ST. LOUIS, MO., August 24, 2012… On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors’ Ageless Society and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center will present the first discussion in the newly created Ageless Voices Lecture Series. Focused on highlighting the importance of plant science for our region and the planet, the discussion will feature remarks from Danforth Plant Science Center president James C. Carrington, Ph.D., and William H. Danforth, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Danforth Plant Science Center and Chancellor Emeritus of Washington University. Topics will include conservation, technology and the environment.
The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. with tours of the Danforth Plant Science Center, located at 975 North Warson Road, followed by a 4:30 p.m. reception in the building’s Lower Atrium Commons. The panel discussion will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the building’s AT&T Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
The Ageless Voices Lecture Series was created by St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors, and speakers for the debut lecture were selected by members of the St. Andrew’s Ageless Society, which is comprised of past Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans honorees, and has grown to include over 200 members. The Sept. 4 event is the first of three lectures planned for the coming months.
“Our Ageless Voices Lecture Series not only gives us an opportunity to help educate the public, but it also serves as a way for our Ageless Society members to give back to their community,” said Yvette Hartsfield, Executive Director , St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation. “In addition to their work in selecting our lecture series speakers, we’re hoping to recruit some of our Ageless Society members to be speakers in future discussions themselves, as they are amazing individuals who have led incredible lives and have much wisdom to share. In the meantime, we encourage the public to come out for what is sure to be a thought-provoking and informative debut lecture with Dr. James Carrington and William H. Danforth.”
Reservations for the Ageless Voices Lecture Series are required and can be made by contacting Bernadette Groner at 314-802-1937, or via email at bgroner@standrews1.com Reservations can also be placed online at http://agelessvoices.eventbright.com.
About St. Andrews
Since 1961, St. Andrew’s has been the place where seniors, their families and caregivers find answers through retirement living options, in-home care, and geriatric care management. Thanks to donations to our Charitable Foundation, we are able to assist seniors at all income levels, helping them find and access the support they need, helping them Worry Less. Visit www.standrews1.com for more information.
About Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans
The Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans program was initiated in 2003 as a way to recognize area seniors, age 75+, for their continued contributions in their communities through their careers, volunteerism and/or philanthropy.
About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit scientific research institute. Founded in July 1998, the Danforth Center engages in research that will improve plants to benefit human health and ensure the sustainability of world agriculture.
For more information, contact:
Shelene Treptow, The Hauser Group, (314) 436-9090
Yvette Hartsfield, St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation, (314) 726-0111