Seniors Ministry
The seniors ministry of St. John the Divine is here to help meet the unique spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our aging parishioners and their families through a variety of educational, outreach, and support programs.
We connect our members with a variety of volunteer opportunities to share their life experience with the parish and community. We bring in experts to give their advice on topics of interest to seniors and their families. And sometimes we just like to have fun together!
For more information about the seniors ministry activities, programs, and services, please email Susan Davis or call 713.354.2264.
Bridge
Mondays, 1pm
Centering Prayer
Thursdays, 8:30am
Daughters of the King
Second Saturdays, 9:30am
Mahjong
Fridays, 1pm — 4pm
Memory Enhancement Training
Tuesdays, 10am | March 3 & 10 | Class is full
Pickleball
Fridays, 3pm | Saturdays, 8:30am
Sewing and Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesdays, 10am
The Gathering Place — Dementia Respite
Third Mondays, 9:45am
St. John the Divine provides leading programming and resources to allow our seniors and their families to deal with the significant challenges that come with aging!
Seniors Ministry Staff
Born a Texan, Susan spent her childhood years in New Orleans and Sydney, Australia. After acquiring a degree at the University of Virginia and moving to Houston in the '80s, she founded and managed several companies focused on healthcare staffing. Working at SJD is the culmination of 35+ years of training and experience in helping our seniors live safer, fulfilling lives as they navigate the issues of aging.
More Information
Savvy Express for Caregivers Begins
Feb 03, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
In this series of three 2-hour sessions in February, family caregivers will gain an understanding of the stages of dementia, its effects on behavior and how to develop strategies for caregiving and decision making. The program will guide the caregiver in skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for a loved one and learn how to be a more effective caregiver. Material Cost: $36.64
The Gathering Place — Dementia Respite
Feb 16, 2026 • 9:45am - 1:30pm
The Gathering Place serves persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and provides support and respite for their family caregivers. They meet for a few hours a month on the third Monday.
Teaching Tech for Seniors
Feb 25, 2026 • 3:45pm - 5:00pm
The seniors ministry is excited to partner with our neighbor, St. John's School for Teaching Tech! Anyone in need of technological assistance is invited to meet with St. John's School students who will teach them different technology skills in a small group setting.
