Want to know the secret to feel younger? Never stop learning! Join us for new and exciting lifelong classes and fellowship!
Chesterfield, VA —
Spring Schedule for the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield Adventures in Learning
The program is starting on March 29!
Tons of courses to choose from in our classes! Take any or ALL for six weeks and one low price: only $25 for members and $40 for non-members of The Shepherd’s Center.
Choose from, Adventures in Learning Book Club, Tai Chi (Beginner to Advanced Classes), Cornhole, Acrylic Painting, Bible Study, Let’s talk Politics, Special One Day Interesting every week, and Beginning Knitting.
Adventures in Learning Classes
Wednesdays: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Beginning March 29, 2023 – May 3, 2023
Chester Baptist Church
4317 School Street
Chester, VA 23831
Scholarship funding is available for those who need financial assistance for tuition.
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is a 501-c3 nonprofit and, since its inception in 2001, has been enriching the lives of adults 60 and over by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes for as long as possible. This past year the Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers have provided the following services to our community: accompanied rides to necessary medical appointments and offered contactless food delivery from the Chesterfield County Food Bank and Hopewell Food Pantry for those in need. The Center also partnered with Brightpoint Community College’s Nursing Program on a friendly caller program to reach out to our most isolated seniors. For information, please visit shepcenter.org or call 804-706-6689.
12th Annual Ladies Afternoon Tea Fundraiser!
Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 2 – 4 p.m. Chester Baptist Church 4317 School Street Chester, VA 23831
Our Afternoon Tea Party is a fun way to enjoy a day on a Saturday with friends. Ladies, wear your most extravagant hats, from crazy to creative to classic. Sponsor a table by selling six tickets. Decorate a table with your place settings to compete for a prize. There will be a raffle plus door prizes. Prizes for exceptional hats and best-decorated tables will also be awarded! This event sells out quickly, so buy your tickets now. Individual Tickets are on sale now for $30. Table Sponsorships are $180. To sponsor a table, purchase tickets, or support the event, call (804) 706-6689 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shepherds-center-of-chesterfields-12th-annual-afternoon-tea-fundraiser-tickets-590331145347 .Please RSVP by April 21st.
Sponsorship Opportunities
12th Annual Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser
The businesses of Chesterfield County and surrounding communities have a long and loyal history of supporting the services and programs of The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Here is your opportunity to show your commitment to our senior friends and neighbors. As a proud sponsor, you will receive our deep appreciation.
“Title” Sponsorship Level: $2,000 Exclusive Title Sponsor -1 only
Exclusive Benefits include:
- Twelve to the Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023
- Table Branded VIP seating at the event.
- Your company’s name and logo on all event advertising
- Identified as the “Exclusive Title” Sponsor in all media
- Name and logo on all mailings, including The Shepherd’s Center’s newsletter with a circulation of 1700, and all event e-mailings, including our website.
- Full Page Advertisement in Event Program
- Public recognition on the evening of the event as the “Title” Sponsor
“Gold” Sponsorship Level: $1,500 Donation
Benefits include:
- Six tickets to the Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023
- Your company’s name and logo on all event advertising
- Identified as a “Gold” Level Sponsor in all media
- Name and logo on all mailings, including The Shepherd’s Center’s newsletter with a circulation of 1700, and all event e-mailings, including our website.
- Half-Page Advertisement in Event Program
- Public recognition on the evening of the event as a “Gold” Level Sponsor
Silver Sponsorship Level: $500 Donation
Benefits include:
- Two tickets to the Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023
- Your company’s name and logo on all event advertising
- Identified as a “Silver” Level Sponsor in all media
- Name and logo on all mailings, including The Shepherd’s Center’s newsletter with a circulation of 1700, and all event e-mailings, including our website.
- Quarter Page Advertisement in Event Program
Bronze Sponsorship Level: $250 Donation
Benefits include:
- Two tickets to the Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023
- Your company’s name and logo on all event advertising
- Identified as a “Bronze” Level Sponsor in all media
- Name and logo on all mailings, including The Shepherd’s Center’s newsletter with a circulation of 1700, and all event e-mailings, including our website.
- Eighth Page Advertisement in Event Program
12th Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser Sponsorship Form
The “Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser” will help support our mission of helping seniors in need to lead a safe, healthy, and active lifestyle.” Since its inception in 2001, the Shepherd’s Center has been enriching the lives of adults 60 and over by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, safe, active, and independent as long as possible.
This past year the Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers have provided the following services to our community:
1518 free, accompanied rides to critical medical appointments and grocery shopping for senior adults, made minor home visits to help those on fixed incomes and living in their own homes, offered to result in low-cost class registrations, and provided lunches to those attending their Luncheon Forum.
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is a volunteer 501-c three non-profits serving our community.
The Afternoon Tea Party Fundraiser will be on
Saturday, April 29, 2023
2-4 p.m.
Chester Baptist Church
4317 School Street
Chester, VA 23831
For more information, please call 804-706-9198 or visit The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield’s website at www.shepcenter.org.
Mail the completed form with payment no later than April 21, 2023, to:
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield
P.O. Drawer 170
6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Email: shepcenter@gmail.com or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shepherds-center-of-chesterfields-12th-annual-afternoon-tea-fundraiser-tickets-590331145347
Your generous support will benefit The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield’s
Community Caring Services for the elderly!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD 5TH ANNUAL CHARITY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Chesterfield, VA. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield hosted its first in-person Auction since 2019. The Auction was a tremendous success, raising much-needed funds for the Center’s mission of providing programs and services for the elderly in our community. Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service was the Gold sponsor for the fantastic event. The Auction was held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Meadowbrook Country Club, with over 150 attendees. The bidders enjoyed following their favorite items, embracing their competitive spirit, and bidding on unique things, all while enjoying live music and delicious food and drink. Some notable items were a Big Green Egg Mini Max, a stay at the unique Quirk hotel in Charlottesville, a 3-night stay at an exclusive Wintergreen Condo, tickets to the Lady A Concert, Kings Korner BBQ’s picnic for 25 people, and an Ireland Golf Adventure in Dublin, Killarney & Ennis, and 6-Night Stay for 2, to mention a few of the over 200 donated items.
Since 2001, The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield, a 501-c (3) non-profit, has been enriching the lives of adults 60 and over by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, active, safe, and independent in their own homes for as long as possible. This past year, the Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers have provided the following services to our community: 1518 free, accompanied rides to necessary medical appointments, pharmaceutical pick-up and grocery shopping for senior adults, and offered contactless food delivery from the Chesterfield County Food Bank and Hopewell Food Pantry for those in need. The Center also partnered with Brightpoint Community College’s Nursing Program on a friendly caller program to reach out to our most isolated seniors.
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is an interfaith-based organization where seniors serve seniors. These services are provided by dedicated and caring volunteers who want to give back to their community.
For more information, please call 804-706-6689 or look us up at shepcenter.org.
Ways to help with our critical every day!
When you shop at Amazon Smile, you will find the same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. When you go to Amazon Smile for the first time, you can select Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield as your charity of choice. Visit the Amazon Smile site now.
When you shop at Kroger, a small donation will be made to the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. When you register, use the NPO number: XG316 so that the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield will receive a donation from your purchases. Visit the Kroger Rewards Program site now.
CARINGCENT
When you sign up, have your debit or credit card linked to this program so any purchases made on that card will be rounded up to the nearest dollar with the change donated to the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Visit the CaringCent site now.
CARS PROGRAM
Donate any unwanted vehicle to C.A.R.S. Choose the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield as your Non-Profit. The Vehicle will be picked up at no cost to you, and you will receive a statement for your taxes once the Vehicle has been sold. Proceeds from the vehicle sale will benefit the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Visit the C.A.R.S. site now.
Our Client Testimonials about our mission:
“One of your caring volunteer drivers spent the majority of his day transporting me to Johnston Willis Hospital for two procedures. He patiently waited thru the entire ordeal, including a two-hour delay. I really wanted to thank him for his time and patience.”
“For someone like myself who has no family in the area and whose friends are still working or too far away, this service is a Godsend.”
“Thank you for being a team of such caring people who provide such a wonderful service for seniors. I will be thanking you for the rest of my life.”
“It is comforting to know there is an organization that exists in our area if my mother or I ever find ourselves in the position that we need your services.”
“Thank you so very much for helping me!! May God Bless You All and Keep You!”
“May God richly bless the Staff and Volunteers who with compassionate care who with compassionate care give service to others”
“This has been a blessing for me, the ceiling looks great, the guys were very professional and skilled. Thank you so much!”
“Thank you so much for the recent super support I received from the Shepherd’s Center. It has meant more than I can express. The help has increased the pride I have in my home and the ease with which I function in it. Also, it gave me a boost of energy, encouragement, and confidence to work on other projects with your volunteer Handyhands while they diligently worked on more challenging improvements, including repairing a drawer, a front porch rail, a front porch step, calking, painting, and trimming a shrub. Every day I see these and am reminded of their kindness and yours!”
Long-time Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield Volunteer Driver retires after 15 years!
(Pictured below)Mr. Emory Large, Long-time Volunteer Driver with Mrs. Pamela Crandol, Vice President of The Shepherd’s Center.
CHESTERFIELD, VA —
Mr. Emory Large was recognized for his outstanding contributions, dedication, and resolve. “He is a timeless model of unselfish giving and compassion,” said Susan McCammon, executive director of the Center, in a meeting at his home on Thursday, August 18th. A plaque was presented to Mr. Large by Mrs. Pam Crandol, vice president, expressing the gratefulness of the Board of Trustees and all of our clients. As a volunteer driver, Mr. Large had personally given 250 rides and driven over 5,000 miles using his vehicle, gasoline, and precious time for elderly clients, since August 2007.
For Immediate Release: The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield needs volunteers!
CHESTERFIELD, VA — The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield needs volunteers to transport seniors to urgent medical and dental appointments and grocery/food pantries shopping, perform handyhand services, serve on the hospitality committee, and teach in our lifelong learning program. Can you help by offering a few hours a week or a month to provide and enrich a senior’s life in our community? Areas in the greatest need of drivers and handyhands are Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Chester, and Hopewell. Adventures in Learning (lifelong learning classes) needs passionate volunteer instructors to teach the following subjects but are not limited to: Art, writing, short stories, drawing, music, dance, strength training, photography, chair yoga, chair tai chi, chair fitness, calligraphy, pickleball, cell phone usage, tablet usage, walking club, and conversation class.
Become a part of this close-knit volunteer community!
Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield’s mission is to enrich the lives of adults 60 and over in Chesterfield County and surrounding communities by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, active, safe, and independent in their own homes as long as possible.
The Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers carry out this mission by providing the following:
- Free, accompanied transportation for seniors to their critical medical appointments, prescription pickup, food pantries, and grocery shopping
- A minor home repair service called “HandyHands.”
- Because there is more to life than staying healthy and safe, our seniors volunteer instructors in our 24-week lifelong learning program, Adventures in Learning. This program allows other seniors to continue to engage their minds and stay actively involved in their communities.
Since 2001 our volunteers have driven over 500,000 miles and provided over 25,000 rides to seniors in need in our community.
This past year alone, Shepherd’s Center volunteers:
Provided 1518 free and accompanied rides to medical appointments and grocery shopping.
Made 22 minor home repair visits to help those on fixed incomes and living in their own homes.
They offered 75 educational classes.
They provided 1,000 low-cost lunches to those attending our Luncheon Forum.
For more information about The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield, call 804-706-6689 or visit shepcenter.org.
The 11th Annual Afternoon Tea Party Was a Huge Hit!
Thank you, ABC 8, for helping us get our critical need of Volunteer Drivers out to the community!
Spring 2023 Adventures in Learning (AIL) Session Information
Make it a Zoom!
Our thanks to all of our Shepherd’s Centers, instructors and community partners.
Recognizing that learning technology is not always easy, many great resources on how to join and participate in a Zoom meeting are readily available. Here are a few of our favorites:
Want to know the secret to feel younger? Never stop learning! Join us for new and exciting lifelong classes and fellowship!
Chesterfield, VA —
Spring Schedule for the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield Adventures in Learning
The program is starting on March 29!
Tons of courses to choose from in our classes! Take any or ALL for six weeks and one low price: only $25 for members and $40 for non-members of The Shepherd’s Center.
Choose from, Adventures in Learning Book Club, Tai Chi (Beginner to Advanced Classes), Cornhole, Acrylic Painting, Bible Study, Let’s talk Politics, Special One Day Interesting every week, and Beginning Knitting.
Adventures in Learning Classes
Wednesdays: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Beginning March 29, 2023 – May 3, 2023
Chester Baptist Church
4317 School Street
Chester, VA 23831
Scholarship funding is available for those who need financial assistance for tuition.
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is a 501-c3 nonprofit and, since its inception in 2001, has been enriching the lives of adults 60 and over by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes for as long as possible. This past year the Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers have provided the following services to our community: accompanied rides to necessary medical appointments and offered contactless food delivery from the Chesterfield County Food Bank and Hopewell Food Pantry for those in need. The Center also partnered with Brightpoint Community College’s Nursing Program on a friendly caller program to reach out to our most isolated seniors. For information, please visit shepcenter.org or call 804-706-6689.
Correspondent of the Day, May 18, 2021: Volunteers needed to aid the elderly with appointments
May 17, 2021 Volunteers needed to aid the elderly with appointments
Editor, Times-Dispatch:
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield has a critical need for volunteer drivers who are older than age 25 to transport seniors to medical and dental appointments, grocery stores, and food pantries. Senior clients have been vaccinated and need to make up appointments since the first of the year. All volunteer drivers receive a personal protection kit graciously supplied by the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond. The kits include a thermometer, gloves, masks, disinfecting spray, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer. Areas with the greatest need for drivers include Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Chester and Hopewell. Can you help by offering a few hours to provide a ride to a senior? The Center also is looking for volunteer instructors to teach classes online, virtually , and in person. If you have a passion for a subject and would love to share it with our students, please join us. Become a part of this close-knit volunteer community. Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield’s mission is to enrich the lives of adults ages 60 and older by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, active, safe, and independent. Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers provide free, accompanied transportation to medical appointments, prescription pickup, food pantries, and grocery stores, as well as a minor home repair service called “Handy Hands.” Beyond staying healthy and safe, volunteers are instructors in the learning program, which allows seniors to engage their minds and stay involved.
For information about the Center, call (804) 706-9198 or visit: shepcenter.org
Susan McCammon, Executive Director.
May 17, 2021 Volunteers needed to aid the elderly with appointments
Editor, Times-Dispatch:
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield has a critical need for volunteer drivers who are older than age 25 to transport seniors to medical and dental appointments, grocery stores, and food pantries. Senior clients have been vaccinated and need to make up appointments since the first of the year. All volunteer drivers receive a personal protection kit graciously supplied by the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond. The kits include a thermometer, gloves, masks, disinfecting spray, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer. Areas with the greatest need for drivers include Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Chester and Hopewell. Can you help by offering a few hours to provide a ride to a senior? The Center also is looking for volunteer instructors to teach classes online, virtually , and in person. If you have a passion for a subject and would love to share it with our students, please join us. Become a part of this close-knit volunteer community. Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield’s mission is to enrich the lives of adults ages 60 and older by offering volunteer opportunities for community service and lifelong learning and helping them remain healthy, active, safe, and independent. Shepherd’s Center’s volunteers provide free, accompanied transportation to medical appointments, prescription pickup, food pantries, and grocery stores, as well as a minor home repair service called “Handy Hands.” Beyond staying healthy and safe, volunteers are instructors in the learning program, which allows seniors to engage their minds and stay involved.
Pets can have many positive effects on the lives of their owners
Pets can have many positive effects on the lives of their owners. They influence social, improve moods, emotional, and cognitive development in children, promote an active lifestyle, provide companionship, and have even been able to detect oncoming epileptic seizures or the presence of certain cancers.
Pets are also credited with promoting socialization among older individuals and physically or mentally disabled people. From the CDC’s website “Pets and People”.
SHEPHERD'S CENTER HAS A CRITICAL NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS AND ZOOM INSTRUCTORS!
Protecting Yourself from the Coronavirus
Dear Friends of The Shepherd’s Center,
Simply put, our mission exists to enhance the quality of life for our seniors. So, it’s natural that the well-being of our volunteers, clients, and the community are always at the forefront of our thinking. Like other organizations, we’re taking additional precautions, by having hand sanitizers in our offices, soap in our restroom. We are regularly wiping down and sanitizing surfaces and frequently touch items such items such as desktops, phones and pens in our office area. We have gloves on order for our volunteer drivers, HandyHands volunteers and office volunteers and will let you know when we receive them in the office.
By now, everyone knows to cover their mouth when they cough and sneeze, wash their hands with soap for 20 seconds, avoid touching their faces – but, as always, if anyone isn’t feeling well, the responsible thing to do is to stay home. This goes for everyone.
This is a changing scenario, so we are engaged with the county and we’re closely monitoring circumstances. If anything changes, we will let volunteers and clients know. But in the meantime, please be safe, be smart, be conscientious, and know that we are here to provide critical services to our elderly community as we have for nearly 20 years.
AARP – What you need to know about the Coronavirus
CDC – Get Your Community- and Faith-Based Organizations Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019
Sincerely,
Rob Mast
President, The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield
Susan McCammon
Executive Director, The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield
A Discussion with Audrey Comer
"You never know what's inside of you"
Getting Married and Sharing Dreams in Your Golden Years
By Camille Johnson
For many people, the golden years are a fantastic time to use a lifetime of wisdom to pick the right partner, begin new adventures, tie the knot, travel, explore passions, and even start a new side business. As someone considering a big life change like getting married, you are in the perfect position to look at ways you and your spouse-to-be can add to the overall quality of your life as you plan your wedding.
Starting a Business Together
For some couples, spending the retirement years building a new business together can be a great way to bond and affords couples the opportunity to supplement their retirement income. If you plan to put your shared passions toward building a business, create business cards using software with premade templates. In the same way that you might use premade templates to create your wedding invitations, you can customize business cards by adding images, text, color schemes, and fonts.
Buying a Home Together
Before you and your sweetheart say “I do,” it’s important to have conversations about how you plan to spend your retirement. Making compromises and honoring each other’s needs before the big day establishes healthy communication to help your marriage bloom. Perhaps you and your partner are hoping to relocate to Chesterfield, VA to be closer to grown children or a hometown. Now is the time to plan a trip to Chesterfield to explore your options and get a better handle on real estate opportunities. In having a shared goal, you’ll have something to work toward after saying your vows.
Combining Finances and Paperwork
Whether you decide to put your passions into a side business or plan to buy a new home together, remember that a legal union comes with paperwork. Even if you’ve never been married or it’s been years since you’ve changed your last name or had a joint bank account, plan your paperwork-related tasks now, such as who will carry insurance and how you’ll manage finances and taxes. As you make plans for your wedding day, take the time to learn your state’s rules on merging assets, changing wills, and updating the social security office, banks, and other parties of interest about your marriage. The more you do now, the more free time you’ll have to enjoy your honeymoon and first few months of marital bliss.
Volunteering as a Married Couple
The best marriages are often ones where couples find ways to spend free time together. For some couples, volunteering in the community is a great way to stay busy, give back, and spend time together. Volunteering can be a good way to keep your marriage strong and fulfilling.
Enjoying the Next Adventures
While it’s important to pay close attention to logistical things like updating social security information, merging bank accounts and income, and more, it’s also a good idea to take time out to build a new shared dream for your golden years together. By talking about business, housing, travel, and spending quality time together through volunteering, you’ll increase your chances of a happy relationship and retirement years.
Visit the Shepherd’s Center’s website to discover volunteering opportunities for you and your partner.
Our Mission Statement
“The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield enriches the lives of adults 60 and over by offering opportunities for Interfaith community service, lifelong learning, and assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle.”
The 1st Paint and Wine Party Was a Sensation!
Easy Ways to Support the Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield
Give when you shop or when you want to remove an unused car from your yard. These are all ways you can donate to the support of the Shepherd’s Center.
When you shop at Amazon Smile, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. When you go to Amazon Smile for the first time, you can select Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield as your charity of choice. Visit Amazon Smile site now.
When you shop at Kroger, a small donation will be made to the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. When you register, use the NPO number: XG316 so that the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield will receive a donation from your purchases. Visit the Kroger Rewards Program site now.
CARINGCENT
When you sign up to have your debit or credit card linked to this program so any purchases made on that card will be rounded up to the nearest dollar with the change donated to the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Visit CaringCent site now.
CARS PROGRAM
Donate any unwanted vehicle to C.A.R.S. Choose the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield as your Non-Profit. The Vehicle will be picked up at no cost to you and you will receive a statement for your taxes once the vehicle has been sold. Proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will benefit the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Visit the C.A.R.S. site now.
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