About JOY Fellowship

JOY Fellowship is like Youth Group, but Just Older Youth (JOY). It is designed for those 55+ and is envisioned as a time to meet for fellowship, music, food, games, and crafts, or just to talk and support each other through sharing and prayer. (Note: JOY also denotes Jesus – Others – Yourself)

The initial plan for this group is to meet once every other month on Saturdays, from late morning-early afternoon.

JOY Fellowship: Sweet & Salty BINGO Bash
Just Older Youth • Ages 55+

Join JOY Fellowship for our next gathering on Saturday, November 14, from 12:30–2:30 PM in the GBC Community Room and Great Room. We meet every two months for fellowship and fun!

Please eat lunch beforehand and bring a sweet or salty snack to share. Beverages will be provided.

Bring an unwrapped White Elephant item from home to use as a BINGO prize. Funny, serious, pretty, unique, quirky, or homemade—all are welcome! The only rule: bring something you already own and are willing to part with. Please don’t purchase anything specifically for this event.

Please RSVP to Shelley Krauss at skrauss75@gmail.com so we can plan seating and setup.

Proposed Meeting Dates:
  • November 14, 2026 — Snacks
  • January 23, 2027 — Potluck Lunch
  • March 20, 2027 — Snacks
  • May 22, 2027 — Potluck Lunch
  • July 17, 2027 — Snacks
Meeting Activities May Include:
  • Games (Bingo/board games/card games/other)
  • Crafts (seasonal craft projects, adult coloring books, other)
  • Music/sing-along
  • Puzzles
  • Other

Future direction of JOY Fellowship and activities will be determined by the group members. The large vision is just a time to get to know others, support each other, and plan any other activties you may want to share with small or large groups.

Contact:

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Shelley Krauss by email or text (804) 955-9976 and she will get back to you, usually the same day. (Please only TEXT the number, do not call.)