About The Shepherd's Center

The Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield, organized in 2005, is one of the nearly 80 Shepherd’s Centers all over North America shaping a new image of aging. It provides an opportunity for older adults to be creative and productive throughout their later years. Participants discover that they are needed and valued as they continue to grow and find new sources of meaning and personal joy.

The center works towards:

Involving and sustaining older people who desire to live independently in their own homes;
Enhancing life satisfaction through caring relationships, lifelong learning, creative expression, community service, and the discovery of inner resources;
Providing opportunities for older persons to use their experience, training, and skills in significant roles in society;
Helping to strengthen congregational ministries with older adults, building an interfaith coalition that encourages community collaboration; and
Encouraging and experimenting with new approaches and programs that will contribute to quality aging for both the active and the homebound.

Read our newsletter to learn more about what's going on at the Shepherd's Center.

December 2012/January 2013 Newsletter (pdf format)

The newsletter is published 6 times a year. Our newsletter features upcoming events, schedule, a spotlight on a Shepherd's Center member, and much more!

Meet the Shepherd's Center of Annandale-Springfield staff, volunteer coordinators, and Board of Directors.

Activities/services are made possible through the work of volunteers. The Shepherd's Center staff and the Board of Directors work to plan and coordinate events and services as well.

Staff

Barbara Gatorian - Office Director
Tony Wonkovich-Office Volunteer

Board of Directors

Dick Stewart - Chair
Fred Chatelain-Treasurer
Stephanie Berg
Clarence Hoop
Martha Lowe
Beth Mason
Dolores Vestrich

Other Officials

Gail Fewell - Assistant Treasurer

Funding

Funding for the Shepherd's Center of Annandale-Springfield is obtained from sponsoring congregations, business and civic organizations, individuals, Adventures in Learning tuition, and periodic fundraising events.

We are pleased to have a working relationship with the following organizations: