Sages Gatherings

Come join in for fun and fellowship with the Sages!

Sages is a group of Good Shepherd seniors who gather for special programs, socializing, snacks and spiritual camaraderie. The gatherings are to open to anyone regardless of age. Sages meets every other month on the 2nd Friday in Good Shepherd’s fellowship hall at 1 pm (except for potluck gatherings which start at noon). See below for Sages upcoming guests in September, October, and November.

Sages Ministry Presents "Cooling Thurston" – September 11

The Sages Ministry welcomes Janet Nazy to their next gathering on Friday, September 11 at 12:30 pm in Crary Fellowship Hall. Janet is the Executive Director of Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT), who will give an interactive presentation on heat illness prevention. Did you know that the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S. is HEAT? The Pacific Northwest is particularly vulnerable because we are not used to extreme heat, and we are not prepared for it. Few people have cooling in their homes. We don’t know the heat illness symptoms to look for, or what to do.

Meet Olympia’s Lieutenant Governor, Denny Heck – October 9

The Sages Ministry welcomes Lt. Governor Denny Heck to their gathering on Friday, October 9 beginning at 12:30 pm in Crary Fellowship Hall (Lt. Gov. Heck will begin at 1 pm). He will be speaking about his career, the responsibilities of his office, then open the floor to questions and concerns.

Meet Olympia’s New Fire Chief, Hillory Flowers – November 13

The Sages Ministry welcomes Olympia’s new Fire Chief, Hillory Flowers to their gathering on Friday, November 9 beginning at 12:30 pm in Crary Fellowship Hall. Chief Flowers is Olympia’s new Fire Chief. She will talk about her job as chief, the fire department, fire safety around the home, followed by an open Q&A.