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The Veranda - A Congregational Respite Program

From its early existence as The Veranda social-based respite program, Veranda Ministries has grown into an organization that offers a variety of programs and services to serve the needs of the senior population and their families affected by the aging process.

Services include The Veranda day respite program, “Hidden Heroes” grief support meetings and a dementia/end-of-life doula programs. The non-profit organization provides an annual care partner conference and also offers dementia care training for families of those living with dementia. Veranda Ministries also hosts the “Aging, Angst & Alleluias” podcast.

Positive Approach to Care Designations

Our Mission

Veranda Ministries exists to meet the social, spiritual, physical and emotional needs of families caring for loved ones living with dementia or other debilitating medical issues.

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Our Story, Shared Through the Eyes of Our Friends

Daily Activities

News & Views

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

News & Views

Crafts/Art

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

News & Views

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

Music

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

Exercise/Outdoor Activities

Lunch & Snack Time

Brain Food Activities

Brain Food Activities

Brain Food Activities

Brain Food Activities

Brain Food Activities

Bible Time

Brain Food Activities

Devotion/Hymns

Devotion/Hymns

Brain Food Activities

Devotion/Hymns

Resources

Volunteer Opportunities

Hours of Operation

No need is too small and no voice is too quiet to be heard. We devote the time and energy necessary to help families and caregivers.

Hours of Operation

Volunteer Opportunities

Hours of Operation

The Veranda Day Program

Tues – Thurs: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A  Bible study is offered on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month for

The Veranda families.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers have logged more than 80,000 hours since the program’s early beginnings in 2012. Contact us about becoming a volunteer!

Our Team

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly

Founder and Executive Director

Toni Clay

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly

Operations Coordinator

Libby Ryman

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly

Libby Ryman

Assistant Director and Volunteer Coordinator

Contact

650 Nashville Pike, Bldg. 4, Gallatin, TN 37066

Phone: (615) 675-4345

Email: maryanne@theverandaministries.org

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