As you enter the Leisure Ministries Building on Wednesdays, you can pay for lunch which is served in our dining room. A delicious hot lunch including dessert and iced tea will be available for $12.00. The menu will be listed in the weekly Shepherd’s Staff,
both for that day as well as next week.
Because the lunches are catered, we need to know the number to prepare, so we request that payment is made a week in advance. Unfortunately, there will be no refunds since we must pay the caterer for all meals ordered, nor will the payment for an unclaimed meal roll over to a future one.
You are welcome to bring your own lunch if you would like.
Please help yourself to the tea or water on the front tables.
While enjoying our lunch, we will listen to speakers who will present
a variety of topics and various entertainment.
Shepherd’s Center Lunch Programs – Spring 2026
April 1
Matt Peron, Director of Public Relations for Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens will give us an update with slides and commentary on the exciting new projects at our beautiful zoo. You won’t want to miss this excellent presentation.
April 8
No Classes today, just food and fun entertainment. We will provide the sandwiches, chips, and drinks; you provide the desserts or appetizers. You aren’t going to want to miss this entertaining event as we enjoy the “Oompah Band” – Die Lustigen Musikanten (Happy Musicians) as they present the German Festival version of Mardi Gras called Fasching. Arrive shortly before noon with your desserts or appetizers (and a guest if you like) and be ready for a great time. (This is a 10-piece band so bring a little extra for our guests)
April 15
Ann Humphries, who is no stranger to us, will share from her collection of poetry and stories and her newly published book. This program is made possible by the SC Humanities Speakers Bureau, and we appreciate their contribution to our community.
April 22
Valerie Koeppen from Assisted Living Locators is your local Senior Care Advisor and will be here to tell us about possibilities that are available when you or your loved one is in need assisted living. Don’t miss this informative presentation.
April 29
They’re Back!!! SCDNR (SC Dept. Natural Resources) has agreed to present yet another delightful tour of the flora and fauna of beautiful South Carolina. Will Mundhenke, State Naturalist & Director of Education, who has shared his knowledge with us in the past, makes a return performance along with Cheyenne Twilley, Chief of Outreach and Education.
May 6
SCDOT – Momentum 2050. We enjoyed a great presentation from SCDOT (SC Department of Transportation) in the past and they promised they would return to tell us more about what is happening with all the construction on our SC highways. They are keeping their promise with their program Momentum 2050 to answer our many questions about our highways.
May 13
Vinnie Marin, violin student at the USC School of Music Student, will show off his impressive talent as a violinist. So much to offer at such a young age! Save the date and be here to enjoy this lovely performance.
May 20
Lucinda Statler of The City of Columbia Services Planning will return and be joined by Todd Martin of Greenways and Parks. Lucinda is bringing Todd with her to tell us about the Riverfront Park design team ideas. All new updated information that you will want to hear about. It’s time to learn about our lovely city parks!
May 27
282nd Army Bank Woodwind Quintet makes a return performance (all new music) for our annual Memorial Day Program. This is a beautiful program honoring our fallen soldiers.
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