Dine with a Doc® is a premier community outreach initiative dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior citizens and veterans.
By bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and the public, we foster an environment of preventative education, social connection, and empowered decision-making—all over a shared, complimentary meal.
KEY FEATURES
Target Audience: Primarily designed for senior citizens and veterans.
Format: Participants enjoy a complimentary meal while a doctor or specialist presents a health-related or specific topic of interest to the senior citizens.
Cost: The program is free for attendees, supported by Senior Education Ministries and community partners/ local donations.
Locations: Programs are held across various counties in Indiana and Illinois.
PROGRAM MISSION:
Enhance Quality of Life: Encouraging seniors to remain active and socially engaged with their peers.
Financial Wellness: Helping participants extend their resources by providing nutritious meals and free health screenings.
Informed Healthcare: Delivering expert medical insights directly to the community to promote proactive health management.
THE KEY MESSAGE
Dine with a Doc is built directly upon this spiritual foundation, embodying the invitation of the Great Physician to share a meal, listen, and find restoration.
Just as the verse promises intimate fellowship to those who open the door, this program opens the doors of the community to serve seniors and veterans through free educational lunches and genuine connection.
The Spiritual Knock: The program views every event as an opportunity to answer the "knock" of those in need, offering free resources as a reflection of God's free grace.
Dine with the Physician: By inviting medical professionals (docs) to the table, the program mirrors the biblical promise of dining with the Lord to receive wisdom and care for both body and soul.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me" (Revelation 3:20).
EVENT ITINERARY
Our structured yet flexible format is designed to respect the schedules of our guest speakers while maximizing the experience for our attendees:
Opening Ceremony: A warm welcome followed by a short prayer and a tribute to our veterans, including the Pledge of Allegiance.
Catered Luncheon: A complimentary meal by a community partner is served to all attendees.
Wellness Clinic: On-site health professionals provide essential screenings, such as blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose monitoring.
Professional Spotlight: Brief presentations from local community business partners sharing valuable community resources (strictly educational; no solicitations permitted).
Keynote Presentation: A deep-dive session featuring a local "Doc" (Medical Doctors or specialists). Presentations are tailored by the provider and typically include interactive discussions or visual aids.
Q&A Session: A dedicated forum for participants to engage directly with the featured expert.
Door Prizes: A concluding celebration where attendees can win gifts provided by our community partners.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Find an Program: Check the program flyers and www.dinewithadoc.com website for upcoming dates in your area.
RSVP: Attendance typically requires an RSVP. Note that programs may be canceled if they do not meet a minimum of 15 registered guests.
PRIVACY POLICY
: Please be advised of our policy regarding attendee privacy: sponsors are not permitted to collect contact information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses, from participants. However, you are welcome to provide your contact details to those who choose to reach out to you directly.
Contact: You can reach the organizers at 1-877-223-6109 or via email @ loriaplin@gmail.com
INFORMATION FOR PRESENTING "DOCS"/ Presenters
To accommodate busy clinical schedules, guest speakers typically arrive 30 minutes after the program begins to ensure a seamless transition into their presentation.
Whether you prefer a formal PowerPoint or a casual town-hall discussion, this platform allows you to connect with the community in a meaningful, low-pressure environment.
Milestones
This program now reaches seniors in 2 states
Over 5000 + doctors have donated their services to this ministry for this program to "serve our seniors"
Over 250,000 seniors/meals have been served as a result of this program
Over 5000+ businesses have served our seniors as lunch providers and/or mini commercials for this program.
The Dine with a Doc® program wouldn’t have reached these milestones without your help! In anticipation of your support we thank you.
Dine with a Doc®...Glorifying God by serving our seniors and veterans.
