The Shepherd's Center Of Richmond

New Officers & Board Members

by sheepbelleSeptember 16, 2019Leave a comment

The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond would like to announce its slate of officers and new board members for 2019-20: President: Harold (Hal) Costley, retired civil engineer; vice president: Bernard Henderson, president and funeral celebrant of Woody Funeral Home; secretary: Dr. Grayson Miller, former state epidemiologist; treasurer: Sally Youngs, CPA and former Reynolds Metals Company employee; immediate past president: Betty Ann Dillon, licensed psychologist.

New to the Board are Ms. Bev Becker, retired business manager; Ms. Stephanie Churchill, licensed banker, Morgan Stanley; and Mr. Conrad Eberstein, retired New York attorney and fundraiser.

Churchill for web — Ms. Stephanie Churchill

Eberstein for web — Mr. Conrad Eberstein

Open University Begins Soon!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 9, 2019August 27, 2019Leave a comment

Have you missed the Open University this summer?? Well, you won’t have to wait much longer. Classes begin on Monday, September 23 and Thursday, September 26.

Since you might be eager for a lecture, I thought this would be a good time for you to watch a video about Dr. Elbert Cole who began the Shepherd’s Center Movement back in 1972. It’s a little, 10 minute, lecture where you will learn a bit more about our history. Some of the clips were taken from a 60 Minutes story that ran in the 70’s. Our model is a wonderful one that truly benefits those involved and I am very proud to be a part of it. Enjoy the video!

Elder Leadership Award Presented to Dr. Elbert Cole

Happy Labor Day!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 2, 2019August 27, 2019Leave a comment

Trip to Holy Land and Petra in Jordan

by Julie - Exec. Dir.August 30, 2019Leave a comment

Hal Costley, TSCOR Board President, is hosting a trip to the Holy Land and to Jordan’s Petra March 16-25, 2020. Several friends expressed an interest in going so he thought some Shepherd’s Center folks might also want to go with friends.

The trip is with Educational Opportunity Tours (www.EO.travelwithus.com), a tour group that has received excellent reviews from friends that have been to the Holy Land with them, including Hal’s pastor this past winter.

The trip is titled Holy Land via Jordan and is listed as Tour HL-20 Code J. You may see details at this link: http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/files/uploads/HL20J-1.pdf. The cost of the trip is around $3,650 leaving directly from Richmond. Registration requires a $100 deposit and completing the registration form on the web site. Travel insurance would be an additional $349 – $399 if desired (it is recommended).

There is no need for a visa for travel to Israel but there is for Jordan. EO Tours will arrange the Jordan visa for anyone traveling.

If you are interested in going, please let Hal know and he will send you additional information.

Call Hal if you have any questions: 804-937-6930 (cell) or 804-708-0169 (home) or email at halcostley@aol.com.

NOTE: This is not an official TSCOR trip.

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Calling All Travelers!

by sheepbelleAugust 26, 20192 Comments

It’s the last week of summer. Perhaps you are saddened by this and think all your big adventures have come to a close. There’s nothing to look forward to after Labor Day weekend, is there? You’ll be glad to know nothing is farther from the truth! The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond has put two trips together for October, and another for November!

On Tuesday, Oct. 1 we tour the VA State Capitol & Executive Mansion, Friday, Oct. 18 sees us exploring the Church Hill food scene, and Saturday, Nov. 9 we travel to Arena Stage to see Newsies. Visit the travel page on our website, read all the exciting details, register, and pay online. For a sneak peek follow these links: VA State Capitol & Executive Mansion / Church Hill Food Tour / Newsies at Arena Stage

There now. Don’t you feel better?

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The Open University Fall Schedule is Here!

by sheepbelleAugust 20, 20192 Comments

You know you’re part of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond when the thing you most look forward to during the dog days of summer is the fall Open University schedule! Well, wait no more. See the schedule here. Register, pay tuition (and become a member!) here.

Classes begin September 23rd. We can’t wait to see you!

Driver Recruitment Video

by Julie - Exec. Dir.August 12, 2019August 12, 20195 Comments

I have a wonderful creation to share with you. After many months of work, we have a new video to help us recruit more volunteer drivers for our medical transportation service! The link below is also on the Volunteer tab of the website.

I want to thank our drivers, Peter (voice over), Randy and Beth, and our clients Martha and Barbara, for making this a true TSCOR production. They are fantastic!

Please feel free to share this with your family, friends and those that may be inclined (or need to be convinced) to volunteer. And, if you are connected with a group, congregation or organization that would benefit from a presentation by our speaker’s bureau, please let me know. We are really focused on driver recruitment this year. Enjoy the video – Julie

VIDEO: Do You Have the Drive?

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WE Need Volunteer Drivers

by Julie - Exec. Dir.July 17, 20192 Comments

Click HERE for a story about our fellow Shepherd’s Center in Chesterfield and their critical need for more volunteer drivers. Please help in their area if you can. And, if you are not in their area, our Center is also in need of more drivers.

The demand for senior transportation will only become greater as time goes on. Please help us take care of our elder citizens. Thank you – Julie

Jan and Burga 2018 (cropped)

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It’s Prime Day!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.July 15, 2019Leave a comment

If you are not already aware, today and tomorrow are Prime Days on Amazon. There are a lot of great deals and we would like to benefit from that. When you shop Amazon, if you shop through our AMAZON SMILES link, a portion of your purchases becomes a donation for TSCOR, at no cost to you! So please use our AMAZON SMILES link to enjoy Prime Day!

Thank you for your support and happy shopping – Julie, TSCOR Executive Director

Amazon Smiles

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New Membership Year Begins Today

by sheepbelleJuly 1, 2019Leave a comment

Did you know our membership year begins July 1 and ends June 30? That makes today, July 1, New Year’s Day for The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond.

Benefits of a $25 membership:

Receive biannual newsletter, Gray Matters
Free attendance to all Open University lunch speakers
Reduction on Open University tuition
Reduction on TSCOR group travel rates
Receive an invitation to the Annual Volunteer Celebration

Support our mission and enjoy the rewards and benefits TSCOR membership brings. Renew your membership here.

Thank you for your support!