Rev. Barb Sholis
Pastor for Senior Adult Ministries and Wind Crest
Rev. Barb Sholis serves our senior adults at St. Andrew. She joined the staff in January 2023 after ‘retiring’ from serving for 30 years in ministry, including as the senior minister at Parker UMC in Parker, Colorado. Under Barb's leadership, a number of new initiatives have been introduced including a summer Vacation Bible School for seniors and weekly coffee chats.
Barb is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and was a longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio, where she served in local churches, as a District Superintendent, and as the clergy assistant to the Bishop of West Ohio Conference. Married to her husband, Robert, (also retired clergy), they moved to Colorado in 2018 to be closer to family.
Chair Yoga with Becky Palmer
First Friday Monthly | 10–11 am
Back by popular demand from our VBS for Seniors, our Seniors ministry will offer chair yoga with certified yoga instructor, Becky Palmer. The cost is $5 per session at class to Becky. The class size limit is 20 participants. No registration needed at this time; bring cash or check payable to Becky Palmer.
Prime Time
Second Friday Monthly | 11:30 am – 1 pm
Enjoy a healthy, tasty lunch and an entertaining program, September–May. Reservations may be made online, or by calling the Prime Time reservation phone number, 303-351-0096.
Thank you for a great season! See you in September when Prime Time resumes for 2026-2027.
Thank you for a great season! See you in September when Prime Time resumes for 2026-2027.
Mahjong
Third Friday Monthly | 1–4 pm
Come and join with friends to learn this fun game.
No reservation is necessary.
No reservation is necessary.
Coffee Chat
Fourth Friday Monthly | 9:30–11 am
Enjoy coffee, pastries, and conversation in Harmon Library. Bring a friend; all are welcome! No RSVP required.
Join us for a unique and fun Coffee Chat as dog trainer, Mitch Kibel, shares tips on obedience. An expert trainer with a background in training police and service dogs as well as family dogs, Mitch brings a wealth of experience.
Join us for a unique and fun Coffee Chat as dog trainer, Mitch Kibel, shares tips on obedience. An expert trainer with a background in training police and service dogs as well as family dogs, Mitch brings a wealth of experience.
Women's Game Group
Fourth Friday Monthly | 1:30–4 pm
Join women of all ages for fun, fellowship, cards, and board
games in Harmon Library. No reservation is necessary for this
non-competitive fun!
games in Harmon Library. No reservation is necessary for this
non-competitive fun!
Helping Hands
Mondays and Fridays | 6:30–8 am
Join our Helping Hands ministry and build community and friendships while you support the church through hands-on assistance with tasks like vacuuming, mowing, trimming shrubs, window cleaning, and more under the direction of the Facilities team. Teams meet Monday and Friday mornings and enjoy coffee, donuts, and fellowship after completing their tasks. Email facilities@gostandrew.com for more details or to join Helping Hands!
VBS Seniors
June 23–25 | 9 am – 1 pm
Since the summer of 2024, St. Andrew has offered Vacation Bible School for senior adults. Feeling nostalgic about your own Vacation Bible School memories and songs? We offer a three-day, themed VBS with crafts, music, food, and spiritual growth. It's a wonderful chance to reconnect with that joyful VBS spirit.
Theme for 2026: Lights, Camera, Faith! Discovering God in Film
Get ready for three uplifting days of fun, friendship, and faith-filled discovery at this year’s VBS Seniors! Together we will explore how beloved films such as The Wizard of Oz, Harriet, and UP can inspire deeper reflection, reveal powerful biblical themes, and help us recognize God’s presence in our own life journeys.
Each day will offer engaging breakout opportunities including Learning Lab speakers, mission outreach experiences, creative activities, chair yoga, and more. You’ll also enjoy special guest performances featuring Broadway and movie music from our talented St. Andrew music ministry.
Lunch, snacks, and all supplies are included, making this a wonderful way to learn, connect, and be renewed in faith.
$12 per day | $32 for all three days
Registration opens Sunday, May 17
Theme for 2026: Lights, Camera, Faith! Discovering God in Film
Get ready for three uplifting days of fun, friendship, and faith-filled discovery at this year’s VBS Seniors! Together we will explore how beloved films such as The Wizard of Oz, Harriet, and UP can inspire deeper reflection, reveal powerful biblical themes, and help us recognize God’s presence in our own life journeys.
Each day will offer engaging breakout opportunities including Learning Lab speakers, mission outreach experiences, creative activities, chair yoga, and more. You’ll also enjoy special guest performances featuring Broadway and movie music from our talented St. Andrew music ministry.
Lunch, snacks, and all supplies are included, making this a wonderful way to learn, connect, and be renewed in faith.
$12 per day | $32 for all three days
Registration opens Sunday, May 17
Wind Crest Offerings
Wind Crest Senior Living in Highlands Ranch is a village of over 1800 residents. St. Andrew brings an active United Methodist presence with a weekly Bible study along with special worship services throughout the year. Long-range plans include providing a weekday worship experience.
Our study group at Wind Crest has a growing class of attendees who study together every Thursday from 10–11:30 am in the Cultural Learning Room in Parry Landing. If you are a resident of Wind Crest and want to know more about our gatherings, email Rev. Barb at bsholis@gostandrew.com or send her your email address and she will include you in her Wind Crest email group.
Our study group at Wind Crest has a growing class of attendees who study together every Thursday from 10–11:30 am in the Cultural Learning Room in Parry Landing. If you are a resident of Wind Crest and want to know more about our gatherings, email Rev. Barb at bsholis@gostandrew.com or send her your email address and she will include you in her Wind Crest email group.
