LASM News

Support Neighbors in Need this Give STL Day!

Give STL Day is a 24-hour day of online giving to benefit nonprofits serving the St. Louis region. This Thursday, May 8^th St. Louis will shine the spotlight on our region's vast assortment of nonprofits, their missions, and the extraordinary ways they make our city special.  Our church’s senior ministry, Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry (LASM), is proud to be one of those non-profits in the spotlight!

This year LASM will direct its Give STL Day funds to assist five of our neediest individuals who are experiencing hardships. These older adults have incomes below the federal poverty level making it nearly impossible to afford housing and food, much less any unexpected expenses that arise. They are living with broken appliances, the inability to purchase a window AC unit, or cover all utility or medical expenses. Help us provide a little hope to these individuals by giving and inviting your circle to give on Give STL Day!

Visit givestlday.org/organization/LindenwoodAreaSeniorMinistry on or before May 8th to make your contribution.  Interested in helping us spread the word and impact of Give STL Day campaign?  Contact katie@lasministry.org for a sample letter that you can share with your email contacts or on a social media post!

Coffee Chat: Stroke Education & Prevention
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke each year. With such a high prevalence of occurrence education is key! Join us for a workshop that will address stroke risks, warning signs, how to prevent strokes, and what to do during a stroke. 

The workshop will be led by retired nurse and Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry member, Cathy Freeze. Join us on Tuesday, May 13th at 10am in Memorial Hall of Southwest Baptist Church at 6401 Scanlan Avenue. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to katie@lasministry.org or 314-647-4591 at least 24 hours in advance.

Lunch & Learn: Environmental Sustainability
Do you have questions about how recycling works in St. Louis City? Do you desire to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly community? If your answer is yes, then we have just the program for you! Join Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry for a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, May 15^th. Recycling Program Specialist, Ava Hohn, of St. Louis City Recycles and Brightside St. Louis will be leading us in a presentation on recycling and an overview of Brightside’s many programs. Bring a small pot and we’ll provide soil and herbs to fill it with to add some green to your living space!

Potluck lunch at noon. Please bring a dish to share. Followed by the presentation beginning at 12:30pm. Free to attend. We will gather in Memorial Hall of Southwest Baptist Church at 6401 Scanlan Avenue. Please RSVP to katie@lasministry.org or 314-647-4591 at least 24 hours in advance.