Programs and Events

By Alexandra Newman and Jess Kolbe

An estimated 12,000 people live with Dementia in Southwest Michigan. For each of those people there are one or more loved ones impacted by the disease. Join representatives from Area Agency on Aging and the Campus for Creative Aging for a presentation and discussion on what dementia is, how it affects the brain and tips for communicating with people with dementia. They will also discuss local resources and programs available to help families through their dementia journey.

Alexandra Newman has served as the Communications & Outreach Coordinator at Region IV Area Agency on Aging for nearly four years. She leads the Agency’s marketing efforts and regularly presents Agency resources to community groups and professionals across Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.

Jess Kolbe serves as the Campus for Creative Aging Coordinator, overseeing classes and other programming in-person, virtually, and around the community. She also serves as the Program Manager for the Older Adult Home Modification Program, supporting low-income adults over 60 years of age to provide non-medical modifications to their homes.

By Leo Flory

Leo Flory will share how he was first inspired to write and how that inspiration led to his first book, 101st Airborne Combat Medic: Transition to Duty, which tells the story of his tour with the Screaming Eagles in Vietnam. He will also explain how he came up with the idea for his novel, On the Slow Lam, which was published this year. He is now working on a book of short stories—and who knows where his writing journey will lead next.

Leo Flory was born in Decatur, Michigan, in 1948 and lived and worked there until his retirement in 2013. He served two years in the U.S. Army, including one year in Vietnam. He has been married to his wife, Ann, for 55 years, and together they have three adult daughters. Inspired to begin writing in 2010, he has continued to pursue that passion, and his second book, On the Slow Lam, was recently published.

The South Haven Scott Club is pleased to host the Community Soup Luncheon on Saturday, November 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Michigan Historic Site at 652 Phoenix Street. All are welcome at this fun event that serves as a kickoff to the holiday season in concert with other local events. There will be something for everyone with a range of options including vegetarian; come early to choose your favorite. A beverage and dessert are also included, and a to-go option will be available. Come out and support the Scott Club and warm up with some hot soup and festive company. The suggested donation is $10.

Reservations required.
Free and open to all.
Seatings at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

You can reserve your seating time by emailing info@scottclub.org or by phone, 269-449-0290.

Come to the Historic Scott Club to have brunch and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families will have time to enjoy brunch and then head upstairs to spend time with Santa and take pictures to capture this fun experience. New this year is our elevator style lift to go to the second level so everyone can enjoy their visit with Santa! Children will receive a book, a gift bag and can make a craft to take home. Brunch made fresh by The Chalkboard Kitchen restaurant.

12:00 p.m. at Scott Club, 652 Phoenix Street
RSVP Required. Email to info@scottclub.org
$15 per person for lunch

This year’s holiday luncheon will be held at Scott Club in the lower level.
Lunch will start at noon with a Croissant Bar offering egg, tuna, or chicken salad, along with various side salads and fruit catered by The Chalkboard Kitchen restaurant.

After lunch we will go upstairs to enjoy music by the amazing students of the South Haven High School Chamber Orchestra, directed by Jessica Fiedorowicz.

RSVP is required to attend. Members will receive a notification.