Hafer to share insights on physical and spiritual wellness after Appalachian Trail journey
Pastor Tom Hafer, director of spiritual services for Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral and ordained minister with Volunteers of America (VOA), will host a motivational wellness lecture and book signing event for his sixth book, titled Ramble On. Free and open to the public, the event will take place at 3 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Gulf Coast Village Auditorium, located at 1333 Santa Barbara in Cape Coral.
As a minister and a physical therapist for three decades, Hafer has cultivated a unique approach to health and wellness through synergizing the physical and spiritual aspects of our lives. Hafer’s personal hike along the Appalachian Trail inspired the new book, Ramble On, which highlights the path to finding physical and spiritual center while walking the trail. During the book signing event, Hafer will share his insights from this journey, focusing on the importance of ways to care for ourselves to better care for others.
To further its mission of wellness, Gulf Coast Village has launched a Faith & Fitness Trail campaign to bring six new pieces of outdoor exercise equipment to the residents and employees of the community. Attendees who donate to the Faith & Fitness Trail during the motivational wellness lecture and book signing event will receive a free copy of Hafer’s book. Ramble On is also available on Amazon, with a special offer provided through www.tomhafer.com.
Hafer offers free workshops and shares a weekly newsletter, entitled “My Weekly Ramble.” To schedule a talk by Hafer, contact him at tom@hafer.com or visit www.tomhafer.com.
About Tom Hafer
Pastor Tom Hafer is the director of spiritual services for Gulf Coast Village, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Cape Coral, and an ordained minister with Volunteers of America. He is an author of six books, titles including Faith & Fitness (2007), Well Planet (2010), Aging Grace (2012), Soul Man (2016), When You Pray Move Your Feet (2016) and Ramble On (2017). Hafer travels and leads free workshops on the spiritual and physical health connection, speaking about ways to care for ourselves to better care for others. To schedule a talk, contact Hafer at tom@hafer.com or visit www.tomhafer.com. To view his interdenominational worship service at Gulf Coast Village, streamed live every Sunday at 11 a.m., visit VOA.org. For regular updates, follow Hafer on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
About Gulf Coast Village
Founded more than 25 years ago, Gulf Coast Village is the premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Cape Coral, Florida. Residents enjoy active independent living in an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on living well. The community also offers the security of knowing there is the full continuum of care when needed including: assisted living, skilled nursing, specialized memory support, home health and outpatient services. Gulf Coast Village is located at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33991. For more information call 239-772-1333 or visit www.GulfCoastVillage.com.
Gulf Coast Village is sponsored by Volunteers of America, a national non-profit faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded in 1896, Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of quality, affordable housing for seniors and a major provider of professional long-term care, including assisted living, home health care and nursing home care. Their work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those they serve, integrating a deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.
