Attend the Health and Craft Fair!

     Mark your calendar for the Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park’s (“SCOOP”) annual Health Fair. For flu shots available at the Health Fair, please sign up at the SCOOP registration table during the Summer Session or contact the office. This year the fair will also include an arts and craft sale, as well as a bake sale. This event will be held on Monday, October 4, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center of Orange Park United Methodist Church.
Come by for free testing/screenings by Orange Park Medical Center and others, as well as health exhibits and a multitude of information on various health issues. You will also be able to browse for gifts at the arts and crafts sale. For those of you with a sweet tooth, make sure to stop by the bake sale.
Booths, which include a table and two chairs, are available at a cost of $25. Space is limited.
During the Health Fair, you can sign up at the Shepherd’s Center booth to register for the Fall Session.


Lee Ledbetter, Chairman

Please note: We will not have classes on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, during the Summer Session.

New Classes for Summer Session 2010

Faye Irvin will teach “Historical Sites of Clay County” in Room 407 at 9:00 a.m. Take a walk back into a different time in Clay County. Enjoy the stories told of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist, Bill & Carrie Clarke House, Casa de Mira (Club Continental), Magnolia Cemetery and others.

Clara McDonald will teach “Spanish Culture” in Room 407 at 11:00 a.m. This interactive class will discuss the rich history of the culture through its customs, music, dance, foods, etc. of Spanish-speaking countries around the world.

Wii computer games will be in the Gym at 1:15 p.m. Get active with Wii games such as bowling, tennis, golf, etc. The experts reports that while having fun, physical activity and social interaction with peers, you will improve your mental and physical condition as well as quality of life.

SCOOP Lending Library

The Shepherd's Center of Orange Park lending library is now available for members. Check out the great selection of books donated by class members, on the cart in the lobby. Select a book, go to the registration table, and sign your name and return date (2 weeks).

Volunteer Opportunities

SCOOP has several committees in place to ensure that the program is conducted successfully. Volunteers are invited to join the curriculum committee, special events committee, public relations committee, as well as help in the office or set up for Monday programming. Contact Cindy Stewart (904-269-5315) if you are interested.

Sam's Club Foundation

The Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park would like to thank the Sam’s Club Foundation for a $1,000 donation to benefit our “Adventures In Learning” program that enhances the lives of seniors intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially. We appreciate their commitment to the senior adult community!

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