First Friday Niters

First Friday Niters began as a monthly gathering for couples to get to know one another and have fun in Christian spirit and has evolved to include all age groups of married and single folks alike.

Where/When
Grace Building Refectory
First Fridays of every month (except January, June, July & August)
Refreshments: 6:15 - 7 p.m.
Dinner/Program: 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

Program topics encompass a wide variety of interests: academia; Cincinnati Zoo and other local interests;  musical performances and missionaries.

Dinners offer a variety of complete meals alternating with pot luck dinners where members share dishes to accompany the main course. It goes without saying that there is no better food than “church food” and First Friday Niters lives up to that standard!

First Friday Niters is a place where you are made to feel welcome and a part of a group of fellow Christians enjoying one another’s company and friendship as well as great programs. All are invited.


Upcoming EventsPROGRAM: "Make 'Em Laugh!!!" Presented by Rev. Bill and Helene Patterson
DATE: Friday, May 4, 2012
TIME/PLACE: Fellowship and appetizers at 6:15 pm in the Refectory
Dinner at 7:00 pm in the Refectory
Program at 8:00 pm in the Refectory

MENU: Roast beef(!), potatoes, and dessert.  Please bring a salad or vegetable to share if possible.

COST: $10.00 per person

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Don't miss this exciting and engaging visual "trip down memory lane" as former HPCUMC paster Rev. Bill Patterson and his wife Helene lead you through the early years of television. Join them as they recount some of the most famous events and scenes from the 50s and 60s and share interesting facts about the most memorable tv stars. Relax and enjoy film clips that will whisk you back to a time when stars such as Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, and a host of others provided laughter and entertainment unduplicated today. It's time to get rid of the blues and laugh, laugh, laugh some more. You will be glad you came!

For reservations, call Ron and Mary Ann Purdon at 871-3374 by Friday, April 27. If you miss the deadline, feel free to call and see if there is still room.