STURTEVANT – The Senior Companion Program held its annual jazz fundraising event in July on Sunday at Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 91st St., Sturtevant. The program was established in 1978 by Racine Dominicans and helped seniors in the Racine area connect with volunteers for the company.
Jazz band ‘The James Yorgan Sextet’ performed to a crowd of around 65 outside the church. The event also included a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Although the event is usually held annually in the Infusino Banquet Hall, the event has been moved outdoors due to COVID-19 concerns.
The pandemic has affected membership of Senior support programas well as the efficiency of their work.
“With the pandemic, we couldn’t visit as many seniors as we normally could,” said Patrick Metzker, chairman of the board of the Senior Companion Program. “But we adapted by writing letters and phoning them once or twice a week.”
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The Seniors Companion Program hopes to increase both the number of seniors visited and the number of people who volunteer to visit. Brenda Schuls, a member of the program’s board of directors and chair of the development committee, also wants more inclusivity in the ranks.
“If you can listen, you can be a companion,” Schuls said. “We welcome everyone.”
For more, like how to volunteer, visit dominicansroot.org/senior-companion-program or email [email protected] or call 262-898-1941.
In photos: “Jazz in July” fundraiser for the Seniors Support Program
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Brenda Schuls holds her Sunday stained glass art piece during the Jazz in July fundraiser hosted by the Senior Companion program at St Sebastian’s Church, 3126 95th Street, Sturtevant. The program matches seniors with volunteers who keep them company. The organization was founded by the Racine Dominicans in 1978.
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David Ferguson
‘James Yorgan Sextet’ member David Ferguson plays trombone at the Jazz in July fundraiser hosted by the Senior Companion Program at St. Sebastian’s Church, 3126 95th St., Sturtevant. The program pairs seniors with volunteers who keep them company. The organization was founded by the Racine Dominicans in 1978.
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To let go
Dave Sturino completes a keyboard solo while performing in the James Yorgan SextetSunday at the Senior Companion Program’s “Jazz in July” fundraiser.
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Patrick Metzker
Senior Companion Program Board Chair Patrick Metzker helps set up the silent auction on Sunday during the program’s “Jazz in July” fundraiser at St. Sebastian’s Church, 3126 95th Street, Sturtevant.
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Steve Jacob
Steve Jacob serenades people with his saxophone while performing in the James Yorgan Sextet on Sunday at the Senior Companion Programs ‘Jazz in July’ fundraiser.
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sister, sister
Left: Racine Dominican sisters Roase Marie Anthony and Carol Runde talk Saturday at the ‘Jazz in July’ fundraiser hosted by the Senior Companion Program at St. Sebastian’s Church.
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In the crowd
The Senior Companion Program held its annual jazz fundraising event in July Sunday at Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 91 ST, Sturtevant. The program was established in 1978 by Racine Dominicans and helped seniors in the Racine area connect with volunteers for the company. Jazz band ‘The James Yorgan Sextet’ performed to a crowd of 65 outside the church.
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You want my photo?
Root Dominican Sister Marlene Hetzel shares a laugh Sunday at the “Jazz in July” fundraiser hosted by the Senior Companion Program.
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Lots of laughs
Left: Racine Dominican sisters Karen Vollmer and Karen Fredrickson laugh Sunday at the Senior Companion Jazz in July fundraiser.
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