The Ridge Senior Ministry is dedicated to providing older adults (typically those 55+, though we’re not sticklers!) with opportunities to serve, connect and grow in their faith.
All ministries listed below are open to new members. The best way to get connected is by reaching out to the group leader. And if you’re not sure where to start, we can help with that, too! Just reach out to Julie Wiemann, and she’ll point you in the right direction.
All ministries listed below are open to new members. The best way to get connected is by reaching out to the group leader. And if you’re not sure where to start, we can help with that, too! Just reach out to Julie Wiemann, and she’ll point you in the right direction.
Opportunities for All
Pickleball
Organized matches Monday evenings | 7 p.m. in The Square (church gym) | Contact Rob Schwartz
Senior Luncheons
Enjoy food, fellowship and fun | Next event: May 17, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Contact Julie Wiemann
Card Club
Every third Saturday of the month | 5–7 p.m. in The Ridge's south hallway | Contact Liz Austin
Community Groups
The place to study the Bible and build relationships | Multiple days and times | Contact Will Herron
Opportunities for Men
Bible Studies
Wednesdays at 6 a.m. in Room 102 |
Contact Dan Draayer
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in Room 102 | Contact Rick Cory
Contact Dan Draayer
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in Room 102 | Contact Rick Cory
Fix-It Team
A gathering of handymen and DIYers to complete projects on the Ridge campus | Thursdays 8:30-11 a.m. |
Contact Jeff Turek
Contact Jeff Turek
Men's Cards
A time for card-playing and fellowship | Mondays at 8 a.m. (except during golf season) | Contact Andy Nielsen
Men's Breakfast Club
Tuesdays at 8 a.m. | Ankeny Diner | Contact Andy Nielsen
Men's Golf
Mondays 8 or 9 a.m. during golf season at Woodland Hills Golf Club | Contact Andy Nielsen
Opportunities for Women
Women's Circle
Join other Christian women to serve the church, the community and one another | Second Thursday of the month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Room 102 |
Contact Liz Austin
Contact Liz Austin
Card-Making / Mailing
Card-makers write and deliver cards to those in need | Contact Vicki Gladson
Sewing
Sewers work on projects as needed | Contact Ann Lauer
Serving
Kid's Hope Mentoring
Kid’s Hope volunteers mentor an at-risk child once a week throughout the school year | East and Heritage Elementaries Schools in Ankeny | Contact Leanne Vander Streek
Care Team Visits / Calls
Care team members provide care to community members in need through calls and acts of service | Contact Vicki Gladson
Church-wide Serving Opportunities
Sewers work on projects as needed | Contact Ann Lauer