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Shepherdstown Area Independent Living (SAIL) enables its members to remain active, connected, independent, and in their homes and community as long as possible. SAIL was the first “Village” in West Virginia and is recognized as a model for non-urban villages nationwide.

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SAIL News:

Newsletter

Read the latest news in the Fall Newsletter 2024. Also, check out our new brochure!

Annual Report

Read about SAIL's activities throughout the year and all the committee reports detailing what they did in SAIL's 2024 Annual Report.

Brown Bag Lunch, Friday, January 17th, 11:30 AM

The next Brown Bag Lunch will start at 11:30 AM at the Trinity Episcopal Fellowship Hall. Bring your lunch and hear our speaker, Jennifer Wabnitz, present what is happening at the Shepherdstown Community Club. The lunch presentations will be available on Zoom.

Navigating the Future -- Friday, January 3, at 1:30pm
Workshop #4: Legal Matters Matter! (at the Shepherdstown Public Library)

Have you already written your will and powers of attorney? Looked at them in the past 5 years? Talked about your wishes with your loved ones? If not, do these subjects feel overwhelming?

Join us on January 3 for Legal Matters Matter, the fourth in our Navigating the Future workshops. We’ll untangle the mysteries around these essential documents and discuss others we might want to consider to assure that our wishes will be honored at the end of life - such as wills, powers of attorney, living wills, POST and DNR orders – and what happens if we don’t prepare. You’ll get resources to help you think about these crucial matters. Bring your curiosity, your questions and experiences.

All SAIL members are invited. Bring a guest. No reservation is required. Refreshments will be available. Bring your own beverage.

Workshop will be available on Zoom. For those attending via Zoom, you can access all the "handouts" on our SAIL website. Look under the Resources tab or link here to Navigating the Future. Please note that most of these resources will be downloads that may not automatically open. Click on the link, then find them on your computer wherever your downloads typically appear.

Get ready for The February Follies, Saturday February 22 at 6pm

SAIL will have a Fundraising Event, The February Follies, on Saturday, February 22nd at 6pm at the War Memorial Building. There will be a catered dinner and a theater performance by the SAIL players, cash bar, and a Silent Auction featuring local merchants. Tickets are $50 per person or $350 for a table of 8. Limited seating. Deadline to RSVP to the office is February 18th. Office number is 304-870-7245.

Navigating the Future: A SAIL Series

SAIL is excited to offer a series of workshops highlighting lessons learned by our discussion groups who tackled “personal 5-year planning.” Come to engage with fellow SAILers and community experts about key topics that emerged from our discussions. While thinking about the future and considering options, you will be empowered with new ideas and information for your healthy aging toolbox.

The following sessions will be offered at the Shepherdstown Library, and also on Zoom, from 1:30-3:00 (note the new time). See details and related resources here.

1. Our Age-Friendly Community – Friday, Sep 6

2. Home Safety and Livability – Friday, Oct 4

3. What About Care Communities? – Friday, Nov 1

4. Legal Matters Matter! – Friday, Jan 3, 2025

5. End of Life Care – Friday, Feb 7, 2025

Put these dates on your calendar. For more information, contact Carolee, Barbara Shaffer, Carolyn Rodis, and/or Linda Spatig.

THE WINNING PHOTO!! Tai Cai Class by Mary Bell

Tai Chi Class in Meditation - Winning Photo for 2024.

Congratulations to Mary Bell for taking the photo.

HELP WANTED

At this time, Shepherdstown Area Independent Living (SAIL) is in need of volunteers to fill several very important roles in our organization. The board is depending on you, SAIL members, to step forward and help sustain and strengthen the programs and services we have all come to appreciate.

We need volunteers for these roles: SAIL Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, photographers, board members, activity leaders, and member support volunteers.

For details, read more Help Wanted - Want Ads.

To learn more, or to volunteer to fill one of these roles, please contact Carolee Youngblood, Program Coordinator (info@shepherdstownsail.com) or Barbara Shaffer, President (barbara.shaffer@oswego.edu).

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