Thriving Widows
Connection, Supporting & Training Widows
Thriving Widows seeks to connect and encourage widows of all ages, as they move forward with rebuilding their lives. This ministry helps to develop meaningful and joyful Christ-centered friendships through fun activities, outings, seminars, crafting and “Sharing & Caring” classes.
This group meets the 1st Monday of each month at GHCC, plus enjoying one outing per month. See our upcoming events below!
2025 Thriving Widows Dates
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION:
All classes are on the 1st Monday of the Month (10:00–11:30am in W148)
When we have a guest speaker, our classes will be held upstairs in W248, same time.
Individuals pay for all outings. The dates, times and locations will vary.
*Cost price ranges are listed with dollar signs: $=$10-20; $$=$20-40; $$$=$40-75
1st Monday of the Month meetings @ GHCC (10:00–11:30am in W148)
March 3: Rocks & Rice: Loving God With Our Mind and Body (W248)
April 7: Praying with Power (Colossians 1:9-14) – (W148)
May 5: Responding to God’s Word (Mark 4:1-20) – (W148)
June 2: Trusting God Through Trials (1 Peter 4:12) – (W148)
July: NO CLASSES—SUMMER BREAK!!!
August 5: Healing and Forgiveness (Mark 2:1-12) – (W148)
September 1: NO CLASS—LABOR DAY!!
October 6: One Body, Many Parts (Romans 12:1-13) – (W248)
November 3: Holy Spirit—“Our Gift - Giver of Life (1 Corinthians 12:4-5) – (W148)
December 1: NO CLASS—Christmas Season!!
Thriving Widows Outings:
March 29: Spring Tea; Bring food & desserts (Solomon 2:11, 12)
April 14: Game Day at Irene’s Place; Bring an appetizer or desserts
May 19: Vintage shopping and Lunch (Carpool - *$; $$)
June 13: Concert in the Park – Brentwood; Meet @ GHCC
& bring chair, snacks, water & sweater/jacket
July: NO OUTING—SUMMER BREAK!!!
August 16: Farmer’s Market & Lunch at MJ’s Restaurant/Brentwood—Meet at GHCC – (*$ - $$)
September 13: We Love “Bee”ing Together Luncheon (1 Peter 3:8)
October 14: Lunch at Panera Bread Café/Brentwood (*$; $$)
November 10: Warming Up for the Holidays Luncheon (Soups Hallmark Movie) at Irene’s
December 8: Christmas Brunch & White Elephant at Colleen’s;
Gift book: “Help Is Here: Finding Fresh Strength & Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit”