Welcoming All, Worshiping Christ, Witnessing God’s Love

Through Seniors Helping Seniors

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Old St Andrew's Seniors (50 and older) sponsor programs that provide activities that help seniors in our Parish.  We are always looking for and researching new programs to advance our services. We typically meet the first Wednesday of every month for lunch at a different restaurant in West Ashley.   We also have dinners with entertainment throughout the year for fun and fellowship. Every Potluck dinner has a theme that enhances the season.

It is a very fun time for all.  

 

SERVICES: 

Canterbury House:  Gift bags full of needed toiletries, toothpaste, hair products, etc. plus Christmas projects for Canterbury East.   We are now in our Ninth successful year.   In December we host a Christmas party for the residents that includes singing carols, sharing Christmas memories and enjoying cookies and punch.

Springfield Elementary School:  The Back to School Project Collects school supplies and backpacks for students up to Kindergarten through Fifth (5th ) grade, who otherwise would not have these much needed items.  We sponsor and promote new programs throughout the year to support over 700 students.   

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SENIOR MENTORING PROGRAM: 

Springfield Elementary School:  Promotes a weekly Mentors Program for students as recommended by the teachers.  Seniors volunteer for a half hour per week to meet with an assigned child. The Mentor Program is highly rewarding and meaningful for the students and we always welcome more volunteers. 

 

SENIOR'S SUNSHINE PROGRAM:

Our Sunshine Program is focused towards seniors who are ill or in poor health, in the Hospital or being cared for on an ongoing basis.  Our goal is to let them know we care and are concerned; we will send cards and greetings in addition to our prayers. You can help keep us informed by letting a member of our Committee know who is need.

 

Want to know more of the going and growing Seniors Program? 

Ask one of our Senior Steering Committee Members. They are:

Joyce Abramson, Debra Bays, Donna Beshoner, Larry Hartnett, Stephanie Herarn, Cheryl McKay and Aruna Wijesooriya

 

Look for the “OSA Senior’s Column” weekly posted  in the 

Cast Net Bulletin.