On Thursday, December 1st at 4:00 p.m., Still Hopes will plant a 7 foot tall Cryptomeria in celebration of Arbor Day. We will also recognize our 150 year old Southern Red Oak which won the 2011 Treasured Tree award. The award is sponsored by the Columbia Garden Club, the City of Columbia, and the Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission.
A formal Arbor Day program will be held on the Mansion Veranda with comments from Tim Womick, who is often referred to as the modern-day Johnny Appleseed. For over a decade he has crossed America planting trees at schools, parks and other places, while also planting seeds of thought in the minds of those he meets. Children are invited to plant acorns from the Treasured Tree on the grounds of Still Hopes following the ceremony.
For more information contact Kirsten Moorman at 739-5006 or Jon Keith at 739-5041.
Still Hopes is proud to announce that we are an ICAA Champion
Organization. ICAA stands for the International Council on Active Aging
and is an organization dedicated to uniting and supporting communities
that include older adults in all dimensions of wellness. Still Hopes
shares a vision with ICAA of the need to dispel society’s myths, which
are primarily negative, about aging.
As an ICAA Champion, Still Hopes will work with media, marketers,
families, and individuals about the untapped human potential associated
with aging. We will help create positive messages to counter negative
stereotyping. The Still Hopes organization has become a role model for
dignity and human potential, exemplifying and supporting older adults’
values to society and continuing purpose in life.
On July 20 Solutions for Living at Home will partner with USC’s Cancer Research Center to present “WE CAN! Prevent, Treat, and Beat Colon Cancer” for staff, residents, and the West Columbia/Cayce community. The program is supported by a grant from The Duke Endowment, and is free and open to the public — no products or services will be sold. Topics include colon cancer awareness, and information and resources on getting screened for colon cancer.
The event will be held in the Garden Room at Still Hopes from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. No registration is required.
This year’s annual Guignard Society Dinner was held on May 26, with over 150 guests in attendance. A recent article in the Columbia Star features highlights of this year’s big event, and can be read by clicking here.
For more information on the Guignard Society, or making donations, please visit the Development section of our web site.
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Still Hopes Residents Did you attend Family Day at Still Hopes? Just under 1000 family and friends joined us for a very special annual family event that involves everyone who lives at Still Hopes. Barbecue, games for the children, peach ice cream, train rides and the music calliope all added to the fun filled day.
Check out our 2011 Family Day Photo Album on Facebook to get a glimpse of this year’s festivities.
Rebecca Calcott and her sister Nancy Self (both residents of Still Hopes) were featured in the Winter 2011 Carolina’s Future magazine. Carolina’s Future is a magazine published by the Office of Gift Planning at the University of South Carolina. The article is entitled “Rebecca Calcott Enjoys Long Life Blessed by Family, Strong Carolina Ties” and can be read in its entirety by clicking here.
The social media wave has everyone clicking to stay connected. Residents at Still Hopes are enjoying staying connected with friends, family and news from around the world.
Join our e-list or sign up to receive our blog via email, and we’ll keep you up-to-date and connected with Still Hopes. At Still Hopes we utilize a safe, spam-free method of distributing e-news and information about activities, wellness and fitness classes, on-site events and other opportunities at Still Hopes.
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Jon Keith interviewed award-winning South Carolina author Pat Conroy about his favorite authors, the influence on his life by teacher Gene Norris and other amusing insights.
Click on this audio link to enjoy Pat Conroy with Jon Keith.
Pat Conroy Interview
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Still Hopes is currently being featured on RetirementHomes.com, a website where seniors and their families can search for retirement communities based on their specific needs. Information provided by the site includes community description, services and amenities available, pictures, and much more. Click here to check out Still Hopes on RetirementHomes.com.
One of the many wellness opportunities available to both Still Hopes residents and those from the surrounding community is participation in our brain fitness classes featuring the “Posit Science” program.
Starting this week, PBS Television will be airing the special, “Brain Fitness – Peak Performance” featuring the creator of the Posit Science Program, Dr. Michael Merzenich. The special focuses on the neurological basis of expertise and highlights three types of experts—master musicians, pro baseball players, and simultaneous translators—and shows how their brains have specialized to their amazing skills. Check your local PBS listing for air times in your area.
For more information on brain fitness training at Still Hopes, contact Denise Heimlich at 803-739-5044, or dheimlich@stillhopes.org.
