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2 Mature Life Older Americans Month, May 2017

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Thelma Bland Watson, Ph.D

Mature Life is the newsletter of Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, a private, nonprofit organizationserving older persons and their families in the City of Richmond and the Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland,Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. Mature Life is produced and published by Senior Connections with financialassistance, in whole or in part, from the Administration on Aging and/or the Virginia Department for Aging and RehabilitativeServices (DARS). Mature Life is distributed, free of charge, to older adults, caregivers, families, organizations and businesses.Donations are accepted to help defray production costs. Opinions or ideas expressed by guest columnists are not necessarily thoseof the editorial staff or Senior Connections. ADVERTISING: Mature Life accepts advertising solely to help defray productionand mailing costs. We appreciate the support of our advertisers. Products and services advertised for profit does not constitute anendorsement by Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging but are intended for informational purposes only. Pleasecontact Ms. Hannah Robinson, Editor, at 804-343-3046; [email protected] for additional information about advertising.Mature Life reserves the right to refuse any advertising deemed inappropriate.

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Senior Connections, The Capital AreaAgency on Aging depends on thesupport and generosity of individuals,corporations, and other organizationsto fund our programs and services forseniors, caregivers and their families. Asa charitable nonprofit organization, theAgency encourage contributions whichare tax-deductible. The followingoptions for making donations areavailable.

Empty Plate CampaignContributions to this ongoing campaignhelp provide critical services andprograms such as Meals, EmergencyServices, Transportation, and FuelAssistance. For only $50.00 you can fillan empty plate 12 times for a needysenior.

Adopt A CaféThe Adopt A Café Initiative provides thecommunity (individuals, businesses,civic or faith-based organizations) theopportunity to support theirneighborhood Friendship Café by“adopting” a café or becoming a “friendor sponsor” of the Friendship CaféProgram. By donating funds, thecommunity can give back to olderadults who bring inspiration andcontinuity to the fabric of ourcommunities.

Senior Services FundThe Senior Connections Senior ServicesFund is managed by The CommunityFoundation and is a long-terminvestment for the future needs ofseniors and caregivers. Contributionsshould be made payable to the SeniorConnections Senior Services Fund andmailed to: The Community Foundation,3501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 210,Richmond, VA 23225-4047.If you have questions about making adonation, please call (804) 343-3000.

Contributions toSenior Connections

This year’s theme for OlderAmericans Month, “Age Out Loud,”certainly speaks appropriately to themany activities that we haveembarked on during the past 44years. We continue to reflect on thelives we touch as we look ahead tothe future. We touch the lives ofmore than 23,000 individuals (olderadults, caregivers, individuals withdisabilities) throughout the year.

We take this opportunity to extendgreetings and special thanks to youas we celebrate Older AmericansMonth 2017. We reflect on the richhistory of Senior Connections, anorganization that has served theRichmond Metropolitan Regionsince 1973, and look towards thefuture. By the year 2030, ourRegion’s population of older adultswill double to 340,000. This is asignificant reason for celebration andrecognition. The theme for thisyear’s Older Americans Month, “AgeOut Loud” relates to thecontributions that older adultsprovide to their families andcommunities.

For those of us who provideservices and work in collaborationwith community partners, we supportthis theme every day. We support theinterests, goals and dreams of olderadults, caregivers and their families.We encourage everyone to “Age OutLoud” as we celebrate theopportunity to support the needs ofmore than 23,000 older adults eachyear and provide direct services to

more than 4,000 individuals in theRichmond Metropolitan Region onan annual basis.

In 2017, we have many examplesof people who “Age Out Loud.” TheU.S. Administration on CommunityLiving (ACL) shares the story of Mr.Barbara Hillary, for example. A nursefor 55 years who dreamed of travel,at age 75, Ms. Hillary became thefirst African American woman to setfoot on the North Pole. In 2011, atage 79, she set another first when shestepped onto the South Pole. Formerpresident George W. Bush celebratedhis 90th birthday by skydiving.Actress Betty White, now 95 yearsold, became the oldest person to hostSaturday Night Live in 2010,coincidentally during May – thesame month recognized as OlderAmericans Month (OAM). In theRichmond Metropolitan Region, wehave many individuals who continueto contribute and serve as models.Two that come to mind hold BoardMember Emeritus status with SeniorConnections, Mrs. Gloria Johnson ofHenrico County and Dr. JamesBowles, Sr. of Goochland County.We salute and recognize them both!

Since 1963, OAM has been a timeto celebrate older Americans, theirstories, and their contributions. Ledby the ACL, this annual observanceoffers a special opportunity to learnabout, support, and recognize ournation’s older citizens. This year’stheme, “Age Out Loud,” emphasizesthe ways older adults are living their

lives with boldness, confidence, andpassion while serving as aninspiration to people of all ages.

Senior Connections will use OAM2017 to focus on the ways that olderadults in our community areredefining aging – through work orfamily interests, by taking charge oftheir health and staying involvedwith activities and participation withcommunity and advocacy efforts. Wecan also use OAM as a time to learnhow we can best support and learnfrom our older adults in ourcommunities.

Throughout the month, SeniorConnections will conduct activities

and share information designed tohighlight local people, programs,resources and stories. We encourageyou to get involved by “Aging OutLoud” with us.

Thank you for your advocacy andsupport.

Service Grant from Bank of America,A Valued Community PartnerDr. Thelma Bland Watson, accepts grantfor seniors from Mr. Victor Branch,Richmond Market President, EnterpriseBusiness Engagement, Bank of America.

History of Older AmericansMonth

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million

living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older

Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs.

Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in

April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National

Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens

Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.”

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the

contributions of past and current older adults to our country, in particular those

who defended the nation. Every President since the Kennedy Administration has

issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the

entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities.

Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies,

events, fairs, and other such activities. All localities in the Richmond Region

has recognized May as Older Virginians Month.

Older Americans Month 2017Each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our

nation’s celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). ACL designed the2017 OAM theme, Age Out Loud, to give aging a new voice—one thatreflects what today’s older adults have to say. This theme shines a light onmany important trends. More than ever before, older Americans are workinglonger, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re takingcharge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating forthemselves and others. What it means to age has changed, and OAM 2017 isa perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate what getting older looks liketoday.

Let’s amplify the many voices of older Americans and raise awareness ofvital aging issues across the country. Join us as we speak up and out loud forOAM! (Source: The Administration for Community Living)

Working Together to Enhance Quality of Life for Older AdultsBoard Chair John Robertson andVice Board Chair Michelle Johnson (frontrow left) join other Board Members along with Thelma Watson and MarciaDuBois (standing left) to discuss the Recipes for Life Art Project with ArtistConsultant Colleen Hall (seated front row, far right). Other Board members,(front row, left to right) are Rev. Willis Funn and Ms. Mary Devine. Standing:Mrs. Jane Crawley, Mrs. Kimberly Jefferson, Mrs. Rita Randolph, Ms. MaryBeth Murphy, Dr. Barbara Chapmand and Mr. Larry Lyons.

Contribution from Dominion, A Valued Community PartnerLeft to right: Mrs. Betsy Bushkar, Director of Finance and Adminstration,Senior Connections; Ms. Marcia DuBois, Department for Aging andRehabilitative Services (DARS); Mr. John Robertson, Board Chair, SeniorConnections; Dr. Thelma Bland Watson, Executive Director, SeniorConnections; and Mrs. Rita Randolph, Dominion. Contribution of $15,000is being used for Friendship Café Transportation Program and CommunityGuardian Program.

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CELEBRATING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH


CELEBRATING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Housing Advocates will be ourSpecial Guests with

Recognition to project:HOMESfor 25 years of dedicated service

FOR MORE INFO:Patricia Giesen(804) [email protected]

You’re Invitedto our Open House!

Tuesday, May 16, 20172:30 - 4:30 p.m.24 E. Cary Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Learn about Agency Programs and Services toenhance quality of life forolder adults, persons withdisabilities and caregivers.

Light RefreshmentsNo RSVP Required

The Resource for Aging Well Since 1973

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Presented Proclamation on April 25Thelma Watson thanked the Board as

follows:

“Thank you for presenting the

Older Americans Month Proclamation

again this year to recognize older

residents of Henrico and their families.

Mrs. Crawley’s remarks this evening

show the importance of Senior

Connections joining with the Depart-

ment of Social Services, the Advocate

for the Aging, Department of Parks

and Recreation as we insure services,

support and information for the

growing population of older adults

and caregivers.

We appreciate the opportunity to

support the needs of individuals who

have contributed much to their com-

munities and families. We appreciate

the County’s ongoing financial sup-

port and other assistance. We are very

grateful to have Mrs. Crawley serve on

our Board following the long and

dedicated service of Mrs. Gloria

Johnson who retired last year and is

now a member Emerita on the Board.

Thank you again for the recognition

this evening. We look forward to many

opportunities to support Henrico

residents as we all “age out loud.”

Mrs. Jane Crawley, Board Member

representing Henrico County and

retired Deputy County Manager for

Community Resources, provided the

following remarks to the Board:

“As a member of the Senior

Connections Board, I am here tonight

with my colleagues to express our

appreciation for your ongoing recogni-

tion and support of Henrico’s older

residents, their caregivers and their

families.

There are more than fifty-four

thousand Henrico residents (54,068)

who are sixty years of age or older.

This reflects approximately 17.6

percent of the County’s total popula-

tion.

The needs of these individuals are

wide-ranging as are the services that

Senior Connections provides - ranging

from Home Delivered Meals, Informa-

tion and Assistance via Case Manage-

ment, Legal Assistance, Friendship

Cafes and a variety of other services

that are specific to the needs of the

County’s Senior Citizens.

During this current Fiscal Year

(2016-2017) more than thirteen

hundred Henrico Senior Citizens were

served (unduplicated numbers =

1,335).

Senior Connections also works

with Jelisa Turner, the County’s

Advocate for the Aging and we would

also like to thank her for the ongoing

collaboration.

We at Senior Connections look

forward to continuing our ongoing

partnership with the County as we

empower and assist our Older Ameri-

cans.”


COMMUNITY NEWS

SPONSOR RESERVATIONWe are pleased to support Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging’s Empty Plate Luncheonand enhance the quality of life among older adults and caregivers. Enclosed is our contribution for the follow-ing Sponsorship Levels:

14th Annual Empty Plate Luncheon & Awards CeremonyWednesday, October 4, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Trinity Family Life Center, 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA 23222

$10,000 Program Sponsor: Contribution can be targeted to a specific Agency program of choice.The Sponsor’s logo will appear on that program’s marketing materials. Lunch for up to 10 guests, specialrecognition at luncheon, full-page Thank You in program, name and logo in all publicity, solo recognition inFacebook posting, featured prime position on new donation page on website, primary placement on MajorDonor poster displayed year-round at first floor elevator at Senior Connections.

$5000 Presenting Sponsor: Lunch for up to 10 guests, special recognition at luncheon, full-page ThankYou in program, name and logo in all publicity, solo recognition in Facebook posting, position on newdonation page on website, placement on Major Donor poster displayed year-round at first floor elevator atSenior Connections.

$3000 Title Sponsor: Lunch for up to 10 guests, special recognition at luncheon, full-page Thank You inprogram, name and logo in all publicity, name and logo included in Facebook postings, listing on newdonation page on website, placement on Major Donor poster displayed year-round at first floor elevatorat Senior Connections.

$2000 Event Sponsor: Lunch for up to 10, recognition as sponsor at event, inclusion in Facebook postings,website listing.

$1200 Co-Event Sponsor: Lunch for up to 10, recognition at event, inclusion in Facebook postings,website listing.

$600 Table Sponsor: Lunch for up to 10, recognition at event, website listing.

Please make your check payable to Senior Connections and note “Empty Plate 2017” on the memo line of yourcheck. Mail this completed form, along with your check, to Senior Connections EPL, 24 E. Cary St., RichmondVA 23219. For additional information contact Angie Phelon at (804) 343-3045 or [email protected]. ThankYou!

Thanks 2016 Corporate Sponsors!

www.seniorconnections-va.org

EmergencyServices

Rides

Medi-cines

Respite

Meals

Home

Care

Empty Plate

Filling Critical Needs

PROGRAM PRESENTING TITLE EVENT CO-EVENT

Overview of Empty Plate Campaign and LuncheonThe Empty Plate Campaign is a

collaborative fundraising activity andcommunity event. Prior to 2015, thepast eight events were co-chaired bythe Honorable Eva Teig Hardy and theHonorable Frank Hall. The 2015Phoebe and Frank Hall Humanitar-ian Award for Service to VintageVirginians was presented to Mrs.Nancy Nagle Bolio by Mrs. Hall. In2016, Mr. Felix Sarfo-Kantanka, Jr.received the award.

The 14th annual event is being co-chaired by Mrs. Hardy and Mrs.Phoebe Hall. For the past three events,Ms. Sabrina Squire from WWBT12has served as the dynamic and inspira-tion Mistress of Ceremonies. Pastkeynote speakers have includedCongressman Bobby Scott, Mr. HughGouldthorpe, Retired Vice President(Head Cheerleader) of Communica-tions for Owens & Minor, Commis-sioner Jim Rothrock of VirginiaDepartment for Aging and Rehabilita-tive Services, the late Mr. TonyLineberry (Disabilities Advocate), Mr.Mark Gordon, CEO of Bon SecoursSt. Francis Hospital, Mrs. Eva TeigHardy and most recently Mr. G.Gilmer Minor III.The Campaign and Luncheon:• Recognizes the health, security andindependence needs of older adults andpersons with disabilities and theirfamilies;• Raises awareness of the dramticallyincreasing need for services for peopleof all walks of life who, as we livelonger, need support from communityagencies;• Raises funds to expand/extendprograms of Senior Connections, TheCapital Area Agency on Aging.

The 14th Annual Luncheon isscheduled for Wednesday, October 4at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Family LifeCenter, 3601 Dill Road, Richmond.The focus of the luncheon is address-ing financial exploitation of olderadults. The invited keynote speaker isMr. Victor Branch of Bank ofAmerica. Awards will be presented toseveral individuals who have madesignificant contributions to improvethe quality of life for seniors and

families. These include the Eva TeigHardy Award for Corporate Service,the Phoebe and Frank Hall Awardfor Service to Vintage Virginians, theRichard Hogan Award for VolunteerService and the Mary C. PayneMemorial Award.

We also will have Greetings from

state and local officials. Seniordignitaries who participate withvarious Agency programs will be inattendance.

The cost is $60 for individuals.Table Sponsorship range from $600 to$10,000. To participate please com-plete and return the Table Sponsor

Form below or the Individual Form onthe next page. For more information,please contact Angie Phelon at 804-343-3045; [email protected].


COMMUNITY NEWS

“Thank you for inviting me to behere tonight, as we celebrate the 10thannual National Healthcare DecisionsDay. This week, there are events likethis one being held in towns and cities,from coast-to-coast. Perhaps a few ofyou might not know that this successfulnationwide program got its start righthere in your hometown of Richmond,Virginia. It was created by NathanKottkamp, an attorney with theMcGuire Woods Law Firm. Unfortu-nately, due to a prior scheduled eventin Washington, D.C., Nathan is notable to be with us tonight. While wewill surely miss him, I am certain thathis presence will be felt, at least inspirit. As I have been given to under-stand he was front-and-center in theactual launch of the Faith to FateInitiative at Senior Connections, whenit first got started here four years ago.And so I say “Good Evening” to youall, and to Nathan as well.

It seems that Virginia is quite fondof starting new things! Although someof my Northern friends would likelyargue with me, I think all of you willagree with me when I say thatVirginia’s “Founding Tradition” actuallybegan some five hundred years ago,and not very far from here, with thevery birth of our nation at Jamestown

Advance Care PlanningExcerpts from the Remarks of Dr. Louis Sullivanat the April 18, 2017 Faith to Fate Lecture at theUniversity of Richmond No Wrong Door Launches 100th Partner

Bon Secours Virginia HealthSystem was certified as the 100th NoWrong Door Partner at public launchon April 12, 2017 at the Library ofVirginia in Richmond.What is No Wrong Door (NWD)and What is its Vision?

No Wrong Door is a virtual system(technology) and statewide network ofshared resources, designed to stream-line access to long term services andsupports - connecting individuals,providers and communities across theCommonwealth: Individuals gain easier access toservices and better understand options Providers better serve individualswith increased efficiences and reducedduplication of administrative tasks Communities enhance coordinationand improve quality of life for residents Investors accelerate expansion ofthe system and community impact

While the technology system isstandardized across the state, NoWrong Door partners vary fromcommunity to community. In mostcommunities, the Area Agency onAging is the lead, working closely withthe Center for Independent Living.Other partners may include Commu-nity Services Boards, local Depart-ments of Social Services, Home-Delivered Meals and Food Pantries,Transportation Providers, HomeModification Companies, Hospitals,

PACE Programs, Adult Day Services,Home Health, Free Clinics and Com-munity Action Agencies.Vision

Virginia’s vision for No Wrong Dooris barrier-free access to communityservices and supports for all Virginians.The long term outcome for NWD isthat individuals of all ages, incomes andabilities will achiev their unique goalsfor community living through stream-lined access to community supportsand coordination between all LongTerm Service and Support providersand payers.

Patrick Hickey accepts the 100th PartnerCertificate from DARS. Mr. Hickeyserves as Manager for the No Wrong DoorService Program at Senior Connections andhelped to obtain the 100th Partner.

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging operates in compliancewith Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973 and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations prohibitingsexual harassment.

Senior Connections shall not discriminate against elderly Virginians on the basisof race, color, sex, disability, religion, ethnic background, or national origin in thereceipt or delivery of its services, programs, activities, employment, and/orprocurement activities.

Senior Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity and AffirmativeAction Employer and gives preference in hiring to persons age 60 and older.

Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in anyagency-related activity or service, is encouraged to write to: Executive Director,Senior Connections, 24 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219-3796. EEOE/AA

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Settlement. Of course, you havefounded many otherthings since then,including as I’m told,that most refreshingbeverage called“LIME-ADE.” Andas we speak, you aredoing it again. Virginia is fast emergingas a leading state in the nation forembracing professional advance careplanning as a standard practice ofcare. In the Western and Northernparts of Virginia, you have the VirginiaPOST Collaborative, which is nowimplementing the National POLSTParadigm in communities throughoutthe Commonwealth. In HamptonRoads, you have As You Wish,promoting awareness of advancemedical directives with the support ofthe Sentara and Riverside HospitalSystems and the regional Area Agen-cies on Aging. And here in CentralVirginia, you have Honoring ChoicesVirginia and an exciting new privatesector startup Sacient Advance CarePlanning, that both are committed tobest-practice advance care planningconversations delivered in hospitals andcommunities under the world leadingRespecting Choices model.”

Charles City native Rita Randolph was recentlyhonored with the 2017 HomeAgain CommunityLeadership Award for 35 years of service withDominion’s EnergyShare program at a March30th awards dinner. Mrs. Randolph has workedwith the program that assists older adults inpaying fuel bills and provides energy-savingupgrades since its inception in 1982 and has beenwith Dominion for 35 years. Mrs. Randolph hasserved as a member of the Board of Directors of

Senior Connections, The Capital Area on Aging for the past 10 years.Congratulations and thanks Rita!

Rita Randolph Recognized with Award

Beth Sholom Woods is an equal housing opportunity facility designatedto provide housing to extremely low, very low and low-income elderlyage 62 and over. Ten percent of its 111 apartments have been altered foraccessibility. Applicants age 18 or more who have mobility/physical disabil-ity and need the features of our barrier-free/handicapped units mayapply for one of these accessible units.

Beth Sholom Woods is a Section 202/8-Section 223(f) U.S.Departmentof Housing and Urban Development (HUD) project. Qualified applicantspay 30% of his or her monthly income towards rent and utilities. AnOutpatient Rehabilitation Clinic with a therapeutic pool is located on site.

Beth Sholom Woods is part of the Beth Sholom Lifecare Community inthe Far West End of Richmond. For more information or an application,please call (804) 741-4691, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: (804) 741-4691 TTY Users Dial 711Fax: (804) 741-9813

Email: [email protected]: www.bethsholom-lifecare.org

Beth Sholom WoodsBeth Sholom Lifecare Community

2027 Lauderdale DriveRichmond, VA 23233


COMMUNITY NEWS

We are pleased to welcomeMr. Edward Richards, who joined our

staff in April as PublicGuardian ProgramManager.Mr. Richards’ mostrecent work experienceincludes Program

Manager for the HomeAgain Men’sShelter, previously serving as a CaseManager for HomeAgain. He holds abachelor of Social Work with a minor

Senior Connections Welcomes Edward Richardsas Public Guardianship Program Manager

in Psychology from Virginia Com-monwealth University where he was amember of Omicron Delta Kappa, thePhi Alpha Honor Society and heearned the Student Success Award.He also has an Associate’s degreefrom J. Sargent Reynolds.

Mr. Richards hails from LongIsland, NY and he has an interest inindependent film production, readingand he enjoys the outdoors.Welcome Edward!

Governor’s Conference on Aging2017 Theme: “Design. Engage. Implement.”

The 2017 Governor’s Conference on Aging will be held May 22 and 23 at theHotel Roanoke. Conference registration is now open. The extensive Website hasinformation for registration and other details. The Conference theme and topicareas from the 2016 Conference will be continued. Topic areas are CulturalChange in Long Term Supports and Services, Safety and Financial Security,Livable Communities and Community Engagement. A new area this year isVolunteer Advocacy at the Grassroots-Community Engagement. Also, scholar-ships to cover registration only is available to community volunteers. AAAs areasked to encourage interested community volunteers to apply. Conferencespeakers include Dr. Bill Thomas, cultural change in long term care and JohnMartin, policies on aging. Commendation goes to Martina James Nalley foroutstanding work on the conference. Websites: Registration: http://vgcoa.com/conference-registration-2/; Program: http://vgcoa.com/conference-prograam-2/.

AARP Tax Aide Site at Senior ConnectionsAssisted Over 500 with Free Tax PreparationPATRICIA GIESEN

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Between mid-February and April14, 2017, the tax aide site assisted 500older adults and persons with disabili-ties with preparing their federal andstate income taxes free of charge. Weare one of the few sites that makeactual appointments but walk-ins areserved if time permits. The AARPcertified tax preparers volunteered

four hours, three days a week.This is a fantastic service for older

adults especially those on fixedincome. In the past, some have beencharged $200 to over $500 for simpletax returns.

Senior Connections is more thanhappy to provide the space and timeto accommodate these services andlook forward to working with AARPfor many years to come.

Update on Art Mural ProjectThe Senior Connections’ Interac-

tive Art Mural Project is up andrunning. The project’s goal is to raiseawareness of senior issues whilehighlighting the wisdom, vitality andgifts, through art interpretation, thatolder adults have to offer.

As of March 31, completedsurveys totalling 121 have beensubmitted electronically or in writing,and analyzed. Here are the results:What Is Good About Getting Old? Freedom/autonomy of time Confidence in self and recognition

of abilities Perspective granted by time and

experience to see clearly

Spiritual awareness Staying active/learning Helping others/volunteering Relationships/ConnectionsRecipes for Life Positive attitude Accepting of self and others Selfcare/exercise and health

(including nature)This project is generously spon-

sored by Genworth Financial. Rich-mond artist Colleen Hall is theproject’s coordinator. Please contactAngie Phelon at 804-343-3023;[email protected] for additionalinformation.

Congratulations to Nancy Goodmanas the recipient of this prestigiousaward. The award recognizes excel-lence by individuals who work in thearea of elder abuse prevention and

Nancy Goodman Recipient of the2017 Helen J. Napps Award of Excellence

protection.Ms. Goodman is a Family Services

Supervisor with New Kent Departmentof Social Services and a member of theSenior Connections Advisory Council.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Food, Fun and Fellowship!Café Locations

City of RichmondCAPUP*

East Senior Center1103 Oliver Hill Way

Good Shepherd Baptist Church

1127 N. 28th Street

Guardian Place1620 N. Hamilton Street

Korean Senior CenterRenaissance Apartments1021 German School Rd.

Linwood RobinsonSenior Center

700 N. 26th Street

Monarch Woods6501 Jahnke Road

Sixth Baptist Church400 S. Addison St.

Charles City CountyRuthville Gymnasium

Complex13100 The Glebe Lane

Charles City

Chesterfield CountyBon Air

Presbyterian Church9201 W. Huguenot Road

Market SquareApartments

7300 Taw Street

New CovenantPresbyterian Church6415 Irongate Drive

Rockwood Village3901 Price Club Blvd.

Midlothian

Goochland CountyGoochland Rec Center2415 Sandy Hook Road

Hanover CountyShiloh Baptist Church

106 S. James StreetAshland

Montpelier Senior Center17203 Mountain Road

Henrico CountyDeep Run

Recreation Center9900 Ridgefield Parkway

Highland SpringsRecreation Center16 S. Ivy AvenueHighland Springs

Oakwood MemorialBaptist Church

3100 Gay Avenue

West RichmondChurch of the Brethren7612 Wanymala Road

New KentNew Generation Church

6160 Pocahontas TrailProvidence Forge

Powhatan CountySt. John NeumannCatholic Church

2480 Batterson Road

(*CAPUP:Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People)

For more information please call (804) 343-3000or visit our website: www.seniorconnections-va.org

(Hours vary by locations)

Friendship CafésA Nutrition Support Program Provided by

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging

Care Transitions to Help PreventHospital Readmissions

To address the problems of uncoor-dinated and fragmented care duringperiods of hospitalization, the Univer-sity of Colorado Health SciencesCenter, Denver, Colorado wasawarded a five-year grant in 2000 todevelop the Care Transitions Interven-tion. Dr. Eric Coleman served asprincipal investigator for this project.Dr. Coleman is a Robert WoodJohnson Clinical Scholar.

During the four-week Care Transi-tions Program, patients with complexcare needs and family caregivers workwith a “Transition Coach” and learnself-management skills will ease theirtransition from hospital to home withfour interactions:1. Medication self-management2. The Personal Health Record3. Timely primary care/specialty care

follow up4. Knowledge of red flags that indi-

cate a worsening in their conditionand how to respondWith the Care Transitions Interven-

tion model, patient health and well-being are improved and the health caresystem derives cost savings fromreduced readmission to the hospital.Both patients and health care providersreport satisfaction with the program.These results were demonstrated instudies conducted by Dr. Coleman andhis colleagues. In one study, hospital-

ized patients who received the CareTransitions Intervention were approxi-mately half as likely to return to thehospital as those who did not receivethe Intervention. In another study,patients receiving the Care TransitionsIntervention also had lower re-hospital-ization rates. This study also found thathospital costs were lower for patientswith care transition coaches. Theinvestigators estimated that the hospi-tal, health plan, or clinic which employsthe coach can realize annual net costsavings of $295,594 across 350 pa-tients.

Dr. Coleman’s team has also shownthat patients who were assisted bycare transitions coaches had greaterknowledge and skills regarding theirillness. They understood how tomanage their medications and theyconfidently knew what was required ofthem during the transition period. Thecontinuity of the coaching relationshipfostered a sense of caring, safety, andpredictability about the transition,which contributed to greater patientinvestment in the program. Patientswho received the CTI were signifi-cantly less likely to be readmitted tothe hospital, and the benefits weresustained for five months after the endof the one month intervention.

Care Transitions: Coleman Coaching Model

The Chronic Disease Self Management Program

Offers self-help classes for individualscoping with chronic diseases such asarthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes,or heart disease. Classes meet weeklyfor two to one-half hours for six weeks.

Please contact Kathy Brown 804-343-3004;[email protected] for more info or next class schedule.



HEALTH & WELLNESS


CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Aging Parents2nd Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

Bon Air Methodist Church1645 Buford Road, Room 207

804-320-3890

ALS Support Group2nd Tuesdays

Trinity United Methodist Church903 Forest Avenue

Sarah Stein 1-866-348-3257

Alzheimer’s AssociationGreater Richmond Chapter

4600 Cox Road804-967-2580 for schedule

www.alz.org/grva

Brain Injury3rd Mondays 6:15 p.m.

Childrens’ Hospital, 2924 Brook Rd.

Caregiver Connection1st Tuesdays 4:00 p.m.

Lucy Corr VillageFriendship Room

6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.Chesterfield County

Debbie Leidheiser [email protected]

Essential Tremor3rd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Hope13700 North Parham Road

Diane Campbell 804-556-2345

Fibromyalgia andChronic Pain Association

804-862-4244

Grandparents Connection3rd Thursdays 4:30 p.m.Chesterfield CommunityDevelopment Building

9800 Government Ctr. Pkwy.Chesterfield County

Debbie Leidheiser [email protected]

Hanover Adult Center3rd Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

7231 Stonewall Parkway,Mechanicsville

Diane Dillard [email protected]

Jewish Family Services3rd Thursdays 2:00 p.m.6718 Patterson Avenue

Janina Bognar 804-282-5644

Kinship Care Support GroupHenrico Human Services Building

10:30 a.m. to 12 noon808-501-5866

Levinson Heart Center1st Tuesdays in January, March,

May, July, September and November7:30 p.m., 7101 Jahnke Road

804-741-3893

Lupus Foundation804-262-9632; www.lupus.org

Memorial Regional Medical Center1st Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

8260 Atlee Road, MechanicsvilleEthel Gordon 804-764-6674

Mended Hearts1st Tuesdays in February, April,

June, August, October, DecemberHenrico Doctors’ Hospital

Forest Avenue Campus804-741-3893

Multiple Myeloma3rd Mondays except July and August

7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Henrico Doctor’s Hospital

1620 Skipwith RoadBarbara Marx 804-355-6217

National Multiple Sclerosis Society804-353-5008

Parkinson’s DiseaseCircle Center Adult Day Services

4900 West Marshall StreetAnn Spinks 804-355-5717

Metro Chapter Parkinson’s Disease3rd Sundays 2:00 p.m.HealthSouth Hospital

Kathy Morton 804-730-1336

Post Polio Central VirginiaCarol Kennedy 804-740-6833

Prostate Cancer3rd Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Ridge Baptist ChurchPeter Moon 804-346-4407

Reach Out for Life(Breast Health Education)

www.reachoutforlifeva.org(804) 977-3920

Richmond Fibromyalgiaand Chronic Pain Association

[email protected]

Smyelin MS Support Group3rd Wednesday noon to 2:00 p.m.

Chesterfield Fire Station #4Midlothian, VA 23113

Well Spouse Group2nd Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Henrico Doctor’s HospitalParham Campus

Kathy Jarrell [email protected]

Support Groups

Transportation is important for

people of all ages. Human Service

Transportation Coordination is also

important. Senior Connections, The

Capital Area Agency on Aging is the

Coordinating Entity for Human

Service Transportation in the Rich-

mond Metropolitan Region.

As the Coordinating Entity, Senior

Connections joined with the Greater

Richmond Age Wave Coalition and

the Richmond Regional Planning

District Commission on April 25 at

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to

host the first Transportation Forum as

part of a planning series on transporta-

tion services about options for

enhancing current transportation

services for older adults and persons

Public Forum on Regional HumanService Transportation Held April 25th

with disabilities. The forum provided

opportunity for updates and sugges-

tions on Human Service Transporta-

tion.

Patrick Hickey, No Wrong Door

Service Program Manager, presented a

four-tier Action Plan for coordinating

human service transportation in the

Richmond Region. The Action Plan

includes:

1. Implement Strategies to Improve

Communications.

2. Facilitate Opportunities for

Collaboration.

3. Improve Volunteer Driver

Programs.

4. Conduct Research, Planning and

Analysis.

Remember Senior ConnectionsIn Your Estate PlanningPerhaps you or a loved one have received service from SeniorConnections (Caregiver Support, Meals and Health Support, Transpor-tation Assistance, Care Transitions) that improved your quality of life

and led to independence that allowed you to remain in yourhome or community. We graciously ask that you think ofSenior Connections when deciding your estate plans. Abequest or legacy in your Will is a great opportunity toexpress your thanks to Senior Connections, The CapitalArea Agency on Aging.

Information About Available Resources

Resource Assistance for Caregivers

Seminars, Individual Counseling and Respite Care

The Resource for Aging WellCaregiver Support Services

24 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219(804) 343-3000

www.seniorconnections-va.org


TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS

This list includes for profit and nonprofit agencies, professional services, private services and voluntary programs. These organizations provide transportationservices to adults and their families. *Unless otherwise noted, the transportation providers serve all of the metropolitan Richmond area. This list issubject to change. Please contact Margaret Robinson at (804) 343-3000 for additional information.

Access Chesterfield*279-8489 (registration)955-4172 (ride request)www.chesterfield.gov/accesschesterfieldcontent.aspx?id=2949Chesterfield County, with service toRichmond, Petersburg, Hopewell,Colonial HeightsMon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;Saturdays 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Wheelchair accessible service

Acti Kare In-Home Care264-2829www.actikarerichmondva.comChesterfield, Goochland, Hanover,Henrico, Richmond. Monday-Sunday,6:00 am-9:00 pmAmbulatory, wheelchair accessible.Medical & Nonmedical.$15-$16 per hour. Accepts Medicaidand other insurances.(Medicare will not pay for service)

Alliance Specialty Transport225-8599http://alliancespecialtytransport.com/index.htmlChesterfield, Henrico, Richmond.(Goochland, Hanover & Powhatan servicefor an additional fee.) 24 hr. service.Medical and Nonmedical. Flat fee.Accepts Medicaid. Ambulatory andwheelchair accessible.

Angels for Hire/Angelride338-6858 (855) 525-7433www.angelride.net/index.htmlWestern Richmond, Western Henrico,Northern Chesterfield. Wheelchairaccessible service.

Bay TransitKatherine Newman(877) 869-6046www.baytransit.orgknewman@bayaging .orgCharles City, New Kent, Richmond,Williamburg. Limited serviceMonday, Wednesday, Friday. Thepick-up location for riders going toRichmond or Williamsburg is theFood Lion in New Kent. Mon. to Fri.6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Medical andnon-medical. Rates: $3 for trips toRichmond and Williamsburg; $2 fortrips to Charles City and New Kent.Ambulatory and wheelchairaccessible.

Brighter Solutions Medical TransportKenneth Lewis 651-8397Ambulatory, wheelchair and Stretchertransport

CAP-UP(804) 788-0050www.capup.org

Comfort Keepers750-1123www.comfortkeepers.com/office-273/richmond-virginiaRichmond, Surrounding Counties andPetersburg. 24 Hr. Service. Medicaland Non-medical. $60 for up to 3hours. Do not accept any insurance.Ambulatory and lightweightwheelchairs (Foldable)

Dependacare Transportation(804) 745-1818 (office)(804) 477-9721 (cell)[email protected], Goochland, Hanover,Henrico, Powhatan, City ofRichmond. Monday to Saturday. 24hr. service. Rates: Non-wheelchairwithin 20 miles - $60 round trip;Wheelchair within 20 miles - $85round trip. Accepts Medicare

Disabled American VeteransVolunteer Transportation NetworkMary Johnson(804) 675-5313Richmond, Ashland, Glen Allen,Chester, Chesterfield, Hopewell,Petersburg. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m to11:30 a.m. Medical Transportation.Must be ambulatory. Free for veterans.

GoGoGrandparenthttps://gogograndparent.com(855) 464-6872: Select A Service#0 - To Speak with an Operator#1 - A Car to your Home#2 - A Car to Where We LastDropped You Off#s 3, 4, or 5 - A Car to a Customer’sLast Pick Up Location

(GRTC) CARE782-2273www.ridegrtc.com/services/specialized-transportation/Wheelchair accessible service

Greater Richmond Transit Co.(GRTC) CARE782-2273www.ridegrtc.com/services/specialized-transportation/Wheelchair accessible service

Home Instead Senior Care527-1100www.homeinstead.comSeven days a weekLogisticare (Medicaid recipients)(866) 386-8331 www.logisticare.comWheelchair accessible service

Mechanicsville ChurchesEmergency Function Senior RidesAimee West (804) 357-9360www.4mcef.comService provided in zipcodes23111,23116 & a portion of 23059

Napoleon Taxi(804) 354-8294www.napoleontaxi.com

Saleh Medical Transportation, Inc.Doug Meyers334-9511 [email protected], Richmond, Henrico,Ashland. 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Medical and Non-medical. Charge bymileage. Private Pay. Ambulatory andwheelchair accessible.

Seniors Helping Seniors(804) 921-42807400 Beaufont Springs DriveSuite 300www.seniorshelpingseniors.comRichmond and Eastern HenricoOffice hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.Medical and Non-medical; Onlyambulatory. Private Pay: $22 per hour.

Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield9804) 706-6689www.shepcenter.orgChesterfield County

Shepherd’s Center of Richmond(804) 355-7282www.tscor.comServices provided in the followingzipcodes: 23059, 23060, 23113,23114, 23219, 23220, 23221,23222 (Medical Only), 23224(Medical Only), 23225, 23226, 23227,23228, 23229, 23230, 23233, 23235,23236, 23238, 23294

Superior Mobility LLC819 Grove Rd., Suite A, Midlothian(804) 379-5370www.superiormobility.com

Tendercare Transport of Virginia(804) 288-8763www.tendercareofva.comWheelchair accessible & stretcherservice

TNT Transportation Services, Inc.(804) 270-3258www.tntvans.comMonday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Wheelchair accessible service

Total Praise TransportDonnell Fonville229-5353www.totalpraisetransport.comtotalpraisetransport@hotmail.comChesterfield and Tri-CitiesMon.-Sat., 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Medical and non-medical. Rate: $1.10per mile. Medicaid accepted.Ambulatory service only

Van Go(804) 261-7388www.vangorichmond.comRichmond and surrounding Counties.6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Private Pay.Rates: $80 Ambulatory; $90Wheelchair.

VIP & Associates(804) 421-2500Mon.-Fri.8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Wheelchair accessible service

Your Taxi(804) 447-1393www.yourtaxirichmondva.comServing all locations in ChesterfieldCounty, Chester, Midlothian andSouthern Richmond

(Editor’s Note: Last Update Feb. 2017.While Senior Connections is providing thislist of potential resources, we do notendorse any of these transportationproviders over another.)

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VOLUNTEERS

Senior Connections, the CapitalArea Agency on Aging, is a non-profitorganization dedicated to providingservices for older adults. Its mission isto “empower seniors to live withdignity and choice”. Our vision is tosee “seniors with improved quality oflife”. Volunteers help provide personto person service in the greaterRichmond Area. Community volun-teers use the expertise derived throughlife experiences and will develop newskills through volunteering with theAgency.

When you volunteer with SeniorConnections, you will connect to theindividuals you meet. You will posi-tively impact the lives of people inyour community and you will benefitas well. You will widen your socialnetwork and meet new people. Bybeing involved in addressing the needsof your community, volunteering cangive you a fresh outlook on the nextphase of your life. It can also help tomake you feel more confident and takepride in what you have already accom-plished.

Senior Connections offers numer-ous ways for you to get involved inhelping others.Our volunteers:• Help others manage finances and

pay bills in order to maintainfinancial stability

• Educate Medicare beneficiaries andtheir caregivers about insuranceoptions,

• Provide friendly socialization callsor visits for those who are isolated

• Teach healthy nutrition and exercisehabits to older adults

• Provide programming and assis-tance to our Friendship CaféProgram

• Provide clerical support• Serve as mentors for young

children; teaching them to read,identify shapes and colors

• Offer patient assistance in hospitals• Build ramps for those in need• Deliver meals to homebound older

adults

Here are some of our volunteers’own impact stories:Mr. Mike Fager retired in 2009 and

is now involved incommunity activities,including volunteeringwith VICAP (TheVirginia InsuranceCounseling and

Assistance Program) at Senior Con-nections. He has spent many hoursdeveloping his counseling skills andhelping people solve complex insur-ance issues. Mr. Fager is also aclassically trained singer with aBachelors and Master of Arts fromSan Jose State University. He wasattracted to Senior Connectionsbecause “I want to give back to thecommunity and to do so in a mannerthat is intellectually stimulating andrewarding to those in need.” Mike alsoloves people. “I love the opportunityto improve their lives. I like thechallenge of finding useful solutions totheir problems. I love to see the joyand hope that it brings to them.” Mikefeels rewarded and appreciated for ajob well done when “I can see andhear the relief in their faces and voices;their comments of gratitude. Moreimportantly, I observe the actualimprovement in their situations.” Mr.Fager blends his analytic abilities andmusical talents to improve our com-munity through both his volunteerservice and his performances. Hemakes the world around him a betterand more beautiful place to live.

Ms. Dorothy Manuel has been amentor in the Foster GrandparentProgram for 11 years. Her days arefull of hugs and smiles asshe mentors youngchildren at a localchildren’s center. Sheprovides support andencouragement to each child she isassigned to; teaching them the alpha-bet, shapes and colors. She enjoyseating lunch with the children, playinggames and dress up. She states,“Being with the children makes herhappy.” and “Being physically activeeach day has improved her overallhealth.” Ms. Manuel says, ’Mentoring

has taught me to be a better listener”and “I am always smiling and engagedin life.” The Foster Grandparentprogram is a federally funded site-based mentoring program for individu-als age 55 or older who meet incomerequirements.

For 29 years Mr. RaymondTurner worked for the U.S. Postal

Service and, at the ageof 51, decided toretire. After a coupleof months of retire-ment, Mr. Turnerbegan looking for

volunteer opportunities in the localnewspaper. Mr. Turner described hisvolunteer experiences as “giving [him]a sense of completeness. Each day isa good day and if you can put your

hand out and make another person’slife better, it’s well worth it.” Mr.Turner is involved in various volunteeropportunities with Meals on Wheelsand Senior Connection’s MoneyManagement program just to name afew. The Retired Senior VolunteerProgram (RSVP) program is a net-work of volunteer opportunities forindividuals 55 years of age and older.Through RSVP we work to matchindividuals with volunteer opportuni-ties, like the ones Mr. Turner isinvolved in, that best fit your interests.

If you have some skills and inter-ests other than what you see here,contact Shana Beverly at 343-3024.We can work together to create a newvolunteer opportunity for you.

Volunteer Opportunities at Senior Connections: Join Us!C. LINDA BARNHART, SENIOR RESOURCES AND

ADVOCACY PROGRAM MANAGER

SHANA BEVERLY, VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

COORDINATOR

Volunteers Honored for Dedicated Serviceand Support

Mrs. C. Linda Barnhart, Senior Resources and Advocacy Program Manager, (far right) andsome of our dedicated volunteers.

On April 27th, Senior Connections held a Volunteer Appreciation Event celebrating ourprogram volunteers, our Community Heroes! We met at Fifth Baptist Church, where thepastors are Rev. Earl Brown, and Rev. Ricardo Brown. Our Executive Director, Dr.

Thelma Watson, welcomed our volunteers and thankedthem for their service to the Agency and the community.Our guest speaker was Lisa Speller-Davis, Senior Advisorfor Community Engagement, from the Office of MayorLevar Stoney. Harold Moss, AKA” DJ Smooth” providedthe nostalgic blend of music that tied it all together. TheAgency is appreciative of the contributions of our volun-teers, and extend our thanks to all.

Mrs. Shana Beverly, Volunteer Program Coordinator for SeniorConnections, opened the celebration offering greetings toattendees.


Computer classes, provided bySenior Connections are held in thefirst floor Resource Center at SeniorConnections, The Capital AreaAgency on Aging, 24 E. Cary Street,Richmond. The classes are:¨ BASIC BEGINNER: For indi-viduals with little or no computerexperience. Single session classapproximately two hours long. Heldon the first Monday of each monthfrom 10:00 a.m. to noon.¨ BEGINNERS II: For individualswith some computer experience andlooking to learn more. Single sessionclass approximately two hours long.Held on the second Monday of eachmonth from 10:00 a.m. to noon.¨ BASIC INTERNET: For indi-viduals with basic computer knowl-edge who would like to learn how to

Computer Classes for Older Adultsaccess the Internet. Single sessionclass approximately two hours long.Held on the third Monday of eachmonth from 10:00 a.m. to noon.¨ BASIC E-MAIL: Participantswill learn how to send and receive e-mail messages. This lesson will bescheduled as an individual sessionwith a volunteer tutor. There willalso be opportunities for three orfour follow up individual sessionswith volunteer tutors after formalclasses end.

To register for a class, please callLinda Jackson at (804) 672-4481 andleave your name, telephone numberand the name of the class you wouldlike to attend. You will be contactedand informed of the class date andtime.

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Save the Date!14th Annual Empty Plate Luncheon

WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 4, 2017“Sharing Recipes for Life”

(Community Mural Art Project)

“To meet the needs of older adults and caregivers in our community.”

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Tuesday, May 162:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Annual Open HouseSenior Connections24 East Cary Street

Join us in celebrating Older AmericansMonth. This year’s focus is on housingsupport for older adults with special

recognition of project:HOMES,celebrating 25 years of service to the

community. Learn about SeniorConnections’ programs and services

provided to older adults, persons withdisabilities and caregivers. Light

refreshments will be provided. NoRSVP required. For more information,

please call (804) 343-3059 or sendemail to [email protected]


Senior Volunteer Hall of FameRecognition Event

Eanes-Pittman Public SafetyTraining Center

6610 Public Safety WayJoin others as Chesterfield residentsage 60 and over are recognized for

their volunteer service to thecommunity. Sponsored by the Council

on Aging and the Senior Advocate’sOffice. To RSVP: (804) 768-7878 [email protected].

Wednesday, May 179:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Senior Law Day (Charles City County)Union Baptist Church5801 Old Union Road

Through the partnership of theWilliams Mullen Law Firm, Universityof Richmond law students and SeniorConnections, Life Planning Documents(Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and

Advance Medical Directives) will beprovided for older adults and personswith disabilities. Please contact Ms.Michelle Johnson at (804) 652-4721;

[email protected]

Thursday, May 1810:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Family Caregiving Series

First Baptist Church of Richmond2700 Monument Avenue

Sponsored by the Senior Center ofGreater Richmond, Inc. Presenter:

Alzheimer’ Association. For additionalinformation call (804) 353-3271 or

[email protected].

Thursday, May 1810:00 a.m. to noonPrinting & Quilting

Intergenerational ProgramPine Camp Cultural Artsand Community Center

4901 Old Brook RoadSponsored by the City of Richmond

Office of Aging and Persons withDisabilities. Learn quilt making basicsand printing. To RSVP call the SeniorHelpline at (804) 646-1082 or [email protected]

Thursday, May 1810:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Senior Party in the Park

and Wellness FairEastern Henrico Recreation Ctr.1440 N. Laburnum Ave, Henrico

Sponsored by Henrico Recreation andParks and Senior Connections.

Activities for this free event will includehealth and wellness screenings,

vendors, carnival games, music andentertainment. Concessions will beavailable for purchase. Please call

(804) 652-1408 for more information.

Thursday, May 18Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Culturally Competent Care for LGBT Elders (A Monthly Series)

Senior Connections24 East Cary Street

Sponsored by Senior Connections andJewish Family Services and generously

funded by Diversity Richmond. Thesession will be hosted by Dr. Jay White,

Gerontologist and will feature ashowing of the award-winning

document Gen Silent followed by aninteractive training. Light refreshments

provided. Seating limited. Forinformation or to register, send email

to [email protected].

May 22 -23Virginia Governor’s

Conference on AgingHotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

For more information on sponsorships,registration or programming pleasevisit www.VGCOA.com or contact

Martina James (804) 297-5163;[email protected].

Tuesday, May 239:00 a.m. to noon

(By Appointment Only)CARFIT

Battery Park Christian Church4201 Brook Road

Sponsored by the Mid-AtlanticFoundation for Safety and Education/

AAA. Be sure you and your car areworking together for your safety. Thisfree inspection looks at things you can

control on your car for your safety.Please call 804-353-3171 to schedule

an appointment or for more info.


Senior Law Day (Powhatan County)Powhatan Rescue Squad

3290 Marion Harland LaneThrough the partnership of the

Williams Mullen Law Firm, Universityof Richmond law students and SeniorConnections, Life Planning Documents(Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and

Advance Medical Directives) will beprovided for older adults and personswith disabilities. More information,please call Mrs. Pat Giesen at (804)

343-3059 or send email [email protected]

Thursday, May 2510:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Family Caregiving Series

First Baptist Church of Richmond2700 Monument Avenue

Sponsored by the Senior Center of

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Greater Richmond, Inc. Presenter:Alzheimer’ Association. For additional

information call (804) 353-3271 [email protected].

Thursday, May 2510:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Powhatan Triad Senior Health FairPowhatan National Guard Armory

276 Essayons Drive, PowhatanFree and open to the public. Activities

include health screenings, vendors,lunch, entertainment and door prizes.A canned food drive will also be held.For more information, please contact

Joan Doss (804) 556-4815;[email protected].

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