Don’t miss Art of the Vine, Northland Shepherd’s Center’s new fall event. This fun, casual event will feature: Delectable sample size versions from four of the Northland’s best restaurants plus delicious wine and cheese samplers as well as dessert Northland artists will be displaying their works, with several gorgeous pieces available for auction There will…
June 20, 2023 (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – United Way of Greater Kansas City announced the selection of this year’s Impact 100 partners, including the Northland Shepherd’s Center. This annual list is comprised of the hundred most vital health and human service organizations that United Way will invest and partner with to bring real-time solutions to…
Come join the best group of them all! The Big Thinkers Group was created to help older adults, those over 60, join with others to have a good time learning about technology! In this group, you might learn about using an Instant Pot pressure cooker or check out the demo on using an Air Fryer!…
Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long As the mission of the Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC) is to help people aged 60+ thrive, it offers special services and resources for those who are caregivers of others. Many caregivers are 60+ and they are the unpaid caregiver, the only…
Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am until noon and has grown and grown. Although newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to come whenever they can, there are 27 regular attendees, ages 60 to…
Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long Seniors rely on Medicare for health care coverage. Helping seniors have the most appropriate and most economical coverage is the goal of the Medicare Services offered by the Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC). Medicare is not a one size fits all program….
Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long It was an honor for staff and volunteers from the Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC) to be invited to join the celebration of the 100th birthday of their Meals on Wheels and Friendly Visitor Client Margie! Margie’s family hosted the celebration on…
Helping Seniors Eat Better to Live Better! Acts of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long To make nutritious food more available and accessible to Northland seniors, the Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC) has started construction on the “Plate of Hope” pantry! According to Kelley Creek, NSC Community Aging Specialist, “Since…
Beginning in July, the Technology Center will open for walk in’s on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm! That’s right! Just come on over and ask a question or use the free WiFi with your device! We have a limited amount of PC’s you can use to surf the internet, read up on old emails,…
The Importance of Friendly VisitsActs of Kindness ~ Big and Small ~ Every Day ~ All Year Long Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation because they likely live alone, have lost family members and friends, and have chronic illnesses. Social isolation increases their risks for additional medical conditions. The Northland…
