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

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.

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

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.