Who We Are

Vice Treasurer, Ellarine Batiste

Secretary/Treasurer, Hazel Jones

Vice President, Shelly Anslyn-Gardiner

President, Solange Sheppy

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Established in the spring of 1979, St. Croix AARP Chapter #3167 is a volunteer service organization committed to improving the quality of Life for our island's golden agers and for their caregivers. Our Chapter is a resource for fun-loving, forward-thinking, solution-oriented leaders and givers of all ages to fellowship and find ways to fulfill the vision of AARP's Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus to be "service centers... [for those] who favor the goals of individual growth and service to self, to fellow members, and to the community in general." In-line with the original intent of Dr. Andrus, we see our Chapter as a vehicle to "implement a variety of programs and projects, mobilize volunteers, and support the activities of other organizations with compatible philosophies and goals." (Chapter Handbook, Section 1)

While AARP National and VI offices promote legislative advocacy, consumer savings, fitness and wellness programs, financial tools and insurance products, St. Croix AARP Chapter #3167 focuses on providing prayer, calls, visits, gardening, and light labor to those in need due to mobility or other challenges as well as Fun, Facts, Fellowship and Fortitude on 2nd Saturdays in September through June. Monthly meetings are held to empower members and guests to be well-positioned in their spheres of influence to act as Good Samaritans. Through moments of solidarity, mentoring, breathing and stretching, sharing good reports, and completing group service projects, meeting attendees comment that they feel refreshed and recharged after the time well-spent together.

Members

Our members are Lions, Rotarians, and active do-gooders of all kinds. We’d love to get to know each other better and receive the goods and services we need. And, we’d like to support those with giving hearts for St. Croix’s precious golden agers and those with special needs.

*Members are welcome to submit profiles that include a photo, links to services or other organizations, encouraging quotes, prayers, invites to favorite activities, hobbies, resources, and more with or without specific contact information: for example, “J. Smith, member since 2024, ‘go forth to the dances of the merrymakers!’ (Jer 31:4) and join us for Zumba Mon, Wed, Fri at 5-6pm at Armapavie.”

Vice Treasurer

Ellarine Batiste

Longtime member-volunteer of AARP VI, joined St. Croix AARP Chapter in the 90s, is a former Chapter President, offers support to seniors and those in need through prayer and coordinating care visits.

Treasurer

Hazel Jones

Longtime member-volunteer of AARP VI, joined St. Croix AARP Chapter in 2024, runs MBREO Institute offering CNA, Phlebotomy and Home Health Aide Classes, with an emphasis on senior care.

Vice President

Shelly Anslyn-Gardiner

Longtime member of AARP National in the VI, joined St. Croix AARP Chapter in 2024, is an HR Specialist for EDA, consults on caregiving for families, and is gathering support to launch Hibiscus Haven adult day care.

President

Solange Sheppy

Longtime household family member of AARP in the VI, joined St. Croix AARP in 2018, is a writer and editor, designs word-of-mouth marketing strategies and creates logos and FREE websites for service organizations.

*PLEASE NOTE: St. Croix AARP Chapter #3167 does not endorse or promote sales or products of any kind: so members and guests are taking full responsibility for the outcomes of contacting each other for any reason through this means. This Directory is to be used for community building purposes only. Any unauthorized use or solicitation of any kind is strictly prohibited.