St. John Senior Connections

Many thanks to Serena Kendrick for creating our logo.

 
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. . .”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Age 60 or older? Interested in learning, getting to know others at St. John, finding ways to volunteer, and growing together in faith and community? Join us for a monthly event at St. John!  Bring a friend!

Since May 2025 St. John Senior Connections has connected our church, members and resources with St. John participants and Clark County residents over age 60 to build Christian faith and relationships, encourage and support individuals in their daily challenges, and have fun! The monthly event facilitates connections and support for everyday life.

RSVP requested! We do require an RSVP for each event so we have enough lunches for all. You are invited to come to all or a portion of each program. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the program start time to register and find a seat of your choice! It’s also a good time to meet and mingle with new and returning friends!

December RSVP

  • Thursday, December 4, Who is our Neighbor?  RSVP here.
    Each year Clark County surveys citizens to identify the greatest needs among residents. The 2024 survey indicates food insecurity, houselessness, and building financial assets are top challenges. During our panel we will have guests from the Clark County Food Bank, Council for the Homeless and Family Promise discuss causes of these challenges, as well as efforts underway in Clark County to address them. Together we will learn and have opportunity to consider how we can be supportive as we get to know “Who is our Neighbor?”

    After the panel we will have an Advent/Christmas luncheon, and continue our theme of Who is our Neighbor with Arleen Keyne reading “The Story of the Other Wise Man,” a Christmas carol sing, and visitation by the Three Wise Men, led by Scott Thurman. RSVP today and invite a friend, or neighbor!

    10:30-10:55 a.m. Arrival, registration, meet guest panelists and their organizations (coffee and cookies available)

    11:00 a.m.-Noon. Panel discussion: Who are our neighbors in Clark County?

    Panelists:

    • Charlene Welch, Chief Advancement Officer for the Council for the Homeless in Vancouver, WA with additional leadership

    • Marcie Walsh, Clark County Food Bank

    • Follow-up with Shane Scalf, Executive Director of Family Promise of Clark County

    • Nathalie Aguilar, Council for the Homeless

    Noon-12:45 Christmas luncheon!

    12:45-2:00 Special Advent/Christmas celebration, in word and song: Who is our neighbor? The Story of the Other Wise Man

    • DONATE! Consider bringing your donation on December 4. Our December guests invite Senior Connections participants to contribute:

  • September 11: Introduction to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Introduction to Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts -- graciously sponsored by Lutheran Church Extension Fund

    October 9: St. John Health Fair -- hosted in partnership with sponsor Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities

    December 4: Who are our neighbors? Clark County Food Bank, Council for the Homeless, and the Fourth Wise Man!

    January 8: “Embracing New Adventures:How to Thrive in the Second Half of Life “with Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist with Koelsch Communities

    February 5

    March 5

    April 9

    May 7

    June 4

    • A devotion

    • Lunch

    • Presentations from experts and leaders in our community

    • Introduction to local and church resources

    • Information about ways you can serve throughout the month

  • Hidden Treasures of the Library,presented by Elizabeth Moss, Branch Manager of Three Creeks branch, Ft. Vancouver Regional Library -- May 15, 2025

    Introduction to AI,presented by Elizabeth Moss, Branch Manager of Three Creeks branch, Ft. Vancouver Regional Library -- June 12, 2025

    Understanding Wills & Trusts, presented by Mike Madison of LCEF -- September 11, 2025

A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

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A cord of three strands is not easily broken. 〰️

 Thank you for your support of and participation with Senior Connections: