Our March activity will be on Thursday, March 15th (the third Thursday of the month). We will be going to the University of Illinois to have a tour of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music. We will need to meet at church at 9:30. The tour will include viewing a collection of ‘older’ musical instruments, John Philip Sousa memorabilia, the ‘first electronic musical instrument’ as well as some items from the U. of I. Marching Band. There will be minimal walking and there are chairs in the rooms to allow us to sit down when needed/wanted. Lunch will be after the tour. If you would like to join us, please let us know here at the church!
Category Archives: Primetimers Activity
Primetimers Head to the Sousa Archives at the University of Illinois
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Unity Baptist Church
Primetimers Head To The Planetarium
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 11:15 am
Location: Unity Baptist Church
This Thursday, February 16, those ages 60 and over [Primetimers] will be meeting at the church at 11:15 am, having lunch at a local restaurant, and then heading to the Planetarium at Parkland College. We have a 1:00 pm appointment to have a showing of the “Prairie Sky Show” in their planetarium. We would love for you to join us and enjoy something very special at the 2nd largest planetarium in Illinois! To sign up, please contact the church!
Prime Timers Luncheon and Illusionist
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Unity Baptist Church
The Prime Timers will be having a noon luncheon here at the church on Thursday, January 19. Following the meal, an illusionist will be performing! He has promised that he will not be bringing any elephants into the church! Sign up sheet is in the lobby and PLEASE NOTE that this will be the THIRD Thursday instead of the fourth.
Primetimers to Visit “The Great Pumpkin Patch”
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Location: meet at Unity Baptist Church
On Thursday, October 20th, at 10 a.m., the Primetimers will be meeting at the church to head to “The Great Pumpkin Patch” in Arthur. We invite you to join us as we enjoy the fall weather and all that it brings! There is a $3.00 entry fee per person and there is a gift store and bakery on site as well. After our time there, we will have lunch at a local Amish restaurant. If you have questions, please contact Ray or Shirley Jones!
Note: Our last outing for 2011 is on Wednesday, December 7th. For all of those who have purchased tickets, we will be leaving WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7th between 9:15-9:30 a.m. to go the the Meyer Dinner Theater.
Primetimers to Visit Urbana Fire Station
Posted August 23, 2011 in Adult Ministries, Events
On Friday, September 16, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., the Primetimers group at Unity Baptist Church will be heading to the Urbana Fire Station where they will be given a fire safety informational by Dena Schumacher who is the Education/Public Information Officer. After that they will be given a tour of the living quarters, kitchen area, and equipment used by the fire fighters. Lunch will follow the tour for those that are interested. If you are 60 years old and above and are interested in attending, please contact the church office for more information.
Primetimers Heading to “The Fix It Store”
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Unity Baptist Church
On Thursday, July 28th, at 10:30 a.m. the Unity Primetimers will be heading to “The Fix It Store” owned by Dennis Riggs in Sidney. After lunch they will head to the Dairy Barn for ice cream! All those who are age 60 and above are welcome to join us! They will be meeting at and leaving from Unity Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Please see Ray and Shirley Jones if you have any questions!
Primetimers Headed to Funks Prairie Home and Gem Museum
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011
Time: 9:00 am
Location: meet at Unity Baptist Church
On Thursday, June 16th, at 9:00 a.m., the Unity Primetimers group will be heading from the church to Funk Prairie Home and Gem Museum near Funks Grove. We will be given a free tour of the mansion and the museum. Lunch will be eaten at the pavilion on the mansion grounds. Lunch will be free also because we are brown bagging it for the day! Bring your favorite sandwich, chips, fruit, etc. along with a beverage. We will have coolers to keep the food and drinks safe. After lunch, we will be going to Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Farm. Although the “season” for making syrup is over, they will give us a tour and explain how they make their syrup. There is a gift shop on site where we can purchase pure maple syrup, candies made from maple syrup, and other treats. Then we’ll head for home!
NOTE: We will be having our monthly outing on the third Thursday of June instead of the fourth Thursday. The Funk Prairie Home was booked except for June 16th so keep reminding yourselves that our function will be one week earlier than usual.
