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OWLs Past Events
| "Hairspray" at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Wednesday, January 18 |
| Food Faith and Fellowship "Lunch and Movie" January 5, 2012 The Owls began the New Year enjoying hearty and hot soup, fresh rolls, salad and dessert as well as good fellowship on January 5. Then with the smell of fresh popcorn in the air, it was a short walk to the church theatre for a movie called “faith like potatoes”. It was a true story about a farmer from Scotland who moves his family to South Africa and suffers a series of seemingly insurmountable losses. Through unlikely friendships and much needed divine intervention, he discovers his life’s true purpose…trusting God. |
| Schubert Club Museum December 15, 2011 The OWLs traveled to the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. Built in 1902, this former Old Federal Courts Building now houses The Schubert Club Museum. The history of piano development was told by the tour guide as they viewed some of the many keyboard instruments owned by the society. The fascinating collection also contains many valuable letters written by famous musicians, music boxes, victrolas, Thai drums and many other interesting muscial instruments. They then attended a Courtroom Concert given by the students of The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music. These talented, young (youngest was 8 yrs.) musicians played a variety of instruments such as recorders, strings, harpsicord and they also sang. It was a wonderful concert by a very impressive group of students! The OWLS then walked across the street to The Saint Paul Hotel for a delicious lunch in The Grill. |
| Food Faith and Fellowship - Christmas Party "Come on Ring Those Bells...Jesus is the King" December 1, 2011 Bells rang out at the OWLs Christmas Party declaring the beginning of the celebration that Jesus is the King born for you and me. Pastor Peter talked about “God’s Gift Exchange”. God is willing to exchange our worries and hurts with his peace and comfort. Mary Larson shared her faith and gift of music. Some of the songs she blessed us with were: “Mary, Did you know” and “O Holy Night”, plus a piece about when Jesus comes again “End of the Beginning”. Come on Ring those Bells….Jesus is the King!! |
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Plymouth Playhouse
November 17, 2011 The OWLs saw the new Church Basement Ladies production of A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement at the Plymouth Playhouse. It's a musical comedy set in the 1960's. Lots of new songs and crazy antics kept us smiling while faith and friendships were strengthened! |
| Food, Faith, and Fellowship - "History of Favorite Hymns" November 3, 2011 What’s your favorite hymn? Pastor Karen shared interesting facts about each of the Owls favorite hymn writers. The majority of the hymns were written in Britain during the 18th century. Special occasions, people and memories made each hymn very special. Led by David Frank, the Owls made a “joyful noise unto the Lord”. (Ps. 100:1) |
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OWLs Mystery Tour Onto the bus, but, the OWLs had no idea where they were going?? They passed Minneapolis and stopped in St. Paul! Then, Edna Murray, "The Kissing Bandit", boarded the bus carrying her Thompson Machine Gun! Edna entertained them with very clever and amusing stories as they toured many of the locations made famous by the gangsters that operated during the 1920's and 1930's from St. Paul. These gangsters were able to carry on robberies, kidnappings, and liquor sales during this time of prohibition under the protection of a number of crooked cops, including the Chief of Police. Such notorious gangsters as John Dillinger, Ma Barker and her sons, Babyface Nelson and the Barker Gang (which included Edna) and many more lived or operated in the area. After lunch in the Wabasha Street Caves, once dug as limestone (silica) mines, then used for growing mushrooms, and now used for parties and dances, they had a tour of the caves. It was an interesting day learning about an infamous time in the history of St. Paul. |
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Faith, Food, and Fellowship - "PSG Opportunity" |
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OWLs to Cedar Ridge Arabian Horse Farm The Song, “Oh What A Beautiful Morning” comes to mind as 22 OWLs board the bus and travel to Jordan. Our first stop was at the OK Corral for a delicious lunch of chicken or beef brisket. After lunch we were greeted by the Sheriff who escorted us to Cedar Ridge Arabian Horse Farm for a tour. While at Cedar Ridge we learned about breeding, birthing and training of Arabian horses. We even had a chance to see some of the beautiful grand champion horses and some mares with their foals. After our tour we had time to stop at Jim's Apple Barn to do a little shopping before our trip back to Maple Grove. The Owls arrived home a little WISER from our tour of Cedar Ridge Arabian Horse Farm. Ask one of us about Mable! |
| OWLs to the Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center Thursday, August 18 August 18 was a beautiful day for the OWLs to stroll through the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, which is part of the city's park system. It contains several interesting large sculputures, including the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry, which is the official symbol of Minneapolis. A beautiful flower garden covers one end of this area. They then went across the street to Walker Art Center where they enjoyed a lunch at Gather by D'Amico overlooking Hennepin Avenue's many churches. A tour of some of the modern artworks at Walker Art Center concluded this busy day. PS How many OWLS does it take to add oil to Zippy?? Watch the pictures at left! |
| Faith, Food, and Fellowship Garden Party August 4, 2011
From a landscape of open fields to a thick canopy of shaded trees, the OWLs journeyed to the Denny and Lavie Kinvig home to celebrate God’s beautiful nature in their garden. Adorned with beautiful and fun hats, we dined on delicious summer salads and a custard/fresh fruit stuffed croissant for dessert. Through God’s word, we were reminded to share love and fellowship with each other and then joyfully sang “old time” songs and shared prizes for the creativity of hats. |