Plenti-nine is a group whose purpose is to promote Christian growth and fellowship through a variety of activities. Participants are individuals from Harrisonburg Baptist Church;
most are retired, but there are no age restrictions. The only requirements for participation are some free time, an inquiring mind and a willingness to share in costs. Quarterly dinner meetings provide an opportunity for planning a variety of events. The group has traveled to locations such as Myrtle Beach, SC; Lancaster, PA; Winchester, VA; Richmond, VA; the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum at Dulles; and Peaks of Otter. Interested members read and discuss several books each year, and there are occasional hikes. Everyone is welcome to participate!
For more information contact Richard Parker at Rlparkerb@aol.com
Quarterly Meetings
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The Plenti-niner Group will have a picnic and meeting at Hillandale Park. The picnic will be catered for $5.00 per person. The menu includes fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, and beverage. Please dress comfortable and bring a lawn chair for a relaxing evening with church friends.
Summer Events
Wednesday, June 4 A hike to Massanutten Peak and brown bag lunch.
Saturday, July 5 A trip to Shenandoah Summer Theatre in Winchester to see a matinee production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
Fall Event
Friday, September 12 - Saturday, September 13 An overnight trip to Pennsylvania to see the Play, "Abraham and Sarah" at Living Waters Theater with dinner at Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant. Overnight accommodations will be at Days Inn (Carlisle). On Saturday there will be a brunch buffet at Allenberry's Fairfield Inn and the play, "Forever Patsy," at Allenberry Playhouse. Deadline for reservations is Sunday, June 1. Please call Tony or Marie Graham or the church office for more information.
The X-Y-Z Club (Extra Years of Zest) is a group of older senior adults who meet monthly (the 3rd Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) for Bible study, other activities, and a fellowship meal. The group is currently involved in a study of the Ten Commandments.
The group also takes seaonal day trips throughout the year (Back Roads of Rockingham and D.C. Cherry Blossoms in the spring, Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall, etc.) A pleasant dining out experience is also a part of each day trip.
The X-Y-Z Club holds an annual picnic (usually in leiu of the June meeting) at one of Virginia's beautiful state parks or at a local or regional picnic area. This is always a great time of fun and fellowship with great food (grilled burgers, dogs, chicken, pork--yummy!)
An annual "Generation To Generation Day" is hosted by the X-Y-Z Club at HBC. The event is normally held the third Sunday of May and is open to all seniors and all other age groups. A special guest is invited to speak at both worship services and a delicious meal (free of charge) and time of light-hearted fun follow the worship service in the church fellowship hall.
All X-Y-Z related activities are identified on the monthly church calendar which can be found on the church website under "Schedule."