That’s right! We’re looking for participants age 55 and better to train with us for the Tom Hoskins Memorial Triathlon. See our website for details. Swim, Bike, Run/Walk . Feel younger and have fun! Join us as we safely train at Still Hopes’ world-class fitness center, pool and walking trails under the guidance of our on-site Triathlete and Fitness Specialist, Stefanie Glatz. Learn more at StillHopes.org/Triathlon. Or click on the image below.
Check out the Spotlight Story below that aired on Columbia’s WLTX. See the interview with Still Hopes Director of Wellness, Denise Heimlich. Denise and Derry London discuss the benefits of “Changing the Way We Age” wellness programs available at Still Hopes. Open to both Still Hopes residents and the community at large, the state-of-the Center for Wellnessat Still Hopes provides safe and effective exercise programs designed specifically for adults age 55 and older.
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.
Join us for made-to-order omelets, mimosas, informational speakers and good company. As a service to our community, Still Hopes presents Brunch & Learn, a series of programs designed to help answer questions about retirement options, wellness, and the sale of a home.
Come enjoy homemade brunch – with a lively presentation on the side. We invite you to attend one or more of these programs on dates that fit your busy schedule.
Housing Values and Your Future Morris Lyles, Broker in Charge, ERA Wilder Realty, Inc. Nov. 17 & 29 / Jan. 10 & 19 / Feb. 2 & 16
The Seven Elements of Wellness Denise Heimlich, Director of Wellness, Still Hopes Nov. 29 / Dec. 8 & 20 / Feb. 2
Smart Planning, Good Moves Katherine J. Anderson, owner Katherine Anderson Design-Interiors Nov. 17 / Dec. 8 & 20 / Jan. 10 & 19 / Feb. 16
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.
Still Hopes has created a new page on its website that contains questions and concerns for those who are looking at a retirement community as a new phase in their life. The Decision Page provides two perspectives: from a potential residents view and that of someone looking on behalf of a relative or friend.
Click here to help you decide if Still Hopes is the right choice for you!
Due to inclemate weather, the Rummage Sale has been rescheduled for
this Saturday, October 8, 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Parking lot of Solutions for Living office
Corner of Knox Abbott Drive and 9th Street in West Columbia next to First Citizen’s Bank.
Our caring employees at Still Hopes are the Who;
The Employee Appreciation Fund is the What;
September 6, 2011 until November 20, 20ll is the When;
Because we do not give tips and presents to the employees for all they do for us through out the year is the Why;
These wonderful people are here for us 24/7 doing all the household and garden duties that we used to have to do: we never had to cut the grass or stand over a hot stove in this 100 degree summer, we do not have to wash the dishes after everyone else had gone to the parlor, we do not have to push a vaccum, clean the bathroom, change the sheets, or walk up the hill from the parking lots at the Koger Center since living at Still Hopes. We can knit, sing, exercise, be “crafty”, and go to Chapel Services together. We know what a joy it is to live at Still Hopes! We want to share our joy with those who make our lives comfortable. Each fall the Employee Appreciation Fund Committee of Still Hopes begins the annual, one time a year, campaign to encourage our residents, our families, and our friends, to give generously to the Fund.
Approximately three hundred employees are dedicated daily to our comfort, safety, security, house-keeping, and our happiness. Some of these employees are quite visible while others are working behind the scenes taking care of the things we take for granted.
The only way for us to demonstrate our gratitude for their daily efforts to enhance our quality of life is to give a substantial gift to the Employee Appreciation Fund. The monies in the Fund are given to all employees below the director level at their Christmas Party in December. The distribution of the fund is based on hours worked in the immediate past year and also on the number of years a person has been with Still Hopes. The years are calibrated by each five years served.
Non-deductible contributions to the Fund can be made through the Business Office at 1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169. Checks should be made out to the Employee Appreciation Fund.
The Employee Appreciation Fund Committee: Fitz Beazley and Bert Sullivan; co-chairmen, Frances Case, Jean Doster, Martha Lever, Marilyn Maddox, Joyce Ellisor.
The remodeling and renovation projects at Still Hopes will be featured in the September issue of Long Term Living magazine. (pdf)
GMK Interiors worked with Still Hopes on extensive renovations to 24 resident rooms and its public healthcare areas. The design team created custom storage spaces, along with new finishes and fixtures for each resident room, as well as renovated bathing spaces. Working to “open up each room” and create more usable space, the designers reprogrammed existing areas and added fresh design materials. The result: personal, residential rooms easier to navigate and more accommodating from a storage standpoint. The traditional healthcare unit was transformed into a residential-inspired space offering comfort, activity and, above all, choices that meet the residents’ needs and exceed their expectations.
Call to schedule a tour and see for yourself how Life Here is Better. 803-739-5040.
One of the normal effects of growing older is the body’s lessened ability to cool itself in hot summer temperatures. The best defense against the heat of summer is to drink plenty of fluids. Symptoms of hyperthermia or heatstroke include
• Lack of energy
• Lack of appetite
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
• Excessive weakness
• Breathing problems
• Dry skin with no perspiration
• Chest pain
To help someone who may be experiencing heatstroke
• Loosen clothing
• Elevate the head above the body
• Drink cool water or eat ice chips
• Bathe the head and body in cool water
• Seek medical assistance
To learn more about heatroke or how Solutions for Living at Home can help you stay cool this summer, call 803.223-6172.
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.
