Summer 2017
Community Connections Clinton | Columbia | Florence | Foothills | Summerville
App 2017 rec D iat onor ion Issu e
Aging Out Loud Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s celebration of Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” strived to give aging a new voice—one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say. The purpose of this theme shines a light on many important trends. More than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. What it means to age has changed, and we celebrate the art of “aging gracefully.” To keep the ball rolling, The Clinton Presbyterian Community celebrated a new “Out Loud” activity every week during the month of May. The first Out Loud event took place at the M.S. Bailey Child Development Center in Clinton. Several residents volunteered their time to visit the children in their classrooms Martha Simmons reads to a to Read Out Loud during student at the M.S. Bailey Child their story time. This was a Development Center. great time to share the joys of reading and bring the generations together for a time of learning and fellowship. The kids were thrilled to have visitors, and the residents loved every bit of it! …continued on page 4
Recognizing Donors as Heaven-Sent
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aith-based, charitable, not-for-profit … these are just a few words that can be used to describe the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina organization and its mission of serving older adults. “Faith-based,” “charitable,” and “not-for profit” also hint at the crucial role that generous donors have played in our organization from the very beginning. Motivated by faith and charity, the churches and individuals that support us financially are true partners with us in this special ministry. This issue of Community Connections is therefore dedicated to our donors. Without them, we could not continue to serve as our constituents have come to expect. As the Letter of James says, “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change” (1:17). Therefore, we recognize our donors as God’s own blessing, sent from heaven. Thank you to our donors for your part in making this organization the outstanding ministry it is today!
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