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.
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!
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.
May 13, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
*Only Waitlist Available* Wondering why you walked into a room? Can’t find your phone? This free, 2-hour workshop, is for you! Designed to address the four most common memory complaints, you will learn techniques for remembering names and faces, recalling appointments and plans, avoiding misplacing objects, and overcoming those “tip of the tongue” memory slips.
May 19, 2025 • 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.
May 20, 2025 • 9:30am - 11:30am
Learn to play Mahjong! Michelle Shapiro teaches this five-week course for beginner and intermediate players interested in upgrading their skills. See registration information below.