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.

Preparing for a Move
Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 11 a.m.
Linda Scardino, Senior Moving Manager

Linda and her company, Gentle Changes, coordinate moving services for new Bishop Spencer Place residents. She helps people:

• Downsize belongings
• Pack
• Hire and oversee movers
• Unpack and organize belongings post-move

Linda’s presentation will include moving tips and a discussion of the potential obstacles when people wait too long to make a change.

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.

Educational events

Real Estate Tips for Seniors
Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m.
Shelli Jaye, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist

Join us for a driving tour of the nearby Country Club Plaza light displays and a holiday concert featuring the Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place pipe organ.

Enjoy a full array of holiday cheer and delicious treats. Followed by tours of our delightfully decorated community.

Free parking is available.

Call Linda at 816-595-5878 by Dec. 2 to RSVP for this event.

Enjoy a delicious chef-prepared lunch and hear from residents about choosing a retirement community and what it’s like to live at Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place.

Plus, we’ll answer all your questions. Community tours to follow.

Enjoy a delicious chef-prepared lunch featuring our nutrition health coordinator for Saint Luke’s Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program.

We will discuss the guiding principles of FAME, including how to fill your diet with whole, plant-based, and anti-inflammatory foods.

Community tours to follow.

Free parking is available.

Seating is limited, please RSVP by Oct. 4.

Join us for a conversation with families of our assisted living residents. Learn about benefits and challenges of choosing an assisted living community and what it’s like to live at Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place.

Our families will share their experiences. Plus, our health care administrator, Colleen Hollestelle, MA, LNHA, CMC, will answer questions about assisted living. Colleen has 20 years of experience helping families transition to senior living.

Appetizers and beverages will be served. Community tours will follow.

You’re invited to a conversation on Aug. 22 about how Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place promotes a sense of independence and comfort at any level of care you or your loved one needs.

Colleen Hollestelle, health care administrator at Bishop Spencer Place, will discuss:

• Tips for discussing living transitions with your loved one
• Signs a loved one might need additional care
• Options for older adults seeking more socialization and support

After the presentation, we’ll have a Q&A session about navigating the aging journey. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Linda at 816-595-5878 or by email lsfranke@saintlukeskc.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 22
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place
Westport Room
4301 Madison Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Whether it’s independent living or assisted living apartment homes, or skilled nursing, residents enjoy a friendly, supportive environment where they can feel secure, knowing their changing needs will be met by caring professionals in a familiar setting–all part of our full spectrum of senior care. Here, your loved one will receive the assistance they need when they need it, while still maintaining your sense of independence and the comforts of home.

Celebrate the Season with Us

Come see our Bishop Spencer Place residences up close.

Leave with a holiday gift from our home to yours.

Call Linda at 816-595-5878