Loretta Wiebe Jost will present “Going Afar Upon the Mountain: Grandma Lizzie and Grandpa Henry,” at the Tabor College “60+” Learning in Retirement Program, at 9:45 a.m. Monday, March 2, in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center.
Born and raised on a Western Kansas farm, Jost was nine when her father, Pete Wiebe, died suddenly while driving tractor. Her grandmother, Lizzie Pauls Wiebe, helped to fill the void, leaving her a legacy of stories that made a deep impression. Six decades later, Jost is sharing these stories.
For example, at her grandmother’s knee, Jost learned how her grandparent’s took in black children at Elk Park, N.C., in the early 1900s, risking their lives in the face of white supremacist townspeople.
Jost is a 1960 graduate of Tabor College. She and her husband, Dean, are engaged in agri-business in Aurora, Neb. She has served on the Tabor College Board of Directors since 1994.
The public is welcome to attend all Learning in Retirement programs. Fees are $3 per session or $15 per semester ($28 per couple). Registration and discount cards for lunch in the cafeteria will be available at the door during the half hour before the meeting. For more information, contact Connie Isaac, coordinator at 620-947-3121, 947-5964, or conniei@tabor.edu.
Bible Professor Doug Miller will share stories from his recent trip to the Holy Land at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 23, as the Tabor College Learning in Retirement Program begins its spring lecture series for older adults.
Miller led a 27-member group of Tabor College students, Bethel College students and others to the land of Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, and early Christians, on an educational tour of the Holy Land, from Jan. 5 to 25. A coffee will be held prior to the season’s first program, from 9:20 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center, hosted by Connie Isaac, who has coordinated the program since 1993. “With the May 11 program, I’ll have had the privilege of scheduling 300-plus programs, with few repeat speakers,” Isaac said. “What a wealth of wonderful people we’ve learned from. What great fun it’s been!”
The public is welcome to attend all Learning in Retirement programs. Fees are $3 per session or $15 per semester ($28 per couple). Registration and discount cards for lunch in the cafeteria may be purchased during the half hour before the meeting. For more information, contact Isaac at 620-947-3121, 947-5964, or email conniei@tabor.edu.
Learning in Retirement Schedule Spring, 2009
February 23
Coffee served 9:20-9:45 a.m. before first meeting
Experiencing the Jerusalem Seminar in Israel and Gaza
Just back from leading an interterm trip, Bible professor Doug Miller will bring firsthand information from significant places including Mount Nebo, Petra, Bethlehem, Hebron, Joppa, Nazareth, Galilee, the Golan Heights, Qumran, and Ramallah.
March 2
Going Afar, Upon the Mountain: Grandma Lizzie and Grandpa Henry
At her grandmother’s knee, Loretta Jost learned of her brave grandparent’s taking in black children at Elk Park North Carolina during the early 1900s. Hear why they risked their lives in the face of white supremacist townspeople, and more.
March 9
Where the Boys Are: Boy-Friendly Classrooms
Educational consultant, Denise Brown, travels the state encouraging school teachers. Among her latest research: boys and girls are very different and learn differently. How can we help them succeed?
March 13 (Note this is a Friday meeting)
Straw Baskets and Zwiebach
As a result of trips to developing countries, Norman and Sharon Ewert, Wheaton, Illinois, annually host an impressive sale of Ten Thousand Villages handcrafts in their home. Hear inspiring stories of how this helps the plight of the artisans.
March 23
Spring Break (No meeting)
March 30
Finding Security During Hard Financial Times
Jon Wiebe, CEO of Mennonite Brethren Foundation, will reduce to simple terms the economic crisis we’ve been hearing about in the news. He’ll also suggest alternative ways to invest retirement funds with safety and confidence.
April 6
Spring Serenade
Vada Snider, flute; Karen Loucks, piano; and Duane Graham, photography; will bring a program of music and visual images celebrating the beauty and new life unfolding in nature.
April 13
Easter Break (No meeting)
April 20
Letter to Bob: A Journey through Grief
Dr. Robert Grover, retired administrator and faculty member at Emporia State University, experienced the death of his first wife 35 years ago. Based on a book he is writing, he’ll share his long journey to healing, wholeness, and faith in God.
April 27
Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Finding Our Way through the Maze
While nothing is guaranteed, there are things we can do to keep our brains healthy. Kathy Sikes will lead us in looking at simple steps, including diet and exercise, to keep our minds sharp.
May 4
Old Time Variety Show
For this special fun session, come and applaud the talents of our 60+ friends and neighbors. We’re sure to hear the old favorites we’ve been missing! Popcorn will be freshly popped for everyone.
May 11
The Lure of Western Kansas
Researching his Great-Grandfather, Larry Warkentin, Fresno, Calif., discovered the story of Menno, Kans., founded on the western border of Kansas during the early 1900s. We’ll hear of folks from Central Kans. who chose to move there.
