Seniors

Our senior events are filled with educational topics from organizations and guest speakers around the bay area.  Our speakers have included guests from The Red Cross, Sean Do from the District Attorney's Office - Adult Protective Services, The Alzheimer's Association, environmentalist the Reverend Sally Bingham, seminars on Unlocking Your Family Treasures, Baking with Earl, Musical Programs and much more.  

All senior events take place in the Chapter House Dining Room.  Trained medical staff are available at these events to assist with basic health assessment and referrals.

You are welcome to attend programs as your schedule allows.

Senior Health Days

Senior Health Days occur on the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and equip seniors with tools they need. We approach this time from a holistic perspective, tending to our spirits and minds, as well as our bodies. Following a breakfast, we participate in brain games followed by Tai Chi.  This is followed by a spiritual journey group.  The day concludes with a catered lunch and conversation. 

Senior Community Days

This event occurs on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and begins with a Bible Study, followed by a topical presentation by Living Well, a local company devoted to helping adults and seniors live independent and meaningful lives. At 12:10 p.m., we gather for Holy Eucharist in the Chapel of Grace and then return to the Dining Room for a catered luncheon. Each event concludes with a film and discussion.  

Senior Retreats

Twice a year we go to The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg for a spiritual retreat.  In addition to the beautiful scenery, our seniors enjoy a program that includes, prayer, arts and crafts, social hour, Holy Eucharist, Compline, meditation, music, walks on the labyrinth and pastoral appointments.

Susan Napoliello writes about the Fall 2011 Senior Retreat
"The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg offered amazing opportunities to ‘celebrate wonder’ on our most recent retreat. Beginning with an afternoon of art, crafts and conversation we began to form a community of old and new friends. Whether socializing over meals, baking communion bread in the kitchen, playing card games or roasting marshmallows smiles, laughter and joy were in abundance. The theme of the retreat ‘Celebrating Wonder: Counting Bees on Lavender’ took us on the grounds of the Ranch to find something in nature that captured our attention. Returning with leaves, acorns, bark, fallen fruit, feathers, drawings and rubbings we shared our bits of wonder in small groups and then created a community altar filled with the splendor of God’s creation. During the retreat we practiced the rhythms of prayer and thanksgiving through the daily offices and a closing Eucharist. Sharing stories and making memories together are at the heart of all Seniors with Grace activities!"

To view a slideshow of retreat photographs, please click on the image below. You may use your mouse or left/right arrow keys to scroll through the images.

Upcoming Events

• Spring Senior Retreat, March 20-22, 2012, Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg
• Fall Senior Retreat, September 12-14,  2012, Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg

For more information, please contact the Rev. Nina Pickerrell by clicking here or calling 415-749-6391.