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!

March RSVP

  • March 5 Emergency Preparedness Day

    Expecting the Unexpected

    10:30-2:00 p.m.

    Bring friends and neighbors as we learn together!

    Plan to attend Senior Connections’ Emergency Preparedness seminar to learn to we all need to know in Clark County. Four local experts will share decades of experience.

    10:30 a.m. Arrival, registration, refreshments, table displays

    11:00 a.m. Opening devotion – Mike Reed

    11:15 a.m. U.S. Geological Survey – Sean Ericson

    11:45 a.m. Red Cross – Charles Ingalls

    12:15 p.m. LUNCH – Irish Potato Bar (thank you to LCEF for the potatoes!)

    1:00 p.m. Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency – Jodi Blackwood

    2:00 p.m. Close and depart

    RSVP Today!

  • 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

    January 24, Special Event -- Estate Planning Workshop

    February 5: The Work of His Hands: Addressing the perceived conflict between science and Scripture, Astronaut Colonel Jeff Williams 

    March 5: Emergency Preparedness Day: Expecting the Unexpected

    April 9: Unleashing your creative potential!  You will have a chance to learn and create -- fused glass art and writing!

    • Uncover Your Story: Creative Writing Workshops with Cassie A.H. Moore Join author and speaker Cassie A.H. Moore for two engaging 45-minute sessions designed to ignite your creativity and strengthen your writing craft.

      • Session 1: Memory to Magic: Bringing Your Moments to Life

      • Session 2: Drive to the Finish Line: Finding Focus and Motivation 

    • Creating a glass "quilt" for St. John with local artists fromCavanaugh Fused Glass. Ann, Megan and team will help us each be part of a project that we will present to St. John. YES, you can do this!!

    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

    Who Is My Neighbor, Part 1, Local Need Panel
    - December 4, 2025

    Who Is My Neighbor, Part 2, “The Other Wise Men”
    -December 4, 2025

    “Embracing New Adventures: How to Thrive in the Second Half of Life”, presented by Benjamin Surmi
    -January 8th, 2026

  • St. John sponsored a full day Estate Planning workshop in partnership with Lutheran Church Extension Fund on Saturday, January 24. We hope you will find these resources from that day helpful.

    Videos:

    Powerpoint

    Handouts

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: