It started with a sheet of paper comparing Kentucky's potential future economy with Florida’s existing one—their triple-A credit rating, tax reform, a better tort climate, “business infrastructure” and ‘right to work.’ It read like a businessman or woman’s opportunity to thrive in a climate which wanted them there. Or, if not thrive, have a reasonable … Continue reading Meeting with the Governor of Florida

On October 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, Dianne was a presenter at the "6th International Conference on Ageing* and Spirituality", the first to be held in the United States. As described from the event's website: This International Conferences attract both those with academic interests and expertise in this discipline from around the world, as well … Continue reading “6th International Conference on Ageing* and Spirituality” – October 6, 2015

Below is an abridged version of the presentation that Joe Steier and I used in our question and answer discussion with students at the Wayne Oates Institute as part of their 2014 online conference "Envisioning the Future of Spiritual Care". http://www.slideshare.net/shcspirituality  

XX in Health, powered by Rock Health, connects and empowers female visionaries to drive change in healthcare. Dianne Timmering, Vice President of Spirituality for Signature HealthCARE and Alicia Heazlitt, Director of Innovate LTC, are pleased to host a XX in Health Retreat at Decca Restaurant at 812 E Market St, Louisville, KY on November 11, … Continue reading XX in Health Invite-Only Event – Decca Restaurant, Louisville, KY – November 11, 2013

Drawing a crowd of more than 300, Signature HealthCARE’s third annual Central Kentucky Senior Olympics, held September 25, 2013 at Signature’s Louisville home office. A total of 55 athlete-residents from 11 Signature homes competed in the games, with more residents in attendance to cheer on their facility teams. The following is the both the text … Continue reading “2013 Senior Olympics Opening Prayer” by Dianne H. Timmering

Howard Dean:  MD, initial frontrunner for 2004 election, former Democratic National Committee Chairman, former governor of Vermont, currently serves on board of Extendicare and considering run in 2016. My first and earliest impressions of him…perhaps not good and lacking positivity, which I was able to share directly with him. He was generous with his conversation … Continue reading Howard Dean: Keynote Speaker CXO Healthcare Meeting July 2013

Dianne Timmering, along with many others, had the opportunity to personally meet the Dalai Lama on his recent visit to Louisville. In Dianne's words: "The Dalai Lama had reached a zenith of contemplative joy; it was empowering to watch."  

Our 2nd annual Interfaith National Day of Prayer after almost a decade from our earliest beginnings: What we have learned by Dianne Timmering The National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2013, our 2nd annual Inter-faith prayer day, was about the faith of a mustard seed; like the tight center of a wheel, we were … Continue reading “Our 2nd Annual Interfaith National Day Of Prayer After Almost A Decade From Our Earliest Beginnings: What We Have Learned” by Dianne H. Timmering

“Compassion in the Workplace” session on November 16, 2012 dream from the Festival of Faiths in Downtown Louisville, KY by E. Joseph Steier and Dianne Timmering Our move back to Louisville two years ago seemed perfectly timed with a city-wide charge to create and launch a "lifelong wellness and aging" movement that we could play … Continue reading “Compassion in the Workplace” Session, November 16, 2012 – Festival of Faiths, Louisville, KY