Senior Adults

Book studies, Sunday lunch speakers, information sessions and faith formation opportunities designed specifically for our Senior Adult Ministry population are offered on a regular basis. Information and registration will be posted on our website.

Looking for a way to get involved at PHPC? Join one of our Life and Wellness classes! We believe the soul is nourished through physical and mental activity; get closer to God through art, exercise and fellowship!

Creative Palettes Art Class

Every Wednesday we have a painting class in room S220 from 9:00 a.m. – noon. The class members paint and draw using their own materials while they converse and enjoy each other’s fellowship. 

Contact: Tammy Hale at

Book Club

Good Books, the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church book club, meets the second Wednesday of the month from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church library from September to May. Visitors are welcome.

Contact: Barbara Rhodes at  

Wednesday, September 13 – My Dear Hamilton; A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie.

Reading List for 2019-2020

Wednesday, October 9 – Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.

Wednesday, November 13 – Tattooist of Auschwitz: A Novel by Heather Morris.

Wednesday, January 8 – Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger.

Wednesday, February 12 – Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover.

Wednesday, March 11 – The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough.

Wednesday, April 8 – Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks.

Wednesday, May 13 – Women in Sunlight: A Novel by Frances Mayes.

Growing Saints Garden Club

If you have an interest in flowers, gardens, and horticulture in general, join The Growing Saints Garden Club and meet some people who share the same interests as you!
GSGC is open to members and friends of PHPC. Dues are $25.00 a year, and guests are always welcome! GSGC meets on the third Friday each month at 10 a.m. from September – May. Field trips and delicious lunches are our specialty.

Contact:  Elizabeth Small at   

Men's Breakfast

Join us for a hearty breakfast and a devotional that regularly features a guest speaker to bring insight to the topic of the week. We invite men of all ages to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy some male camaraderie. Tuesday mornings at 6:45 a.m. 

Contact: John Hamm at 
Bobby Womack at 

Presbyterian Women

Bible study, service, fellowship - Presbyterian Women (PW) has a strong presence at PHPC. PW is open to all women, as everyone has something unique to offer. Part of PW’s purpose is “to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.” Typically, a PHPC pastor reviews the day’s lesson, and then we break into Circles for in-depth discussion. 

Contact: Billi Duray 

Tai Chi

Interested in improving your balance and coordination? Our tai chi class, led by instructor Jesse Mitchell, might just be the low-impact wellness activity you are seeking. All are welcome.

The fee is $25 a month per participant. Please pay at the beginning of the month or when you attend class. Please make checks payable to PHPC with “Tai Chi” in the memo line and remember to register at the door.

Thursdays from 12:30 – 1:30pm in Jubilee Hall B

Contact: Tammy Hale at or 214.368.6348 x113

Yoga

When our bodies, minds, and spirits feel healthy, connecting with God is easier. By practicing yoga, we can help facilitate that connection by working to feel healthier. We invite everyone, no matter your age, to attend. Bring a friend! Our professional instructor is Elizabeth Holman. She leads the class in gentle relaxation and stress reduction with stretching and toning. 

The class fee is $25 a month per participant. Please pay at the beginning of the month or when you attend class. Please make checks payable to PHPC with “Yoga” in the memo line and remember to register at the door.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing – no need to buy anything. If you have a yoga mat bring it or extras mats are provided and remember to register at the door.

Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30pm in the Parlor

Contact: Tammy Hale at or 214.368.6348 x113

Thursday Morning Book Study - via Zoom
Led by Rev. Mark Brainerd

What if that person you’ve been trying to avoid is your best shot at grace today? And what if that’s the point?  In Accidental Saints, New York Times best-selling author, Nadia Bolz-Weber, invites readers into a surprising encounter with what she calls “a religious but not so spiritual life.“  In a time when many have rightly become disillusioned with Christianity, Accidental Saints demonstrates what happens when ordinary people share bread and wine, struggle with scripture together and tell each other the truth about their real lives.

All are welcome! Weekly meetings are facilitated by Rev. Mark Brainerd. 

Contact Tammy Hale at

Lunch with Clergy Panel and Special Tour of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum- POSTPONED

Lunch and Learn - POSTPONED
Information about Scams Aimed at Senior Adults

Following 11:00 worship on May 3 we will have a speaker from The Senior Source talk about the internet and phone scams and fraud that are aimed at the senior adult population. This is an important subject for both our senior adults as well as for those family members who love them.

register here

Mahlon Hight, Congregational Care and Senior Adult Ministry Coordinator is available for conversation about the transitions that Senior Adults experience. She has information and resources that may assist families and individuals with the many decisions that emerge in navigating the challenge of aging. Contact her to make an appointment. Registration for all events and opportunities will be available on our website. Both Tammy Hale, Administrative Asst., Congregational Care ( ext.113) and Mahlon Hight ( ext.118) will be able to provide information on upcoming opportunities.
Medicare Information:  www.medicare.gov
Informative Workshops & Personalized Assistance: www.theseniorsource.org

 

We send a printed quarterly newsletter featuring upcoming Care events, a note from our Care department, and more! If you would like to be on the mailing list, please contact Tammy Hale at You can also download our recent newsletters below.