This week at Staunton Senior Center concluded with some fun outings for members. At the request of one member, the Program Director had included a morning for visiting some of the local thrift stores.

The United Way of Greater Augusta has approved funding of $20,000 for Meals on Wheels services in the Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro region.

NBC 29 covered preparations for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Staunton Senior Center June 11.

Kim Joralemon, SNAP Educator with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, met with 19 East Rockingham Senior Center members and two volunteers on June 17, to discuss "Ways to Sneak More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet."

Olivia Haimani with RMH Senior Advantage, and Erin Stehle of the Harrisonburg Fire Department, presented a home safety program to Timberville Broadway Senior Center on Tuesday, June 11.

The Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council met on Monday, June 17th.

Valley Program for Aging Services and the Central Shenandoah Unit of the Medical Reserve Corps, Virginia Department of Health will partner to offer “Know Your Numbers” blood pressure screening and education in June. The events are free to anyone, and will include refreshments and giveaways.

Although summer is always filled with lazy, hazy days, Maury River Senior Center will stay busy despite the heat. MRSC staff have planned months filled with activities to entertain, educate, and have fun.

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.

The “Next Great Adventure” presented by Highland County Second Wind was a Fly Fishing Workshop held Saturday, June 8th, at the Highland Public Library.

Highland County Second Wind’s latest travel/adventure program offered amazing photographs and tales of underground exploration at the Highland Public Library.

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