Wellness Expo

Linda, Marian, Lauren and Tammy are hard at work on the upcoming Wellness Expo Scheduled for May 26. Every department of The Oaks will be part of the Expo and maning different stations in our emerging Brewington Campus Life and Wellness Center. We will be uploading pictures of folks involved in our programs as we learn how the blog process works. Be patient with us and offer suggestions as you will.

This morning at 6:30 am as I and others were working out in the cardio/strength room, I was discussing with one of my long time friends the struggle to get out of bed and do what needs to be done to age well. While we were talking and laughing, Lee came in and immediately hit the nustep machine. I looked over at Lee and said to my friend," that is why we do this. So we can be like him when WE are the age Lee is now - 90" Every day, at 90, he walks 2 miles, works out on the cardio, participates in group fitness, etc. It hit me - we do have choices. We can be one of the people in our Skilled Nursing Facility OR we can struggle out of bed, enjoy socialization as we work out and maybe, just maybe - be like Lee when we are 90.

More to come - Linda and Marian will be signing on soon. God Bless. James

Hello From The Oaks

Hello to all Vita Life blogg readers from Linda Biswell, Campus Life Director; Marian Youorski, Wellness Director and The Reverend James McGee, CEO aka the "big cheese". We at The Oaks are excited about getting underway and will endeavor to keep you apprised of our progess and events as we seek to change lives here and in the surrounding community. God Bless

Reverend James McGee

Reverend James McGee

President & CEO of The Oaks of Orangeburg

Reverend James McGee is the CEO of The Methodist Oaks Continuing Care Retirement Community in Orangeburg, South Carolina. His work with The Methodist Oaks as well as the surrounding community has been centered upon community and individual growth, as he is a true Servant Leader. He has instilled a Wellness based culture at his community and has incorporated Vital Life principles into the programming at the Oaks for residents to feel more engaged and active. In addition to his tenure at the Methodist Oaks, The Reverend has also served on many boards such as The United Way, The Cancer Society, the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Board, and he has also previously been elected to the Orangeburg County Council and as President of the SC Association of Counties. His dedication to giving back to his community spans many years, and he says he wouldn’t have it any other way.