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The following is a press release from the Brandylane Publicity Department:

by Julie - Exec. Dir.February 2, 2017Leave a comment

Join Weldon Bradshaw, author of My Dance with Grace, at First Presbyterian Church (4602 Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA, 23226) on Thursday, February 16 from 12:30-1:15 PM for a talk titled “Gifts: Thoughts of a Transplant Survivor.” This event will be hosted by The Shepherd’s Center (TSCOR) as part of their Open University program. Weldon will be a “Lunch Speaker” and attendees are encouraged to bring a sandwich (coffee and desserts to be provided). Copies of Weldon’s book, My Dance with Grace, will be available for purchase following the talk. This event is free and open to the public.

Late in 2009, Weldon Bradshaw was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, an incurable, autoimmune liver condition. Over the next two and a half years, as the disease progressed slowly and his liver and health deteriorated, his prognosis grew bleak. By November of 2012, his doctor informed him that if he didn’t receive a transplant, he’d be dead within the week. Through it all, Weldon remained steadfast to the promise he’d made his family at the outset of his illness: he would be there to dance at his granddaughter’s wedding. A high school cross country coach and lifelong athlete, Weldon was accustomed to tests of endurance, spirit, and drive. But nothing could have prepared him for this – the race of his life. It would be a race against time, chance, and hopelessness in the face of devastating odds. It would be a race for a miracle.

This event is part of The Shepherd’s Center’s larger series, Open University, which hosts educational lectures and events on a variety of topics. A complete list of the Winter Session events, as well as more information about “Gifts: Thoughts of a Transplant Survivor” (third page of PDF) can be found here.

For those who are interested in continuing adult education, The Shepherd’s Center offers three 8-week sessions, from September through May. Membership is $25 annually, with tuition at $40 for each session for members. You can attend any or all of the individual classes within any session for that one price. You can find more information about The Shepherd’s Center’s Open University Program and becoming a member on the TSCOR website.

Lunch and Life Schedule Update

by Julie - Exec. Dir.January 30, 2017Leave a comment

There will be a change of speakers at our Lunch and Life program at St. Mary Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 1 at noon. Bill Obroctha, Manager of Educational Services at the Virginia Historical Society (VHS), will talk about What’s New at the VHS. He will replace Charles Bryan, former CEO of the VHS.

This program is free and open to the public. Bring a sandwich at noon and get some chips, cookies and other goodies provided by the church, and hear a wonderful speaker at 12:30. Hope to see you there! pj book

Lunch and Life Cancelled, Wednesday, January 11

by Julie - Exec. Dir.January 10, 2017Leave a comment

Once again, I can’t tell you how unhappy I am to have to announce that Lunch and Life is cancelled for Wednesday, January 11th, due to road conditions. The City of Richmond Schools announced that they will be closed and per our policy, we also will be closed.

Fingers crossed that Richmond City Schools will be open Thursday. If they are delayed, we ARE open, on time. I really do hope to see everyone at First Presbyterian – Julie

A snow-covered sheep stands on a meadow during snowfalls near the Albispass mountain pass south of Zurich November 22, 2008. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (SWITZERLAND) — Not a happy sheep!

Open University Closed, Monday January 9

by Julie - Exec. Dir.January 8, 20172 Comments

I can’t tell you how unhappy I am to have to announce that Open University is cancelled for Monday, January 9th, due to the snow covered road conditions. The City of Richmond Schools have announced that they will be closed and per our policy, we also will be closed.

Please join us next Monday, which happens to be MLK Day, but we WILL be having Open University.

Stay safe and check on your older neighbors – Julie

Anniversary

by Julie - Exec. Dir.January 6, 20178 Comments

Today I celebrate 9 years at The Shepherd’s Center. What an amazing time it has been! I can’t tell you how much I love this organization and working with ALL of you. Below is my Philosophy Statement that I wrote as a part of my Certification in Volunteer Administration in December of 2012. It is what I believe both personally and professionally and it still holds true today. I wanted to share it with you. Thank you for your continued support. It is because of YOU that TSCOR is the best community for older folks in Richmond. Big hugs to everyone – Julie

I truly found my calling when I embarked on a career in volunteer administration. I come from a mission minded family and my faith is the guiding force in my life. I believe that we are here to serve others whenever possible.

Volunteerism is at the heart of everything that is good in our world. Volunteers are driven by their moral values and compassion to make the world a better place. Volunteers transform the dynamics of the workplace. They are not there to make money. They are there to make a difference and I want to be there to facilitate their efforts. It is my philosophy that they must be actively engaged. Volunteers need to feel that they are truly a part of an organization and its mission. Being a volunteer myself, I honestly believe that I know what is needed to support and sustain a volunteer program.

I find that when the daily grind of the office gets me down, it is interacting with my volunteers that give me inspiration and a renewal of purpose that keeps me going. I am a people person and am energized by working with these individuals I call angels on earth. At the end of the day it is rewarding to know that I have been a part of bringing a change for good to my community and to humankind. (Julie Adams-Buchanan, December 2012)

Open University starts this Monday!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.January 5, 20172 Comments

What was that?! The OU Winter Session starts this coming Monday, January 9th? How wonderful! Hope to see everyone there!

PS – Stay tuned here and on our website for inclement weather announcements, should they be necessary.

PPS – We will meet on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 16th.

Thank you WCVE

by Julie - Exec. Dir.December 6, 20162 Comments

We would like to thank WCVE (88.9 FM) for their generous media sponsorship of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond over the next few weeks.

What an incredible honor!

Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.November 28, 2016Leave a comment

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond would be so happy to be a part of your Giving Tuesday!

Don’t forget to change your clocks!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.November 5, 2016Leave a comment

Remember to turn your clocks back tonight and enjoy that extra hour. Have a happy day!!

Open University Presenter Changes on Mondays

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 26, 2016Leave a comment

There have been a few changes to the schedule on Mondays at St. Luke:

The Lunch Speaker on Monday, October 3, at 12:30 at St. Luke Lutheran, will be Dr. David Mark Cooper, author of Mapping Your Adventure: Discovering Integrity in a Life Review. Dr. Cooper is a respected therapist and educator, who lives in Richmond. He takes the place of Randy Fitzgerald, well-known columnist and humorist, who will be unable to speak because of illness. Dr. Cooper will bring copies of his book, should his listeners wish to purchase it at the end of his talk.

Ellis West will present The Constitution’s Ban on Religious Tests for Holding Public Office on October 17 and Andrew Crislip will conclude his presentation with The Lost Gospels II on October 24. Both are at 11:00 a.m.

Shantaram Talegaonkar will present Seven Delhis: The Evolution of a City Over One Thousand Years on October 24 and Barbara Goehle will present The Amazing Victoria Falls on November 7. Both are at 9:45.