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    • Older Americans Month Activities Fun at Staunton Senior Center
      Older Americans Month Activities Fun at Staunton Senior Center

      Older Americans Month activities held at the Staunton Senior Center last week were found to be both fun and successful. Activities ranged from the reading of humorous stories focusing on light-hearted aging and special recognition of ten wonderful members who have attained the ninety and above age status.

    • Karen Hurt Named New Director at Waynesboro Senior Center
      Karen Hurt Named New Director at Waynesboro Senior Center

      The Waynesboro Senior Center is pleased to welcome Karen Hurt as the new WSC Center Director. Karen is a retired teacher looking for a new career that enables her to use her experience in administration and the arts while continuing to work in social services.

    • Farm Market Fresh for Seniors
      Farm Market Fresh for Seniors

      The Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program will be held in the SAW Region again this year. This program gives eligible older adults $40 in coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at the Staunton, Verona, and Waynesboro Farmer’s Markets this summer. In addition to supporting senior nutrition, the program also supports local farmers and farmers’ markets.

    • Staunton Senior Center Members Recognized
    • Staunton Senior Center Local Council Met
    • Older Americans Month Observed at Staunton Senior Center
    • Emergency Preparedness Forum
    • CDSMP Leader Training Rescheduled
    • CDSMP Leader Training Scheduled in Waynesboro
  • Harrisonburg-Rockingham Region News

    • East Rockingham Senior Center Heard About Sugar Sweetened Beverages
      East Rockingham Senior Center Heard About Sugar Sweetened Beverages

      Kim Joralemon of the Virginia Cooperative Extension spoke to 21 East Rockingham Senior Center members and 3 volunteers on May 22.

    • EMHS Volunteers Put Finishing Touches on Price Rotary Senior Center
      EMHS Volunteers Put Finishing Touches on Price Rotary Senior Center

      Five students from Eastern Mennonite High School volunteered at PRSC for their Community Service Day today.

    • Timberville Broadway Senior Center Advisory Council Met
      Timberville Broadway Senior Center Advisory Council Met

      The Timberville Broadway Senior Center Advisory Council met for our bi-monthly meeting.

    • VPAS Harrisonburg-Rockingham Region Participated in Community Organization Fair
    • East Rockingham Senior Center Hosts Day of Caring
    • East Rockingham Senior Center to Raffle Lap Robe for VPAS
    • Ten Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud Focus of Program at East Rockingham Senior Center
    • Timberville Broadway Senior Center Attended Aging Gracefully Conference
    • Fire and Fall Prevention Program Presented to Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center
  • Buena Vista-Lexington-Rockbridge Region News

    • Maury River Senior Center Offers Self-Defense Classes
      Maury River Senior Center Offers Self-Defense Classes

      Maury River Senior Center will offer “Don’t Be a Victim – Defend Yourself!”, a five-week course in the fundamentals of self-defense. Classes will be taught by Tiffany Lee. Lee has 20 years of martial arts experience, and is certified to teach Systema, a Russian martial art. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 4-5pm, beginning May 16 and concluding June 13.

    • MRSC Mobile Information Station Schedule for May
      MRSC Mobile Information Station Schedule for May

      The Mobile Information Station is a service of Valley Program for Aging Services to bring information about resources, and benefits to Rockbridge hometowns for residents aged 60 and older. VPAS Outreach Coordinator Debbie Branham, accompanied by Maury River Senior Center staff, will visit the following locations in November. MIS hours at all locations are 10am until 2pm; no appointment is needed.

    • Maury River Senior Center to Begin Western Party Dance Series
      Maury River Senior Center to Begin Western Party Dance Series

      The first evening activity designed for those 60 and older will begin at Maury River Senior Center this month. The Western Dance Party Series is a beginning class in Country and Western couples dancing. Absolutely no experience is necessary.

    • MIS Schedule Announcement
    • Live Well, Indeed!
    • Rockbridge Region Report Now Online
    • Beware of Medicare Fraud Calls
    • New Second Wind Session to Begin at Maury River Senior Center
    • Be Extra Vigilant About Scams
  • Bath-Highland Region News

    • Second Wind presents Baubles, Bangles, and Beads workshop
      Second Wind presents Baubles, Bangles, and Beads workshop

      On Saturday morning, May 18th at the Highland Public Library, Second Wind offered “Baubles, Bangles, and Beads.”

    • Gentle Chair Yoga Very Popular for Highland Second Wind
      Gentle Chair Yoga Very Popular for Highland Second Wind

      This Second Wind program, which continues to grow each week, is held on Tuesdays at the Highland Medical Center Yoga Room.

    • Bath Senior Center One Step Closer to Historic Designation
      Bath Senior Center One Step Closer to Historic Designation

      The process to obtain historic designation for the Bath Community Senior Center building, the former John Wesley United Methodist Church, has progressed another step forward. Beth Scripps, Preservation Planner and Research Historian with Frazier Associates architectural firm, visited Bath County on May 14.

    • Historic Designation Project Moves Forward in Bath
    • Highland Group Attended MVP Play
    • Home Health Plans for Highland County
    • New Zealand Travelogue “Kia ora!”
    • Cooking With Jessa
    • Creative Writing Class
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    Paul Lavigne, Chief Executive Officer
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    325 Pine Avenue
    P.O. Box 817
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (540) 949-7141
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    paul@vpas.info

    Jenn Chestnut, Chief Administrative Officer
    Valley Program for Aging Services, Inc.
    325 Pine Avenue, PO Box 817
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    jenn@vpas.info

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    The VPAS Board of Directors has approved VPAS’ first Strategic Plan. Take a look at the VPAS Strategic Plan: Click here.

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    Maury River Sr. Center 2011-2012 Report
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    Churchville Sr. Center 2011-2012 Report
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    HR Region 2011-2012 Report.
    East Rock Sr. Center 2011-2012 Report
    Price Rotary Sr. Center 2011-2012 Report.
    Timberville-Broadway Sr. Ctr. 2011-2012 Report
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