SENIOR ADULTS/BG’s

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) 

A member-centered, member-led program that caters to members from all walks of life and educational backgrounds. Research has shown that adults who stay active intellectually are also healthier and more socially balanced. OLLI offers educational opportunities as well as entertainment through classes, bonus sessions, field trips, socials, special events, and travel. For more information call 205-348-6482.  

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Offers a variety of classes for senior adults such as: 

Art – Painting, pottery, stained glass, and drawing. 

Music – Piano, voice, strings, and theory lessons. 

Photography – Classes and camps are available. 

Samford Wellness Kitchen – provides hands-on culinary nutrition classes with a “Food is Medicine” focus. 

Lay Academy of Theology - Offers theology courses such as a course on the  

Psalms from the Beeson Divinity School.  

HOOVER YMCA SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS 

Group exercise classes designed to focus on balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Wellness programs such as Diabetes Prevention, a small-group program to learn healthy habits to decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. And Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, a program to improve heart health. SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, and Renew Active through participating health plans. 

FINANCIAL, MENTAL HEALTH & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

Free Financial Counseling

Resources for Sexual Abuse & Trauma

Our church believes in the importance of mental and emotional health in the Christian life. We all go through seasons of difficulty in life regarding our health, relationships, addictions, finances, grief or change. God can use wise men and women who are specially trained to help us develop healthy boundaries, address stress and anxiety, and persevere with resilience. Additionally, we believe that growing in our emotional and mental health awareness is part of our spiritual sanctification. We believe “It is impossible to become spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature” (Pete Scazzero).

Below are two local counseling resources who integrate Christian spirituality and beliefs into their counseling practices. These counselors have partnered with us for special workshops, counseling referrals and guest preaching (Dr. Lewis).

Jayson & Kristina Curry

https://restoringhopebhm.com/team

Dr. Errol Lewis

https://daymarkcounseling.com/counselors/erroll-lewis