Through funding from the Community Development Administration, Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council is hosting “Aging in Place,” a series of 10 community workshops and events specific to our aging populations. The purpose of the program is to provide knowledge and resources on local services and programs available to our aging neighbors and friends. We invite you to join us as we navigate through the ins and outs of aging in place. The program will provide information on a variety of topics, including health, transportation, and housing options.
Our first workshop was held on Saturday, March 7 at the SDCC office and was well attended. Attendees learned about home repair services that are available at low or no cost to seniors living in the city, some of which are income-based. Video of the workshop presentations are available on the SDCC website.
Upcoming events in April, May and June include an emergency preparedness workshop by the American Red Cross; a workshop on nutrition for seniors; and an ice cream social event. More details can be found on the flyer that came with this edition of the newspaper.
We will keep you up-to-date on the program through our email list, website, Facebook page, and on Nextdoor. We would also be happy to contact you by mail or phone. To sign up for updates or request details about upcoming events, call Karen at (314) 862-5122 and leave your contact information.
We hope that many of our neighbors will come out and join us for our Aging in Place program. We encourage you to contact us with your ideas for topics for upcoming workshops or events. Spread the word and make sure your neighbor and friends are joining us too!
This activity is financed in part through an allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration.
