The Shepherd's Center Of Richmond

TSCOR Men’s and Women’s Groups

by Julie - Exec. Dir.October 11, 2017Leave a comment

Did you know that TSCOR has both a Men’s and a Women’s Group? Well, we do! They both began just this past year and now have regular meeting times.

Our Men’s Group meets on the third Wednesday at a little lunch place called “Shore Dog” in the West End (435 N Ridge Road). Anyone interested in attending, respond by email to Jim Evans, jameslevans@yahoo.com.

Our Women’s Group meets on the second Thursday of the month at First Presbyterian Church (4602 Cary Street Road) in Room 218. There will also be “outings” scheduled in between regular meetings. The group had lunch a couple of Fridays ago in Lakeside and will be discussing the possibility of another outing at the next meeting. And speaking of the next meeting, it is tomorrow, October 12, where there will be a presentation by one of the members on Genealogy. Come join us or email Julie, jadams@tscor.org.

We hope everyone interested will come give it a try!

Open University IS in session Columbus Day

by Julie - Exec. Dir.October 8, 20171 Comment

Open University WILL MEET on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9, at St. Luke’s. See you there!

Yoga Class

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 27, 20173 Comments

We are sorry to announce that we were unsuccessful in finding another instructor for our Yoga class scheduled to meet at 11 am on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church. We will continue to search and hopefully will find an instructor for the winter session. If you have any suggestions, please let us know. Again, so sorry and thank you for your understanding.

For Your Information

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 27, 20172 Comments

Hello Everyone!

I attended the Shepherd’s Center National Regional meeting yesterday in Northern Virginia. Did you know that we were a part of a national network of Shepherd’s Centers? I have realized that this is something we need to talk about more! We are one of 56 Shepherd’s Centers in the United States. Yesterday, the Centers in Virginia and West Virginia made up the attendance. It was a wonderful time of “answering burning questions,” sharing best practices and offering support. To find out more about our national network, go to the Shepherd’s Centers of America website. Take care – Julie

Active Aging Week

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 24, 2017Leave a comment

This week is Active Aging Week and that’s exactly what we do at The Shepherd’s Center – Age Actively! Why don’t you join us and Check Out the OU! The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond offers one of the best lifelong learning opportunities in town – Open University (OU). Attend a day of classes as our guest to discover if the OU is for you!

There are two opportunities this week:

Monday, September 25^th from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway.
Thursday, September 28^th from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Road.

Click HERE to see the fall schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the OU!

Pssst! – Already a student? This would be a great opportunity for you to bring a friend or neighbor with you (big grin) – Julie

Small Correction to the Tiny OU Schedule Change

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 22, 2017Leave a comment

Next Monday is September 25th, not the 27th. Please forgive the error in the earlier post. To repeat correctly,

Next Monday, September 25^th, at St. Luke Lutheran Church (7757 Chippenham Parkway), Professor Evie Terrono will present her very timely topic, “Mansions and Monuments and Southern Identity in Richmond.”

Because of a conflict beyond her control, Prof. Terrono will begin her talk at 12:45, instead of our accustomed 12:30. That’s a little extra time to learn more about The Shepherd’s Center and to get to know one another (and maybe even have a second piece of cake!) See you then. Bring a friend!

Have a great weekend – Julie

A Tiny OU Schedule Change

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 22, 2017September 22, 20172 Comments

The Shepherd’s Center looks forward to welcoming to St. Luke on Monday, the 27th, Professor Evie Terrono, professor of art history at Randolph-Macon College. Her very timely topic is “Mansions and Monuments and Southern Identity in Richmond.”

Because of a conflict beyond her control, Prof. Terrono will begin her talk at 12:45, instead of our accustomed 12:30. That’s a little extra time to learn more about the Shepherd’s Center and to get to know one another (and maybe even have a second piece of cake!) See you then. Bring a friend!

Thursday’s Open University Note

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 20, 20173 Comments

You may have seen Mary Lynn Bayliss interviewed on Channel 6 the other morning about her presentation on the Dooleys. We heard that they listed the location as 3111 Northside Avenue, which is where our administrative office is located. Mary Lynn Bayliss will be speaking Thursday, September 21 at First Presbyterian Church located at 4602 Cary Street Road. Thank you Cheryl Miller at WTVR for changing the reference online!

Lunch and Life Update

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 19, 2017Leave a comment

Father Michael Renninger, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, will speak tomorrow, September 20^th, on Angels, Saints…and Old Blue Eyes!-Spiritual Themes in Popular Lyrics. Normally, our presentations are on the lower level of St. Mary, but for Father Renninger, we will be on the upper level of the church in the commons area outside the sanctuary. Use the main entrance on the Gayton Road side of the building. Bring a sandwich – the church will provide drinks and additional refreshments. Doors open at noon and the talk will begin at 12:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call TSCOR at 355-7282. Thanks – Julie

Fall 2017 OU Schedule Changes

by Julie - Exec. Dir.September 18, 2017Leave a comment

We have a couple of OU changes to tell you about this morning. I apologize for the last minute nature, but here it goes.

First, our History of Art and Architecture, St. Luke at 11:00 am, will now be taught by Jeannine Keefer, Visual Resources Librarian and Assistant Professor at the University of Richmond. We are really looking forward to this. And second, Ellis West’s topic on Monday, September 25th, will not be The Supreme Court: Religious Causes and the First Amendment, but instead will be Trinity Lutheran Church: The Supreme Court’s Latest Attempt at Interpreting the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment.

Thank you so much and we hope to see you at the OU!