{"id":6058,"date":"2023-04-22T18:16:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T22:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saparish.com\/church\/?page_id=6058"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:29:59","slug":"just-older-youth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saparish.com\/church\/just-older-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"JOY Group: Just Older Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the JOY Group?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>JOY Group<\/strong> was created for parishioners ages 55+ who enjoy getting together, socializing, sharing coffee or a meal together, or maybe taking a day trip! You are welcome to participate in the various events as often or as little as you would like. Please consider joining us at one of the events to connect with fellow parishioners! 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