What is St. James NEST?

Events

St. James NEST (SJNEST) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization made up of St. James' neighbors helping neighbors within St. James Plantation. Its purpose is to provide services and support to St. James' residents to enhance their ability to make 'aging in place' a reality. Whether your needs are for transportation to appointments, minor home or personal assistance, or simply a daily check up call, our Volunteers are available to help.  You can find a complete list of St. James NEST services here.

St. James NEST is part of the national village movement which started in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, more than twenty years ago. The village movement is an innovative concept that has emerged in the last decade in the field of support services for community-dwelling older adults. The village movement is one of the most viable options to let our society cope with the upcoming “Revolution Aging.”

Help Desk Phone Number: (910) 250-8388

Help Desk Hours: M-F, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

If you'd like to hear more about St. James NEST, you can review our NEST overview presentation here.

Advanced Medical Directives: Guidance for Loved Ones and Peace of Mind for You

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 3:00-4:30 pm

Speaker: Dr. Cyril Barch, MD

Medical decision making at age 50 can look quite different than medical decision making at age 70. While this can be an uncomfortable discussion, making sure your medical agent understands your wishes is key to peace of mind and reduces family conflict and guilt. Many people do not realize that Advanced Medical Directive documents are dynamic in nature depending upon life circumstance. These directives need to be revisited regularly as relationships change, people move, and personal situations change. Register here.

Estate and Long Term Care Planning

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 3:00-4:30 pm

Speaker:  Kara Gansmann, Esq., Cranfill Sumner, LLP

Estate planning provides peace of mind for handling your assets when you are no longer alive or capable of handling assets yourself. A comprehensive estate plan may encompass a broad range of legal strategies, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for finances or health. Estate plans focused on asset protection may often be geared toward planning for long-term care needs. Asset protection plans may involve deed transfers, protective trusts, or promissory notes to preserve assets. Planning for any long-term care is a gift that you and your loved ones will appreciate. Register here.

If you missed any of the programs in the 2024-25 Stay Safe. Stay Strong, Stay Smart! series, you can view a recording (and handouts, if available) of the presentations, which are listed here. Great info!

News

Interesting scam tips article from Washington Post to check out: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/scam-victim-support-group-aarp/#scam-tips