Last Thursday, June 10th, the Garden Room at Still Hopes was filled with residents to celebrate Summer with a beach themed party. Everyone’s toes were tapping to their favorite tunes supplied by volunteers Charles and Katherine Fritz in the DJ booth. Highlights of the evening included the Best Beachwear Contest, won by Madge Major and Blackie Meadows (pictured left to right), and the Still Hopes Line Dancers performing the Electric Slide and the Macarena. Check out the Facebook photo album to see more pictures from this event!
On April 22nd and 23rd residents from Still Hopes enjoyed exploring coastal Georgia. On the first day of our trip, we toured Savannah and put some “South in Our Mouths” at Paula Dean’s restaurant The Lady & Sons. Our accommodations were on St. Simon’s Island at the Four Star Oceanfront King & Prince Resort. The next day, we explored the island with a trolley tour that stopped at many historic points of interest including: Christ Church, Fort Frederica, and the Bloody Marsh battle site. Pictured are Mary Hope Rogers and Dale Pedrick aboard the St. Simon’s Trolley. Dale Pedrick was born in Waycross, Ga. and spent many summers on St. Simon’s Island where her grandparents had cottages. She especially enjoyed reminiscing about the wonderful times she had there. Before heading home, the group had time for lunch and shopping at Pier Village.
Last week, 18 residents boarded the Still Hopes bus and headed to Cheraw, SC. Pictured left to right: Sarah Spruill, our local tour guide, Nell Barr, Nell’s daughter Beverly, Jennie Guyton, her niece Beverly, and Pat Finlayson. Nell lived in Cheraw for five years, and Pat and Jennie were both born in Cheraw. Our day was filled with a driving tour of the town, visits to historic landmarks, and a lovely luncheon in a private home, catered by the Episcopal Church Women of St. David’s Episcopal Church. The azaleas and dogwoods lined every corner, and we all agreed that Cheraw lived up to its nickname, “The Prettiest Town in Dixie”.
Still Hopes is excited to announce the beginning of construction on our Elizabeth B. Lowry Concierge Suitesat the Mansion.
The second floor of the Elizabeth B. Lowry building and the second floor of the Guignard Mansion are currently being remodeled to offer floor plans and amenities for those individuals who desire to live independently, but also desire daytime concierge services.
Nearly all of the suites have a separate bedroom, bath, living area and a kitchenette. A few are efficiency style living and bedroom combinations. Three meals per day will be available in the Palmetto Room or the Bistro.
The Concierge Suites at the Mansion will offer many of the same services your neighbors at Still Hopes have come to enjoy, plus a Concierge who will provide services that you would expect at your favorite hotel. Suites will range in size from 392 to 749 square feet. (click here to see floor plans)
Call or come by today to learn more. 803-739-5040. Or visit us online at www.stillhopes.org
This past Tuesday, 12 residents enjoyed a guided nature hike at the USC Belser Arboretum. The group was guided by retired USC professor Dr. Pat DeCoursey. We could not have asked for a better day; the weather was sunny and the trees had just begun leafing out. We followed the Arboretum Trail Loop which took us for a 3/5 mile hike around the perimeter of the nature preserve. Along the way, Dr. DeCoursey pointed out interesting plantings like the newest addition, an October Glory Red Maple. She also explained the long restoration process that began 4 years ago, and the future of this ongoing project. Everyone enjoyed being able to stretch their legs outdoors after the long winter, and plans were made to return to the Arboretum for a picnic in the near future.
Wow! Our winter/spring concert series has been awesome. More to come with Peter Kolkay, USC Asst. Professor, Bassoon on Monday night, March 29th at 7:30. The April event calendar is full of fun, with more great music, day and overnight trips, and Volunteer Appreciation Day!
The Luck of the Irish was with the three teams competing in the 2010 Winter Wii Bowling Tournament at Still Hopes!
This past Wednesday on St. Patrick’s Day, the final round of the tournament took place at Still Hopes. A great group of spectators were in attendance to cheer on their favorite players. The teams were: “Still on a Roll” with Ed and Junie Hickman, Richard Kennedy, and Anne Beazley, “The Rolling Pins” with Margia Peeples, Charles Culbertson, Eliza Horton, and Nevin Betts, and “The Silver Strikers” with Lottie McLain, Emma Byars, Bobby Sumwalt, and Bill Strohecker. “The Rolling Pins” had the highest total score over the four rounds, and Margia Peeples had the highest individual total score. The winning team was awarded the traveling bowling pin trophy and bragging rights until the next tournament. Everyone enjoyed the refreshments, bowling ball cookies, and green sherbet punch.
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Herb Guerry, a resident of Still Hopes, talks about his experience using the Brain Fitness program.
Mr. Guerry was filmed by a BGT student partner. Still Hopes was selected as one of three BGTime Centers in the Columbia area. Developed to bridge the gap between today’s digital media and seniors, the program gives participants “opportunity and voice” so that their stories can be heard across the internet.
Visit the BGTime.org website to learn more about Bridging Generations through Technology, Information, Media and Engagement.
Join the Gentle Tuesday Evening Dance Class at the Shearouse Wellness Center. Regain youthful vitality, form and function in an exhilarating hour of music and movement.
Still Hopes is proud to present Nancy Whitlock, a certified Nia Blue Belt. Nia combines nine movement forms to build stability, balance, endurance and flexibility. The Nia class is adaptable for all ages and levels of fitness. Our Tuesday evening class is designed for the young-at-heart (55+).
Tuesdays – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. $12 per class paid by the month.
For more details and registration information, e-mail Nancy at niacolumbia@gmail.com or call 803-779-2977.
Visit the Still Hopes website to see all of the wellness and fitness programs that are open to the community. www.stillhopes.org/wellness
