Shepherd Center
What is It?
Shepherd's Center is an organization for mentally alert, young at
heart senior citizens who want to be challenged by participating
in creative and intellectual activities and becoming part of neighborhood
outreach programs.
Founded in Kansas City in 1972, The Shepherd's Center concept is
based on the message of Psalm 23. The basic premise is that older
persons can help themselves and others to live richer lives, grounded
in their own religious heritage.
The Shepherd's Center is an interfaith organization which provides
an opportunity for older adults to form a serving, sharing and growing
community.
Shepherd's Center is housed at Ashland United Methodist
Church, located at
2600 Ashland Road, adjacent to Seven Oaks Elementary School, between
Bush
River and St. Andrews Road.
Shepherd's Center offers --Adventures in Learning
classes, taught by knowledgeable volunteer
instructors,
--Noon lunches with guest speakers/entertainers
--Sessions to work on and share techniques of painting or needlework
--Periodic resources such as flu shots, blood pressure checks, exercise,
55 Alive courses, tax assistance.
Shepherd's Center Tuesday Fall Programs
St. Andrew's Shepherd's Center is an interfaith ministry by and
for persons
50 years and older,which promotes personal and spiritual growth
through
creative and intellectual activities.
Visit: SheperdCenterofStAndrews.org
For additional information on programs, times, etc., call Executive director Rebecca Swanson at 731-9394.