The Sonshine Seniors is a group of seniors (50+) that meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12 pm (noon) at St. Mark in the fellowship Hall. Most meetings are a bring your own lunch unless otherwise noted on their Calendar of Events or Facebook page. Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, and Dessert are provided. Hotdogs can be purchased for $2.00 and any after is $1.00 each! Popcorn is $1.00 for all you can eat! We have ketchup, mustard, relish, hotdog chili, coleslaw, and sauerkraut for your hotdogs! A homemade or store bought side will be offered as well. Lunch is at 12 noon and a short meeting follows at 12:30 pm. At 1:15 pm we will have various speakers or entertainment.
Since our inception, we have an annual Rummage Sale (our way to earn funds for expenses, activities, and speakers), Picnic, Pizza Party, and Christmas Luncheon. We also collect a "dues" to help with these expenses. Other added activities have included Movie Nights, Amish Country Trips, the Goodtime III Tour, and a 2-Day Bus Trip.
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Tim Simko - President Debbie Zander - Vice President
Since our inception, we have an annual Rummage Sale (our way to earn funds for expenses, activities, and speakers), Picnic, Pizza Party, and Christmas Luncheon. We also collect a "dues" to help with these expenses. Other added activities have included Movie Nights, Amish Country Trips, the Goodtime III Tour, and a 2-Day Bus Trip.
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Tim Simko - President Debbie Zander - Vice President
2025 Schedule of Meetings & Events
Meetings are open to everyone. Lunch will be 12-1:30 with entertainment to follow. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and Christian Fellowship.
August 7 - Good Time III
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
August 19 Meeting - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Bring your own lunch or purchase a hotdog and popcorn.
Speaker: Gregory Malone – Tri-C program manager for Plant Science Technology & Pest Management
Someday, they’ll inherit the earth – but until then, don’t let them bug you! Pests can be much more than insects, though. This presentation identifies the most common – from mosquitos to deer – and will discuss alternatives to repel or treat them.
September 16 Meeting - Soup, Salad, & Chili Potluck! - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Bring your favorite Soup, Chili or Stew to share and join us. For fun and good food. Speaker: Diana’s Delectables – Presenting a “History of Edible flowers & Chocolate”
She will talk about the making of edible flowers and have some samples for us to try. We will be sampling her chocolate covered strawberries and more! She will also have other chocolate there for us to buy! Dianasdelectables.com
October 11 - Craft Show 9am-5pm
2025 SonShine Seniors Craft Show
The doors will open for set-up on Saturday, October 11th, at 7:30am.
Please, DO NOT contact the church office. If you have any questions, please call Jan Raeke at 260-243-0257. Click here to register
October 21 Meeting - SonShine Seniors 7th Anniversary Pizza Party! - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Lunch provided - Pizza, salad, drinks and Anniversary cake!
Let's Play Bingo Games - Bring your dollar bills and white elephant gift's. How lucky are you at bingo! Win some money/gifts! Come and have fun!
Bring your own lunch or purchase a hotdog and popcorn.
Speaker: Gregory Malone – Tri-C program manager for Plant Science Technology & Pest Management
Someday, they’ll inherit the earth – but until then, don’t let them bug you! Pests can be much more than insects, though. This presentation identifies the most common – from mosquitos to deer – and will discuss alternatives to repel or treat them.
September 16 Meeting - Soup, Salad, & Chili Potluck! - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Bring your favorite Soup, Chili or Stew to share and join us. For fun and good food. Speaker: Diana’s Delectables – Presenting a “History of Edible flowers & Chocolate”
She will talk about the making of edible flowers and have some samples for us to try. We will be sampling her chocolate covered strawberries and more! She will also have other chocolate there for us to buy! Dianasdelectables.com
October 11 - Craft Show 9am-5pm
2025 SonShine Seniors Craft Show
The doors will open for set-up on Saturday, October 11th, at 7:30am.
Please, DO NOT contact the church office. If you have any questions, please call Jan Raeke at 260-243-0257. Click here to register
October 21 Meeting - SonShine Seniors 7th Anniversary Pizza Party! - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Lunch provided - Pizza, salad, drinks and Anniversary cake!
Let's Play Bingo Games - Bring your dollar bills and white elephant gift's. How lucky are you at bingo! Win some money/gifts! Come and have fun!
November 18 Meeting - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Bring your own lunch or purchase a hotdog and popcorn.
Speaker – Tom Strong, Medical Lecturer – Vitamins & Supplements
Did you wonder what these supplement do, and which ones should you take? Join us for this informative talk as noted medical lecturer and patient advocate Tom Strong removes the mystery about vitamins and supplements. Learn what works and what doesn’t to be an informed consumer.
December 9 Meeting - Christmas Party - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Catered Lunch: Cost is $10 per paid SonShine Senior member or $20 per person.
Entertainment - Elders of Jazz - Jim Traxler
A Dixieland band that makes a joyful noise for the glory of God! We play for church services, potluck suppers, and even funerals! Praise the Lord!
Bring your own lunch or purchase a hotdog and popcorn.
Speaker – Tom Strong, Medical Lecturer – Vitamins & Supplements
Did you wonder what these supplement do, and which ones should you take? Join us for this informative talk as noted medical lecturer and patient advocate Tom Strong removes the mystery about vitamins and supplements. Learn what works and what doesn’t to be an informed consumer.
December 9 Meeting - Christmas Party - St. Mark Fellowship Hall
Catered Lunch: Cost is $10 per paid SonShine Senior member or $20 per person.
Entertainment - Elders of Jazz - Jim Traxler
A Dixieland band that makes a joyful noise for the glory of God! We play for church services, potluck suppers, and even funerals! Praise the Lord!
Meetings are open to everyone. Lunch will be 12-1:30 with entertainment to follow. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and Christian Fellowship.
Sunday Worship: 8:15AM & 10:30AM
Current Office Hours are M | W | F from 9:30am-2:30pm.
Please call 330-225-3110 to ensure someone is in the office before stopping by.
Current Office Hours are M | W | F from 9:30am-2:30pm.
Please call 330-225-3110 to ensure someone is in the office before stopping by.