S2 Ep1953: JEWELS with JULES: Christine Hamacher, SAGES Plays With A Purpose New Play 4/26

In this episode of JEWELS with JULES, Jules Warren interviews Christine Hamacher, Co-founder,  Artistic and Executive Director of SAGES Plays With A Purpose about her organization, mission and upcoming show, Deal Maker, which will be at St. Petersburg City Theatre on Sunday, 4/26 at 2 pm. Reserve free General Admission tickets at SAGEtheater.org; click top red banner. For more information, 727.202.2302.Deal Maker — Safe Driving & Maintaining IndependenceThis is the story of a cantankerous but loveable grandpa who likes to call the shots. Life's inevitable changes leave him wheeling and dealing to cover his tracks and keep hold of the controls. Watch as his family navigates difficult territory while he shakes things up. With grandpa in the driver’s seat, you never know what will happen next! Join in the unexpected fun as he finds his way and plans a revolution. Memory Lane — Caregiving for Loved Ones with DementiaThis one explores life's unexpected challenges in caring for someone with memory loss and dementia. This poignant collection of true-to-life stories will demonstrate how isolating and misunderstood this disease is and how we can approach the journey with hope and gratitude for the joyful experiences along the way. Laugh at funny moments while savoring tender ones when hardships are met with success in this touching stroll down memory lane.  Playing at 2 different venues in St. Pete, one in Dunedin.Grandma Rocks — Navigating Widowhood & End of LifeThis is the first play Linda ever wrote — inspired by her own experience — and it has been adapted to involve some educational tips to be a Play with Purpose. Our Rockin’ Grandma is widowed and her late husband wasn’t the best planner. She is navigating those waters while dipping her toe back into dating despite her daughter’s concerns. Comedy ensues with the mother-daughter role reversal and an unexpected door opening late in life. SAGES Theater Inc. is a locally based, 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that presents "Plays with Purpose" highlighting a positive image of aging and featuring senior actors in meaningful leading roles. Our goal of inter-generational collaboration on key topics for older adults stimulates discussion and enhances access to community theater for all ages. We can all learn from each other and help one another to live our very best and most fulfilling lives at any age.#jewelswithjules #sagestheater #playswithapurpose #theater+aging  #juleswarren #christinehamacher #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete