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 26 Number 1 Winter Session 2019

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!

HAPPENINGS AND NEWS

Wednesday, January 9th - 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 “The Threat of Pandemic Influenza.” Please RSVP to the

office to attend this program. 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.

BRAND NEW CLASSES Check out all of our classes on pages 4 and 5. SCOOP has

new teachers and classes for the Winter Session: Calligraphy, Feng

Shui, Hootenanny Sing Along, Medicare/Social Security and

Insurance Questions Answered, Reading the Bible, Real Life

Organizing and 20th Century Leaders. Lots of variety to meet

everyone’s tastes.

Love to learn, make new friends, have fun and make a

difference? See why hundreds of adults over 55 come to the

Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park (SCOOP). Whether you’re

looking to stimulate your mind, get fit or release your creativity, we

have fun, friendly classes for you.

BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH SCOOP AND ADD JOY TO

YOUR LIFE

We very much appreciate you considering a donation to

make a difference in the lives of our members through SCOOP. Any

size donation is appreciated, but if each member could give a $50

donation our goal of raising $25,000 could be attained. If you

donate $50, you will receive a ticket to our 12th Annual Golden

Year’s Gala on May 1, 2019. All donations will be acknowledged in

our newsletter. See page two for details.

Happy Holidays,

Karen Konopacki, Board Chairman

2019 Officers

Karen Konopacki, Chairman

Carol Weisenburger, Vice

Chairman

Esther Lee, Secretary

Chuck Smithers, Treasurer

2019 Trustees

Chris Bass Connie Eden

Scotty Hood Katy Kearson

Gary Monson Ruby Sisk

Suzanne Tower

Advisory Trustees

Andrea Hepburn, OP Medical

Center

Executive Director

Christy Fitzgerald

POTPOURRI OF INFORMATION (This &That)

SCOOP is closed on Mondays, Jan 21 (Martin Luther King Day) & Feb 18 (President’s Day)

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

Sympathy: Sam Jones (Father), Jane Malcolm (Aunt), Lucy Dukes (Sister), Family of Ralph Caputo

Get Well: Cheryl McDavitt, Vivian Slupski, Karen Kuder, Mayree Gipson, Marie Tyre

Thinking of You: Cheryl McDavitt, Jennie White (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 January 4, 2019. Payment is not due with pre-registration. On January 7, 2019, 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.

The Golden Years Gala celebrates and recognizes senior adults in Clay County for

their volunteer services. The Gala is May 1, 2019. We are currently seeking nominations for Volunteer Man of the Year, Volunteer Woman of the Year and

Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominees much be at least 60 years old and volunteer in Clay County. Please visit the website for a nomination form or call

the office and a form will be mailed to you.

You can make a difference at SCOOP!

Please consider donating. A donation of $50 will allow you a ticket to the Golden Years Gala.

Your donations allow SCOOP registration fees to stay at a reasonable rate.

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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

January 14, 2019 Fun with the Allegro – Amanda King

Lemon Chicken, squash, sweet potato casserole, roll, salad, dessert

January 28, 2019 2018 Election, Truth or Fiction – Chris Chambless, Supervisor of Elections

Hawaiian Pork, veggie medley, potato hash casserole, roll, salad, dessert

February 4, 2019 What You Need to Know About Sepsis – Maureen Holtz, RN, OPMC

Chicken Sausage Gumbo over rice, lima beans, corn, cornbread, salad, dessert

February 11, 2019 St. John’s Country Day School Choir – Brenda Scott

Salisbury Steak, carrots, au gratin potatoes, roll, salad, dessert

February 25, 2019 Senior news you can use – Carol Weisenburger

BBQ Chicken, corn casserole, tater tot casserole, roll, slaw, dessert

March 4, 2019 The Relationship Between Osteoporosis & Fractures – Dr. Alegar, OPMC

Beef Tenderloin, squash casserole, rice pilaf, roll, tossed salad, dessert

March 11, 2019 Middleburg Choir -Merrie Luke

Pulled Pork, green beans, mac-n-cheese, corn bread, Cajun Slaw, dessert

March 18, 2019 Teacher Appreciation/Student Art Show – Christy Fitzgerald

The Allegro will provide lunch, menu to be announced

NEW CLASSES and POPULAR REPEATS FOR THE SPRING SESSION

Art Appreciation – Suzanne Nevinger – Impressionism: French & American. Let's look at both &

compare.

Beginning Bridge - Bernie Smith is back to teach Beginning Bridge. He will teach for 1.5 hours and then

students will play for 1.5 hours!

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

Calligraphy – Carolyn Brundt, learn beautiful handwriting techniques to enhance all your written work.

Bring your own calligraphy pens.

Feng Shui – Carol Weisenberger Learn skills to organize your home and self to reduce stress and create a

harmonious balance through Feng Shui principals

Financial Planning – Lynn Shad, The Shad Financial Group, will cover minimizing your taxes and

maximizing your earnings.

Genealogy for Beginners – Charles Nicholson and Stanley Carroll – Genealogy taught by enthusiasts!

Start the journey of discovering your family history. Basics on how to get started.

Hootenanny Sing Along – Liz Bowers Join in with old time songs and you will have a hootenanny to

remember accompanied by Liz on guitar.

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

Iphone Instruction – Becky Foster, The Allegro will teach you how to use your iPhone; handouts each

week.

Keyboard – Dave Weisenburger, You need to bring your own keyboard to learn how to play music.

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

make the most of your retirement.

Reading the Bible – Lois Carlberg - Lois will provide a step by step on how to read the Bible.

Real Life Organizing – Karen Konopacki Learn tricks to organize your home and keep it that way.

20TH Century Leaders – Jane Malcolm A look at the men and women who made the news as political

leaders in the 1900’s.

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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

January 10 – March 18, 2019 (Closed 1/21 & 2/18) 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, COMMUNITY HOSPICE and PALLIATIVE CARE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, 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 – January 14 – March 18, 2019 – NO MONDAY classes Jan 21 & Feb 18

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

Rm. 422 – ELDER LAW – Mike Jorgensen – Senior

Counsel – Protect your assets.

Rm. 423 – READING THE BIBLE – Lois Carlberg

Rm. 424 – BEGINNING BRIDGE – Bernie Smith

Rm. 425 – ELECTRIC KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION –

Dan Weisenburger

Rm. 426 – BINGO FOR PRIZES! – Rita Hewett & Annette

Large – Exit Realty

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

body and feel better.

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

Rm. 422 – 1968-1969/ROCK-N-ROLL THROUGH

“WOODSTOCK” – Dave Neal

Rm. 423 – 20TH CENTURY WORLD LEADERS – Jayne

Malcolm

Rm. 424 – BEGINNING BRIDGE (cont’d.) – Bernie Smith

Rm. 425 – ART APPRECIATION – Susan Nevinger –

American Impressionists

Rm. 426 – FINANCIAL PLANNING – Lynn Shad – The

Shad Financial Group

Gym – MOVEMENT/EXERCISE – Susan Stobe – Seated

to standing – just move!

Gym – PENNIES FROM HEAVEN – Playing 10-12

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

Rm. 422 – CURRENT EVENTS –Cindy Stewart, Arden

Brey, Ken Johansen, Gary Monson & Susan Howard

Rm. 423 – FENG SHUI – Carol Weisenburger Rm. 424 – HOOTENANNY SINGALONG – Liz Bowers

Rm. 425 – CALLIGRAPHY – Carolyn Brundt – Bring your

own pens.

Rm. 426 – TRIVIA – Stan and Karen Konopacki

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

NOON-1:00 P.M. – LUNCH & PROGRAM

Afternoon Classes

1:15 – 2:15 P.M.

Balcony – MAH JONGG – Martha Huff

Rm. 422 – GRANDMA MOSES* – Suzanne Nevinger – Limit

10/Fee $5/2 hrs.

Rm. 424 – YOGA FOR SENIORS – Rob Springer

Rm. 425 – CARDMAKING* – Ann Sieber – Limit: 15/Cost:

$20 for 2 hrs. bring pencil, scissors, glue stick or tape

runner

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

Susan Mills – Class limit 10.

Gym – PINE NEEDLE BASKETMAKING* – Joella Manning

– $20 fee. Limit 13

* 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 –

Reservations required – Call Scotty Hood (269-7226) or

Shirley Reynolds (269-5665).

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 of 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, COMMUNITY HOSPICE and PALLIATIVE CARE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, 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 – January 10 – February 28, 2019

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 – PROTECT YOUR NEST EGG! – Dave Fieber –

Edward Jones

Rm. 208B – iPAD INSTRUCTION – Michael Saffy,

SilverLink Consulting

Rm. 209 – MEDICARE/S.S. INSURANCE QUESTIONS

ANSWERED – Karen O’Brien – United Healthcare

10:00 A.M.-10:50 A.M. Entry Room – REAL LIFE ORGANIZING – Karen

Konopacki

Rm. 207 – CROCHET – Katie Tibbits * WATER COLOR CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION

– CLASS WILL BE FILLED BY LOTTERY IF ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS SEATS…

Rm. 208A – WATER COLORS CLASS* - Jan Koss – Feb. 7-28,

guest instructor (limit 9).

Rm. 208B – PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (CANASTA) -- PLAYING

– Marie Tyre and friends.

Rm. 209 – BEGINNING GENEALOGY – Charles Nichols & Stanley

Carroll 11:00 A.M-11:50 A.M. Entry Room – CHAIR YOGA – Rob Springer

Rm. 207 – SMART PHONE INSTRUCTION – iPhone – Becky

Foster, The Allegro

Rm. 208A – WATER COLORS WORKSHOP* (cont’d) Jan Koss –

Feb. 7-28, (limit 9).

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

(cont’d) – Marie Tyre and friends

WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE INDICATE WHAT

TIME YOU WILL BE IN THE WATERCOLOR CLASS.

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To register for the Winter 2019 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 January 14 lunch: __________

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INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF CLASSES:

Monday Classes Tuesday Classes _____ Art Appreciation _____ Bridge

_____ Bingo for Prizes

_____ Beginning Bridge _____ Calligraphy

_____ Card Making Thursday Classes

_____ Crochet _____ Beginning Genealogy

_____ Current Events _____ Chair Yoga

_____ Elder Law _____ Crochet

_____ Electric Keyboard* _____ iPad Instruction

_____ Feng Shui _____ iPhone Instruction

_____ Financial Planning _____ Knitting

_____ Grandma Moses* _____ Medicare/S.S. Ins.

_____ Hootenanny Singalong _____ Pennies from Heaven

_____ Line Dancing _____ Protect Nest Egg

_____ Mah Jongg _____ Real Life Organizing

_____ Movement/Exercise _____ Smartphone-iPhone

_____ Needlework _____ Tai′ Chi (Beginning)

_____ Pennies from Heaven _____ Water Colors*

_____ Pine Needle Basketmaking

_____ Reading the Bible

_____ Rock-n-Roll through Woodstock

_____ Tai′ Chi Easy

_____ Trivia

_____ Twentieth Century World Leaders

_____ Water Colors/Acrylics*

_____ Yoga for Seniors

*** YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR

KEYBOARD, GRANDMA MOSES, PINE NEEDLE

BASKETMAKING & WATER COLOR CLASSES

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARTICIPANTS!

Erin Bullard

Jan Cook

Paula Dion

Delores Farnstorm

Miriam Gallet

Phylis Klose

Stan Konopacki

Phyllis Lovett

Lewis Lubarsky

Mike Lybrook

Mary Marcus

Margaret Maughan

Mickey McArdle

Gale Miller

Rick Nevinger

Marlin Noles

Adine Petrie

Richard Preston

Ella Reinders

Libby Scott

Thelma Spengler

Gala and Individual Contributors (August 28, 2018 – November 20, 2018)

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

Kathy & Mike

Vallencourt

Ollavan Brown

JoAnne Byrns

Connie Eden

Fran Isert

Betty Long

Suzanne Tower

Susan Nevinger

Lois Nolan

Scotty Hood

Chester &

MaryAnn Witczak

Title Sponsor

Hosted by

Elder Source

GOLDEN

YEARS

GALA

SPONSOR

2019

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!

Make a difference when you shop! Are you an Amazon shopper? Did you know that you can help the Shepherd’s Center every time

you shop on Amazon? It is simple, just use this link, https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3177835. You will be redirected to smile.amazon.com to do your shopping. A percentage of your purchase will be donated to SCOOP.

Remember to like us on FACEBOOK!

REMEMBER, YOU CAN MAKE A TAX FREE DEDUCTION FROM YOUR IRA TO A CHARITY, ASK LYNN SHAD,

SHAD FINANCIAL GROUP FOR MORE DETAILS.

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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

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

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

Mike Jorgensen, JD, LL.M

Office 904.619.8890 Cell 904.994.7231

mjorgensen@seniorcounsellaw.com

www.seniorcounsellaw.com

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

WINTER SESSION: January 10 – March 18, 2019

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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