Open toolbar Click here to learn more about our updated visitation guidelines! Back to United Church Homes Abundant Aging Blog 1234 Turkeys and Footballs I never played football, but I did play the clarinet. Throughout high school, our Thanksgiving mornings included the “Big Game” with our cross-county rivals, the Whitehall Zephyrs. The night before was the traditional Emmaus Pennsylvania Green Hornet bonfire filled with cheers, singing and a big pep rally. Then early Thanksgiving… Read More Transforming aging, one person at a time. At the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging, we’re committed to transforming the experience of aging, so wherever you choose to make your home, you have an opportunity to live abundantly. What You Can Do at the Parker Center Let Us Come to You: Discover our presentations and workshops created for your congregation, organization or community. All programs are designed to help you and your group start talking and thinking about aging in new ways. Learn more about Engagement Learn About Aging: Explore our educational opportunities for everyone — older adults, faith-based and secular audiences, professionals or students who work with older adults and anyone interested in learning about aging. Learn more about Education Learn more about the Parker Center When you live abundantly, you’re spiritually fulfilled. You feel empowered to discover meaning and purpose in your life. You feel inspired to engage in your community, build relationships with family and friends and fulfill your physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social needs. “The greatest limitation facing older adults is not physical or mental handicaps but rather the negative stereotypes that exist regarding aging.” – Linda Woolf, Professor of Psychology, Webster University The Art of Aging Podcast The Art of Aging Podcast is sponsored by the Parker Center and produced by a fellow with The Dayton Foundation Encore Fellows Initiative, which provides fellowship opportunities for older adults. This podcast offers ideas, information and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. Learn More Upcoming Events NEXTSTEPS: Midlife and Beyond January 11, 2021 6:30 EST/ 5:30 CST Register Here 7TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM Friday, September 30th, 2022 9:30-3:00 EST A Hybrid Event from Nationwide Event and Conference Center Comprehensive Campaign for Abundant Life Learn more about the historic effort to raise $20 million over five years through the Comprehensive Campaign for Abundant Life at United Church Homes. Learn More United Church Homes 170 East Center Street Marion, OH 43302 (800) 837-2211 TTY: (800) 750-0750 Contact Us Education The Ralph C. and Sue Quellhorst Leadership Endowment Fund Research Opportunities Another Day Older Curriculum Engagement Resources for Worship and Reflection Age-Friendly Congregations Special Offering Materials Art of Aging Podcast About the Center Abundant Aging News Contact the Center Standards of Conduct United Church Homes, Inc. (UCH) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude or treat people different because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, genetic information or ancestry. Spanish: Chinese: German: Arabic: Pennsylvanian Dutch: Russian: French: Vietnamese: Korean: Italian: Japanese: Dutch: Ukrainian: Romanian: Albanian: Korean: Bengali: Polish: Tagalong. © 2021 United Church Homes, Inc. Site Disclaimer