Shepherd's Center-Greensboro sits in West Market Street United Methodist Church in downtown Greensboro and is part of the Social Care Network, so folks will find a strong community focus along with many services for seniors. The center helps older adults stay active, keep learning new things, stay socially connected, and handle different aging needs. They run health and wellness programs like fitness classes, offer incontinence care, plus transportation with Shepherd's WHEELS. There's also Shepherd's TRAVELERS for trips and tours, and they have help for home repairs and maintenance, tax return services just for seniors, and a resource center with information and guides.
People come to Shepherd's Center for all kinds of enrichment and learning opportunities-Adventures In Learning is one of their main things, with semester-based classes on subjects like Ancient Rome, murder cases, history, health, science updates, astronomy, art, and more, all taught by volunteer instructors, many of whom used to be professors or are skilled community professionals. They run three semesters a year-Winter, Spring, and Autumn-with a flat fee of $55 for six weeks, covering nine or more topics per semester, and you can take in-person classes on Thursdays or join Zoom classes on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recordings available if you miss them. The ShepNet Computer Center holds computer and technology classes, so seniors can keep up with new tools and stay in touch with others, and there are regular social events, fellowship groups, and opportunities to hear from local leaders in community forums.
The place stays busy with all sorts of community programs-volunteer chances with roles for "senior-helping-seniors," educational talks, and support for things like caregiver education and advocacy for seniors' needs. The whole team, made up of staff, community sponsors, and lots of volunteers, works to help seniors remain as independent as possible, offering programs that meet many different interests, abilities, and backgrounds. There's a newsletter, trips, forums-lots of ways to stay connected and engaged with others in the Greater Greensboro area. The center stands as a resource for seniors needing support to keep active, learning, and linked to their community, all in a friendly and supportive spot.
