Make 55+ the Best Time of Your Life! Enjoy life! Engage in learning! Meet new friends! Make a difference!

Serving Northeast Florida 2105 Park Avenue, Suite 30, Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 269-5315

www.tscoop.org

info@tscoop.org Please note new email address.

Volume 25 Number 4 Fall Session 2018

OUR MISSION

The Shepherd’s Center of

Orange Park, SCOOP: to

assist seniors by improving

their quality of life through

educational programming,

intellectually, physically,

socially and spiritually……

Living Life and Loving It!

About SCOOP

The Shepherd’s Center

offers “Adventures in

Learning” – classes that are

taught on various subjects

by knowledgeable volunteer

instructors. There are four

eight-week sessions per

year. See registration form

on pg. 5 for fees. Lunch is

also available, along with an

entertaining luncheon

program.

Hope you can join us!

SAVE THE DATES!

Our wonderful sponsors are hosting numerous events during the Fall Session. Come out and enjoy; have fun and

friendship at these events. Please RSVP to the office if you are planning to attend!

Wednesday, October 10th - 10:00 – Noon Community Hospice and Palliative Care is offering the first of what

will be quarterly presentations at their Neviaser Educational

Institute, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Bldg. 100, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

SUPPLEMENTAL ADVENTURES IN LEARNING (SAIL) The topic

will be “Too Much Drama – Family Dynamics” led by Doug Shelling.

SCOOP is very excited about this new opportunity to have

additional education opportunities. Future quarterly dates are as

follows: April 3, 2019, June 26, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

Thursday, October 25, 10am – 3pm Clay County Senior Advocacy Council will be having their annual

BBQ fundraiser at Orange Park Town Hall. We will purchase to go

lunches to have at our Fleming Island location for lunch. Let the

office know if you would like lunch!

Thursday, November 29, 2 – 5:30 MEGA CHRISTMAS BINGO AT CONSULATE Join us at Consulate, 1215 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, for a fun

afternoon of bingo, prizes, tours and good food.

Wednesday, December 5, 2 – 5:30

SCOOP – Heartland Annual Holiday Party Lunch will be provided, and we’ll have some fun crafts to make!

More details to come! RSVP EARLY! First TWENTY to RSVP and

attend the event will get a special prize! Must be present to win.

Thursday, December 11, 2 – 5

Allegro’s Annual Holiday Party with Scoop Join us at the Allegro for a fun filled afternoon of holiday

entertainment and food.

There is plenty to do at SCOOP! I look forward to seeing you at

these great events!

Happy Holidays,

Maureen Preta, Board Chairman

2018 Officers

Maureen Preta, Chairman

Karen Konopacki, Vice

Chairman

Esther Lee, Secretary

Chuck Smithers, Treasurer

2018 Trustees

Chris Bass Lynda Braxton

JoEtta Clovis Connie Eden

Scotty Hood Katy Kearson

Carol Weisenburger

Advisory Trustees

Andrea Hepburn, OP Medical

Center

Executive Director

Christy Fitzgerald

POTPOURRI OF INFORMATION (This &That)

SCOOP is closed on Monday, Nov. 12 (Veteran’s Day) & Thur, Nov 22 (Thanksgiving)

Sunshine Committee Report: Thank you, Verna Riley, for sending cards out to our members!

Sympathy: Family of Margaret Musslewhite, Ruth Smith (Sister), Sam Jones (Son)

Get Well: Anna Chapman and Jinnee Ballou

Thinking of You: Letreze & Bill Jordan (Son) and Nancy Keown (Husband)

Contact the office at 269-5315 if you know of someone who needs prayer, is ill or is grieving; let us know

and a card will be sent.

A very special thank you to Trish Diggins for her time and talents in maintaining the

SCOOP website, www.tscoop.org. ATTENTION: CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Due to the popular response to some of our limited enrollment classes we will be having a lottery for class space. Anyone interested in such a class (marked by “pre-registration required” on the registration form) should sign up prior to October 9, 2018. Payment is not due with pre-registration. On October 10, 2018, names will be drawn for the available slots for the class, and members will be notified either way if they have a seat in the class. Any member who does not have a seat during this session will be given first right of refusal for a seat for the next session. Any remaining seats for that session will be handled via lottery.

Thank You Orange Park United Methodist Church!

Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park (SCOOP) would like to thank Orange Park United Methodist

Church for their many years of partnership with our organization. SCOOP exists and continues to

grow because of their generosity. Orange Park United Methodist Church provides the Family Life

Center for the “Adventures in Learning” program, saving SCOOP tens of thousands of dollars. We

very much appreciate their commitment to our program, senior adults and this community! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can make a difference at SCOOP!

Please consider donating to our annual fundraiser (See form below). Your donations allow SCOOP

registration fees to stay at a reasonable rate.

Join our volunteer teams!

We are in need of teachers, volunteers to serve on the Gala Committee and set up and break down

at Adventures in Learning! Please call the office to volunteer!

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Thank you for considering a gift of support! Go to www.tscoop.org under donate or mail to: The Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park, 2105 Park Avenue, Suite 30, Orange Park, FL 32073

Individual contributions are a significant source of our support, as we are funded entirely by the private sector

and receive no government funds. Gifts are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by letter. Please complete the

appropriate parts of this form and send it along with your contribution to the above address.

My contribution is in the amount of $______________.

Your Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________________ State________ Zip Code_______________

Gifts to the Shepherd’s Center to memorialize loved ones, or to honor friends or relatives, are effective ways to

recognize them and perpetuate their memories. Appropriate letters of acknowledgement will be sent to you, and the

person named below will be notified of this contribution.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip Code__________

In Memory of: ____________________________ In Honor of: ____________________ FLORIDA LAW. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WITHIN THE STATE BY CALLING 1 (800) 435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION # CH30937

Contributions of $50 or more entitle you to a Golden Years Gala Ticket Would you like a ticket to the gala? Yes No Circle one please.

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LUNCHEON PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND MENU

October 15, 2018 Upcoming Events and Fun at Heartland – Barbara Stewart, Heartland

Salisbury steak, green beans, potatoes au gratin, roll, tossed salad, dessert

October 22, 2018 Answer the Call – Betsy Miller, Home Instead

Pulled pork, lima beans, mac-n-cheese, roll, coleslaw, dessert

October 29, 2018 Healthy Stomach, Healthy Brain – Michael Saffy, SilverLink

Herb chicken, veggie medley, loaded mashed potatoes, roll, tossed salad, dessert

November 5, 2018 St. John’s Country Day School Choir – Brenda Scott

Beef stroganoff, zucchini/squash, rice pilaf, roll, tossed salad, dessert

November 19, 2018 Love, Accountability & Passion – Monica Turner, Dedicated Senior Med. Ctr.

Pork chops, lima beans, rice, roll, Caesar salad, dessert

November 26, 2018 Teacher Appreciation/Student Art Show – Christy Fitzgerald

Chicken Monterey, broccoli, roasted corn, roll, tossed salad, dessert

December 3, 2018 What’s New at Orange Park Medical Center – Chad Patrick, OPMC

Meat loaf, green beans, sweet potatoes, roll, tossed salad, dessert

December 10, 2018 Holiday Concert – Craig Seaton

Marinated pork loin, vegetable medley, rice pilaf, roll, tossed salad, dessert

NEW CLASSES and POPULAR REPEATS FOR THE SPRING SESSION

Art Appreciation – Suzanne Nevinger – 19th Century America – romantic landscapes, the Great West,

realistic scenes of rural & city life as the US expands.

Beginning Tai Chi – Carol Newbern and Rob Springer – Standing or sitting, it is beneficial either way.

The four components include mindful movement, breathing practice, self-applied massage and meditation.

Bingo for Prizes – Rita Hewett & Annette Large, Exit Realty. Play Bingo to win a prize each week.

Boxes and Bows – Pat Fiedler will show you how to make your own gift and treasure boxes.

Civil War – Gary Monson – “The 2nd War for Independence” Week 1&2 - lead up, Weeks 3-6 - a different

battle, Week 7 - visit from Abe Lincoln, Week 8 - Reconstruction

Creative Writing - Dr. Doug Greenberg is back to teach writing!

Good Reads – Cheryl McDavitt, certified book nerd – Looking for your next good read? Have fun talking

about books, opinions, recommendations, resources and reviews.

Genealogy Step 2 – Charles Nicholson and Stanley Carroll – Genealogy taught by enthusiasts! Continue

on your journey of discovering your family history

Happiness is a State of Mind (and you pick the state) Kate Riggs, The Windsor, will show you how to

train your brain to stay on the bright side of life!

I-Pad Instruction – Mike Saffy, SilverLink Consulting, will show you the ins and outs of using your iPad.

Keyboard – Janie Koch - Orange Park School of Music. Please let us know if you will be bringing your

own keyboard or need to rent a keyboard for the class.

Pennies from Heaven (a Canasta-like game) – Play a form of rummy using three full decks - in which

players or partnerships try to meld groups of 3 or more cards.

Protect Your Nest Egg – Dave Fieber, Edward Jones – Learn how to invest appropriately so you can

make the most of your retirement.

Smart Phone Instruction – Becky Foster, The Allegro, and Chris Thompson, ComForCare – Learn tips

and tricks in using your iPhone or Android smartphone. One topic covered each week with handouts!

Zumba for Seniors– Jamie Bailey, Consulate HealthCare - Have fun dancing and exercising to great

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Luncheon Program

Lunch begins at 12 p.m. in the gym.

See menu offerings listed below.

Make reservations on registration

form (pg. 5) or call the office.

Lunch $6.00

Reservations required.

The lunch menu may be subject

to change!

If you prefer, you are welcome to

bring your own lunch.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ORANGE PARK 2105 Park Ave., Suite 30, Orange Park, FL 32073

Office Hours: 9AM to 12 Noon Tuesday through Friday Phone or Fax: 904-269-5315

Adventures in Learning

Oct. 15 – Dec. 13, 2018 (Closed Nov 12 & 22) One-time new member fee: $25

Registration Fee – $40 for Mon. and Tues.;

$30 Tues and Thurs.; $60 for All

Payment is welcome by mail, online or on the first day of class www.tscoop.org

A very special thank you to ARBOR TERRACE, ALLEGRO, BENTON HOUSE, COMMUNITY HOSPICE and PALLIATIVE CARE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, DEDICATED SENIOR MEDICAL CENTER,

HEARTLAND REHABILITATIION SERVICES, ORANGE PARK MEDICAL CENTER, SEAGRASS VILLAGE, SILVER LINK CONSULTING, THE WINDSOR and CAROL WEISENBURGER-SENIOR SOLUTIONS

for being major sponsors!

ADVENTURES IN LEARNING

Orange Park United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 2042 Reed St., Orange Park, FL 32073

Mondays – October 15 – December 10, 2018 – NO MONDAY classes November 12

MONDAYS 9:00 A.M- 9:50 A.M.

Rm. 422 – ELDER LAW – Mike Jorgensen – Protect your

assets.

Rm. 423 – PROTECT YOUR NEST EGG! – Dave Fieber

– Learn how to win at the supermarket

Rm. 424 – BINGO FOR PRIZES – Rita Hewett & Annette

Large – Exit Realty

Rm. 425 – ELECTRIC KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION *–

Orange Park School of Music, Janie Koch

Rm. 426 – ESSENTIAL OILS – Danielle Rehig

Gym – TAI’ CHI EASY – Rob Springer – Limber up your

body and feel better.

10:00 A.M.- 10:50 A.M.

Rm. 422 – 1967-1969/ROCK-N-ROLL FROM “SUMMER

OF LOVE” TO “WOODSTOCK” – Dave Neal

Rm. 423 – CIVICS 101 – A STUDY OF OUR

GOVERNMENT – Jayne Malcolm

Rm. 424 – CREATIVE WRITING – Dr. Doug Greenberg

Rm. 425 – ART APPRECIATION – Susan Nevinger

Rm. 426 – BOXES AND BOWS – Pat Fiedler

Gym – MOVEMENT/EXERCISE – Susan Stobe – Seated

to standing – just move!

Gym – PENNIES FROM HEAVEN – play, beginners

welcome

11:00 A.M.-11:50 A.M.

Rm. 422 – CURRENT EVENTS –Cindy Stewart, Arden

Brey, Ken Johansen & Susan Howard

Rm. 423 – GOOD READS – Cheryl McDavitt – Have fun

discussing books! Rm. 424 – CIVIL WAR – Gary Monson

Rm. 425 – SENIOR SOLUTIONS – Carol Weisenburger

Rm. 426 – HAPPINESS IS A STATE OF MIND (AND

YOU PICK THE STATE) – Kate Riggs, The Windsor

Gym – LINE DANCING – Hal Hill & LouAnn Simpson –

Have fun & stay fit!

Gym – NEEDLEWORK – Susan Stobe – Learn how to

make anything with a needle.

Gym – CROCHET – Ruby Sisk

Gym – PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, continued – play,

beginners welcome

NOON-1:00 P.M. – LUNCH & PROGRAM

Afternoon Classes

1:15 – 2:15 P.M.

Balcony – MAH JONGG – Martha Huff

Rm. 423-424 – YOGA FOR SENIORS – via Ginny Ross

video

Rm. 425 – GRANDMA MOSES* – Susan Nevinger – Limit:

10/Cost: $5 for 2 hrs.

Rm. 426 – WATERCOLORS/ACRYLICS* – (2 hours) –

Susan Mills – Class limit 10.

Gym – ZUMBA FOR SENIORS – Jamie Bailey and Friends,

Consulate Healthcare

* CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION –

CLASS WILL BE FILLED BY LOTTERY IF

ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS SEATS…

TUESDAYS

1:30 – 3:30 P.M.

BRIDGE – Orange Park Presbyterian Church –

Shirley Reynolds, 269-5665 & Scotty Hood, 269-7226

Reservations required

This is a fun, social bridge group.

Please see the following page to register,

select classes and sign up for lunch!

RECEIVE A FREE LUNCH

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU AT THE ADVENTURES IN LEARNING PROGRAM OR INVITE THEM TO LUNCH. YOUR FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO STAY FOR A DAY FOR FREE AND CHECK OUT THE CLASSES. OF COURSE, WE WOULD NEED A RESERVATION FOR LUNCH. IF YOUR FRIEND JOINS SCOOP, YOU WILL GET A FREE LUNCH!

Thank you to the Teachers, Class Coordinators, Office and Luncheon Volunteers, and

the SCOOP Board and Trustees for all their time and talents they have given to make SCOOP

such a successful and warm-hearted organization.

Please take the time to pre-register so that our teachers can be prepared for class!

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A very special thank you to ARBOR TERRACE, ALLEGRO, BENTON HOUSE, COMMUNITY HOSPICE and PALLIATIVE CARE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, DEDICATED SENIOR MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REHABILITATIION SERVICES, ORANGE

PARK MEDICAL CENTER, SEAGRASS VILLAGE, SILVER LINK CONSULTING, THE WINDSOR and CAROL WEISENBURGER-SENIOR SOLUTIONS for being major sponsors!

ADVENTURES IN LEARNING

Cross+Road Lutheran Church, 5101 Lakeshore Dr. W., Fleming Island, FL 32003

Thursdays – October 18 – December 13, 2018 – No Thursday class November 22

9:00 A.M.-9:50 A.M. Entry Room – BEGINNING TAI' CHI GUNG – Carol

Newbern – Integrates mind and body to create balance,

flexibility and calmness.

Rm. 207 – KNITTING – Mary Trammell

Rm. 208A – iPAD INSTRUCTION – Michael Saffy,

SilverLink Consulting

10:00 A.M.-10:50 A.M. Entry Room – CHAIR YOGA – via Ginny Ross video

Rm. 207 – CROCHET – Katie Tibbits

Rm. 208A – PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (CANASTA) –

PLAYING - Marie Tyre and friends

* WATER COLOR CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-

REGISTRATION – CLASS WILL BE FILLED BY

LOTTERY IF ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS SEATS…

Rm. 208B – WATER COLORS WORKSHOP* – Carron Wedland.

Class limit 9 – When registering, please indicate what time you will

be in the watercolors class.

Rm. 209 – GENEALOGY STEP 2 – Charles Nichols & Stanley

Carroll 11:00 A.M-11:50 A.M. Entry Room – DECORATING SECRETS – Carol Chop

Rm. 207 – SMART PHONE INSTRUCTION – iPhone – Becky

Foster, The Allegro

Rm. 208A – PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (CANASTA) – PLAYING

(cont’d) – Marie Tyre and friends

Rm. 208B – WATER COLORS WORKSHOP* (cont’d) –– Class

limit 10

Rm. 209 – SMART PHONE INSTRUCTION – Android – Chris

Thompson, ComForCare

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To register for the FALL 2018 Session by mail, please

send this form in with your class selections. Check the

appropriate registration fee and include your check.

Monday, Tuesday $40.00 ____

Tuesday, Thursday $30.00 ____

All Classes ($10 discount) $60.00 ____

One-Time New Member Fee $25.00 ____

Donation (e.g. $12.50 per quarter = $50 $__________

annually for Golden Years Gala Invitation)

Lunch for entire session - $48 $48.00 _____

Total Amount Enclosed $__________

Please make your check payable to:

The Shepherd’s Center

2105 Park Avenue, Suite 30

Orange Park, FL 32073

Name: _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

City: __________________________ State ____ Zip _______

Email :_____________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________

Any changes above? Circle Yes or No

May we e-mail your SCOOP Newsletter? ________

Sign up for Monday October 15 lunch: __________

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INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF CLASSES:

Monday Classes Tuesday Classes _____ Art Appreciation _____ Bridge

_____ Bingo for Prizes

_____ Boxes and Bows _____ Civics 101

_____ Civil War Thursday Classes

_____ Creative Writing _____ Chair Yoga

_____ Crochet _____ Crochet

_____ Current Events _____ Decorating Secrets

_____ Elder Law _____ Genealogy Step 2

_____ Electric Keyboard* _____ iPad Instruction

_____ Essential Oils _____ Knitting

_____ Good Reads! _____ Pennies from Heaven

_____ Grandma Moses* _____ Smartphone-Android

_____ Happiness-State of Mind _____ Smartphone-iPhone

_____ Line Dancing _____ Tai′ Chi Gung (Beg.)

_____ Mah Jongg _____ Water Colors*

_____ Movement/Exercise

_____ Needlework

_____ Pennies from Heaven

_____ Protect Your Nest Egg

_____ Rock-n-Roll 1967-1969

_____ Senior Solutions

_____ Tai′ Chi Easy

_____ Water Colors/Acrylics*

_____ Yoga for Seniors

_____ Zumba for Seniors

*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR

KEYBOARD, GRANDMA MOSES

AND WATER COLOR CLASSES

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARTICIPANTS!

Marsha Banks

Deloris Bishop

Lori Colvin

Carolyn Cooper

Leonard Curry

Linda Curry

Linda Friend

Margie Gunkel

Ron Gunkel

Leverne Hatcher

Peggy Hollowell

Joanne Lubarsky

Charlie Lusk

Audrey Meagher

Connie Pratt

Karen Pfeiffer

Lorraine Scruby

Linda Stapleton

Rhonda Thompson

Gwendolyn Turner

Dan Weisenburger

Claire Wimmer

Gala and Individual Contributors (May 23, 2018 – August 27, 2018)

Emerald ($250 +) Ruby ($100 +) Sapphire ($50 +) Sapphire ($50 +) Diamond ($500+)

Anonymous Lynda Braxton

Mayree Gipson

Charles Lusk Dr. Richard Bultman

Christy Fitzgerald

Dorothy Hayden

Cecelia Ship

GOLDEN YEARS GALA SPONSORS 2018 Title Sponsor

Hosted by

Elder Source

Platinum

Shad Financial

Group at Morgan

Stanley

The Club

Continental

We are excited to announce that

Allegro at Fleming Island will be

our Title Sponsor for our 2019

event!

Thank you Allegro for your

continued support

EVENT AT HEARTLAND ORANGE PARK

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, 11am.Come to Heartland

to see Jeannie Blaylock and be part of the festivities!

Jeannie will be talking about Buddy Check and

Heartland will be raising money for the new

Buddy Bus! They have T-shirts and hats for sale prior

to the event so you can wear them while Jeannie is

there! They are also selling Buddy Bras for $20.00 (All

proceeds go toward the purchase of the Buddy Bus),

and there will be a decorating contest. So, put your

thinking CUPS on and come get a bra to decorate! The

finished bras will be on display outside of Jaguar

Stadium.

Contact Barbara @

Barbara.stewart@hcr-manorcare.com or

904-579-2103

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Sponsoring Businesses

A BIG THANK YOU to the businesses that financially support the Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park!

Cutting edge procedures. Award winning outcomes.

2001 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

www.orangeparkmedical.com

Benton House at Oakleaf 417 OAKLEAF PLANTATION PARKWAY

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32222

oakleafinfo@Bentonhouse.com 904-214-3442

Michael B. Knapp, BC-HAS, ACA Board Certified Hearing Aid Specialist

Audioprosthologist

FREE Hearing Exams! 1482 Park Ave.

Orange Park, FL 32073

www.NewWayHearingAids.com (904) 644-8779

Mike Jorgensen, JD, LL.M

Office 904.619.8890 Cell 904.994.7231

mjorgensen@seniorcounsellaw.com

www.seniorcounsellaw.com

-7- Call Christy at 904.269.5315 to advertise your business here, 3000 newsletters distributed.

A nonprofit community service organization for adults 55+ in NE FL.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ORANGE PARK, INC.

2105 Park Avenue, Suite 30 – Orange Park, FL 32073

(904) 269-5315

NON-PROFIT ORG.

US POSTAGE PAID

JACKSONVILLE, FL

PERMIT 584

FALL SESSION: October 15 – December 13, 2018

A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR BUSINESS SPONSORS!!

Independent Living/Assisted Living/Memory Care 3651 US Highway 17 Orange Park, FL 32003

To be our guest for lunch, please call 904-278-4442

www.allegroliving.com

Barbara Stewart Admissions Director

MedBridge at Heartland Health Care Center-Orange

Park

570 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073

Office 904-579-2103

Medbridgerehab.com

PRINT SPONSOR - ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Pastor Jake Young

116 Foxridge Road, Orange Park, FL 32065

Thank you for your contribution which is instrumental in reaching senior adults!

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