Bishop Spencer PlaceLocated near the Country Club Plaza, Bishop Spencer Place is a distinguished retirement community with easy access to culture, cuisine, and adventure.

Afternoon of Bridge

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Bridge Players Wanted!

Join the bridge players of Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for a friendly afternoon of cards. We’ll provide bridge partners, snacks, and prizes.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 20

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111

RSVP by Nov. 6 to 816-595-5878

 


Lunch & Learn: Staying Healthy During the Winter Months

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Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and hear from Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place Medical Director, Anthony Jackson, MD.

Dr. Jackson is a board-certified physician at Saint Luke’s Perryman Primary Care – Plaza focused on enhancing patients’ quality of life during the aging process.

Dr. Jackson will discuss tips for staying healthy during the winter months when cold, flu, and COVID-19 infections tend to peak.

 

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Thursday, Oct. 24

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64111

 

RSVP for yourself and a guest by Oct. 17 by calling 816-595-5878.


Protecting Yourself Online: How to Avoid Scams

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Enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from David Maddox, vice president and chief technology officer at Saint Luke’s.

David will discuss how to protect yourself from online scams. He will tell you about current trends, including how criminals use artificial intelligence (AI) to trap senior adults on the internet.

David has worked in IT security for nearly 25 years, helping protect organizations such as Hallmark, Cerner, Saint Luke’s University, and now Saint Luke’s.

RSVP by August 7. Call Linda at 816-595-5878.


Maintain Independence and Promote Well-Being Through Exercise

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Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and hear from Dustin Blayton, DPT from PPS Therapies, Bishop Spencer Place’s physical, occupational and speech therapy partner.

Dustin will discuss how older adults can use exercise to maintain independence, promote physical fitness, and help prevent decline.

Dustin received a doctorate in physical therapy from University of Missouri-Columbia. He has been a physical therapist for 10 years, working with patients in skilled nursing and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.

RSVP by July 3. Call Linda with questions at 816-595-5878.

Details:

  • Wednesday, July 10
  • 11 a.m.
  • Bishop Spencer Place
  • 4301 Madison Ave.
  • Kansas City, MO 64111

 

 

 


Aligning Your Next Act Around Your Purpose and Passion

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Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and hear from Allison Patterson, philanthropic advisor. Allison will discuss how retirees can find meaning and purpose through philanthropic work, such as volunteering.

She has spent more than 25 years working for not-for-profit organizations in Kansas City before opening Patterson Philanthropic Advisors. She helps people align their generosity with their deepest values by channeling resources toward meaningful causes.

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Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64111

RSVP for yourself and a guest by June 6. Call Linda at 816-595-5878.

Help us support one of our favorite philanthropic organizations, Harvesters. Bring a canned good and receive a sweet treat!


Expert Tips to Help Prevent a Stroke

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Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and watch a presentation, originally given May 17, 2024, by Saint Luke’s stroke expert, Karin Olds, MD.

Dr. Olds is medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. She leads a team of experts who treated more than 4,000 patients for suspected strokes last year.

Dr. Olds discusses the steps you can take to optimize your brain health and help prevent a stroke.

Call Linda at 816-595-5878 to register.

 

Wednesday, June 12

11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111


Expert Tips to Help Prevent a Stroke

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Expert Tips to Help Prevent a Stroke

Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and hear from Saint Luke’s stroke expert, Karin Olds, MD.

Dr. Olds is medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. She leads a team of experts who treated more than 4,000 patients for suspected strokes last year.

Dr. Olds will discuss the steps you can take to optimize your brain health and help prevent a stroke.

The May 17 event is full. Join us for a luncheon, featuring Dr. Olds’s presentation, and a community tour on June 12. Call Linda at 816-595-5878 to register.

RSVP by May 29.

 

Wednesday, June 12

11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111


Lunch with the Women of Bishop Spencer Place

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Join the women of Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place as they discuss their journey to living in Kansas City’s premier senior living community. They will share their unique backgrounds and experiences during this special event to honor Women’s History Month.

Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch with community tours to follow.

RSVP for yourself and a guest by March 1. Call Linda at 816-595-5878 or fill out our form.

 

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Wednesday, March 13, 11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64111


Lunch & Learn Practical Steps for Heart Health with James O’Keefe, MD

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Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and hear from Saint Luke’s heart expert, James O’Keefe, MD.

Dr. O’Keefe is director of both Saint Luke’s Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center and preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. He also serves as a professor of medicine at UMKC.

Dr. O’Keefe will discuss how to adjust your diet, be more active, and get better sleep to ensure your heart stays strong for years to come.

RSVP for yourself and a guest by Jan. 31. Call Linda at 816-595-5878 or register online.


Stop Waiting. Start Living. Samantha Shepard, JD, LLM, CELA, Estate Planning and Senior Living

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Join us for an educational series on preparing for a move to senior living

Moving to a senior living community creates new opportunities and may introduce a few new challenges, but you don’t have to manage alone. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for an educational series featuring experts in preparing for senior living.

Each event will feature a delicious chef-prepared lunch by PB&J Restaurants, our culinary services provider. Community tours will follow.

RSVP for yourself and a guest by filling out the form or calling Linda at 816-595-5878.

 

Estate Planning and Senior Living
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 11 a.m.
Samantha Shepard, JD, LLM, CELA

Samantha is the founder and managing attorney of Shepherd Elder Law Group, an elder care firm. She practices exclusively in the areas of elder law and estate planning.

Samantha is a member of the Kansas and Missouri chapters of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys as well as the Council of Advanced Practitioners. Additionally, she is a member of the Estate Planning Society of Kansas City.

Samantha will discuss:

  • How you can afford long-term care
  • The five essential estate planning documents