{"id":134479,"date":"2026-04-07T08:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=134479"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:09:28","slug":"kevin-sorbo-to-star-in-the-gathering-place-film-inspired-by-delray-beach-senior-center-helping-seniors-overcome-isolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/kevin-sorbo-to-star-in-the-gathering-place-film-inspired-by-delray-beach-senior-center-helping-seniors-overcome-isolation\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Sorbo to Star in ‘The Gathering Place,’ Film Inspired by Delray Beach Senior Center Helping Seniors Overcome Isolation"},"content":{"rendered":"

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed actor Kevin Sorbo<\/strong> is set to participate in the upcoming feature film \u201cThe Gathering Place,\u201d a new JC Films production inspired by a Delray Beach senior center operated by South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute<\/strong>, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.<\/p>\n

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Image caption: South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute.<\/em><\/p>\n

The film is inspired by the real-life impact of Randy Kirshbaum and Vicky Samuelson in Delray Beach, whose work has helped transform the lives of seniors facing grief, isolation, and loss.<\/p>\n

Filming for \u201cThe Gathering Place\u201d is scheduled to begin in January 2027 in Delray Beach, Florida, bringing national attention to a growing issue: senior isolation and the urgent need for community-based solutions.<\/p>\n

At the South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute senior center located at Delray Medical & Dental, many seniors arrive after experiencing devastating life events\u2014including the loss of a spouse or even a child. These hardships often leave individuals isolated, disconnected, and struggling with a loss of purpose.<\/p>\n

What makes this story especially compelling\u2014and highly relevant today\u2014is the measurable transformation happening within this Delray Beach senior center.<\/p>\n

Through structured weekly programming, wellness activities, and a strong sense of community, the South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute is helping seniors rebuild their lives. Individuals who once felt alone are now forming meaningful friendships, improving their physical and emotional health, and rediscovering a renewed zest for life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not just a story for the screen\u2014it\u2019s something we witness every single day here in Delray Beach,\u201d said Randy Kirshbaum, Chief Operating Officer of South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute. \u201cWe serve seniors who come to us after experiencing unimaginable loss. They arrive isolated and grieving, and over time, they begin to smile again, to connect, and to truly live again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kirshbaum emphasized that the Delray Beach senior center has become a critical lifeline.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis center gives people back their sense of belonging. It gives them friendships, structure, and hope. That transformation is real – and it\u2019s exactly what \u2018The Gathering Place\u2019 movie brings to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gathering Place\u201d follows a diverse group of seniors who come together to save their beloved senior center from closing\u2014a storyline that closely mirrors the resilience, connection, and emotional bonds formed at the South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute senior center in Delray Beach.<\/p>\n

JC Films Studios, known for producing more than 70 faith-based and family-oriented films, is bringing national visibility to this South Florida story. With Kevin Sorbo\u2019s involvement, the film is expected to reach a broad audience and elevate awareness around senior loneliness as a growing public health concern.<\/p>\n

As communities across the country search for solutions to senior isolation, the model created by South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute in Delray Beach demonstrates how local programs can restore dignity, purpose, and human connection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is bigger than a movie,\u201d Kirshbaum added. \u201cIt\u2019s about showing what\u2019s possible when we invest in our seniors and refuse to let them face life\u2019s hardest moments alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Media outlets, community leaders, and organizations focused on aging and behavioral health are invited to follow the development of \u201cThe Gathering Place\u201d and learn more about the Delray Beach senior center that inspired it.<\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong>
\nMedia@sfmbhi.com<\/p>\n

About South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute (SFMBHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout South Florida. Based in Delray Beach, the organization provides integrated medical, behavioral health, and senior services, including a leading senior center focused on reducing isolation, improving wellness, and helping older adults rediscover purpose and connection. https:\/\/www.sfmbhi.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed actor Kevin Sorbo is set to participate in the upcoming feature film “The Gathering Place,” a new JC Films production inspired by a Delray Beach senior center operated by South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The film is inspired by the real-life impact of Randy Kirshbaum and Vicky Samuelson in Delray Beach, whose work has helped transform the lives of seniors facing grief, isolation, and loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10251,"featured_media":134477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[346,12804,10216,37,14,61,12994,56],"tags":[10775],"class_list":["post-134479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie-filmmaking-news","category-ap","category-delray-beach-business","category-entertainment-news","category-florida-news","category-health-medical-news","category-mental-health","category-non-profit-news","tag-behavioral-health","has-post-title","has-post-date","no-post-category","no-post-tag","no-post-comment","has-post-author"],"acf":[],"views":277,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10251"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134479"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":134485,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134479\/revisions\/134485"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/134477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}