Dr. Angelica Ramsey is the Superintendent of Schools for MISD. She will be discussing the improvements that MISD has made in the past year, future endeavors, and how retired school personnel can assist the school district.

Program: Denise McKown, Dean Education & Early Childhood, Midland College
Thursday, October 6, 2022, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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Dr. Denise McKown is Dean of Education at Midland College. She will be speaking about the new Pre-K school being built at Midland College. This is a collaboration between MC and MISD. She will also speak about the teacher training program at MC.

Program: “Homeless of Midland Photo Exhibit” by Conrad Coleman
Thursday, November 3, 2022, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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Conrad Coleman is a Midland native, so many of you will know Conrad as a former student. He will bring his “Homeless of Midland Photo Exhibit” to our meeting. Through his photography, Conrad is hoping to bring the plight of the homeless to light and help alleviate some of the problems the homeless face. The stories are very touching, so be prepared to be moved!

Program: “Field’s Edge” by John Mark Echols
Thursday, December 1, 2022 following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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John Mark and Briana Echols founded Field’s Edge in Midland in 2016. Field’s Edge is building a village of “tiny homes” on 23.5 acres in southwest Midland. John Mark will be speaking about their mission to “promote human dignity by cultivating home for the homeless and empowering a lifestyle of service”.

Program: “Lifestyle Medical Center”
Thursday, January 5, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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The staff of the Lifestyle Medicine Center will be showing us “Why Nutrition Matters” as we grow older. They will explain how a diet centered around whole plant foods can help reverse many chronic diseases.

Program: “The Soup Kitchen” by Jason and Nancy Ivy
Thursday, February 2, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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Jason and Nancy Ivy are the current owners of Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry. They will be speaking about their mission to feed the hungry with a free home-cooked meal and to feed them spiritually.

Program:“Veterinary Medicine” by Fix West Texas
Thursday, March 2, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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Fix West Texas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing unwanted litters, keeping pets healthy, and reducing community shelter intake and euthanasia rates. The staff will be discussing ways that they can provide easy access to low-cost pet care.

Program: “Master Gardeners” by Susie Yarborough, President of Master Gardeners
Thursday, April 6, 2023, following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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Susie Yarborough is a member of MARSP and is President of Permian Basin Master Gardeners. Susie will be giving us information on recommended plants, useful gardening tips, and other ideas for spring planting. Bring your questions!

Program: “The Pecos Trail” by Melissa Hagins, Executive Director of Texas Pecos Trail Region
Thursday, May 4, 2023 following meal
First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Meet and Greet at 11:30 A.M.
Lunch, $6.00, served at 12:00 Noon with reservations.
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Melissa Hagins is Executive Director of the Texas Pecos Trail Region. She will be showing us the twenty two counties that cover 35,000 square miles within the Pecos Trail Region. Melissa will explain the many different natural wonders and outdoor recreation opportunities that can be experienced, many of which are within a day’s drive.