BridgeMakers – Support Group
The mission of BridgeMakers is to provide an opportunity to build new relationships, meet new friends, and find continued meaning in life and living. In love, understanding and hope, we need not walk along. The program provides special speakers on healthy lifestyles, inspirational & motivational information, encouragement, fellowship and a host of other topics.
BridgeMakers meets monthly at the Fike Community Room located on Ocoee Street on the fourth Thursday of each month. The monthly meetings include, fellowship, food, door prizes, speakers, special activities, and travel opportunities. The membership fee is $25.00 annually or $5 per month.
BridgeMakers is a support group established by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home, and is open to anyone in the community that wishes to attend. The program is co-sponsored by Ralph Bucker Funeral Home & Crematory, Fike Funeral Home, Medical Center Pharmacy, Super Discount Pharmacy, and Medi-Mart Pharmacy.
The group is directed by Linda Mayton; Dalphna Kuykendall, Barbara Hasty and Doyle Mayton also assist with the program. For more information or to make a meeting reservation, please call the BridgeMakers information line at 423-472-1969 or send an email to BridgeMakers@ralphbuckner.com.
BridgeMakers
2008 Trips & Activites
February 5
Valentine's Party ~ 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Fike Community Room
April 8
Spring Outing ~ Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Cost: $48
New, Black Bear Jamboree Show w/ dinner & shopping
May 5-9
Pennsylvania Dutch ~ Amish Country - 5 Days & 4 Nights
Cost: $569 double... $529 triple/quad - per person ~ 9 meals: 4 breakfast, 1 lunch & 4 dinner meals. Highlights: Gettysburg Battlefield tour with step-on guide ~ Harley Davidson factory tour ~ Daniel & Theh Lions' Den at the Millennium Theatre ~ QVC tour & shopping at in-house store ~ Hershey's Chocolate World ~ Amish Country-side tour with step-on guide ~ film of Jacob's Choice ~ Amish Wedding Ceremony with BridgeMaker couple ~ Amish Wedding Feast & Celebration ~ lodging at the Hampton Inn.
Deposit of $200 due February 28, final deposit due March 28
June 3
General Jackson Cruise, Nashville, TN
Cost: $58.00
The world's grandest showboat ~ world class entertainment ~ delicious all-you-can-eat buffet
August 5
A Day Out On-The-Town ~ Lynchburg, Tennessee
Cost: $43
Lunch at the famous Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House; a national historic landmark that offers southern hospitality and a dose of the hometown "recipe." Of course, shopping and browsing will be included for your enjoyment.
October 14
Autumn Escape ~ Dahlonega, Georgia
Cost: $42
Lunch at the historic Smith House nestled at the foothills of the picturesque North Georgia Mountains. Shopping on the square is a must! Mercier's Apple Barn will be our last stop en-route home featuring a variety of mouth-watering apples, fried pies, apple cider, homemade ice cream, jellies, jams and other delicious items to purchase.
November 3-6
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ~ Christmas Extravaganza
Cost: $399 double... $379 triple/quad - per person
4 days & 3 nights ~ 6 meals: 3 breakfast & 3 dinner meals
4 spectacular Christmas shows: Carolina Opry ~ Alabama ~ Dixie Stampede ~ Legends
Deposit of $200 due August 28, final payment due September 26
Oceanfront lodging w/ balcony at the beautiful Ocean Reef Seaside Resort in North Myrtle Beach.
December 2
Christmas Dinner ~ First Baptist Church Activities Building