The FriendShip Newsletter - March 2022
Office Information
Contact Info: 803-602-6434 or contact@thefriendship.org
Regular Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Program Recap and A Look Ahead
The FriendShip had a fun February! Early in the month, members and volunteers enjoyed visiting the animals at Riverbanks Zoo, and we had a lovely chat during our "Think Spring!" social hour at the end of the month. We had gorgeous weather both days too. Members, volunteers, and sunshine are a perfect combination!
Members and volunteers also gathered to watch the Village to Village Network's virtual celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Village Movement. Barbara Mullen, a founding member and volunteer with The FriendShip, summed up what it was like to be a part of this event: it "was inspiring to learn about the development of other villages, to feel connected to something bigger than we are, and to appreciate all that we have become." A recording is available at https://youtu.be/pxq6rIHwcSI.
There are more opportunities to have fun, be inspired, and learn something new planned for the upcoming weeks. Mark your calendars!
March Events-at-a-Glance
- Wednesday, March 16 - "Reminiscences of an English Childhood During WWII" at 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 30 - Afternoon Social Hour at 2:00 p.m.
Reminiscences of an English Childhood During WWII (March 16)
Storyteller Shelagh Montes will present "Reminiscences of an English Childhood During WWII" on Wednesday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. Shelagh grew up in Northern England and came to the United States in 1955. After retiring from a career as a nurse, she took up storytelling. She has been featured as the Storyteller In Residence at USC Sumter, participated in the NC Storytelling Festival in Greensboro, and more. She is not only a gifted storyteller, but also a member and volunteer with The FriendShip! We are delighted that she will share her stories and experiences with us next week! There will be time for questions and sharing at the end of our program too.
This program will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church. RSVPs would be appreciated by noon on Tuesday, March 15. You can email contact@thefriendship.org or call 803-602-6434 to RSVP. As always, we are happy to provide rides to members who need them. Guests are welcome!
Afternoon Social Hour (March 30)
At this month's Afternoon Social Hour, we will be celebrating Women's History Month by sharing thoughts and memories about important women in our lives. Join us to chat, hear each other's stories, and get to know other members and volunteers! If the weather is nice, we'll enjoy visiting outdoors, and if not, we'll have a space reserved inside.
Please join us on Wednesday, March 16 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. Let us know if you can attend and if you need a ride by calling The FriendShip office at 803-602-6434 or by emailing contact@thefriendship.org.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt for a Good Cause!
Have you entered the Virtually HOT! Scavenger Hunt yet?! If not, get in on this fun fundraiser today!
Here's how it works: You purchase a ticket to enter the scavenger hunt on The FriendShip's website. You can enter on your own or, even better, with a team of friends! You will use an app called Goosechase on your smartphone to receive clues and track your answers.The scavenger hunt will run through April 29, and you can enter at any time!
What can you win?! The prize format is a “50/50” giveaway. For every dollar raised by the scavenger hunt, the winning team will get half of that amount.
Click here to learn more and register. Spread the word! This is a fun way to introduce friends, neighbors, trivia partners, and co-workers to The FriendShip!
Sharing Resources and Opportunities
Members and volunteers of The FriendShip have shared information on the following resources and opportunities that may be of interest to others in the network!
- The Richland Library's "Age-Ready" series will present an online class about keeping up with your medicines on Saturday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. Visit the library's website for more info and to register.
- The Shepherd’s Center is an interfaith learning program for adults 50 and older, and its next 9-week session of "Adventures in Learning" classes will begin April 6. Visit the Shepherd's Center website for more info.
- The Caregiver Coalition of the Midlands will be offering its free annual conference on a range of topics to help caregivers on April 1. More info is available on the coalition's website.
- AARP is offering tax help for seniors by appointment. You can call 803-250-6652 to make an appointment. (You will need to leave a message.) The assistance is being offered on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for the rest of March and the first two weeks of April.
An Easy Way to Support The FriendShip While You Shop
Here's a reminder that if you shop on Amazon, you can register for AmazonSmile so that a portion of your purchase price gets donated to The FriendShip! Click here to designate The FriendShip as your favorite charitable organization! Once you've registered, you do have to be sure to shop at smile.amazon.com (and not just at amazon.com). Spread the word to friends and family who shop on Amazon!
