Inspiring dynamic living among older adults through volunteerism, enrichment and community connection.
What We Offer
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing and used for stress reduction and to increase balance and strength. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, a unique yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a chair. Poses are done seated on the chair or the chair is used for support during standing and balance poses. The chair allows for greater stability to help you feel supported and safe. Poses are modified so that even those with health restrictions, decreased range of motion, and physical challenges, can enjoy the benefits of a more traditional practice. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace. Chair Yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions, beginners are welcomed
Shepherd Balance & Barre
Shepherd's Strength is a weekly class that develops core strength, upper and lower body muscular strength, and overall conditioning, with a focus on improving balance. This class can help prevent slip and fall injuries, build stability and coordination, increase strength, and improve posture. Movements learned in class can be applied to the outside world to assist with daily movement and mobility. Led with props and encouragement, members can expect to gain confidence, feel independent, and move unassisted.
Technology Support
Fear technology no longer! Embrace the future with your chosen device, be it a laptop, phone, or tablet. This class is "on-demand". That means that you just need to let us know what you're struggling with and let us know when your bringing in your device. We don't do repairs, but we'll sit down with you and your device, one-on-one to help you get Facebook on your tablet, reset a lost password, access your emails on your phone or teach you how to download an e-book from the library. Before you know it, all your questions will be answered so that you can effortlessly navigate the seas of social media, email, internet searching, and phone apps.
Current Events
Our mornings start with coffee and tea over the good old newspaper. We love chatting about current events happening across the nation and world, seeing what Dear Abby has to teach us, hearing our horoscopes and learning about the latest Saints win or New Orleans drama. No matter what we discuss, we always enjoys free flowing ideas and opinions and a positive and non judgmental atmosphere.
Cards & Games
We play lots of games to keep our minds sharp! It's a great way to may friends and keep you smiling. At the Lakeview Shepherd Center, we play Contract Bridge, Chicken Foot Dominos, UNO, SkipBo and everyone's favorite . . . BINGO! We also have a variety of indoor "field games" in case we feel like we've been sitting too long. This includes corn hole, velcro darts, giant pong and ring toss.
Arts & Crafts
Discover your hidden talent! This class is a chance to relax and let your creativity flow. Led by our activites coordinator and volunteers, members can enjoy creating watercolor landscapes, crafting paper flowers, jewelry making, working with modeling clay and mixed media collages. Depending on the season, you may find us creating fascinators for the Kentucky Derby, Mardi Gras masks, handcrafted Valentines, Flower arrangements, or Halloween doorhangers. We are always open to new ideas to be challenged and creative.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker
A fan favorite! Poker games on Fridays are when our true colors come out. We don't play for money, but you'd never know it. We can be competitive, but are always willing to teach new players and are very quick share our chips. The theme of the game is "it's all in good fun", and it really is!