desk or in the church office Wednesday, September 20 3pm [...]

Everyone 55 and better is invited to Lake Pulaski on Monday, August 15, for fishing and a picnic with the Zionaires group. Meet at 9:30am at Pulaski Park to go fishing Meet at 11am at Pulaski Park for the picnic There is no cost! Bring a salad or dessert to share, main course for the picnic will [...]

The Zionaires seniors group will be touring Lakewood Cemetery and the Russian Museum in South Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 17  Wednesday, May 18. At Lakewood Cemetery, we will have a tour, see exhibits and visit the Chapel. Lakewood is a beautiful cemetery, as well as an educational resource where much history is preserved. The Russian [...]

Retirees and older adults are invited to help assemble the Easter Baskets on Thursday morning, April 14, starting at 9:30. The tentative schedule for the balance of the year is: April 14: Food Shelf Easter Basket Mission May 17: Lakewood Cemetery/Russian Museum June 19: Breakfast on the Farm July 19: Fishing and Picnic Lunch August [...]

There are two Zionaires events scheduled for seniors and retirees in March. First, catch the celestial skies over Buffalo. Mike Lynch, meteorologist and astronomy expert from WCCO radio, will be giving us a short class and then a look at the wonders of our stars. It will be held at Northwinds Elementary on March 7 [...]

On Tuesday, February 15, the Zionaires 55+ group will host a French Toast Breakfast and share information about The Dragonfly Project, beginning at 9:30am. A small act of kindness to help a grieving family, following the death of their son, led to the creation of The Dragonfly Project in 2002. When an 11-year old friend [...]

The Seniors’ Group had a very active year in 2010.  Here are the monthly activities that people were invited to attend: January: Heritage Center Visit & Modern Farming Presentation by Charles Krause February: Marti Gras Party & Holy Land trip presentation by Maurean Fellger March: Help with Easter Baskets April: Biblical Health and Nutrition speaker [...]