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Social Dinner Club

Interested SAIL members are assigned to a dinner group, then each group determines when and where to meet for dinner in one of the many interesting restaurants in Shepherdstown. Participants are really enjoying this new way to get to know fellow SAILers!

For more information, or to sign up for this activity, contact Deb Tucker at debmtucker@gmail.com

Brown Bag Lunch


All SAIL members are welcome at these monthly meetings held at 11:30 AM on the third Friday of each month in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church. It is a very informal setting where members bring their own lunch and SAIL provides beverages, fruit, and dessert. Members have the opportunity to meet and greet other SAIL members, and there is a short presentation/discussion on some topic of general interest. Watch the calendar for information on the presenter and topic of the month. 


There is parking in the alley behind the accessible building. Doors open at 11:30 for socializing and eating. The program begins about 12:00.  Attendees usually leave by 1 PM. For those who prefer not to attend in person, or when circumstances do not allow for in-person meeting, a Zoom link will be sent out close to the meeting date. 


For more information, contact Carolee in the SAIL office: info@shepherdstownsail.org


Coffee and Conversation


You say that you would like to learn more about the Shepherdstown Area Independent Living (SAIL) Program? You are in Luck!! SAIL offers a monthly casual informational briefing at 10:30 AM the second Wednesday of each month at the Shepherdstown Public Library.


For more information, contact Suzie Patrick:  biltmore19@comcast.net

Coping With Crisis Discussion Group

Marty Amerikaner leads a weekly “Coping With Crisis” group, which offers support in these challenging times.  The group discussions cover a wide range of themes.  The group meets by Zoom, Wednesdays from 9am to 10am.  

For more information, contact Marty Amerikaner: 
amerikan@marshall.edu

Walking Group


The SAIL towpath walking group meets year-round. The group meets at the large parking lot of the C&O Canal on Tuesdays at 10 AM, in the warmer weather, and at 1 PM during colder weather (generally November or December to May).


For more information and to be notified of changes, contact Margie Knott: Margie.Knott@yahoo.com

T'ai Chi 

 

Join teacher John Yost for Yang Family Style T'ai Chi. This class is for everyone; beginners are welcome. There is no set fee.  Payments in amounts at the discretion of participants cover space rental and teaching fees. The classes take place Thursdays at 9:30 am at the War Memorial Building (102 E German St, Shepherdstown).  Advance registration is not required. 

For further information contact Carolee at info@shepherdstownsail.org

 

Coffee Hour

 

Coffee Hour meets on the first Friday of each month at 9 AM. The group meets at a local cafe, Morgan's Grove Park, or sometimes on Zoom.  

 

For more information, contact Mary Bell: Marybell001@comcast.net

Intergenerational communication opportunity

Each spring, Dr. Heidi Dobish, professor at Shepherd, invites  SAILers to join in discussions with her Psychology of Aging students.  The discussions take place over zoom.  Dr. Dobish creates breakout rooms for small group conversations around such topics as stereotypes, ageism - language and behaviors, social interactions across environments, isolation, quest for meaning, and self-care.  The conversations are always popular and yield new insights both for the students and for SAILers. 

For more information, and to sign up, contact Carolyn Rodis, 
cjrodis@yahoo.com

Special Events


Other SAIL activities are organized throughout the year, based on opportunities and member interest. For example, SAILers participate in Shepherdstown holiday parades, share potluck dinners, and support community volunteer activities. At present, our Navigating the Future series is underway. Stay tuned for announcements.

For information on non-SAIL activities and events, you may want to check out
SAIL's page called Community Activities.

109B White Hall, Shepherd University – Corner of High and Princess Streets -- Shepherdstown, WV  
Mailing Address:  Post Office Box 2091 – Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304.870.7245      info@shepherdstownSAIL.org