It’s Homecoming Weekend
Front Row: Freshmen Rep Laura Schloegl, Sophomore Rep Kaitlyn Dupuis, Junior Rep Maddie Palmatier, and Senior Queen’s Court: Payten Beebee, Miah Haviland, Lexi Martens, Reagann Meyers, and Erin Middleton.
Back Row: Freshmen Rep Joshua Pagels, Sophomore Rep Greg Babcock Jr, Junior Rep Jaymn Medlock, and Senior King’s Court: Fernando Alamillo-Jimenez, Adam Eichenberg, Mitch Gifford, Sam Hallead, and Alex Pung.
St. Johns High School has announced the 2019 Homecoming Representatives and Senior Court. The King and Queen will be revealed at halftime during the Football game on Friday, October 4.
As always, Friday night’s parade will step off at 5 p.m. on Clinton Avenue.
Lights Up on God’s Favorite
The final two performances of the Neil Simon comedy “God’s Favorite” at the Wilson Center Auditorium this Friday and Saturday October 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Homegrown Productions presents this modern day interpretation of the story of Job under the new lighting system at the Wilson Center Auditorium October 5 and 6. Tom Webb directs.
Successful businessman Joe Benjamin has admittedly had a wonderful life. He has a successful business selling boxes while living with his family in their beautiful Long Island mansion. Joe, being a devout religious man, attributes all of his success and happiness to the big “G” himself: God. But when an eccentric messenger from God visits Joe all hell breaks loose! Joe, God’s favorite servant, is being put to the test; he must either renounce his faith in God or suffer severe consequences. The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy.
Cast:
Bob Murrell as Joe Benjamin
Michael Nelson as Sidney Lipton
Patrick Monroe as David Benjamin
Marsha Brook as Rose Benjamin
Monica Holland as Sarah Benjamin
Tyler Frease as Ben Benjamin
Sara Craft as Mady (the maid)
Darryl Schmitz as Morris (the butler)
Show time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. General admission is $15 at the door. Students and those 55+ is $10.
Bancroft receives Terry Cornwell Award
Troy Bancroft is this year’s winner of the Terry Cornwell Award, given by the St. Johns Kiwanis Club 707.
This award is given yearly to a St. Johns community member who has given selflessly with a spirit of faith, generosity, and warmth.
“Troy Bancroft is very much deserving of this award. Troy embodies the concept of “Faith, Family, and Community,” said presenter Rep. Graham Filler.
“He is driven by a sincere belief that faith is not a stagnant thing; faith should be manifested in your generosity, in loving and teaching your family, in giving to the community to bless others.”
Creating Confident Caregivers® workshops offered
The Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) is pleased to offer a new session of the popular Creating Confident Caregivers® program for non-professional caregivers of persons with dementia. The six-week session will be held on Wednesdays at the MSU Radiology Building in East Lansing beginning October 16 through November 20, 2019 from 3:30- 5:30pm.
Creating Confident Caregivers® provides persons caring for an individual with dementia living at home with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and learn effective caregiving techniques. Two-hour sessions, led by a dementia-care specialist, are held once each week for six weeks. The evidence-based program, based on the Savvy Caregiver curriculum, teaches participants a unique perspective on dementia and helps them gain tools and resources to make their role as caregiver less overwhelming.
The program is offered locally at no cost to non-professional caregivers. Pre-registration is required. Respite care for your family member may be available at no cost while attending the sessions – please ask in advance of the workshop. To register, or for more information about classes, contact Barbara Mannino at 517-887-1418 or 1-800-405-9141.
The following is an excerpt from a letter from someone who has completed the class…
“After the first class, I felt a weight had been lifted. I learned so much. It’s helpful to know what I’m experiencing is normal and I’m not alone.”
A Matter of Balance workshop begins October 14
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is an interactive workshop which promotes the belief that falling and fears about falling are controllable. It aims to reduce fall risk, increase physical activity, and reduce fears about falling. Although the workshop is primarily discussion, it does include an exercise program designed to increase balance, strength, coordination, and stability. Caregivers and significant others are encouraged to register and attend as active participants. Workshop is free of charge but donations are accepted ($25 suggested donation, but it is not required). Pre-registration is required. To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465.
What: Matter of Balance workshop
Where: Grove Bible Church, 6990 E. Price Rd., St. Johns, MI
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, October 14 – November 6, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
How to register: Call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465
Workshop offered in partnership with MSU Extension
Fifties Favorites show coming to the Wilson Center
Hear the stylings of 12 unique vocalists and the talented Grand Band: from the tunes of American Bandstand to The Sound of Music, Singers on the Grand https://www.facebook.com/SingersOnTheGrand/ will salute the 1950s with pop, jazz, Broadway and inspirational songs on November 9 at 7:00 p.m..
This brand new show features the great music of the 1950s, performed by the 12 singers and 7 Grand Band members. Songs will include an American Bandstand Medley, Hernando’s Hideaway, music of the Everly Brothers, That’s Amore, Misty, and many more. Tickets are $12, general admission seating. Show is at the Wilson Center, 101 W. Cass St. St. Johns, MI.
Tickets can now be purchased via credit card online at https://sotg.bpt.me or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Don’t delay, order your tickets today. General admission $12.