Here are activities, programs and resources for senior citizens in the Diocese of Little Rock. For more articles from Arkansas Catholic’s Senior Living section, see the print or complete online editions.
Parish ministries
BARLING
Sacred Heart of Mary
Every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Parish Life Center. Dominoes. For more information, call Julie Anderson at (479) 452-0571
BENTON Keychain Seniors, Our Lady of Fatima
Second Monday of the month, 11 a.m., McGinnis Hall meeting room. Lunch, bingo and Skip-bo. For more information, call Helen Morris at (501) 778-7696.
CONWAY Senior Saints, St. Joseph
Every other Thursday, 9 a.m., Columbus Hall, corner of Sixth Street and Fifth Avenue; spiritual time, snacks and bingo. Potlucks and day trips are added periodically. For more information, call Jacqueline Kordsmeier at 501-329-1818.
FORT SMITH Happy Hearts, Christ the King Church
Second Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m., Parish Center; game day. For more information, call Sandi Reiss at (479) 783-7745 or e-mail ctkfam life@christ-king.org.
JONESBORO Classics, Blessed Sacrament Church
First Thursday of every month, 3 p.m., St. Bernard’s Village. Cards and games. For more information, call Mary Beth Williams at (870) 972-6125 or e-mail marybeth43@suddenlink.net.
LITTLE ROCK Primetimers, Christ the King Church
Monthly Senior Mass with anointing of the sick, ROMEO men’s group, exercise and sittercize classes and adoration hour every Saturday at 2 p.m. Monthly calendar of activities and events is available. For more information, call Suzanne Catlett at (501) 225-6774, ext. 250 or visit www.ctklr.org.
Holy Souls Seniors, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church
Second Monday of the month, 10 a.m., Parish Hall; games and fellowship. For more information, call Pat Kirchner at (501) 663-0424.
Silver Seniors, St.Theresa Church
Second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., Parish Center. For more information, call Betty Connelley at (501) 565-6476 or the church at (501) 565-9198.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK Golden Falcons, Immaculate Conception Church
Third Tuesday of each month, except summer, 8:15 a.m. Mass, breakfast and guest speaker. For more information, call Carolyn Chalmers at (501) 835-5544.
St. Anne Church
First Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.; lunch and bingo. For more information, call Patricia McKinley at (501) 758-3295.
Golden Seniors, St. Mary Church
Second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Mercy House Senior Day Out Luncheon, $2 a person, includes bingo. For more information, call Diana Glaze at (501) 771-10480 or the church at (501) 374-7123.
Silver Shamrocks, St. Patrick Church
Third Monday of each month, noon to 2 p.m.; lunch and bingo. For more information, call Marianna Bury at (501) 834-4267.
Diocesan programs
These programs are administered by the diocesan Family Life Office. For information, call (501) 664-0340 or visit www.dolr.org.
SENIOR RESOURCE MINISTRY
Senior Resource Ministry is a resource group for those involved in parish senior ministry. The Senior Network newsletter is published four times a year with stories about seniors and information on parish senior ministries. Download it at www.dolr.org.
SENIOR DAY AND MASS
Oct. 21, 2012
The annual Senior Day and Mass is celebrated each fall at St. John Center in Little Rock. It begins at noon with registration followed by a presentation on a topic relevant to seniors. Mass is then celebrated and normally includes the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Free blood pressure checks and a light supper usually follow.
MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY MASS
Sept. 23, 2012
The marriage anniversary Mass is celebrated annually at St. John Center in Little Rock to honor couples who have been married 25, 50 and 50-plus years. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrates Mass and then a reception is held.
