Page A6-The Chronicle, Thursday, October 25, 191
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Council pondi
By SUSAN HUNT
Chronicle Staff Writer
The- Forsyth County Council for Older Adults
and 1) other agencies which deal with WinstonSalemls
senior citizens are considering what can be
done io improve life for older people ? and
specifically whether a center to coordinate existing
senioricitizen programs would help.
In ai two-day meeting held Oct. 19 and 20 at the
Winstfcn-Salem Friends Meeting, the various
groups did a little "creative dreaming."
"Nat too many people are familiar with the concept
of the Shepherd Center," said Edith Bailey,
who wprks with older people through the WinstonSalfm
jRecreation Department. ,
ThelShepherd Center concept is to increase the
power*and influence of senior citizens within* a
framework supported by community churches and
synagogues. In no way does it attempt to replace
alreadj existing programs, but to utilize these services
tc provide a broader base of constituents.
Theicenter would link older adults together in
concerting, planning, and implementing the services
apd programs. It also would help some older
citizens to survive and others to find meaning in
their lives. 1
A Shepherd Center focuses on people, responding
to their needs and helping them to attain or <
?reorganize their life goalsrlt is action-oriented and ;
its success is measured by its achievements in the
' lives of older persons.
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Currently, there are approximately 57 Shepherd
Centers in 25 states around the country. The
Shepherd Center operates in 23 major areas of life,
based on specific needs. The Shepherd Center con*
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Members of the Women Together in Unity rece
cheer to the members of Knollwood Home. The
auxiliary of the Together in Unity.
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Garden club holds lunche
The Flower Niche Garden Club door and Out<
held its luncheon meeting on courtesy of the ag
Saturday, Oct. 20, at the home of sion service.
Mrs. Gace Lowery of 1851 Plants were pre
Fourth,St., N.E. Leola Sadler, a ret
The 1 president, Mrs. Edythe school system, ai
with the Club Collect. The agen- man of the boarc
da included committee reports Winston-Salem St
and the outline of the year's ac- Members at
tivities,! which include a plant meeting were 1
swap shop, show and tell with Boyd, Mrs. Gwer
Sarah ; "Sackie" Hamlin, a Mrs. Louise M
Christmas dinner party, a Marian Wooten,
pleasure trip in June and a club Dodson, Mrs. Vr
picnic ih July. Mrs. Mary Warn
Mr. and Mrs. Lowerv oa. ?> *1
j o-'v ? iTiwivuy anu mrs. J
slide presentation entitled "In- port.
Book Club of Today
The Book Club of Today met the moderator. C
on Tuesday eveningt Oct. 16, at were the Rev. I
the heime of Mrs. Bronnie pastor of St.
Daniels on Tony Drive with Dr. Methodist Church;
Barbara! Phillips presiding. Other Mendez, pastor i
hostesses were Dr. Permilla Baptist Church A
Dunstojn and Mrs. Ivynell professor of relij
McDanjel. University; and S
associate pastor o
Following meditations by Mrs. the Moor Church.
Edna Revels and a short business
meeting; Mrs. Emmalene Good- In defining faith
win, chairman of the worship is trust and confide
committee, introduced the we serve, believing
. panelists who discussed 'The not prove. This ii
Faith We Hold and The Faith We testants, Catholics
Share.'% Mrs. Aleise Jessup was other religions, he
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cept suggests four levels of work: Life maintenance,
which includes those services which help people survive,
such as Meals on Wheels, Home Health Services
or companion aides; life enrichment, which includes
programs in adult education, volunteer service
and support groups; life reconstruction, which
includes helDine older citizens deal with retirement
widowhood, alcohol recovery and mental health; I
and life celebration, which includes gatherings and
events which give meaning and purpose to the lives
"It is a growing population whose needs
must be met."
-- B. Maves
of older people.
Adults serve as volunteers in the centers and
volunteering is seen as an important means to feel
needed and to find a purpose for life, helping both n
the volunteer and the service recipient.
Volunteers at a Shepherd Center listen and respond
to the? problems and concerns of a
neighoorhood's older adults.
The keynote speaker at the meeting was Dr. Paul
B. Maves, who noted that "life expectancy has increased
since 1900. Consequently there are more
senior citizens. It is arrowing population whose
needs must be considered."
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The senior citizens attending the meeting decided li
early in the conference that "they did like the idea
of the Shepherd Concept," Mrs. Bailey said. "The c
senior citizens need a place that they can call their v
own. Every other segment of the population has * p
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Shut-ins 1
The Women Together in Unity <
(WTIU), an auxiliary of the |
Together In Unity (TIU), visited l
Knoll wood Home on Saturday, 2
Oct. 21, and gave love baskets to i
the shut-in patients.
The baskets for the women
contained footies, lotions, 1
mouthwash, deodorants, 1
kleenex, toothpaste and fruit. 1
The baskets for the men contain- !
ed socks, aftershave cream and <
lotions, deodorant, lotions, 1
kleenex, mouthwash, toothpaste 1
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intly brought JTSlM. WEL11CI HJ
i group is an
piano, cerami
on The Delta Arts Center will (
sponsor the following classes: ]
ioor Plants 9 children's piano classes are
ric exten- currcntly being held twice a wee& 1
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
sented to Mrs. 4.3Q p m unt-j p m ]
iree o Children from six to 14 years old 1
id Ms. Louise jfagdaum. Lynda (
cfawi Mohair* , Townsenj 1STggChmgTlfe"cfIass'es
of trustees at whjch wm continue until Nov. *
ate University. 20 (
tending the . ... . <
Vlrs. Carolyn * A ceram,cs elass wlU meet
,Hni r.r weekly from 6:30o.m. until 8:30
IcGheeMrs' P.m. beginning Monday. Oct. 29.
Mrs.' Bessye continuing until Monday. ,
h'ienne Conley, Dec. 3. Kathleen Hunt w.U be the ,
en, Mrs. Elsie mstructor' I
Bernicc Daven- To register for any of the 1
discusses meaning o
Juest speakers Mendez said a denomination
Jelvin Jessup, interprets and lives out the faith
Paul United through its particular persuasion,
the Rev. John He then identified the following
of Emmanuel characteristics of the Baptist
and associate faith: personal encounter with
pon at Shaw God, volunteerism of memberJister
Maxine, ship, democratic church governf
St. Benedict ment, no . priestly class, no
ministerial hierachy, sovereignty
of each church and general
, Jessup said it simplicity which minimizes place
mce in the God and maximizes relationship with
where we can- God.
s true of Pro- Sister Maxine defined faith we
, Jews and all hold as that gained through learsaid.
ning how God revealed himself to
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aatherings like this one at Sunrise Towers help
ife (photo by James Parker).
>ne. A Shepherd Center would meet this need. It
vould not have to necessarily be a building, but a
>resence of older adults helping older adults."
ven presents c
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and fruit. Magazines were also
given to the patients. The WTIU
plans to visit other institutions to
spread love and gifts to the shut- Youareinvit
ns. | ed "Budget Wii
James Davenport, president of the Forsyth Co1
TIU, accompanied the women on This step-by^
the trip. Those attending were unique and sis
Ms. Francis Robinson, Ms. Bar- receiving. Then
t>ara Wardlow, Ms. Mary son will do a
Shields, Ms. Catherine guideline.
Carpenter, Ms. Genell Hairston,
Ms. Thelma Cooper and Ms. Bet- There will to
ty Manning. ' High School.
The ACE De
sponsor
the seminar ton
cs classes
"A Soldier'i
Reynolds Audit
:lasses or programs, call the vehicle bringin
Delta Arts Center at 722-2625. ^ American Thea
rhe programs are free and open ble Company, ]
o the public. t ban Arts at 722
An exhibition of watercolor
paintings by Lois Mailor Jones, There will \
in outstanding illustrator, gressman Steve
designer, painter and teacher, is .] are? o? the Dh
"enter at 1511 E. Third St. The g Street,
exhibit will continue until Saturiay,
Oct. 27.
All programs at the Delta Arts
Center are funded in part by
grants from the Kate B. Reynolds Friend#1;of
Poor and Needy Trust Fund, the Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Foundation and Donations are i
the James G. Hanes Memorial
Foundation. j
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0 P Ji.1 I d The Wins!
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wifl be led by 1
Ms. Denise Hi!
and through Old and New Testa- workshop i
ment characters. The faith we the Mr-Miss Et
share is what we reveal to our
family and friends through our
actions and our word, she said.
During the discussion period, local N
there was considerable comment NAACP office
on the electronic church and its officers are ask
controversial influence on socie- the meeting,
ty.
Other members attending the \
meeting were Mrs. Ruth Boone,
Mrs. Vivien Bright, Mrs. a
Modesta Earl, Mrs. Wilma
Lassiter, Mrs. Evelyn Sellers, Halloween patf
Mrs. Catherine Simmons and
Miss Louise Smith.
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The closing session held on Saturday~was~set up
to decide which agencies would be responsible for
starting such a center.
IMMUNITY
CALENDAR
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
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ed to attend the Christmas Library Programs entitlse
Gifts for the Family" from 10 a.m.until noon at
unty Agricultural Building,
step demonstration will include a variety of useful,
nple gifts that anyone would enjoy making and
t will be instruction leaflets available an<j> each per*
sample during the program to take home as a
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e a Paisley Precinct meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Paisley
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partment of the Public Library, in cooperation with
ilem Personnel Association, will sponsor a seminar
auditorium of the main public library. The topic for
tight will be 'The Legal Issues of Being Hired. Job
tights!" The seminar is open and free to the public.
s Play" by Charles Fuller will be presented at the
torium at 8 p.m. "A Soldier's Play" is a seasoned
g powerful and contemporary new blood to the
tre through the talented actors of the Negro Ensem*
Inc., of tiew York. For ticket information call Ur1-5293
or 722-0966.
be a hot dog and bean supper in honor of ConNeal
from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the grandstand
tie Classic Faimmiiids. Tickets may be ptirch^g^
Rufus for dovernor will hold a reception at the
Sawtooth Cotter from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
im rnt?ni ITwhaii t ^ !? Ah'W *
vu-MfinpiMMpw i iWgMV VJUIIU Will OJA/1IBU1 tt
) a.m. in the Sailor Citizen Center. The workshop
Ms. Andrais Brandon, who will discuss "charm.**9
I and Ms. Rene HiQ will discuss hair and nail care,
is the last in a series presented for the contestants of
>ony Fashion Fair Contestants.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
AACP Youth Charter will meet at 4 p.m. in the
located in the Jetway Shopping Center. AU youth
ed to be present, on time, and to bringa friend to
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VEDNESOAY, OCTOBER 31
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African American Network (UAAN) it sponsoring a
y for all children at 6 p.m. at 1700 N. Liberty St.