Following my participation at Haverford Quarterly Meeting in January, I spoke with Friends Winnie Shaw Hope, who spent many years as a Special Education teacher and as a Social Worker, and Meg Lytton, a retired Family Medicine physician. In 2023, Haverford Quarter made a concerted effort to reach out to caregivers. They identified a need that many caregivers have emotional and financial concerns with great differences. Their goal was to “insert into people’s consciousness” the needs of caregivers, themselves. [Read more…] about Support & Resources for Caregivers
Aging
Dr. Doug Tallamy to speak at Friends Village
Renowned Author and Ecologist to speak at Friends Village
New York Times bestselling author, professor and co-founder of Homegrown National Parks, Doug Tallamy, will speak at the Friends Village spring fundraiser, “Afternoon in the Garden”, on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 in Newtown, PA.
Dr. Doug Tallamy, distinguished professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, will be the keynote speaker for the afternoon. Renowned for his groundbreaking research in the field, Dr. Tallamy has authored multiple books, including his latest New York Times bestseller, “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard.”
Proceeds of the afternoon will support resident programming at Friends Village, a uniquely small and kind community for older adults in Newtown. A 501(c)3 Quaker, non-profit organization, Friends Village seeks to be a community resource for healthy and active aging with programming such as our free Senior Planet technology classes. Every ticket sold will play a vital role in supporting the community’s initiatives and fostering a vibrant and sustainable future for both Friends Village and our world.
Driving into the Sunset Years, sponsored by the Concord Quarter Working Group on Aging Concerns
Please join us for this important presentation via Zoom. The registration information is listed below.
Are you an older adult thinking about transitioning to a non-driving lifestyle or a younger adult concerned about your parents’ driving status? Then join us for a presentation by Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS. Susie is an occupational therapy certified driver rehabilitation specialist, with experience as a driving instructor, and owner of Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC serving southeastern, PA. For decades, she has been committed to helping drivers understand and improve their driving ability and confidence after medical illness, a major medical event, health conditions, and injury. https://adaptivemobility.com
You’ll also hear from 3 Kendal Residents who have made the transition from driving to non-driving lifestyles as well receive a list of transportation strategies to make a transition easier.
To register for the presentation please use the URL listed below.
For more info email concordquarter@pym.org – Download the Flyer
A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat
This eRetreat, held by FGC, honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the essence of existence.
Mondays for four weeks, starting March 11th.
A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat
This eRetreat, held by FGC, honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the essence of existence.
Mondays for four weeks, starting March 11th.
A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat
This eRetreat, held by FGC, honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the essence of existence.
Mondays for four weeks, starting March 11th.
A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat
This eRetreat, held by FGC, honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the essence of existence.
Mondays for four weeks, starting March 11th.
Third Haven Helps Members and Attenders Navigate Life Stages as Friends
A meeting with Lorraine Claggett, member of the Third Haven Friends Meeting Pastoral Care Committee, during fellowship at Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions opened many doors to learning about dedication, creativity, and outreach to the meeting’s aging Friends. Connecting with Dona Sorce, past Clerk of the Pastoral Care Committee was also enlightening. Several years ago, the meeting recognized many members were over the age of 50. Subsequently, the group invited George Schaefer, a member of Abington Meeting who previously served Philadelphia Yearly Meeting from 2009 to 2022 as Care and Aging Coordinator, to discuss PYM’s resources for aging Friends. We recently connected with Pastoral Care Committee members Bill Schauer, Terry Thomas-Primer, and Dee Rein to learn more about their efforts. [Read more…] about Third Haven Helps Members and Attenders Navigate Life Stages as Friends