Nov 6

Veterans Day Salute

Karl McCollester and his daughters Kaydn and Hadley, accompanied by Richard McLeod entertained us with a Veterans Day Salute that we were delighted to participate in. It was an enjoyable program as we remembered our veterans with music of our past. 

Oct 30

Halloween Costume Contest

We had a lot of fun seeing the various costumes. Most were very creative, and some were scary. There were 3 prizes awarded, each with a monetary gift card. Richard played some ominous music on the piano, keeping with the Halloween theme. But all in all, it was a fun filled day. All treats, no tricks!

Oct 23

Cola Jazz

We have enjoyed Mark Rapp in the past and he has agreed to entertain us once again bringing us musicians from the Cola Jazz Foundation. He entertained us as a celebrated Jazz trumpeter leading the group as they present a Jazz appreciation concert. This entertaining program highlights influential jazz musicians and offers an overview of the history of jazz in story and song. It’s engaging, swinging and fun!

Oct 16

Jannie Davis

Jannie Davis from the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging provides us with valuable information on all the services available for seniors from this agency.

Oct 9

Edwina Winter
Richard McLeod

Flautist Edwina Winter and Pianist Richard McLeod bring us a musical treat. Both Edwina and Richard are well known to Shepherd’s Center. We know Edwina as a teacher drawing on her worldwide experience and Richard has delighted us with musical programs for several years serving as our official musician.

Sept 25

Nick Vlandis

We were entertained by the superb performance by Nick Vlandis. He showed off his talent as an accomplished pianist as he played a variety of music from jazz to classical

Sept 18

Shaun Greenwood

September 18, Shaun Greenwood, Forest Acres Administrator shared details about the new and upcoming changes to the Richland Mall.

Sept 11

Shannon Scruggs

Shannon Scruggs of Town Theatre shared stories about the theater and introduced us to their season opener of “Anything Goes”. This is a program we all enjoy each fall as Shannon gives us a glimpse of the opening production.

May 29

Jim Haynsworth

Jim Haynsworth of the SC Military Museum takes us on a tour of this historical venue. So much to learn about our state’s military history.

May 22

Dick and Winkie Goodwin

Dick and Winkie Goodwin shared their exceptional musical talents on piano and trumpet taking us back to a world of music we love.

May 15

Scott Cooke

Scott Cooke of SC Department Consumer Affairs shared up to date information about our world as a consumer and tells us what to watch for on all the latest scams.

May 8

John Farley

 “Weather Forecasting, Will We Ever Get it Right?” John Farley WOLO TV (ABC)  Weatherman will share stories and facts about being a weatherman and dealing with our ever changing weather.

May 1

Tony Ganong

Tony Ganong, founding member of the SC State Museum, takes us back in history to tell us the story of how Columbia, South Carolina planned and executed the building of our exceptional state museum.

April 24

Local Author
Tom Poland

We enjoyed local author Tom Poland, as he shared “Georgialina: A Southland As We Knew It.”  Tom is an expert on Southern culture and has many stories of places and incidents we may remember well or know little about

April 17

Pianist Richard McLeod & Violist Karen Peters

Pianist Richard McLeod and Violist Karen Peters bring back the memories of beautiful musical selections from movies and Broadway favorites.

April 10

Trish Sargent

“My visits to the Land of Pure People” will be presented by Trish Sargent.

She shares her experience in Pakistan, the land and its people, beauty, diversity, and surprises.

March 6

Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly is well known to Shepherd’s Center for sharing his expertise of the world of birds. He has taught several classes here but still has much more to show and tell with his beautiful photography and vast knowledge about our winged friends.

February 28

Discover South Carolina

– Perry Baker, photographer and Interactive Manager for Discover South Carolina will take us on a tour of the beautiful and interesting sites of South Carolina.

February 21

SC State Museum

David Dickson, public relations director for The South Carolina State Museum will bring us up to date on  the latest very exciting projects and opportunities at the Museum

February 14

Valentines Day

Richard McLeod and Janice Kline celebrate Valentines Day with a musical program of “Let me call you sweetheart”. We all know Richard as our Music Man. Janice as an accomplished vocalist sings from Blues to Opera and will delight you with her varied talent.

February 7

Karin Culp tells about Ethiopia

Another interesting lunch speaker. Today we heard from Karin Culp. She shared her experience serving as a Peace Corp member in Ethiopia. She told us what she describes as “the sense of what it was like to be a stranger in a magnificent and unforgettable place”

January 31

Dr. Anna Hamilton, pianist

Dr. Anna Hamilton, pianist presented “For the Love of 88 Keys” as she performed her works for solo piano inspired by her lifetime love of the instrument and the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. She shared some of her most loved pieces from the classical repertoire and some familiar favorites inspired by love.

January 24

Antarctica

Ralph Arnold & Catharine Blake takes us on a Journey to Antarctica. During their time at the bottom of the world, this couple explored alongside scientists from around the world. Their journey allowed them the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Antarctic landscape, encountering magnificent wildlife that included penguins, seals, whales and more. They will bring Antarctica to life with their pictorial presentation

January 17

National Parks

Gene Atkinson shares his photos of our National Parks.

Dr. Atkinson, a local author, is returns to entertain us once again but this time with his program of his visits to just a few of our National Parks. This presentation was a combination of education and enjoyment.

January 10

Dixieland Band

Such a fun and lively event at the January 10 lunch.

Bob Knox and his musician friends will open this winter session with a lively Dixieland Jazz Band performance.

Bob Knox, Trombone

Candy True, Trumpet

Doug Graham, Clarinet

David Roof, Tuba

John Bigum, Banjo

Bear Knox, Drums

Dionne Preussner, Piano

Billy Dubose, Tenor Saxophone

Concluding the show was a parade of diners meandering throughout the tables to “When The Saints Go Marching In”.