Seniors – The Shepherd's Center Of Richmond

Happy National Volunteer Week!

by sheepbelleApril 22, 2024Leave a comment

There are lots of national celebrations. Some are rather silly (National Bobblehead Day), some are quite significant (Martin Luther King Day), and some are, well, meh (National Laundry Day? Really?). But our most very favorite celebration is National Volunteer Week (April 21 – 27). That’s right – it’s so special it gets a whole week.

Actually it’s YOU – the volunteer – who is so special. The time you give to The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, the gifts you share, the enthusiasm, care, guidance, love, and support…all of it is an invaluable contribution. Our volunteers are truly priceless and we deeply appreciate you!

The Shepherd’s Center would not exist without its volunteers anymore than a human body could exist without its heart. So please take a moment to appreciate all that you give to the Center. Take lots of moments – the whole week is about you – and know that we are endlessly grateful for you – the volunteer.

Now if this has all gotten a bit serious, (because speaking from the heart will do that), then proceed to the nearest store and acquire a bobblehead. It’s way better than doing the laundry.

Shepherd’s Center Newsletter – Gray Matters

by sheepbelleNovember 22, 20231 Comment

There’s lots of exciting news coming from The Shepherd’s Center! The administrative office is moving into a historic building on Monument Avenue, our Board President, Peter Pettit, is featured in an article in The Richmond Free Press, and we’re forming a new Events committee! All that and more. Stay in-the-know. Read the November, 2023, newsletter – Gray Matters – HERE.

The Open University Spring Schedule is Here!

by sheepbelleMarch 3, 20232 Comments

The spring 2023 Open University schedule is here! Classes start Monday, March 20th.

You can see the schedule here. You can register and pay online here. Printed schedules are arriving in USPS mailboxes soon.

Remember, the door to learning is always open. So register soon, open the door, and take in the fresh spring breeze.

See you at the OU!

Shepherd’s Center of America visits Richmond

by Julie - Exec. Dir.April 29, 2015April 29, 20152 Comments

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

Sarah 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.

Spring Gray Matters now available online!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.February 25, 2015Leave a comment

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!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.February 20, 2015February 20, 2015Leave a comment

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

I like being 98

by Julie - Exec. Dir.May 22, 2014Leave a comment

http://ilikegiving.com/films/i-like-being-98

One of our volunteer drivers sent the video above to me – Thanks Jack! It reminds me a lot of our own volunteers who give their time and gas to do what is right – to help their neighbors. It’s such an easy way to give back to your community. Call us today to find out more – 804-355-7282.

Spring Newsletter and Class Schedule

by Julie - Exec. Dir.February 27, 2014Leave a comment

The spring edition of the “Gray Matters” newsletter and the spring class schedule are available now online.

Click here to read the spring edition of Gray Matters.
Click here to see and print the class schedule for spring Open University.

Shepherd’s Center in the News

by Julie - Exec. Dir.January 6, 2014Leave a comment

Hope you saw the great article about The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond on the front page of the Richmond Times Dispatch this morning! If you missed it, here is a link to the article online:

Click here for Shepherd’s Center article

Ruth Blevins Celebrates Her 100th Birthday!

by Julie - Exec. Dir.April 5, 20131 Comment

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone as warm, delightful, or funny as Ruth Blevins. Ruth has been an Open University student for far longer than I’ve been at the Shepherd’s Center, and that’s almost a decade. Ruth has also enjoyed traveling with the Center. A few years ago, Ruth was concerned that she would no longer be able to drive to the OU, but her daughter stepped in and began bringing her mother.

Ruth won’t let a few extra years stop her from enjoying the Open University and her friends there. In fact, she just celebrated her 100th birthday!

Rosie Whitehorne and Carol Harris arranged a surprise for Ruth at the First Presbyterian OU. There was a cake, balloons, and a bouquet of flowers. When Ruth got out of the elevator, there was a gathering of well-wishers who sang happy birthday to her as she saw the cake.

Happy birthday, Ruth!
Linda