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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.


Contact Us: 304.870.7245

info@shepherdstownSAIL.org




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

Navigating the Future -- Friday, November 1, at 1:30pm
Workshop #3: What About Care Communities? at the Shepherdstown Library at 1:30pm.

This session will present an overview of the options and obstacles involved if you decide it is time to move from your home to a senior living facility. To help you make an informed decision, the emphasis will be on common issues found in senior living communities and on providing information useful to SAIL members across a wide range of personal considerations. This discussion builds on the work of Vicky Thomas whose August 2022 presentation to SAIL’s Brown Bag luncheon meeting is available on the SAIL website.

 

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.

 

SAIL Brown Bag Luncheon -- Friday, October 18, at 11:30am

 

Our next Brown Bag Lunch and SAIL member meeting will be Friday, October 18 at 11:30 AM. Marshall DeMerritt from the Shepherdstown Fire Department will speak on the topic "What to do while you wait for the EMS?" Bring your lunch and join us in the Fellowship Hall of the Trinity Episcopal Church.

 

SAIL Potluck and Trivia -- Thursday, October 10, at 5:30pm

 

The SAIL Potluck and Trivia will be held Thursday, October 10, at Trinity Episcopal Fellowship Hall starting at 5:30pm. A night of fun! Bring your tasty dish. Potluck dinner: A-H bring Main Dish, I-P bring Salad or Side Dish, Q-Z bring Dessert. Drinks will be provided. Some vegan and gluten free options would be appreciated. Please list the ingredients of your dish. We will have note cards available.

 

SAIL Annual Meeting -- Thursday, November 15, at 11:30am

 

The SAIL Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, November 15, at 11:30am. All SAIL members are invited.

 





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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304.870.7245      info@shepherdstownSAIL.org