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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 Spring Newsletter 2025. Also, check out our new brochure!

New Activity - Writing Group

The SAIL writers' group, fondly known as Remember My Name, will have its third meeting on May 7 at 2:30. In the future, we will be meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 2:30. We're trying to locate a permanent meeting site, so if you'd like to join the group, please contact the office at 304-870-7245 a few days before the May meeting to find out where we'll be.

Special "Bring a Friend!" Brown Bag Lunch, Friday, April 25, at 11:30 AM, with a presentation on the Potomac Valley Audubon Society

Come to the Trinity Episcopal Fellowship Hall on Friday, April 25, at 11:30 am for our next Brown Bag Lunch. And please consider bringing a friend or neighbor who might like to know more about SAIL, meet some SAIL members, and experience one of our most popular member activities. (See below for new member promotion details.)

Kristin Alexander, Executive Director of Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS), will be our presenter. She will be sharing new developments at PVAS: places to get outside to enjoy the spring, some learning and social opportunities, and the recent acquisition of an additional 11 acres of sensitive wetland at the Cool Spring Preserve. PVAS is eager to share ways they strive to make nature experiences accessible to all, through scholarships, accessible trails, and grant-funded programs.

Bring your lunch and enjoy visiting with SAIL members. Drinks and desserts will be served. Program begins at noon.

See you there.

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.

Spring New Member Promotion: All new members joining SAIL during the months of March or April will receive an extended new membership period, from now through May of next year, for the regular annual fee. Join now and begin enjoying the benefits of SAIL membership! (Click here for details.)

All are invited to attend our prospective member Coffee and Conversation events on April 9. Call the SAIL Office to register at 304-870-7245.

Announcing SAIL’s 2nd Annual Photo Contest

SAIL needs good photos for our promotional and member materials, and we know that many of our members are excellent photographers. So we hope you will get out your cameras and participate in our 2nd Annual Photo Contest!

All SAIL members are eligible to submit photos that they have taken. Please limit your submission to no more than 5 of your best photos. Submit photos electronically to info@shepherdstownSAIL.org no later than June 1st.

All photos must meet the following criteria:

Photos must be less than 2 years old.
Photos must include SAIL members. (Please include names of those photographed with your submission.)
The subject of the photos may be any SAIL related topics, including: events, volunteer service, meetings, brown bag lunches, activities, etc. Diversity of subject matter is encouraged.
Deadline for submissions is June 1.

The winning photo will be selected by representatives from the Website and Communications Committees. The prize for the best photo is a $50 certificate for a local restaurant.

By submitting your photos, you are giving SAIL permission to use them in our brochure, website, newsletter, and other promotional or member materials.

Contact the SAIL Office if you have questions about this activity: 304-870-7245.

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