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Upcoming event

Hope Arbor Hoedown

Friday, October 16 from 5:30–7:00 pm · Green House, Room 101

Hope Arbor Hoedown flyer featuring cowboy boots and a hat

Hope Arbor's 2026 Fall Dance

We invite you to pull on your boots and join the Hope Arbor family for an evening of food, fun, and festivities at our Hope Arbor Hoedown. Roy will provide live music as we gather for a fun night of music, dancing, and fellowship. Hope to see you there!

Friday, October 16 from 5:30–7:00 pm
Green House, Room 101
7721 Central Avenue

Please RSVP at hopearbor@iohumc.com.

Upcoming event

Dinner Church

Wednesday, October 21 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 October 14th to ensure we have enough food for everyone — RSVP to hopearbor@iohumc.com.

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.