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Still Hopes Presents Brunch and Learn

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 

RSVP to Meredith George at 803-739-5040 or mgeorge@stillhopes.org

 

 

UPDATE Rummage Sale to Support Alzheimer’s Association

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.

For a map and directions, click here.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE GO TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Still Hopes Presents WE CAN Prevent, Treat, and Beat Colon Cancer

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.

Interviews & Insights with Jon Keith

This is the first in a series of interesting interviews conducted by our very own Jon Keith (Director of Marketing at Still Hopes).   From time-to-time Jon will share his Interviews & Insights that will include audio recordings of his broadcasts on Public Radio.

There are a lot of books out now to help baby boomers deal with how to slow the physical aging process or how to have a financially secure retirement.  However, Dr. Gene Cohen chooses a unique direction: he shows how to be a creative individual well into old age. Replete with anecdotes of famous and not-so-famous people doing incredibly creative things (e.g., architect I.M. Pei designing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum at 79), whether for the good of humanity or simply for their own families, the book The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life is an inspiration as was my interview the author.

At the time of our conversation, Dr. Cohen was director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2009, but his wit, humor and intellect still shines through in this interview I had with him. I hope you enjoy it. 

(Click here to listen to the Interview Gene Cohen  audio track).

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Still Hopes Launches NEW Website

Still Hopes Retirement Community has launched a brand new website.

This cutting edge site has all the information anyone would want to know about Still Hopes in one convenient place.   www.stillhopes.org

“We are proud of our new user- friendly, information-packed website and look forward to extending our reach to the community and the world with social media tools, a Blog and photo albums on our Face Book page.” Jon Keith, Still Hopes Director of Marketing.

The new website is multi-faceted and interactive.  The website will be a source of information for current residents, future residents, employees and those who just want to learn more about Still Hopes.  We’re presenting everything from our new Google Calendar for fitness classes, to lists of on-site educational sessions, concerts and job opportunities. It’s all there.

Visit www.stillhopes.org where you can join our E-list, subscribe to email alerts from our blog page and become a fan of our Facebook page.

Reaching Out – Giving Back – Helping Others

Still Hopes is known as a place of hospitality blessed with a beautiful campus and exceptional facilities. Sharing is a cornerstone of our overall mission.  Our employees, residents and trustees give back through their time, talents, and resources.

WE VOLUNTEER at the Columbia Zoo, South Carolina State Museum, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and our respective churches, just to name a few of a long list.

WE SUPPORT other nonprofit organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association and Palmetto Project. We support American troops through the Ships Project, clothe poverty-stricken children through Knit for Kids, and help families in need during the holidays through Families Helping Families.

WE DONATE to Harvest Hope Food Bank and local hospitals. We provide abused children with stuffed animals through Kids in Crisis. We offer meeting space to community groups such as Palmetto Senior Care, Women in Philanthropy, and the American Red Cross.

WE SPONSOR programming to better the community. We partnered with AARP and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging to sponsor Staying Sharp, a seminar on mental fitness.

WE TEACH programs that are open to the community.  Check out the Still Hopes Classroom or the Wellness Classes for more information.

Visit our new website and join our e-list.  We’ll keep you up-to-date about all the activities and programs at Still Hopes.