Spring 2015 SCOOP - The Shepherd`s Center of Orange Park

Serving North East Florida
2105 Park Avenue, Suite 1, Orange Park, FL 32073
www.tscoop.org
[email protected]
(904) 269-5315
Spring Session 2015
Volume 22 Number 2
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OUR MISSION
The Shepherd’s Center of
Orange Park, SCOOP, is a
22-year old, interfaith, nonprofit organization for and by
adults over 55 to remain
involved and vital by
improving their quality of life
intellectually, physically,
socially and spiritually…
Living Life and Loving It!
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About SCOOP
The Shepherd’s Center offers
“Adventures In Learning” –
classes that are taught
on various subjects by
knowledgeable volunteer
instructors. There are four
eight-week sessions per
year. See registration form
on Pg. 5 for fee. Lunch is
also available, along with an
entertaining luncheon
program.
Hope you can join us!
Celebrate Outstanding Senior Volunteers at 8th Annual Gala
You are invited to join the Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park (“SCOOP”) as
we celebrate our seniors for their outstanding volunteer service at our Gala
on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Club Continental on the beautiful St. Johns
River. Ken Amaro will be Master of Ceremonies. The Gala will include a
breakfast buffet, live auction and awards ceremonies. Those to be honored
will be the Shepherd’s Center Volunteer of the Year together with the Clay
County’s Senior Volunteer Man of the Year, Senior Volunteer Woman of the
Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Not only will the Gala be
recognizing outstanding volunteer service but also celebrating SCOOP’s
highlights and thanking our contributors. All seniors, as well as the general
public, are invited to this very festive occasion.
The Orange Park Woman’s Club is hosting the event with proceeds to
benefit Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park, Inc. which provides award
winning senior educational programming focused on health and wellness.
SCOOP keeps senior adults involved and vital to our community.
We are still joyfully serving our community after 22 years because of our
wonderful donors and volunteers. Your donation helps SCOOP to reach
more seniors because our registration fees are substantially reduced. Your
giving also brings learning, laughter and fun to almost 500 senior adults’ lives
annually. See Page 2 to purchase a ticket for this very inspirational event.
2015 Officers
Come Susan
join us!
Stobe, Chairperson
Maureen Preta, Vice Chairman
Suzanne Tower, Secretary
Chuck Smithers, Treasurer
Executive Director
Cindy Stewart
Susan Stobe, Board Chairperson
2015 Trustees
Lynda Braxton
Esther Lee
Martha Huff
Maria MacLeod
Nancy Keown
Barbara Twohie
Karen Konopacki
Advisory Trustees
Kristin Green Moore
Pastor Luanne Kemper
Andrea Hepburn
POTPOURRI OF INFORMATION (This &That)
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What the Shepherd’s Center Means to Me!
I am so thrilled with my art instructor, Susan Mills, and the Oil Painting class. There is nothing
like the joy she shows imparting her skill to someone else. It shows all over her face. I look
forward each week to what I will learn in class to enhance my skills and talent. I am so glad I
found the Shepherd’s Center!
– Ruth Connolly
Business Sponsorships
A very special “Thank You” to The Windsor, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and Home
Instead for being major sponsors for our “Adventures in Learning” program. We appreciate their
continued commitment to our program and senior adults.
A very special thank you to Trish Diggins for her time and talents in the redesign and updating
of the SCOOP’s website, www.tscoop.org.
Sunshine Committee Report: Contact 269-5315 if you know of someone who needs prayer, is ill or grieving
and a card will be sent. Get Well Cards: Arden Brey, Mavis Green, Mary Jo Kadlec, and Flora Markham;
Thinking of You: Rae Knerr, Cheryl McDavitt and Sondra Resnikoff; Sympathy Cards: Jo Breitwieser’s brother
and Jennifer Flanagan’s father.
Receive an invitation to the Gala at Club Continental for a donation of $50 or more.
The Gala will be recognizing outstanding volunteer service, celebrating SCOOP’s highlights and
thanking our contributors. Because of your donation, we continue to reach more seniors. As we
find meaning and purpose through giving and serving, we also find true joy! Your joy will impact the
lives of many. We very much appreciate your gift. For the Diamond, Emerald, Ruby or Sapphire
levels listed below, you will receive an invitation* to this festive occasion on May 6, 2015. All levels
will be recognized in the newsletter. Please send your donation to: The Shepherd’s Center of
Orange Park, 2105 Park Avenue, Suite 1, Orange Park, FL 32073 or go to www.tscoop.org under
Donate to use a credit card or Paypal. Thank you for your support!
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Donation Levels:
Diamond*
$500+
Emerald*
$250+
Ruby*
$100+
Sapphire*
$50+
Opal
under $25
Circle the donation level above. Donations of $50 or more may be made in payments. My
contribution for Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park Annual Operating Fund is $____________, to be
paid
[] In Full
[] Semi-annually
[] Quarterly
[] Monthly
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City ________________________ State _____ Zip _______Phone _____________________
FLORIDA LAW. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND OONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1 (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES
NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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LUNCHEON PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND MENU
Luncheon Program
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ORANGE PARK
Lunch begins at 12 p.m. in the gym. See
menu offerings listed below. Make
reservations on registration form (pg. 5)
or call the office.
Lunch $6.00
Apr. 20, 2015
Apr. 27, 2015
May 4, 2015
May 11, 2015
May 18, 2015
June 1, 2015
June 8, 2015
Adventures in Learning
April 13 – June 8, 2015 (Closed May 25)
One-time new member fee: $25
If you prefer, you are welcome to bring
your own lunch.
Apr. 13, 2015
2105 Park Ave., Suite 1, Orange Park, FL 32073
Office Hours: 9AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday through Friday
Phone or Fax: 269-5315
Registration Fee
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$40 for Mon., Tues. & Wed.; $30 Thurs.; $60 for All
By mail or on the first day of class
Orange Park United Methodist Church
Family Life Center – 2042 Reed Street & Stowe Ave.
Teacher Appreciation/Recognition – Cindy Stewart
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, rolls, salad, dessert
Gospel Music – Del & Marg Lewis
Chef salad, with turkey, ham, egg, bacon bits, tomato, various toppings & dressings
With tortilla soup, bread, dessert
Sass & Brass – Jan & Chris
Egg salad sandwich on small croissant, pasta salad, pickle spears
With tomato bisque, crackers, roll, dessert
Signs to Recognize When You Need Help – Kristin Green Moore, The Windsor
Taco salad w/ black olives, meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa & chips, and dessert
Armed Forces and Memorial Day Tribute to Our Veterans – Art Yeaman
Chef Salad, with turkey, ham, cheese, egg, bacon bits, tomato, various toppings & dressings
With chicken noodle soup, crackers, roll, dessert
Recording Your Memories – Vernon Harper
Lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert
Vintage Players – Julia Franciskato & Joanne Stenski, Producer
Tuna salad on lettuce w/ tomato wedges, rolls
With potato and ham soup, dessert
Prevent Senior Hospitalizations – Home Instead
Tuna and Chicken Salad Plate, Vegetable Soup & Cheese Cake – Sponsored by Allegro
NEW CLASSES and POPULAR REPEATS FOR THE SPRING SESSION
50s & 60s Music – Discussion of rock music’s influence on American Society, top artists, top hits (on record player).
Aging in Place by Design – Aging in place, clutter everywhere, estate sales, tax implications, documents to keep.
Clay History – Listen to the great stories of historical people & places that help create our current community.
Downton Abbey (Behind the Scenes) – Intrigue and secrets from family life, to society, style, estate and romance.
Exploring Shakespeare – Experience Shakespeare’s life and times and enjoy reading plays with theater professional.
Forgotten Men – The VPs – Take a closer look at the role of vice presidents and the men who have served.
Iphone – Unlock the mysteries to all that can be done with your smartphone.
Living In and As God’s Creation – Find out how to live in God’s creation.
Praying in Color – You can draw a new path to God." (From Sybil McBeth, author of several books of the topic.)
Treasures in Your Backyard (Parks & More) – Find out about what parks and nature has to offer in our area.
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A very special thank you to THE WINDSOR, COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST
FLORIDA, and HOME INSTEAD for being major sponsors!
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
Orange Park United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 2042 Reed St., Orange Park, FL 32073
Mondays – April 13–June 8, 2015 (Closed May 25)
MONDAYS
9:00 A.M.
Rm. 422 – ELDER LAW – Mike Jorgensen. Protect your
assets.
Rm. 423 – LIVING IN AND AS GOD’S CREATION –
Pastor Luanne Kemper
Rm. 424 – CLAY HISTORY – STORIES OF
HISTORICAL PEOPLE & PLACES – Vishi Garig, Clay
Archivist
Rm. 425 – 50s & 60s MUSIC THAT INFLUENCED
AMERICA – Dave Neal
Rm. 426 – CROCHET – Katie Tibbits – Learn the skill of
hooking yarn to create useful, attractive items.
Gym – TAI′ CHI GUNG – Susan Stobe – Limber up that
body and feel better.
10:00 A.M.
Balcony – SCRABBLE – Martha Huff
Rm. 422 – FORGOTTEN MEN – THE VPs – Jane
Malcolm
Rm. 423 – MEMOIRS – PARADE OF MEMORIES –
Stories of Your Life- Ruby Sisk
Rm. 424 – ART APPRECIATION – Susan Nevinger
Rm. 425 – PRAYING IN COLOR – DRAW A NEW
PATH TO GOD – Kris Lesak
Rm. 426 – JEWELRY MAKING – Nancy Keown &
Nancy Marcet – Class limit: 13/Cost: $30. Tools and mat
required.
Gym – MOVEMENT/EXERCISE – Susan Stobe – Seated
to standing – just move!
Gym - PAPER ENGINEERING – Katie Tibbits
11:00 A.M.
Balcony – SCRABBLE – Martha Huff
Rm. 422 – CURRENT EVENTS – Patsy Agee, Susan
Howard, Art Yeaman, Arden Brey – Keep up with events
occurring in the world and discuss the probable impacts.
Rm. 423 – AGING IN PLACE BY DESIGN – Carol
Weisenberger
Rm. 424 –DOWNTON ABBEY (BEHIND THE SCENES)
– Cindy Stewart
Rm. 425 – CREATIVE WRITING – Dr. Douglas
Greenberg
Rm. 426 – JEWELRY MAKING – Nancy Keown & Nancy
Marcet – Class limit: 13/Cost: $30. Tools and mat required.
Gym – LINE DANCING – Hal Hill – Have fun & stay fit!
Gym – NEEDLEWORK – Susan Stobe. Learn how to make
anything with a needle.
NOON-1:00 P.M. – LUNCH & PROGRAM
Afternoon Classes
1:15 – 2:15 P.M.
Rm. 423 – BRIDGE – 2 hours
Rm. 424 – COMPUTER CONCEPTS – Craig Landon
Rm. 425 – GREETING CARDS (2 hours) – Ann Sieber –
Create beautiful cards. Class limit: 15/Cost: $15 for
supplies.
Rm. 426 – WATERCOLOR, ACRYLICS, OIL PAINTING
(2 hours) – Susan Mills – (Cost: $30 for supplies)
TUESDAYS
1:30 – 3:30 P.M.
BRIDGE – Orange Park Presbyterian Church –
Shirley Reynolds & Scotty Hood – Reservations required –
Call 269-5665 or 269-7226.
WEDNESDAYS
10:15 – 11:15 A.M.
BEGINNING COMPUTERS – Orange Park Library –
George Tower. Class limit 10.
Please see the following page to register,
select classes and sign up for lunch!
The Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park would like to thank the Teachers, Class Coordinators, Office
and Luncheon Volunteers, plus the SCOOP Board and Trustees for all their time and talents they have
given to make SCOOP such a successful and warm-hearted organization. Thank you!
Class and Lunch Program Ideas / Volunteering - Contact Lynda Braxton at 529-2424 with suggestions for new
class ideas, and contact Cindy Stewart at 269-5315 with suggestions of programs for the luncheon hour and volunteering.
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A very special thank you to COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, HOME
INSTEAD and THE WINDSOR for being major sponsors!
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
Cross+Road Lutheran Church, 5101 Lakeshore Dr. W., Fleming Island, FL 32003
Thursdays – April 16 – June 4, 2015
9:00 A.M.
Entry Room – BEGINNING TAI' CHI GUNG – Carol
Newbern. Integrates mind and body to create balance,
flexibility and calmness.
Rm. 201 – WATERCOLOR – Kris Lesak (Note: Class Limit:
10/Art Supply list provided – approx. $30)
Rm. 202 – MAH JONGG – Carolyn Humphrey
Rm. 207 – CLAY HISTORY – STORIES OF HISTORICAL
PEOPLE & PLACES – Vishi Garig, Clay Archivist
Rm. 208 – iPHONE – Sharon Brown
Rm. 209 – CROCHET – Katie Tibbits. Learn to create
beautiful items.
10:00 A.M.
Entry Room – MOVEMENT/EXERCISE – Susan Stobe.
Seated to standing – just move!
Rm. 201 – WATERCOLOR (continued) – Kris Lesak
Rm. 202 – MAH JONGG (continued) – Carolyn Humphrey
Rm. 202 – BUNKO – Sharon Brown
Rm. 207 – ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY – John Woods
Rm. 208 – EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE – Elaine Smith
Rm. 209 – APPLE iPAD -- INTERACTIVE – Ron Bell
11:00 A.M.
Entry Room – LINE DANCING – Hal Hill. If you aren't having
fun now, we can't help you.
Rm. 201 – NORMAL OR NUTZ? – Alice Stiles. Have fun learning
about yourself.
Rm. 202 – MAH JONGG (continued) – Carolyn Humphrey
Rm. 202 – BUNKO (continued) – Sharon Brown
Rm. 207 – ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY (continued) – John Woods
Rm. 208 – CHAIR YOGA- Ginny Ross & Team/Videos –
Class Limit: 10
Rm. 209 - TREASURES IN YOUR BACKYARD (PARKS & MORE)
– Ron Bell. Guest Speakers.
" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To register for the Spring 2015 Session by mail, please
INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF CLASSES:
send this form in with your class selections. Check the
appropriate registration fee and include your check.
Monday Classes
Tuesday Classes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday classes only
All Classes ($10 discount)
$40.00 ____
$30.00 ____
$60.00 ____
One-Time New Member Fee
$25.00 ____
Total Amount Enclosed
$__________
Please make your check payable to:
The Shepherd’s Center
2105 Park Avenue, Suite 1
Orange Park, FL 32073
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City: __________________________ State ____ Zip _______
Email :_____________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________________
May we e-mail your SCOOP Newsletter?
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Sign up for Monday April 13 lunch: __________
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_____ Aging in Place
_____ Bridge
_____ Art Appreciation
_____ Bridge
_____ Clay History
Wednesday Classes
_____ Computer Concepts
_____ Beginning Computer
_____ Creative Writing
_____ Crochet
_____ Current Events
Thursday Classes
_____ Downton Abbey
_____ Bunko
_____ Elder Law
_____ Chair Yoga
_____ 50s & 60s Music
_____ Clay History
_____ Forgotten Men – VPs
_____ Crochet
_____ Greeting Cards
_____ Explore Shakespeare
_____ Jewelry Making
_____ iPad Interactive
_____ Line Dancing
_____ iPhone
_____ Living as God’s Creation _____ Line Dancing
_____ Memoirs
_____ Movement/Exercise
_____ Movement/Exercise
_____ Mah Jongg
_____ Needlework
_____ Treasure (Parks &
_____ Paper Engineering
More)
_____ Praying in Color
_____ Normal or Nutz?
_____ Scrabble
_____ Photography
_____ Tai′ Chi Gung
_____ Tai′ Chi Gung (Beg.)
_____ Watercolor/Acrylic/Oil _____ Watercolor
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARTICIPANTS!
Donna Arrowsmith
Annie M. Beasley
Norma Beiser
Verne E. Boardman
Helen M. Brummer
Fred Bruner
Mary Jean Christopher
Margot Clemente
Mildred Cornthwaite
Norma Darnell
Cindy Fuss
Phil Fuss
Judy Gack
Jayne Godsey
Larry Griswold
Bonnie Hamm
Lou Heinricher
Marcia Hugghins
Cindy Kelley
Jan Kenner
Kris Lesak
Greg Lesak
Patricia Levick
Morlene MacGregor
Grace McGlashan
Pat Napierala
Jackie Peterson
Mildred Stout
Shirley Trane
Terri Woodward
Suzanne Zemaitis
Gala/Individual Contributors (Nov. 25th – Feb. 25, 2015)
Diamond ($500+)
Dr. Park Gerdine
Emerald ($250+)
Dr. Patsy Agee
Elaine Gerdine &
Marshall Strauss
Lee Ledbetter
William Moore
Emerald ($250+)
Maureen Preta
Cindy Stewart
Ruby ($100+)
Sandy Coffey
M/M Phil Eddins
Carolyn Humphries
M/M CJ Kicklighter
Sandy Weeks
Sapphire ($50+)
Pat Brandt
Lynda Branston
Jo Breitwieser
Joanne Byrns
Dee Calloway
Mildred Cornthwaite
Linda Franks
Carol Gestwicki
Sapphire ($50+)
Phyllis Goelz
Vernon Harper
Nancy Keown
Lillian Linge
Jayne Maierhoffer
Sandra Mills
Shirley Reynolds
Katie Tibbits
Sapphire ($50+)
Joanie Usry
Opal ($25+)
Linda Clemons
Martha Huff
Lourdes Lacerna
Dorothy Maida
Cheryl McDavitt
We are very grateful for your generous donations to the Shepherd’s Center. Thank you!
Thank You to Orange Park United Methodist Church
Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park (“SCOOP”) would like to thank Orange Park United Methodist Church for
their many years of partnership with our organization. SCOOP exists and continues to grow because of their
generosity. Orange Park United Methodist Church provides office space, the Family Life Center and staff at a
nominal cost, saving SCOOP tens of thousands of dollars. We very much appreciate their commitment to our
program, senior adults and this community!
Thank you to Orange Park Presbyterian Church which has provided free space for the SCOOP Bridge
Class on Tuesdays for many years.
Thank you to Cross+Road Lutheran Church for offering the use of their educational facility
at a nominal fee for the second SCOOP location on Fleming Island.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------We thank our contributors for their gift of support to:
The Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park, 2105 Park Avenue, Suite 1, Orange Park, FL 32073
Individual contributions are a significant source of our support, as we are funded entirely by the private sector and
receive no government funds. Gifts are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by letter. Please complete the
appropriate parts of this form and send it to the above address, along with your contribution.
My contribution is in the amount of $______________.
Your Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________ State________ Zip Code_______________
Gifts to the Shepherd’s Center to memorialize loved ones, or to honor friends or relatives, are effective ways to
recognize them and perpetuate their memories. Appropriate letters of acknowledgement will be sent to you, and the
person named below will be notified of this contribution.
Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code__________
In Memory of: ____________________________
In Honor of: ________________________
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Sponsoring Businesses
A BIG THANK YOU to the businesses that financially support the Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park!
Independent Living/Assisted Living/Memory Care
Cutting edge procedures. Award winning outcomes.
3651 US Highway 17 Orange Park, FL 32003
2001 Kinglsey Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073
904-639-8500
www.orangeparkmedical.com
To be our guest for lunch, please call 904-278-4442
www.allegroliving.com
Michael B. Knapp, BC-HAS, ACA
Board Certified Hearing Aid Specialist
Audioprosthologist
FREE Hearing Exams! 1482 Park Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
www.NewWayHearingAids.com (904) 644-8779
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A nonprofit community service organization for adults 55+ in NE FL.
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ORANGE PARK, INC.
2105 Park Avenue, Suite 1 – Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-5315
SPRING SESSION: April 13 – June 8, 2015
A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR BUSINESS SPONSORS!!
KRISTIN GREEN MOORE
SALES DIRECTOR
PHONE (904) 353-9500
CELL (904) 553-9343
FAX (904) 361-3677
[email protected]
www.WindsorSL.com
5939 Roosevelt Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
License #AL12509
Limited Nursing Services
PRINT SPONSOR
ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
116 Foxridge Road, Orange Park, FL 32065
Pastor Troy Lewis
Thank you for your contribution which is
instrumental in reaching senior adults!
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