The
second of seven in a series about the recipients of this year's Seeds
of Hope Grants to develop and expand social justice ministries in
Southern Virginia. Learn more about Seeds of Hope grants here.
Saint Paul's Memorial, Lawrenceville, has been awarded a Seeds of Hope
Grant of $2500 to support lectures, movies, and cooking demonstrations
entitled "Escaping your Comfort Zones" "Your Life Re-imagined."
Saint Paul's and its community are composed of a large elderly population. Every member of Saint Paul's
is over fifty. A large number of individuals in their community are as
well. The elder generation knows that life does not always go the way
you expect it to; sometime the need for help is sudden and unexpected.
If plans are in place, it is easier for caregivers to act on their
behalf. As a church, Saint Paul's feel it is their duty to provide this
information so that individuals can make important decisions without
pressure. This grant-funded program will serve individuals from eleven
churches, including St. Thomas, Freeman, and St. James, Warfield, as
well as the community at large.
Lectures
will be on topics that are uncomfortable in most families. Topics will
include: Medicare Supplement Plans; Life Insurance; Living Wills;
Reverse Mortgage; Wills; Telemarketers; Staying at-Home vs. Assisted
Living; How to Fix Quick, Inexpensive, Healthy, Tasty Meals. Resources
will come from the office on Aging, AARP and Brunswick Extension.
Community Memorial Hospital will also provide assistance.
