The Amazing Raise starts 6 am Wednesday!

September 16 & 17
September 16 & 17

Once again, it is time for the Amazing Raise, the 36-hour online giving challenge hosted by GiveRichmond. It is designed to encourage people far and wide to support their favorite causes and organizations right here in Richmond and we want you to support The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond.  The key to our success is getting those $50 unique gifts.

A unique gift is a donation of at least $50 made by one individual. For example, if Mr. Smith donates $100 on one credit card for both him and his wife, it only counts as one unique gift. But, if Mr. Smith donates $50 on his credit card and then Mrs. Smith donates $50 on her credit card, it counts as two unique gifts. And those gifts would only count once. If Mr. or Mrs. Smith donate again during the Amazing Raise, their donations would not be counted as additional unique gifts. Essentially, it is one donation per person.

These individual, unique gifts count towards special incentive grant prizes that organizations can win throughout the 36 hours.  Maybe you can help with the two below:

50/50 Early Bird Challenge

6 am, Wednesday, September 16 15 total winners @ $2,500 each Sponsored by The Community Foundation.

  • The first 15 organizations to receive 50 unique gifts of $50 or more will receive a grant prize of $2,500. Please be reminded that only one gift per donor, per organization will be counted towards the prize.

“Second Chance” Early Bird Challenge

8 am, Thursday, September 17 10 total winners @ $1,500 each Sponsored by The Community Foundation.

  • Beginning at 8 am, September 17th (the second day of the Amazing Raise), the first 10 organizations to receive 25 unique gifts of $50 or more will receive a grant prize of $1,500.

The entire list of prizes can be seen at Amazing Raise Prizes.

Tomorrow we will send you the direct link to our donation page.  If you have any questions at all, call the office and ask for Julie.  Thank you!!

 

 

Fall Gray Matters Available Online

Hello Everyone!

Our Fall 2015 edition of Gray Matters is available on our website.  You can get there with the following link:

Gray Matters Fall 2015

If you have trouble with the above link, please try using Google Chrome as your internet search engine.  On some computers, Internet Explorer seems to have issues.  But when you use Google Chrome, it opens right up!  The following link will take you to the download page: Google Chrome Download

Thanks so much!

Fall 2015 Class Schedule is Here!

We are happy to have available for your perusal our Open University class schedule for this Fall (click the link below).  We look forward to seeing everyone the week of September 21st when classes begin.  Don’t forget to share with your friends and neighbors about how much you enjoy the OU!!

Class Schedule FALL 2015

Shepherd’s Center of America visits Richmond

We had a wonderful visit last week from Sarah Cheney, Executive Director of Shepherd’s Center of America.

Julie and SarahSarah was in Northern Virginia at a ribbon cutting for the newest Shepherd’s Center, Western Fairfax County, one of the now seven Centers in Virginia.  The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond was the first, 31 years ago, and we mentored both the Chesterfield and Oakton-Vienna Shepherd’s Center when they first began.  It’s great to be a part of such an important national organization and a caring community of people meeting the growing needs of aging Americans 60+.  Click this SCA to find out more about Shepherd’s Center of America.

Open University Easter/Spring Break Schedule

Due to Spring Break and the Easter holiday, there will be a short break in our Open University schedule.

Thursday, April 2 – No classes at First Presbyterian Church

Monday, April 6 – No classes at St. Luke Lutheran Church

Wednesday, April 8 – No Lunch-n-Life at St. Mary Catholic Church

Classes will resume again Thursday, April 9 at First Presbyterian Church

The office will be closed Good Friday, April 3rd.  Enjoy the spring weather and for those of you who celebrate, Happy Easter!!

Easter sheep

We would like to welcome Mary Frances Hobbs to the Feldenkrais teaching team!

Feldenkrais classes are held at 1:30 on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church when the Open University is in session.  The Feldenkrais method is designed to improve a person’s movement repertoire, aiming to expand and refine the use of the body through awareness, in order to reduce pain or limitations in movement, and promote general well-being.

Watch the 10-minute video below to find out more about the Feldenkrais method and then come try it out at the OU!

 

Change of speaker at St. Mary Church, April 1st (no foolin’)

Bill Sachs will be unable to speak on April 1, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church.  We are happy to welcome his replacement, Bernie Henderson, CEO of Woody Funeral Homes.  He will give his presentation that was cancelled by the snow entitled, “Commemorating D-Day at Normandy 70 Years Later.”  We hope to see you there!!

Lunch-n-Life, brown-bag lecture series is 12 noon to 1:30 pm, March 25th through April 22nd at St. Mary Catholic Church.  Free and open to the public.  Bring a sandwich.  The church will provide beverages and dessert.

OU Classes Spring 2015

Spring Gray Matters now available online!

The Spring 2015 issue of Gray Matters is now on our website.  You can also view it at the link below.

Gray Matters Spring 2015

ATTENTION – Only 4 more spots available for our trip to Mt. Vernon & the National Marine Corps Museum in Northern Virginia on Saturday, March 14, 2015.  Last day to register is this Friday, February 27.  More than just another historic home and a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines–past, present, and future.  It’s going to be a great trip-please join us.  For more details, see the flyer at the link below and then call the office to sign up!

2015 Mount Vernon & Marine Museum Flyer

Open University Spring Class Schedule is on our website NOW!

The Open University class schedule for Spring 2015 is now available on our website.  You can also use the link below!  Classes begin Monday, March 23, 2015 – See you then!!

OU Classes Spring 2015