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02/03/2026

Have you ever felt the need to apologize for not being "positive enough," even when you're grieving? Optage Hospice Chaplain Jenny Schroedel invites you to consider the full truth of your life. No need to label feelings as "good" or "bad." No pressure to find a "bright side." Sometimes the journey through loss is simply dark, and that's okay. She shares Wendell Berry’s powerful idea: What if the darkness of loss is actually rich soil for new life to grow? https://bit.ly/4qZYr5B

02/03/2026

Winter in Minnesota:
Will it snow? Will it freeze? Will it do both on the same day? ❄️😅
No matter what the weather decides, having Optage Meals stocked in your freezer means a healthy meal is always ready.
Winter can be unpredictable — your meals don’t have to be.
Learn more: https://optage.org/meals/

01/08/2026

Sometimes grief feels like an empty room — still, quiet, and missing the person who once filled it with life. Hospice Optage Chaplain Ann Silverling tenderly reminds us that God is already in that space, holding it with us. 🙏 As this new year begins, read about how you may take gentle steps to “redecorate” this room — and your heart. https://bit.ly/3Z06S4m

12/30/2025

There’s still time to register!
Free webinar — Let’s explore senior living together — is just two weeks away.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13
🕒 11:30 a.m. CT or 6 p.m. CT
🔗 PresHomes.org/webinar

In this interactive session, our team from Presbyterian Homes & Services will share:

⭐ How to recognize when it might be time to consider senior living.

⭐ Ways to help your loved one make informed decisions.

⭐ What care options and resources are available.

⭐ How to care for your own emotional and practical needs while supporting others.

💬 This is a great opportunity to gain clarity and peace of mind — especially if you’re an adult child of aging parents, a caregiver or supporting a loved one.

Join us to learn more about senior living — and leave feeling empowered.

12/23/2025

Free webinar for caregivers and families: Let’s explore senior living together.
Do you and your family have questions about senior living? We’re here to help.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13
🕒 11:30 a.m. CT or 6 p.m. CT
🔗 PresHomes.org/webinar

In this interactive session from Presbyterian Homes & Services, senior care experts will answer common questions and share practical insights to help you:

✨ Recognize when it might be time to consider senior living.

🤝 Support your loved one in making informed decisions.

📘 Understand care options and available resources.

❤️ Care for your own emotional and practical needs while supporting others.

💬 Whether you're just starting to explore or actively planning a move, this webinar offers next steps to support your loved one’s journey — all designed to help you feel more informed, encouraged and supported as you walk this path together.

12/16/2025

Do you and your family have questions about senior living? We’re here to help.

Join an upcoming webinar from Presbyterian Homes & Services, where senior care experts will answer common questions, share practical ideas and recommend trusted resources.

💬 Whether you're just beginning to explore options or actively planning a move, this session offers next steps to support your loved one’s journey — all designed to help you feel more informed, encouraged and supported as you walk this path together.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13
🕒 11:30 a.m. CT or 6 p.m. CT
🔗 PresHomes.org/webinar

12/15/2025

🌟 Community Collaboration in Action! 🌟

This holiday season, we witnessed an incredible example of teamwork and generosity. Volunteers from Johanna Shores - a Senior Living Community went above and beyond, stepping outside their regular community to lend a hand at Optage Meals.

Their mission? Helping us pack fruit during one of our busiest times of the year! 🍎🍊 Not only did they make a huge impact on our operations, but they also enjoyed learning about Optage Meals and spending quality time together.

Your spirit of service truly embodies what community is all about!
Thank you for making a difference and spreading holiday cheer. Together, we make our ministry stronger!

👉Feeling inspired? Volunteer with us and enrich lives: https://optage.org/volunteer/volunteer-with-optage-meals/

12/04/2025

December is a time when losses may be felt acutely as we remember those who are no longer physically with us. Optage Hospice Chaplain Jenny Schroedel reminds us that the Christian season of Advent also arrives, inviting us to slow down, to reflect, remember and walk with grief and hope. Take a moment to reflect on all that you have come through and all that you hope for this season and the year ahead. https://bit.ly/4oLX5JS

12/04/2025

Supporting a loved one through senior living decisions? Learn more about a free webinar from Presbyterian Homes & Services — where experts share answers, practical tips and trusted resources. Register today so you can navigate this journey together with confidence. https://bit.ly/4oAg6Pk

11/24/2025

🌟 Join the Optage Meals Team – We’re Hiring! 🌟

Do you have a heart for service and a passion for making a difference? Optage Meals is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help us create meaningful experiences for volunteers and support our mission.

But that’s not all—we have several other exciting opportunities:
✅ Meal Delivery Driver – Deliver nutritious meals and brighten someone’s day.
✅ Cook – Share your culinary skills and make a real impact.
✅ Congregate Meals Site Coordinator – Bring people together over healthy meals and community connection.

If you’re ready to make a difference every day, explore these roles and more at Optage Meals.

Join us in creating a community of care and connection! 💙

Apply Today 👉

Presbyterian Homes & Services, Optage Home & Community Based Services and Hospice division is seeking a Part-time Volunteer Coordinator to join its team. Consider joining our team in providing compassionate and high quality care and services within a caring Christian environment. EEO/AA

09/04/2025

When you are grieving it can feel like you are lugging an invisible suitcase — heavy and burdensome. Optage Hospice Chaplain Jenny Schroedel invites you to consider joining one of the grief groups where you can set that heavy bag down, perhaps to open it and share some of what is inside with others. https://bit.ly/4mOfIwz

08/07/2025

Optage Chaplain Jenny Schroedel shares two ancient images to reflect on grief: the Japanese Kintsugi, the repair of broken pottery; and the practice in Judaism of Kriah, when mourners tear their clothing. Both provide an insight into holding the treasures of memory and love after a loss. https://bit.ly/4frnCsP