Emily Sitzes, Director of Community Wellness at LSS Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, Missouri, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the new Harmony Garden at LSS Laclede Groves, including how music plays a role in wellness for the members of the LSS community, what prompted the idea for a harmony garden, what can be found in the harmony garden at Laclede Groves, and how residents are making use of this new feature. Read more at lssliving.org/news/resources/music-for-all-in-harmony-garden.
Diane Sinclair, Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement with Lutheran Senior Services, then talks about volunteer opportunities with Senior Connections Plus, including how volunteering with LSS Senior Connections Plus makes a difference both for LSS residents and for the volunteers, examples of relationships that grew out of this volunteer opportunity, qualifications and training for volunteers, and how to apply. Learn more at lssliving.org/news/resources/building-connections-one-life-at-a-time-volunteer-with-senior-connections-plus.
Feature image: Harmony Garden at LSS Laclede Groves.
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