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

The SAIL Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition will be held Thursday, November 15, at 11:30am, in the Trinity Church Fellowship Hall. All SAIL members are invited and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the office at 304-870-7245 or info@shepherdstownSAIL.org.

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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