Join us in the Parlor from 10:30 – 11:30 am to meet individually with our SJD Tech Experts (aka the Youth team) to help you with your confusing and confounding phones, tablets, and laptops. No reservation necessary; just drop in. Contact Susan Davis at sdavis@sjd.org or 713.354.2264.
Dr. Paul Schultz “New Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia”
Friday, September 17, 10 am
We welcome Dr. Schultz, a Professor of Neurology and Director of the Memory Disorders and Dementia Clinic at McGovern Medical School to our campus on Friday, September 17 at 10 am. He will be giving us important updates on the search for a drug therapy to delay or prevent the development of dementia. Join us for coffee and tea in the Parlor for his presentation on this timely topic of interest. Please RSVP to Susan Davis at sdavis@sjd.org or 713.354.2264.
More Events: VIRTUAL and FREE
Aging Solo - Aging Well!
Tuesdays, July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 1 – 3 pm
This virtual four-week program is designed to empower those who are aging independently or see they may be aging solo in the future. Register here.
Food for Thought
August 25, 12 – 1 pm
Attend this FREE virtual webinar from Amazing Place for an in-depth look at the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program, which has been shown to preserve cognitive health and help reduce the risk of or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Register here.
Upcoming in Fall: IN PERSON
Aug 24 - Sept 14Mah Jong classes Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 pm in the Scout Room East
Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20The Gathering 9:30 am - 1 pm in Sumners Hall
Sept 23, 26 Flu Shots in Doris Sumners Hall on Thursday and Sunday 9 am – 1 pm
Oct 4 - 25Amazing Place Memory Training 10 am – 12 pm in the Parlor
Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20
Oct 22Lifeline Screening in Sumners Hall 8:30 am – 5 pm. Call 800.718.0961 to save a place
Oct 29 - Nov 12Savvy Express on Fridays 10 am – 12 pm in the Parlor
Volunteer Opportunities
The Gathering
The CarePartners staff and SJD volunteers are working together to reopen our SJD dementia in-person day program on September 20 and thereafter on the third Monday of every month. CDC and SJD safety protocols will be in place. There will be a training program for all volunteers in August consisting of two videos (one can be viewed at home) and a presentation on dementia. Call CarePartners for more information at 713.682.5995 or Laura Goehrs, SJD Volunteer Leader at 713.256.0519.
Senior Care Advocacy Program
The RightCare Foundation and St John the Divine will be hosting a two-day training for Senior Care Advocates on July 20th and 21st from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. We are expanding the reach of our current in-home assessment program by establishing training sessions for volunteers with a passion to help seniors. The goal is to learn about senior needs at a deeper level and the numerous ways to help with the challenges they face. RSVP to amber@pbhsolutions.com or sdavis@sjd.org.
SAVE THE DATE:
DECEMBER 9 for the SENIORS MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY – it’s back! We will be hosted once again by the Cutsingers in their beautiful River Oaks home.
A Message from Louise Symmes:
A planned gift made to St. John the Divine now ensures a lasting legacy that enables you to bless our church for years to come. Making St. John the Divine a beneficiary of your estate qualifies you for membership in the Sumners Society. If you qualify, be sure we know and you will be invited to our annual Sumners Society Dinner on Thursday, September 30. If you haven’t made a planned gift to St. John the Divine and have been meaning to do so, you can do so now — AND be included in the party! Contact Louise Symmes for more information at 713.354.2218 or lsymmes@sjd.org.
Communion at Home
Do you know someone who would like to receive communion at home? Visit sjd.org/home-communion and fill out the form at the bottom of the web page or email Chip Letton to arrange a visit.
