MATURE MINISTRIES
Lunch & Learn
The Lunch and Learn program offers an engaging opportunity for participants to enjoy a meal while gaining valuable knowledge on a variety of topics. Each session features expert speakers who share insights and practical tips, fostering discussion and community learning. It’s a perfect chance to connect with others while expanding your understanding in a relaxed setting.
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In addition to Lunch and Learn programs, Mature Ministries offers a variety of fun and engaging trips designed for adults to explore new places, enjoy fellowship, and create lasting memories.
Lunch & Learn
A program featuring interesting speakers, engaging topics, good conversation, and lunch together.
(September - May)
September 10, 2026
Double Program
11:00 a.m. — “Be Water”: Traditional China’s Relevance to the 21st Century
Scott Savitt brings a remarkable firsthand perspective on modern China. At age 25, he was the youngest accredited foreign correspondent in China, documenting the 1989 Tiananmen Square occupation from the streets of Beijing. He later founded Beijing Scene, China’s first independent English-language newspaper, and China Now magazine. A longtime translator for human rights organizations and visiting scholar at Duke University, Savitt now lives in Ann Arbor.
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Noon — Lunch
Enjoy lunch together for $12. Menu to be announced.
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12:40 p.m. — “"Take Charge of Your Health – Secrets to Playing a More Active Role on Your Healthcare Team”
Betty Chaffee, PharmD, of BetterMyMeds, will share “Secrets to Playing a More Active Role on Your Healthcare Team.” With today’s complex health-care systems, multiple providers, and growing use of medications, it can be difficult to feel in control of your own health. Dr. Chaffee will offer practical steps for becoming a more informed and active member of your health-care team.