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In light of the expanding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak currently affecting the United States, we have made modifications to our upcoming lifelong learning programs and will institute some temporary changes to our client services program. Since virtually all of our volunteers, students and clients would be considered particularly vulnerable to the effects of the virus, we want to minimize any chance of its spread in our community. Therefore, after careful consideration, the Board of Directors and the Executive Director would like to announce the following changes:

• The spring sessions of Open University (OU) and Lunch and Life are cancelled. If you have volunteered to teach a class, give a lecture, or present during lunch, please read here for complete information. If you are a student, please read here for complete information regarding tuition.
• Transportation (client services) will continue for as long as we are able to do so. Clients requesting rides will be verbally screened for symptoms of the virus. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to drive during this time is made at the discretion of each individual. If you are a driver, please read here for complete information.
• All committee meetings are cancelled through March 31.
• The administrative office is currently open during our normal business hours, but we are preparing to work remotely. Please refrain from coming to TSCOR’s administrative office. Voicemail will be monitored routinely.

We regret that we have to make these changes, but the safety of our TSCOR community is our first priority. We are continuing to monitor the status of the outbreak on a regular basis and we will communicate any additional changes in programs or services. Please call the office with any questions.

Take good care,

Julie Adams-Buchanan, Executive Director

Shepherd’s Center of Richmond Board of Directors

The registration deadline to see Bright Star has been extended to Thursday, March 12. This popular Broadway musical, a sweeping tale of love and redemption set in the 1920’s & 40’s American South, features the Grammy-nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score.  Travel with The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond to see Bright Star at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, VA on April 8.  See the trip details here. Register and pay online here!

Spring is just around the corner! How do we know? Because the Spring Open University schedule is here! Classes begin Monday, March 23. See the OU schedule here. Register here. Look for the schedule to arrive in your mailbox the first week of March. Spring has sprung, let’s have some fun! See you at the OU!

Open University is not affected by the President’s Day holiday this Monday, February 17. The full day of classes is offered as usual beginning at 9:45 a.m. Join us for our Lunch Speaker, John Boyer, staff meteorologist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, as he presents, “Rediscovering Richmond’s Weather History.” Lunch is at 12:00; our speaker begins at 12:30.

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It’s the middle of winter. It’s dark, cold and gloomy. (Just ignore those unseasonably warm, sunny days for a moment…) To get through challenging times, we’re advised to look forward to something that will bring us light, joy and FUN! But what could that be?

Don’t worry – TSCOR has it all mapped out. Travel with us to see Bright Star at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, VA on April 8. This popular Broadway musical, a sweeping tale of love and redemption set in the 1920’s & 40’s American South, features the Grammy-nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. Don’t stay home and shiver! See the trip details here. Register and pay online here!

Open University is not affected by the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday this coming Monday, January 20. The full day of classes is offered as usual beginning at 9:45 a.m. Join us for our Lunch Speaker, Rex Springston, journalist and former reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, as he presents, “Myths and Misunderstandings of Slavery.” Lunch is at 12:00; our speaker begins at 12:30.

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Join us this Monday, January 13 for the start of The Open University Winter Session.

Already a big fan of OU? Then please spread the word! Bring a friend or two to join you!

Want to support the OU even more? We are in search of a new Lifelong Learning Coordinator (the person who runs OU) as well as volunteers to attend the front desks, set up a/v equipment, and assist with hospitality during lunch. If you are interested in any of these positions, or know of someone who might be a good fit, spread the word!

See you bright and early Monday morning!

And now for the moment you’ve all been anxiously awaiting…the Winter 2020 Open University Schedule has arrived! Classes begin Monday, January 13, 2020. See the schedule here. Register here. (And all this time you thought you were excited about the holidays!) See you at the OU!

Open University is not affected by the Veterans Day holiday this coming Monday, November 11. The full day of classes is offered as usual beginning at 9:45 a.m. Plan to stay for the Lunch Speaker too! Alexander F. “Al” Barnes, Marine Corps veteran, presents “Baseball and Doughboys: Baseball in the Military in WWI.” Lunch is at 12:00, our speaker begins at 12:30.

Open University is not affected by the Columbus Day holiday this coming Monday, October 14. The full day of classes are offered as usual beginning at 9:45 a.m. Plan to stay for the Lunch Speaker too! Dr. Jeff Clark presents, “Fair Redistricting in VA: Big Win But Not Done.” Lunch is at 12:00, our speaker begins at 12:30. Columbus went to all that trouble to sail to America – all YOU have to do to discover something wonderful is travel to the Open University! “Sea” you there!