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Upcoming event

Volunteer Refresher Training

Monday, August 24 · Isle of Hope UMC, Green House Room 101

Come join the fun — Volunteer Refresher Training flyer with photos of Hope Arbor volunteers

Hope you can join us for the annual Volunteer Refresher Training course. (It is for new and seasoned volunteers.)

9:30–10:00 am Social
10:00 am–12:00 pm Training

RSVP to hopearbor@iohumc.com.

Upcoming event

Dinner Church

Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 pm · Ministry Center at IOHUMC

Dinner Church — a new expression of worship, illustrated place setting with a cross on the plate

The Hope Arbor family is invited to join Isle of Hope United Methodist Church in a new expression of worship — Dinner Church.

Dinner Church is a different kind of church gathering that is centered around a shared meal, meaningful conversation, and worship.

Around the table, relationships are formed, stories are shared, and faith is explored in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Whether you're new to church, returning after time away, or find the traditional Sunday morning experience challenging, there's a seat for you here. The Hope Arbor extended family is encouraged to attend.

Come explore the possibility where the table becomes an altar, the meal becomes communion, and sometimes, strangers become believers and new friends.

Please register by September 16th to ensure we have enough food for everyone — RSVP to hopearbor@iohumc.com.

Upcoming event

Coffee Talk with Jill Costello

Thursday, October 1 at 10:30 am · Tabby House, Isle of Hope UMC

Flyer for Coffee Talk with Jill Costello, dementia specialist, Thursday October 1st from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Tabby House

Join us for a Coffee Talk with Jill Costello, dementia specialist with Hospice Savannah's Edel Caregiver Institute. Come with any dementia-related questions.

Tabby House (the old Hope Arbor building)
Isle of Hope United Methodist Church
412 Parkersburg Rd

RSVP to Eliza at hopearbor@iohumc.com.

Upcoming event

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Forsyth Park, Savannah

Walk to End Alzheimer's flyer — Join the Hope Arbor Team on October 3rd, 2026 at Forsyth Park

The end of Alzheimer's starts with you. Join your fellow community members as we fundraise and spread awareness for the Alzheimer's Association in a celebratory Walk designed to cheer on competitive donation-driven success.

Join as a team or an individual to fight for a world without dementia. Everyone is welcome to walk with the Hope Arbor team.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31401

Register today at act.alz.org/coastalga.

To learn more, contact Kate Ash at Kmash@alz.org.

24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900

Updates

Stories from Hope Arbor

2025–2026

Music With a Mission

We are deeply honored and grateful that First Presbyterian Church selected Hope Arbor as the recipient of its 2025–2026 Music With a Mission concert series.

Through four outstanding concerts, Music With a Mission raised more than $9,500 to support Hope Arbor's mission of serving adults experiencing memory loss and providing respite for their caregivers. These generous gifts help ensure that our program remains accessible and enriching for the families we serve.

What a beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring people together, inspire generosity, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We often see firsthand the joy, connection, and memories that music can spark, and this incredible support is proof of just how magical music truly is.

Thank you to First Presbyterian Church, the talented musicians, and everyone who attended and contributed. Your generosity and support mean so much to our Hope Arbor community.

Thank you card from First Presbyterian Church's concert series, which raised $9,531.00 for Hope Arbor

In the news

Hope Arbor in the press

Hope Arbor leaders interviewed on WTOC News about respite care for people with memory loss

WTOC · May 25, 2026

Hope Arbor provides respite care for people with memory loss

WTOC News visited Hope Arbor to share the story of our weekly program — the volunteers, the participants, and the families who find rest in our care.