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2024 Older Adult Retreat Focuses on Gifts of the Heart: Body, Mind, and Spirit

The Older Adult Ministry of Presbytery of the James invites you to join them at the Gifts of the Heart: Body, Mind, and Spirit day retreat on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is hosted by First United Presbyterian Church, 3401 North Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222.

Our presenters come with a wealth of information to share about our bodies as we age.

  • Retired Cardiologist, Dr. Shelton Thomas is a graduate of UVA and was in private practice for 35 years specializing in Interventional Cardiology. He will focus on Gifts of the Heart.
  • Retired Social Worker, Karen Scherling, will lead table discussions of various topics related to Challenges We Face as We Age.
  • Fitness Specialist Taryn Young serves on the Wellness Team at Westminster Canterbury. She will enlighten us on Keeping Our Bodies and Minds Active.
  • Chaplain Rev. Jay Morgan serves at Westminster Canterbury and will discuss Spirituality and Aging. Jay went to Union Presbyterian Seminary, did his chaplaincy training at VCU, and was ordained by the Presbytery of the James.

Agenda for the day:
9:00-9:30……………………Coffee and Chat time
9:30- 9:45………………..…Welcome and Meditation
9:45-11:00………………….Gifts of the Heart
11:00-11:15 ……………….Break
11:15- 12:00……………….Challenges of Aging
12:00- 12:30 ………………Box Lunches and Fellowship
12:30-1:30…………………..Keeping the Body Active
1:30-2:30…………………….Spiritualty and Aging
2:30-3:00…………………….Wrap Up and Closing

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: OCTOBER 8
REGISTRATION FEE IS $20

Registration Form

Flyer

Please mail registration and check to:
Presbytery of the James
3218 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227

Click here to make a credit card payment. Please indicate the amount in the Other (explain below) box and "Older Adult Retreat" in the Other reason box. Thank you.

Get Involved with Older Adult Ministry

The Older Adult Ministry aims to host two events per year, in the spring and fall. They welcome committee members to help plan interesting and relevant activities. To get involved, contact George Whipple, moderator.