E-Streeters Fellowship   A fellowship group for adults ages 55 and older meets the third Tuesday of each month at Edenton Street church for lunch and an educational or entertainment program. Following the program is "Stay for Play," a time to play board and card games such as Dominoes, Rummicube, chess, Scrabble etc. E-Streeters Fellowship is partnered with Raleigh Parks and Recreation "Golden Agers" club.

The fellowship group is open to the community. E-Streeters' mission is to meet as a group for fellowship, fun, food, education, and service.  The lunch costs $6. Offsite trips may have a nominal charge for transportation and a ticket fee for the event.

E-Streeters has off-site events planned each month, in addition to the regular luncheon meeting.  Events are advertised in The Communicator, church worship bulletin, and event calendar.  Registrations are available online or by calling Robin at the church office at 919-832-7535 (ext. 212).

EVENTS 

We have an exciting list of events for our E-Streeter's Fellowship 2012 and we would like to share just a small sample of what the E-Streeters have planned so you can mark your calendar. Our theme for this year is "For everything there is a season..."  Ecclesiastes 3:1. We will journey together and explore God's creation through a variety of media and experiences.

 - Tuesday, May 15 "God's world...sharing our gifts and graces." a Kaleidoscope of Creativity with displays of special interest, collections, hobbies and creative arts.  This is an opportunity to exhibit and share your unique gifts, crafts, hobbies and collections, Kerr Hall from 11:30 Am to 1:30 PM. Lunch $6 per person.  Reservations for lunch required by May 10 at 832-7535.

 - Tuesday, June 19 trip to our new next door neighbor the Natural Resource Center (NRC) which will open in April 2012. We will meet the scientists, visit the 10,000 gallon aquarium, experience the three hands-on Investigate Labs and get a 360° view of natural science phenomena happening to the Earth. For more information visit the NRC website at: http://naturesearch.org/about/   Reservations by June 13 at 832-7535.

- July 30-August 2 Wisdom & Grace Conference, sponsored by Southern Jurisdiction Association of Older Adults, Lake Junaluska, NC. Information available after February 1 at: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/events_list.aspx?id=4716  

 - Fall events and programs to be announced: trips to Scotland Neck "Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park;"  "Southern Supreme Gormet Specialties," Bear Creek, NC; Old Salem at Christmastime, and the Golden Agers Annual Holiday breakfast at the Raleigh Convention Center.                                

Enrichment Workshops/Seminars
One of Edenton Street's goals is to provide adults with informational and formational workshops and seminars in the areas of spiritual and personal growth. These will focus on the church, family, and community concerns.

Wellness Program

A Matter of Balance Seminar Series

What is A Matter of Balance? A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have this concern. It is based upon research conducted by the Roybal Center for Enhancement of Late-Life Function at Boston University.
What are the components of A Matter of Balance? A Matter of Balance is a structured group intervention that utilizes a variety of activities to address physical, social and cognitive factors affecting fear of falling and to teach fall prevention strategies. The activities include group discussion, problem-solving, skill building, assertiveness training, videotapes, sharing practical solutions and exercise training.
During the class, participants learn to:
• View falls and fear of falling as controllable (involves changing behavior with a focus on building falls self-efficacy, i.e., the belief that one can engage in an activity without falling).
• Set realistic goals for increasing activity (by instilling adaptive beliefs such as greater perceived control, greater confidence in one's abilities and more realistic assessment of failures).
• Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors (uses a home safety evaluation and action planner to reduce fall risk hazards in the home and community).
• Promote exercise to increase strength and balance.
Each of the eight sessions is two hours in length, including a break for light refreshments. Early sessions focus on changing attitudes and self-efficacy before attempting changes in actual behavior. The exercise component, which begins in the third session, takes about 30 minutes of the session to complete.

First Baptist Church
99 N.Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC

Orientation and Info:
April 26 1-3 pm

Subsequent Sessions:
April 30 and May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 1-3 pm
Cost $14 for the companion book.
For information and registration contact: Linda Ford at 919-832-7535 ext 253

training, videotapes, sharing practical solutions and exercise training.
During the class, participants learn to:
• View falls and fear of falling as controllable (involves changing behavior with a focus on building falls self-efficacy, i.e., the belief that one can engage in an activity without Orientation and Info:
April 26 1-3 pm

Subsequent Sessions:
April 30 and May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 1-3 pm
Cost $14 for the companion book.
For information and registration contact: Linda Ford at 919-832-7535 ext 253

SALDT Shakers (Single Adult Ladies Dining Together)
Multiple small groups of single women (separated, divorced, widowed or single) get together once a month to enjoy an environment of Christian fellowship, networking and support through monthly dinners, scheduled on the third Tuesday of the month. We invite you to join us!

Urban Ministries Food Pantry    Each month different food selections are suggested for donations to the Urban Ministries Food Pantry. Collection bins are located on each floor of the education building and in the Poindexter lobby. To learn how you can be a part of this ongoing outreach ministry click this link Learn more.