By traditional measures, seniors can vary from 55 years-old to over 100 years. But their health and life styles are quite different. Seniors at St. David’s, like most other churches, can be divided into three main groups:

1) Those between 56 and 65

2) Those between 66 and 75 and

3) Those over 75.

Many of the 50 seniors in Group 1 are still working. The 34 seniors in Group 2 are often involved in the multiple generations of their families. The 25 St. David’s seniors in Group 3 are often less mobile and somewhat physically constrained. They are often best served close to home. 

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Groups 2 and 3 have limited availability in the daytime while the first group prefers activities in the daytime. Group 1 is generally very physically active while the middle group is less so but still not too constrained. Group 3 seniors over the age of 75 are often constrained by their physical agility and stamina.

One long-standing component of our Senior Ministry has been our Monthly Senior Luncheon scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month. We met, shared a meal, and listened to an interesting speaker or entertainer. 

For a variety of reasons over the past year, attendance at these luncheons has steadily diminished. Over the last couple of months, attendance at each Senior luncheon has dwindled to fewer than a dozen. We have reached the point where, from an attendance perspective, these luncheons are no longer viable.

Senior Ministry leadership will host the Final Senior luncheon on September 16, 2008 with a twofold purpose. First we want to celebrate our time together in the past. Second we want to discuss and possibly identify other potential activities and schedules which might draw a wider audience.

It is important to understand that this Covenant Community continues to be committed to a robust Senior Ministry. As an example, we will continue the twice a month Eucharist Services in the Leisure World Chapel, which reaches parishioners and others close to where they live. 

We are also looking at possible social activities on a less frequent basis. If you have suggestions on this subject please send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .