The Seniors’ Resource Guide is our signature publication which is published every December in both print and online editions. Both editions include our area’s largest database of detailed business listings of resources for older adults which cover 12 counties in the Missouri / Illinois metro area. Coverage includes the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Louis City, Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles. Illinois counties include Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington.  Our guide is used extensively by older adults, families, caregivers and professionals.

          The Seniors’ Resource Guide has a press run of 32,500 complimentary copies which are distributed through a multi-tiered allocation channel to hundreds of aging-focused for-profit and non-profit organizations. Copies can also be picked up throughout the year for free (while supplies last) at most Schnucks, Dierbergs and Straubs grocery stores, as well as each of our three Area Agency on Aging offices in the metro area (St. Louis Area Agency on Aging, Aging Ahead, and AgeSmart Community Resources in Illinois). MORE 

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Employment

There are no news items for this category for this edition

 

Health & Wellness

DENTAL COVERAGE

Advantage Plans
Dental Coverage with Medicare Advantage Plans Regular dental care is important for your teeth and overall health, but routine visits to the dentist for exams, cleanings and other basic and major dental services are Not covered by Original Medicare Part A or Part B. The good news is that many Medicare Advantage plans do include these benefits. Dental Benefits Provided by Medicare Advantage Plans Routine dental coverage is available with most Medicare Advantage plans, with a $0 copay for preventive services with in-network dentists. Many of the plans are available at no cost to you. Plans will offer different levels of dental care—from preventive and diagnostic services only, to more comprehensive dental coverage. In some areas, for an additional monthly premium, you can change your plan to get dental coverage through a Dental Rider. Check out these great options when going thru open enrollment. Here at Parkway Family Dental Care, we are credentialled as a PPO Provider, so you have the flexibility to pick us for your dental care! Please call 636-327-6880 to schedule a new patient appointment. Parkway Family Dental Care 1063 West Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385.

Ryan Winschel, [email protected], Parkway Family Dental Care,

636-327-6880, [email protected]

 

REDUCE KILLINGS PROGRAM

Grace Chapel Ministries

Help our program to reduce killings. Visit our website at www.gracechapelministries.org

Rev. Brown, [email protected], Grace Chapel Ministries,

314-995-5013, www.gracechapelministries.org

 

GUIDED PRAYER MASSAGE

The Spa House

Enjoy a 30 or 60 minute massage with intermittent prayer (aloud or silently). You can advise what u want prayer for. No detailed info necessary.

Janet Gray, [email protected], The Spa House forxWomen, 314-578-1385,

www.janetkgray.com

 

WALKING PROGRAM TO HELP SENIORS STAY ACTIVE

South County Mall – Tuesday Mornings, 10:00 a.m.

Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters - Friday Mornings, 10:00 a.m.

New Walking Program to Help Seniors Stay Active

Free fitness option for the senior community - Most of the declines experienced with aging are not due to illness, injury, or simply getting older, but actually due to inactivity. This means that many aging declines are preventable, such as: weakness, loss of independence, stamina, and falls, by simply adding more movement into our daily lives.

This is why HouseFit has decided to launch their MallFit Walking Programs, one portion of their Stay Active STL initiative. It’s a great way for seniors to come together and exercise in a warm, dry, climate-controlled environment with accessible restrooms and places to sit, if needed. Each week we layer in a challenge to focus on strength, endurance, or balance. We track progress to help people stay motivated and reach their goals. One participant, Gen Eiler, age 82, has not only doubled her walking distance in a few short weeks, but reports increased confidence with her walking, relying less on her cane, and being able to walk faster. Her and many others tell us that what they appreciate most is that we organize it, and all they have to do is show up. “We love being able to get out into the community and create a support network of like-minded

aging adults, who want to stay healthy and independent”, says HouseFit owner, Dr. Beth Templin. “The best part has been seeing the added benefit of socialization when people walk and talk for the full hour.” At HouseFit, we help adults 55+ maximize their independence and fitness, so they can continue to enjoy living a full and active life.

Join our Facebook group, Stay Active STL or join us at one of our MallFit Walking events: - South County Mall, Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and – Mid Rivers Mall, Fridays at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, visit our website www.housefitstl.com or call our office at 314-939-1377.

Dr. Beth Templin, HouseFit Physical Therapy and Fitness, 314-939-1377, [email protected]

 

COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEBSITE

Grace Chapel Ministries

We must make our community better, now and for the future. There are too many killings. Support our program called " I'm Alive, Let Me Survive". Our website is www.gracechapelministries.org

Rev. Larry Brown, [email protected], Grace Chapel Ministries,

314-995-5013

 

DENTAL CARE WITH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

Parkway Family Dental Care

Dental Coverage with Medicare Advantage Plans Regular dental care is important for your teeth and overall health, but routine visits to the dentist for exams, cleanings and other basic and major dental services are Not covered by Original Medicare Part A or Part B. The good news is that many Medicare Advantage plans do include these benefits. Dental Benefits Provided by Medicare Advantage Plans Routine dental coverage is available with most Medicare Advantage plans, with a $0 copay for preventive services with in-network dentists. Many of the plans are available at no cost to you. Plans will offer different levels of dental care—from preventive and diagnostic services only, to more comprehensive dental coverage. In some areas, for an additional monthly premium, you can change your plan to get dental coverage through a Dental Rider. Check out these great options when going thru open enrollment. Here at Parkway Family Dental Care, we are credentialed as a PPO Provider, so you have the flexibility to pick us for your dental care! Please call 636-327-6880 to schedule a new patient appointment. Parkway Family Dental Care 1063 West Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385.

Ryan Winschel, [email protected], Parkway Family Dental Care

636-327-6880, Parkway Family Dental Care

 

CARE CENTER FOR ADULTS

Sun Valley Adult Day Care Center

Very friendly and loving care center for all adults over the age of 18. This is a safe, beautiful, and fun facility with meals and transportation provided along with trained and qualified healthcare workers and volunteers. We are approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services. It is free for all who have Medicaid. We are well equipped to take care of your loved ones. Feel free to call us at our phone number 314-354-6121 or visit our website https://sunvalleyadultcarecenter.org/. This is our second new location.

Romana Aftab, [email protected], Sun Valley Adult Day Care Center - Chippewa St., 314-354-6121, www.sunvalleyadultcarecenter.org 

 

ALEXA CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE

Veterans Home Care

New Customized Alexa Device Replaces Push Button Medical Alerts Veterans Home Care (VHC) announces the launch of VetAssist® Companion, an Echo Alexa device specially preprogrammed with new voice technology for seniors to reduce isolation and loneliness and replace push-button medical alert systems. The Companion’s launch has been stepped up to meet the needs of seniors during the recent pandemic. Others who are not VetAssist clients can purchase this new service under the brand, SmartCompanion. Companion can provide security 24 hours a day, seven days per week, when caregivers or loved ones are unavailable. It gives seniors increased independence and peace of mind. It also promotes engagement with unlimited on-demand information and entertainment featuring music, news, and more. Veterans Home Care helps wartime vets and their surviving spouses apply for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which pays for assistance with activities of daily living in their homes. More than 17,000 seniors have used Veterans Home Care to access VA benefits for the care they need. Veterans Home Care is not affiliated with the VA. For more info: https://www.veteranshomecare.com/companion   or 888-314-6075

Janet Jennewein, [email protected], Veterans Home Care,

314-520-0668, www.veteranshomecare.com

 

BLOOD DONORS NEEDED

American Red Cross

Healthy Blood Donors Needed Now. The American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri is holding blood drives at our Kansas City and St. Joseph locations. We are encouraging all healthy people to donate blood during this critical time. Click on the links below to make your appointment today. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=kcarc

Carina Kagan, [email protected], American Red Cross, 314-356-5726

 

PSYCHOTHERAPY

St. Louis University, Memory Care Center for Counseling and Family Therapy

The Medical Family Therapy program is offering low-cost psychotherapy to older adults suffering from issues such as stress, depression, health issues, family communication problems, caregiver stress, and other related areas. Current appointments can be done either by phone or video. Master’s and doctoral students are still taking openings for appointments. If you are interested in making an appointment for you or a loved one, please call 314-977-2505 or [email protected].

Max Zubatsky, Ph.D, LMFT, 314-977-2496

 

MEDICARE PLAN TELEDOC OPTION

Heartland Insurance

Call us to make sure your Medicare Plan include the up-and-coming TeleDoc option. We are helping local Americans get the most out of their Health and Medicare dollars.

Jim Williams, [email protected], Heartland Insurance, 314-324-4158,

www.HeartlandInsurance.net

 

SENIOR SERVICES FOR OUR VETS

Never Forget the Vet Program

My mother passed away not too long ago at the age of 93. She had been living happily in an assisted living facility for just over five years once she got over her desire to never leave her home of fifty plus years. She was a WWII widow since 1969, and spent 3 months in skilled care before returning to her assisted living facility. I share my mother’s story to illustrate that at Never Forget the Vet we realize seniors have many challenges unique to seniors, go thru many of the same stages and require assistance in numerous areas. The variables are significant but not insurmountable with the right guidance. Yet to the family they are often overwhelming and hard to put together. We don’t know what the future brings. We often don’t plan for things we don’t understand or want to face. Mom and/or Dad getting older is one of them. Do not put this off. Setup a free informational session before Mom needs someone to come into her home or she needs to be moved or you need to make some other rushed decision. Explore your options before you start losing options. Call Never Forget the Vet.

Bob Gergen, [email protected], NEVER Forget the Vet, 314-583-2807,

www.neverforgetthevet.us 

 

CROSSROADS HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS

SPRYTE Communications

A feel-good opportunity for your readers to give back to the community. Crossroads Hospice is seeking volunteers to help give hospice patients a gift of a perfect day. Hope you will consider running an item in The St. Louis Times Express. Please contact me at 215-545-4715, ext. 26.

Courtney Rice, [email protected], SPRYTE Communications, 215-545-4715,

https://www.crossroadshospice.com/

 

FREE HEALTH SCREENING WITH A FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE

Lutheran Senior Services

Mondays – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Insurance information is not needed. Measure your blood pressure, weight, blood sugar levels, and pulse. This free service is offered at Lutheran Senior Services, Dunn Road Manor. Located at 3399 Dunn Road- Florissant, MO 63033, Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 314-830-0919 for times and more information. Leigh Anne Hoormann, [email protected], 314-830-0919

Leigh Anne Hoormann, [email protected], Lutheran Senior Services

314-830-0919, https://www.lssliving.org

 

FREE HEALTH SCREENING WITH A FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE

Lutheran Senior Services

Wednesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Insurance information is not needed. Measure your blood pressure, weight, blood sugar levels, and pulse. This free service is offered at Lutheran Senior Services, The Village at Mackenzie Place. Located at 8520 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123, Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 314-884-7909 for times and more information.

Selma Vereget, [email protected], Lutheran Senior Services, 314-884-7910,

www.lssliving.org

 

FITNESS CONSULTATION

Womens’ Fitness and Designed Workouts

For women forty and older, please call to set up your free fitness consultation. Christine will sit down with you and listen to what you would like to do to feel and look better. Please don't let knee or back issues keep you from activity you enjoy as a part of your life. Please call Christine at 314-541-3556.  It will only take 30 minutes. Located in Fenton.

Christine Bond, [email protected], Womens’ Fitness and designed workouts,

314-541-3556

Lectures & Continuing Education

AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER

American Red Cross

Volunteer from the Comfort and Safety of Your Own Home Join us by phone or online to learn the many ways you can help your community from home with the American Red Cross. Just send an email to [email protected] and we will send you all the information you need to join us. Learn how little time it takes to have an enormous impact on your local community, all without having to leave the comfort and safety of your own home.

Kristin Pendleton, [email protected], American Red Cross, 314-281-7968

www.redcross.org

 

THE HISTORY WHISPERER

Chesterfield Mall

From his 14-windows exhibit in Chesterfield Mall, Ed Golterman travels 5 exhibits/documentaries stories for enjoyment and inspiration. St Louis Coliseum, Muny and the American Theater, The Nations Forum, The Voice of Irish Liberty in St Louis and the 2 lives of Kiel Opera House. 314-315-2548. [email protected]

Ed Golterman, [email protected], The History Whisperer, 314-315-2548

 

34TH ANNUAL SUMMER GERIATRIC INSTITUTE

St. Louis University

June 12 - 7:45 a.m.

Join us for the 34th annual Summer Geriatric Institute at Saint Louis University. This year’s event promises to continue the longstanding tradition of excellence in interprofessional geriatric education while offering a new format and several new topic areas. The 2023 event will be offered in a hybrid format. For those who wish to attend the Institute in person, the event will be held at the SLU Learning Resource Center SLU. All lectures and selected workshops will be offered virtually through zoom.

Caroline Campbell Bartley, [email protected], Gateway Geriatric Education Center, Saint Louis University, 330-715-6855,

https://slu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=1&EID=13521

 

LONG TERM CARE CONFERENCE

VOYCE

June 15 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Every long-term care resident deserves to live a life of dignity with quality care while having their rights upheld. VOYCE’s in-person and online educational opportunities provide professionals with the tools to put Residents First. Join VOYCE and long-term care administrators, social workers, and nursing staff from around the St. Louis region on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2023, at St. Louis University’s Margaret McCormick Doisy Learning Resource Center for the annual Long-Term Care Conference, focusing on Resident Rights. Your registration of $150 includes up to 6 CEU hours for Social Workers and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators. Register at www.voycestl.org.

Shelby Collier, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-919-2410, www.voycestl.org

 

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY CONFERENCE

VOYCE

June 15 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join us in recognizing the St. Louis region on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day for VOYCE's Residents First Conference on June 15, 2023. VOYCE is a nonprofit organization that empowers and educates individuals and their families for quality living across the long-term care continuum. This year we will focus on Residents First by providing attendees with vital information to support and inspire their journey as long-term care professionals. VOYCE is determined to deliver education, empowerment, and advocacy so families can make informed decisions for long-term care. By working alongside professionals providing services, we can ensure residents are informed of their rights while living safely and with dignity. The conference offers 6 CEUs to Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, and Case Managers, for only $150. Choose sessions for professional development and learn about new perspectives while developing relationships with others to enrich your network. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration includes lunch. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to participate in VOYCEs conference to empower and educate all attending. Click here and register today https://bit.ly/3KvXXBD

Shelby Collier, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-919-2410,

https://www.voycestl.org/events/residents-first-long-term-care-conference/

 

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUSTS, WILLS, AND PROBATE

Spencer Creek Library, St. Peters

June 21 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Do you want to make sure your property doesn't end up going through probate? Do you want to decrease the likelihood that a Court is making decisions for you when you are disabled or passed away? Do you want to make sure your family knows your wishes when you are disabled or dead, so they aren't fighting over anything and everything? Learn from our panelists how to create a plan that gives you and your family the comfort, clarity, and confidence to know your instructions are known and your wishes will be followed. Whether you don't have a plan, have a plan but don't know if its up to date, or are handling the process for a loved one - join us. Join us at the Spencer Library in St Peters, Room A. Please register online or by phone: www.seniorsempowermenttruthseries.com or 636-336-6819. Next Seminars: July 19 - The Truth About Living, Dying and Leaving a Legacy, Stephanie Parson, [email protected], Senior Empowerment Truth Series, 636-336-6819, www.seniorsempowermenttruthseries.com

 

PHARMACEUTICAL DISCUSSION

Mirowitz Center

June 29 – 2:00 p.m.

Ever wonder where your prescription drugs come from and if they’re safe? It doesn't take a global pandemic to understand that protecting our nation’s healthcare supply chain is absolutely essential. Learn how one innovative St. Louis non-profit is working to increase our country's supply chain of market-competitive "active pharmaceutical ingredients" (APIs) for the long term. The guest speaker is Kevin Webb, API Innovation Center's Chief Operating Officer.

Susan Kemppainen, [email protected], Mirowitz Center,

314-733-9813, http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter

 

CANVAS PAINTING

St. Louis Oasis

Oasis Presents Canvas Painting. Join us and create your own beautiful canvas painting using acrylic paint with easy step-by-step instructions. No prior experience is necessary. Learn different brush strokes, how to blend paints and how to create highlights and shadows. You will leave with your own personal masterpiece. A different image will be created at each session. All materials included.

Oasis Oasis, [email protected], 314-862-4859, www.stloasis.org

Arts & Entertainment

ST. LOUIS BANJO CLUB

Culver’s, Fenton

June 5 thru September 25 – Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Banjos at Culver’s Fenton Members of the St. Louis Banjo Club will be performing outside on the patio of the Fenton Culver’s from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, beginning June 5 (no performance on July 3 or Sept. 4) through September 25, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some wonderful four-string banjo music and great food. Culver’s is located at 1024 Bowles Avenue, 63026.

Don Dempsey, [email protected], St. Louis Banjo Club, 314-952-0646,

www.stlouisbanjoclub.org

 

NATURE INSPIRED WRITING WORKSHOP/GUIDED TOUR

Missouri Botanical Garden

June 10 – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Join St. Louis Press Club members for a nature-inspired writing workshop/guided tour of the Missouri Botanical Garden from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, to cultivate greater knowledge and techniques to describe our natural world.

Our workshop leaders: Sean Doherty, vice president of education for the Missouri Botanical Garden, and Michaella Thornton, award-winning writer and educator whose work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net and Best Microfiction.

Space is limited. Register now for this unique workshop. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. To request an accommodation or for questions, please contact St. Louis Press Club Executive Director Laura Schnarr at [email protected]. Cost: $20 for Press Club members, $30 for nonmembers. Program Details: Doherty and Thornton will lead a roughly one-hour educational tour guiding communicators and writers to help identify plants, increase observational and descriptive skills, and build vocabulary, all to lead to writing more perceptively about landscapes and the natural world. A brief writing exercise will be included in the workshop. Please bring a notebook or electronic tablet.

Participation is limited. You may register through the St. Louis Press Club at www.stlpressclub.org.See you on June 10 for World-Building for Writers....at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

St. Louis Press Club, PO Box 410522, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

 

ST. LOUIS BANJO CLUB

Evangeline’s

June 10 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The St. Louis Banjo Club will provide live music played on "America's fun instrument - the four-string banjo". Evangeline’s is located at 512 N. Euclid in the CWE, St. Louis, MO 63108. For more information, call 314-952-0646 or visit our website at: www.stlouisbanjoclub.org. Great Cajun food and drinks from their menu. Did we mention the music is free? Call Evangeline's for reservations at: 314-367-3644.

Don Dempsey, [email protected], St. Louis Banjo Club, 314-952-0646,

www.stlouisbanjoclub.org

ST. LOUIS WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL

St. Louis, MO

June 24 - 5:30 p.m.

St. Louis Water Lantern Festival is coming up on June 24, 2023. Voted number one Best Cultural Festival by USA Water Lantern Festival today two years in a row. Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water. Tickets are selling fast. Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.

Ashlynn Bryson, [email protected], Water Lantern Festival, 888-888-8888, https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/stlouis.php

 

VIOLINIST ENTERTAINMENT

Winter Violin

Winter Violin is now performing socially distanced strolling violin concerts for senior communities. Hire Tom today and he will stroll, dance and sing outdoors. Tom is an experienced entertainer and works with budgets of all levels. Your residents have dreamed of adventure during quarantine. Give them the joy of music. Embark on the adventure with Winter Violin.

Tom Winter, [email protected], Winter Violin, 636-485-2494, www.Winterviolin.com  

 

HAPPY HOUR WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Fairwinds River’s Edge

Fridays – 3:00 p.m.

Fridays at Fairwinds River's Edge, please join us for happy hour with live entertainment Fridays at 3:00 p.m. RSVP required: 636-754-2317.

Stacy Welker, [email protected], Fairwinds River's Edge, 636-754-2311,

www.FairwindsRiversEdge.com

 

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND

The Sheldon Concert Hall

September 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Steve Litman presents classic rock legends, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Thursday, September 7, at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55.50, $65.50 and $80.50 and available online at MetroTix or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Tickets are also available one hour before show time at The Sheldon box office. With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music. Following an extended 50th anniversary tour, the ensemble grew to a six-piece in 2018 for the first time since their early jug band days. The group now includes Jeff Hanna (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Jimmie Fadden (drums, harmonica), Bob Carpenter (keyboards), Jim Photoglo (bass, acoustic guitar), Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin), and Jaime Hanna (electric and acoustic guitar). All six members also sing, and when their voices merge, the harmonies add a powerful new component for the legendary band. And with the father-son pairing of Jeff and Jaime Hanna, the band carries on a country music tradition of blood harmony.

Julie Lally, [email protected], 314-533-9900, https://www.thesheldon.org/events/nitty-gritty-dirt-band/

 

IMPROV COMEDY – WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY

The Factory

September 20 - 7:30 p.m.

The improv comedy hit, WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? takes the stage at The Factory at The District on Wednesday, September 20. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster and TheFactorySTL.com. The show is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Featuring current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave the audience gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before their eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so guests should bring suggestions and they might be asked to join the cast on stage. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. This particular style of improvisational comedy is rife with countless gags, one-liners, hilarious games and even songs so good you will hardly believe they were made up on the spot. The teamwork and trust that it takes to perform a show with no script is apparent, but when the best of the best do it, they do it effortlessly. Watch them build entire scenes, characters, and storylines as they take the audience on a white-knuckle ride through endless chuckles.

Julie Lally, [email protected], 314-423-8500,

https://www.thefactorystl.com/event/whose-live-anyway/

 

COMEDY TOUR – BORED TEACHERS, WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP

The Sheldon Concert Hall

October 1 - 7:30 p.m.

Class is in session. Bored Teachers, We Can’t Make This Stuff Up. Comedy Tour is heading to St. Louis. This hilarious group of teachers takes the stage Sunday, October 1, 2023 at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 can be purchased online at MetroTix or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Tickets are also available one hour before show time at The Sheldon box office. The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they are all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Teachers need an outlet to kick back and laugh at the trials and tribulations of daily classroom life, so put that red pen down, throw on your comfiest teacher tee, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress this school year has been dumping on you.

Julie Lally, [email protected], 314-534-1111,

https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/bored-teachers

 

 

THREE DOG NIGHT AND CHRIS TRAPPER

The Factory at The District

October 8 - 7:30 p.m.

Legendary music icons THREE DOG NIGHT with special guest CHRIS TRAPPER takes the stage at The Factory at The District on Sunday, October 8. Show time is 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets are $89.50, $59.50, and $49.50. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster and TheFactorySTL.com. THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly five decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.

Julie Lally, [email protected], 314-423-8500, https://www.thefactorystl.com/event/three-dog-night/

 

Announcements

IN THE NOW

St. Louis Press Club

St. Louis Press Club, In The Now with Alan Achkar, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Executive Editor was recorded April 14, 2023, running time: 37:48

Recently, journalist and St. Louis Press Club board member, Dale Singer, sat down with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Executive Editor, Alan Achkar for the most recent Our In The Now conversations. Highlights of the interview include Achkar’s comments on the following P-D-specific topics. The Pulitzer Platform: “The platform has always been the soul of the Post-Dispatch. We want very much to remember where we came from and what our founder’s vision was. It’s just as relevant today as it was 100-plus years ago.” Competing with digital news: “We no longer have a monopoly on people’s attention spans. Back in the day, you got your information from newspapers, TV, maybe radio and that’s it. What technology has done is really force us to fight for people’s attention spans.” Online influence: “It influences everything. It has to.” News Philosophy: “I believe in a newsroom that is tough, that is pursuing tough stories, that is aggressive, is doing meaningful work.”

St. Louis Press Club, PO Box 410522, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EVALUATIONS

Your Supportive Place

Your Supportive Place can now provide occupational therapy evaluations through The Missouri Department of Mental Health. The Division of Developmental Disabilities administers the Environmental Accessibility Adaptations - Home/Vehicle Modification waiver program with Missouri Medicaid. We are looking to connect with Department of Mental Health support coordinators to better serve eligible participants. Outside of this program, Your Supportive Place also provides OT services through Medicare Part B (outpatient) and private pay. We complete in-home services in the St. Louis/St. Charles areas or via telehealth in other parts of the state.

Jane Bufe, [email protected], Your Supportive Place, 314-200-2610,

www.yoursupportiveplace.com

 

JEOPARDY JOE

Give your Senior Community an exciting entertainment boost! JEOPARDY JOE is not just the same old “question and answer” trivia game. There’s music, singing, videos and fun topics. The program holds attention and gets all your residents and guests involved. There are specialized programs for Assisted and Independent Living communities, as well as engaging programs for Memory Care residents. JEOPARDY JOE… It's Fun. It's Entertaining. It's Stimulating and Educational. What more could you ask for? [email protected] 314-399-2223.

Joseph White, [email protected], JEOPARDY JOE, 314-399-2223, www.JeopardyJoe.com

 

QUALITY APARTMENT COMMUNITY– NEW APARTMENTS OPENING 2023

Crown Center for Senior Living

A waiting list is now open for apartments at the most affordable retirement community in the central corridor of St. Louis County. • One-bedroom apartments - $1,280 • Two-bedroom apartments - $1,675 Crown Center for Senior Living announces that applications are now being accepted for 1 or 2-bedroom units in the Crown Center Phase I Building currently under construction at 8350 Delcrest Drive, University City, MO 63124. Apartments will be available beginning early 2023. The waiting list is for those 62 years of age or older. Application packets may be downloaded at www.crowncenterstl.org, requested via email at [email protected], or by calling 314.991.2055 or visiting the management office Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. Crown Center is an equal housing opportunity community.

Randi Schenberg, [email protected], Crown Center for Senior Living

314-991-2055, https://crowncenterstl.org/

 

STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE

START Your Recovery

www.StartYourRecovery.org is a resource for individuals who may be struggling with substance use disorder. For a little more background, Start Your Recovery was developed by bringing together experts in substance misuse treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government institutions. Through this important resource, older adults can hear stories from people with similar experiences, discover the answers they need for recognizing and dealing with substance misuse, and locate support.

Emma Brown, Outreach Specialist Start Your Recovery, [email protected]

 

CIVIC PRIDE FOUNDATION EXPORER SERIES 2023

Grant’s Farm

June 1 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the next installment of the 2023 Civic Pride Foundation Explorer Series. Owned by the Busch family since 1903 and managed by a locally based leadership team, Grant's Farm maintains the family tradition of hospitality and leadership while encouraging guests to interact with the animal residents and expert staff and enjoy a memorable experience with their friends and loved ones. Brief remarks will take place after 5:00 p.m. and the winner of our raffle will be drawn by 6:00 p.m. You must be in attendance to win.

Kyra Afolabi, [email protected], EkploreSTL, 314-583-7156,

https://stlouismo.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=156

 

WEST COUNTY SENIOR LIFESTYLE EXPO

West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce

June 13 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our Second Annual West County Senior Lifestyle Expo. You're invited to meet businesses in the West St. Louis Region with services that will help you live your life on your terms. It's your one stop shop for living a vibrant life and admission is free. **Each booth will be giving away a $50 gift basket/gift to the lucky attendees.** Meet with health care providers, senior living communities, travel agencies, elder law firms, complimentary screenings, and so much more, including a taste of west county with so many delicious options. We will have complimentary coffee and donuts in the morning, food samples throughout the expo, hundreds of booths and so much more.

Lori Kelling, [email protected], West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce, 636-230-9900, https://westcountychamber.com/

 

PUTTIN’ FOR THE KIDS, ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

St. Charles Bogey Hills Country Club

July 24 - 11:00 a.m.

Join us on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the gorgeous Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles, MO, for the Sixth Annual Puttin’ for the Kids Golf Tournament Benefiting the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic. Not only will you get to enjoy a fun game of golf and gorgeous scenery, but you will also be raising money that will directly support the children served by the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic - a free speech-language clinic for preschool-age children.

Taylor Wilmore, [email protected], Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, 816-778-9134,

https://one.bidpal.net/pftk2023/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)

 

ENHANCE SELF-CARE PERSONAL TRAINING

Enhance Self-Care

Enhance Self-Care personal training service provides help to people of all ages. In-home personal training sessions. -Mobility and balance improvement -Strength training (all ages) -Weight loss training -Custom built running plans Email today to schedule your first free consultation and see if we can help you. [email protected]

Karolina Zavisiute, [email protected], Enhance Self-Care, 314-564-7232,

https://www.enhanceselfcare.com/

 

US CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

Bilingual International Assistant Services

Bilingual International Assistant Services' customized US Citizenship Program for Elderly Legal Permanent Resident is actively enrolling clients. Eligible individuals must be 60 or older and a legal permanent Missouri resident for at least 5 years. Services include: 1:1 tutoring in clients’ home, Preparation in the native language (if eligible), Language support for document translation and in-person interview (if eligible) Study materials and practice USCIS interviews Basic case management and client advocacy: education about voter registration; Medicare counseling and enrollment; government records status updates Representation at USCIS interview Assistance with exemptions and medical waivers. Our Department of Justice Accredited Representatives are very knowledgeable and experienced in the naturalization process. 314-645-7900, ext. 203.

Dianne Carty, [email protected], Bilingual International Assistant Services,

314-645-7800, www.bilingualstl.org

 

ALZHEIMER’S STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

Advance II Study

A study researching a different approach for mild Alzheimer’s is seeking participants: 65+, Good general health, Caregiver/family member to attend visits. Study-related care and tests provided at no cost, surgery and devices approved for Medicare coverage and subjects receive a stipend for expenses associated with study visits. Visit: www.MildAlzheimersStudy.com to learn more.

Robyn Moxon, [email protected], Advance II Study, 651-246-6941,

www.MildAlzheimersStudy.com

 

TRAINING LABS

Assistance Home Care

One of our Core Values, ‘Committed to Education to Better Serve Others and Ourselves’ inspires our leadership team to seek new and innovative solutions to support the needs of our clients, employees, and community. We were delighted to recently learn about, apply for and receive a safety grant which enabled our company to acquire not one, but two TERi™ Geriatric Patient Care Trainer manikins. A sticker price of over $10,000 may widen the eyes of some, but our team sees this investment's impact on our longstanding dedication to safety and education to ensure our geriatric clients are cared for by highly trained and skilled Care Professionals. These state-of-the-art tools excite our team to offer training to any family caregiver in the Greater St. Louis or Chicagoland community. Our local training labs will be open to those wishing to learn with the industry’s most realistic tool for hands-on skills for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, transfers, and incontinence care with the TERi™ manikins among other assistive device equipment. The tools will be housed at two of our agency’s central training labs in Missouri and Illinois. To learn more about our caregiver training program, contact our local team via our website. https://www.assistancehomecare.com/about-us/request-a-consultation/ 

Allen Serfas, [email protected], Assistance Home Care, 314-466-3227

 

RECENT DISCHARGE FROM HOSPICE CARE?

St. Louis University

This NIH-funded study is recruiting patients and/or caregivers who have been discharged alive from hospice care within the past year. If a patient is unable to participate the caregiver is still eligible. We are interested in learning about your experiences during and following the hospice discharge. Participation is voluntary and you can choose not to participate at any time during the process. Following each study call (1 to 5 calls total), all participants receive a $25 - $50 gift card. If you have questions or would like more information, you can contact Dr. Cara Wallace at 314-977-2846 or [email protected]. To participate, complete the following form and someone from our research team will contact you: https://redcapsurvey.slu.edu/surveys/?s=REPMXH3LJP

Cara Wallace, [email protected], Saint Louis University, 314-977-2746,

https://redcapsurvey.slu.edu/surveys/?s=REPMXH3LJP

 

DRIVING WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM

Keeping Us Safe, LLC

Erin Dwyer, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), is now a Beyond Driving with Dignity professional through Keeping Us Safe, LLC. She helps families determine if their loved one should retire from driving in the privacy of their own car and home. The program involves cognitive assessments, learning conversations, and a driving exercise. Workbooks are also available to families who wish to do this on their own. Please call or email for more information, Erin Dwyer, [email protected], 314-451-2255.

Erin Dwyer, Senior Care Authority, 314-451-2255, www.seniorcareauthority.com/stl

 

MEDICAID EXPANSION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) PROGRAMS

Bilingual International Assistant Services

Bilingual International Assistant Services has been funded to enroll Missouri Residents into the new Medicaid Expansion and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Programs. We are seeking events and opportunities to provide literature and direct assistance to eligible individuals, particularly persons of color, 19–35-year-olds, singles, LGBTQIA+, and others who now qualify through new legislation. We also offer direct service assistance to individuals. For more information, please contact Linda Nguyen: 314-497-8680; [email protected]

Ellen Sherman, [email protected], Bilingual International Assistant Services, 314-645-7800, www.bilingualstl.org

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHURCH WORKERS AND MISSIONARIES     

Lutheran Senior Services

Financial Assistance for Church Workers and Missionaries Lutheran Senior Services helps older adults live life to the fullest by responding to their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs. Those who have dedicated their lives to church or mission work from all denominations may be eligible for financial assistance with senior related services through the Eliezer Fund. Award amounts vary depending on the types of services needed. If you or someone you know is a church or mission worker, both active or retired, please take a moment to learn more about the Eliezer Fund by calling Aging Answers at 314-446-2475.

Gina Timme, [email protected], Lutheran Senior Services, 314-373-4094,

www.lssliving.org

 

SMARTCOMPANION VOICE TECHNOLOGY

Veterans Home Care

Veterans Home Care® (VHC) announces the launch of SmartCompanion®, an Echo® Alexa® device specially preprogrammed with new voice technology for seniors to reduce isolation and loneliness and replaces push-button medical alert systems. The launch was stepped up to meet the needs of seniors during the pandemic. Veterans or their surviving spouses eligible for VA benefits can receive the service as part of their flagship VetAssist® Program. The SmartCompanion delivers security and peace of mind 24/7. Seniors can make and receive voice-activated phone calls, including emergency calls, by just asking Alexa for help. Seniors enjoy Alexa's news and entertainment. A military grade security network makes it private and secured. Veterans Home Care helps wartime veterans and their surviving spouses who qualify and apply for a non-service-related disability pension from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, which pays for help with activities of daily living. VHC utilizes a national network of 3,800+ home care providers. Veterans Home Care is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the VA. Alexa and Echo are trademarks of Amazon Inc. or its affiliates.

Janet Jennewein, [email protected], Veterans Home Care,

314-520-0668, www.veteranshomecare.com

 

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE

Charis Disability Advocates

If you or a loved one are not yet of retirement age but have health problems that would put you at high risk for return to work (considering the potential exposure to COVID-19), you or the loved one may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income. Some examples of medical impairments that would place a person at higher risk include chronic kidney or liver disease, pulmonary disease (emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, etc.), heart conditions, compromised immune system, HIV+ or AIDS, sickle cell disease, or diabetes mellitus.

Karen Fick, [email protected], Charis Disability Advocates, 314-236-0119,

www.charisdisability.com

 

TUTORING SERVICES

BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Bilingual International Assistant Services' customized US Citizenship Program for Elderly Legal Permanent Resident is actively enrolling clients.  Eligible individuals must be 60 or older and a legal permanent Missouri resident for at least 5 years. Our services include: One -on-one tutoring in clients’ home, Preparation in the native language (if eligible), Language support for document translation and in-person interview (if eligible),  Study materials and practice USCIS interviews, Basic case management and client advocacy: education about voter registration; Medicare counseling and enrollment; government records status updates  Representation at USCIS interview Assistance with exemptions and medical waivers.  Our Department of Justice Accredited Representatives are very knowledgeable and experienced in the naturalization process.  For information, please call 314-645-7900, ext. 203

Ellen Sherman, [email protected], Bilingual International Assistance Services, 314-645-7800, www.bilingualstl.org

 

OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY

University City Outpatient Clinic

Did you know, Medicaid Beneficiaries can now get outpatient physical therapy? Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) now pays for outpatient physical therapy, called Medicaid Alternative Pain Management Physical Therapy. To qualify, you must not be homebound and: Be 21 years of age or older Be MO HealthNet eligible Have a chronic neck or back pain diagnosis Have a chronic pain post traumatic injury diagnosis AW Health Care Outpatient Physical Therapy Services Therapy services can help patients get pain relief without the use of addictive medicines. We are now seeing patients at our University City Outpatient Clinic located at: AW Health Care 7308 Balson Avenue University City, MO 63130 If you would like to find out more about if Medicaid Alternative Pain Management Physical Therapy can help you, contact: AW Health Care 314-726-5600 extension 470 or 471.

Rebecca Boerner, [email protected], AW Health Care, 314-726-5600,

www.awhealthcare.com

 

DEMENTIA COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Aging Ahead

Aging Ahead, along with other AAA's in Missouri have partnered with Dementia Friendly America and the Dementia Friends USA initiative by joining the global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Our Community Options Specialists and Senior Center Administrators finished their training course and are now certified Dementia Friends Champion volunteers. They will have the opportunity to be in the community increasing awareness about dementia, how it affects people and the ways we all can help. We want to recognize our staff and their passion for making Aging Ahead apart of this great program. For more information you can visit www.dementiafriendsusa.org.

Stephanie Patrick, [email protected], Aging Ahead, 636-207-0847,

https://www.agingahead.org/who-we-are/careers/

 

REDUCTION OF ENERGY BURDEN

EnergyCare

EnergyCare is helping low-income seniors in the city reduce their energy burden with free home energy audits (HES) and low-cost energy efficiency techniques. Eligible seniors will receive the following services: • conduct a U.S. Department of Energy certified HES home energy audit, • weatherize windows and doors with clear 4 mil vinyl sheeting • install compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, • install a low-flow showerhead, • install Energy Star qualified programmable thermostats, where a non-rated thermostat exists, caulk around doors and windows, • install weather stripping and window coverings.

Tim O'Dea, [email protected], EnergyCare, 314-773-5900, www.energycare.org

 

NURSING HOME ABUSE GUIDE

Everything. to know about nursing home abuse

www.levinperconti.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nursing-home-abuse.html   

Holly Brooks, Outreach Director, Levin & Perconti, [email protected],

Levin & Perconti, 325 N LaSalle Dr Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654, www.levinperconti.com

 

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION IN GERONTOLOGY

St. Louis University

The School of Social Work at Saint Louis University offers a post-Bachelor certificate in Gerontology for 15 credit hours. Students pursuing the gerontology will learn to work as part of an interdisciplinary or care coordination team. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, these teams have been identified as important to improving health outcomes, preventing hospitalizations, reducing the cost of care for older adults. Older adults will comprise 27 percent of the U.S. population by 2050 and as the population of older adults increases, so does their projected rates of poverty, potential for being childless or single, and chronic illnesses. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Katie MacLean, MSW, LCSW, [email protected], Saint Louis University-School of Social Work, 314-977-2752, https://www.slu.edu/public-health-social-justice/education/graduate/gerontology-certificate.php#text

Honors & Recognition

ART AND COLOR 365 MAGAZINE INTERNATION PORTRAIT ART WINNER

Janine Helton, St. Charles, MO

Janine Helton, a watercolor artist from St. Charles, Missouri, has been announced as the winner of Art and Color 365 Magazine’s International Portrait Art Competition. Art and Color 365 is a new magazine that celebrates art in every aspect of life and holds monthly international art competitions.

Helton’s winning entry, “Everything Nice,” is a 14” x 12” watercolor portrait. The painting showcases Helton’s ability to contrast loose and expressive brushwork with more precise details in a person’s expression, hair, and clothing.

Helton’s work has been recognized in watercolor competitions locally, nationally, and internationally. She is a “Best of Missouri Hands” juried artist and a Signature Member of several watercolor societies including the Saint Louis Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, the Northwest Watercolor Society, the Missouri Watercolor Society, the Illinois Watercolor Society, and the Georgia Watercolor Society.

Virginia Bayes, Editor-in-Chief of Art and Color 365 Magazine stated, “We received hundreds of entries in our Portrait Competition. Helton’s work rose to the top because of her impressive ability to balance light with vibrant colors in her work, transforming what would otherwise be commonplace scenes into works of art.”

View Helton’s winning entry online at www.artandcolor365.com. Find more of Helton’s artwork on her website: www.janheltonartworks.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/janheltonartworks and Instagram: @janheltonartworks 

Virginia Bayes, Art and Color 365 LLC, 303-777-1965, www.artandcolor365.com

 

RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE SERVICE

Breakthrough Healthcare, LLC

We would like to recognize Angela, Kelsie and Kristie for providing excellent service to our clients. When surveyed, client responses included "awesome, outstanding, and wonderful".

JonniSue Cudworth, [email protected], Breakthrough Healthcare LLC,

314-649-5586, https://breakthroughhealthcarestlouis.com/

 

CONGRATUATIONS FOR CPR CERTIFICATION

BreakThrough Healthcare, LLC

We would like to congratulate our Certified Nursing Assistant Karen W and Home Health Aides Tanya C, Angie E, Jessika H, and Breonna C for receiving their CPR certificates. We would also like to congratulate our CNA, Karen W, and Home Health Aides Tanya C, Jessika H, Angie E and Breonna C for receiving their CPR certification.

JonniSue Cudworth, [email protected], Breakthrough Healthcare LLC,

314-649-5586, https://breakthroughhealthcarestlouis.com/

 

ADVISORY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMED

Undivided Wealth Management

Deanna McClintock Executive Director of the Undivided Experience Center at Undivided Wealth Management, has been named an advisory member of the board of directors for St. Louis Musicians for People with DisAbilities, a 501 C 3 not-for-profit organization. As Executive Director of the Undivided Experience Center in Chesterfield, McClintock oversees programs and events, builds community relationships, supports consulting opportunities, leads marketing efforts and assists with strategic planning and leadership development of Undivided Wealth Management. McClintock said, “St. Louis Musicians for People with DisAbilities is unique among nonprofit entities in metro St. Louis. I am pleased and excited to be associated with its dedicated board of directors.” The mission of St. Louis Musicians for People with DisAbilities is to provide financial and other support to people with disAbilities by engaging talented performers in fundraising concerts to support organizations that help people who are disabled. Three of the eight musical acts featured at the organization’s inaugural fundraising event in 2022 featured performers with a disability.

jeff dunlap, [email protected], Jeff Dunlap Communication, 314-409-5203

 

Support & Counseling

THERAPY ADDRESSING EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL STRUGGLES

Michael Salinas, LPC
Michael Salinas is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples undergoing a range of mental and emotional struggles. It is his great privilege and passion to create an environment where his clients feel trust and openness to process their experiences, in the hopes of finding relief, clarity and peace of mind. He has worked for years with individuals who face major life disruptions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. He offers a gentle, compassionate approach that meets you at any stage of your life.

Michael Salinas, [email protected], Michael Salinas, LPC,

314-279-7031, www.michaelsalinascounseling.com

 

RESPECT LIFE AND END VIOLENCE

Grace Chapel Ministries

We must restore respect for life and end this rash of killings. "I am alive. Let me survive." is an ongoing program designed to do that. Please visit our website www.gracechapelministries.org and learn more. Please participate.

Larry Brown, [email protected], Grace Chapel Ministries, 314-409-0965

www.gracechapelministries.org

CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND FAMILY THERAPY

St. Louis University
SLU's Center for Counseling and Family Therapy (CCFT) is starting a new group geared towards seniors in need of more social support and connection in their community. The group will be initially structured on a 12-week, once a week basis, facilitated online. You can withdraw from participation at any time. Criteria • Older Adults (Age 65+) • Experiencing Loneliness / Lack of Social Support • Has Video Capacity in Phone or Computer • Physically Able to do Light Chair Exercises Call 314-722-6797 or email
[email protected] for any questions or to sign up.

Marla Berg-Weger, [email protected], Gateway Geriatric Education Center, Saint Louis University, 314-722-6796, https://www.slu.edu/medicine/internal-medicine/geriatric-medicine/aging-successfully/index.php

 

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

Anita D. Cohn MSW, LCSW

Anita D. Cohn MSW, LCSW, 314-920-0803, [email protected] 

www.anitadcohntherapy.com Offering in-person and telehealth counseling/support.

 

THE LISTENING PLACE COMPANIONS

Webster Hills United Methodist Church

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Listening Place press release Isolation has been a common theme for many people during covid pandemic. That isolation has included an inability to mourn and celebrate in traditional ways the lives of loved ones who passed during that time. The Listening Place has open walk-in hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Christian Life Center, 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. at Berry Road. Weekend meetings are available by appointment. The Listening Place also hosts grief support groups led by trained professionals. “I meet so many people who could benefit from the opportunity to talk openly about their loss, whatever it might be, to a compassionate person,” said Julie Strassman, M.Div., who leads the group. “By partnering with professional support organizations, such as Bethesda Hospice Care, The Listening Place Companions can also refer and provide resources for people who might need a deeper level of support.” Two Listening Place Companions will be present during open walk-in hours and appointments. Listening Place Companions are volunteers whose role is to be supportive listeners. Confidentiality will be emphasized. For more information, visit thelisteningplacestl.org or phone 314-252-8615.

Dwight Bitikofer, [email protected], The Listening Place/ Webster Hills United Methodist Church, 314-229-9537, www.thelisteningplacestl.org 

 

VISIT-A-BIT PROGRAM

St. Charles, St. Louis, Jefferson Counties

Visit-A-Bit Program is a weekly volunteer program and offers visit tasks, by which volunteers can connect with homebound seniors in their communities - at home or living in facilities that is designed to directly address senior loneliness in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles and Jefferson Counties. We’re seeking volunteers that would like to be part of bringing happiness, joy, and purpose back to our aging community. Also, welcoming senior adults that would benefit from a weekly volunteer and offering weekly Tele-Bingo games. If you are interested and would like more information please contact Lisa, the Visit-A-Bit Coordinator at 314-918-7171 ext. 1255 or email [email protected].

Lisa, Visit-a-Bit, 314-918-7171, ext 1255

In Search Of ...

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

St. Louis Press Club

June 2

14 Scholarships to be awarded by the St. Louis Press Club - seeking qualified, highly-motivated journalism and communications students to apply for college scholarships for the 2023 school year. The application deadline has been extended to June 2, 2023.

The application is available at stlpressclub.org/scholarships along with the list of scholarships and details about each.

The student scholarship program has provided scholarship grants to hundreds of students over the years and is an integral part of the mission of Press Club.

Here is the St. Louis Press Club 2023 Scholarship List:

$5,000 Mike Shannon Scholarship in partnership with St. Louis Press Club for Sports Broadcast Journalism/ Sports Writers

$4,000 Elizabeth Mannen Berges Scholarship in partnership with St. Louis Press Club for Communications

$4,000 David Lipman Journalism Scholarship in partnership with St. Louis Post-Dispatch & St. Louis Press Club for a journalism student at the University Of Missouri School of Journalism

 $3,600 Alice Handelman Scholarship for Feature Writing

 $2,500 Ronald W. Wade Journalism Scholarship in Partnership with St. Louis Post-Dispatch & St. Louis Press Club

 $1,500 Donald R. Burris Journalism Scholarship for Print, Broadcast or Digital Journalism

 $1,500 Karlheinz and Doris Finzel Scholarship for Photojournalism

 $1,500 Sarah Bryan Miller Scholarship for Music Communications

 $1,000 Joan Foster Dames Scholarship for Journalism Studies for Women

 $1,000 Joe Bonwich Scholarship for Communications

 $1,000 Webster-Kirkwood Times Newspapers & Webster University Journalism Foundation Scholarship

 $1,000 United Media Guild Journalism Foundation Scholarship in partnership with St. Louis Press Club for Communications

 $1,000 St. Louis Press Club High School Scholarship for Journalism

 $1,000 Nancy Miller Scholarship in partnership with St. Louis Press Club for Journalism

St. Louis Press Club, www.stlpressclub.org

 

SHUTTLE DRIVER

HavenHouse
Help change lives by becoming a shuttle driver for HavenHouse St. Louis. HavenHouse St. Louis is a hospital guest house that provides lodging, support, and transportation to patients and families who travel to St. Louis for medical care. Shuttle Volunteers drive HavenHouse vehicles from our location to various medical facilities in and around St. Louis. Our Volunteers can choose to drive a single route once a week or as many routes multiple days a week as they are comfortable. Your help will alleviate the stress and worry our guests may encounter on their medical journey. You can be their navigator in an unfamiliar place. If you're looking for an interactive experience where you get to meet and chat with wonderful people, this is a great opportunity for you! For more information: Visit
https://bit.ly/3NIaPnX call 314-434-5858, or email [email protected].

Heather Libhart, [email protected], HavenHouse St. Louis, 314-434-5858,

www.havenhousestl.org

 

REPORTING ADULT ABUSE AND NEGLECT INTERVIEWS

VOYCE and UMKC

VOYCE and UMKC are interviewing people about their experience reporting abuse. With your story, we hope to: • Improve the state's abuse response system • Create resources for victims after their abuse is reported If you have experienced and reported abuse, then we want to hear from you. We will not ask questions about the abuse you experienced. We will only ask about the events that occurred after the abuse was reported. All information you choose to share is confidential. Participants will receive $100 and 3 free counseling sessions. Interviews are continuing through April of 2023. Please sign up on the website or contact us. VOYCE is a non-profit agency advocating for those across the continuum of long-term care. VOYCE is committed to ensuring quality care for those who need it, servicing the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and 20 surrounding Missouri counties.

Madeleine Thompson, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-918-8222,

https://umkc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bemGml3mRhBVwRU?Q_CHL=qr

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