Senior Adults

MDPC has a vibrant ministry of fun, fellowship, spiritual development, and educational opportunities for all of our seniors. Whether you’re a retiree, single, married, still working, a member of MDPC or not, we welcome you to journey with us.

Learn About Our Groups

The Venturers

ABOUT THE VENTURERS
All folks 50+ are welcome to gatherings of The Venturers at MDPC. The Venturers at MDPC is a group of people, either single or married, who meet each month for fellowship, dinner, and an informative and enriching program.

WHEN AND WHERE? 
Our programs normally are on the 1st Monday of the month, Sep-May, at Fratelli's Ristorante (Wirt & Westview). Details and exceptions can be found in the Venturers brochure at the link below. 

2023-2024 Schedule

Oct 2023 Newsletter

Oct Dinner RSVP Form


HOW DO I JOIN? 
Annual dues are $20/person or $30/couple (September–May). Paid members receive the monthly newsletter by mail plus a Venturers directory. You may join at a meeting or by mail (click here for a Membership form) or contact Connie Whelchel at or 713-785-7701.

VENTURERS LEADERSHIP
Back Row: Tamara Ham, Dinner Reservations; Jan Tomlinson, Christmas Party and Caring Ministries Deacon; Paul Whelchel, VP of Facilities; Bart Henson, President; James Taylor, VP of Programs
Front Row: Mary Card, Hospitality; Connie Whelchel, Membership; Carol Ann Shipp, VP of Communications

Prime Timers

Prime Timers is a group of men and women, age 55 years or better, who meet monthly for fellowship, outings, and lunches. Each summer, we sponsor the showing of popular films for the whole congregation with free admission, popcorn, and lemonade!

WHEN AND WHERE? 
Monthly lunches and outings are planned for (normally) the third Wednesday of the month. Check out the Senior Adult Newsletter for details:

Sep 2023 Events

Oct 2023 Events

 


HOW DO I JOIN?
Annual membership fee of only $10 is designed to defray the cost of programs. Paid members will receive a monthly newsletter and preference in trip reservations.

For more information about Prime Timers, contact Tammy Allyn (President) at   or 832-816-6254.

Encore Fellowship

For adults of any age or marital status!

Join us for various social events out and about in Houston. Contact Betsy at for more information. 

Upcoming Events

Thu, Sep 28 • AD Players
Join us for Forever Plaid, fun-filled musical about four college freshman who form a quartet.

Thu, Oct 12 • Stages Houston
We hope you can join us for Always...Patsy Cline, an evening of great music. Details TBA.

Thu, Nov 9 • 7:00pm • Museum of Fine Arts: Rembrandt to Van Gogh
Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection
($32 cost/$25 for seniors)

Email Betsy ( ) to join our mailing list and have details about the theater and other upcoming events sent straight to your inbox! We hope to see you at any or all of these fun events.

Executive Board


Susanne McClean, Jan Roe, Betsy Chalmers, Marsha Timby, Jan Tomlinson, and Mona Williams

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Send your name, phone number, email, and address to Betsy Chalmers at

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