VPAS News

Staunton Senior Center: SSC Members Learn How to Live to Be 100 May 18

Marcy Jordan, Care Transitions Coordinator at Amedisys Home Health Care in Lexington, played a hang man game with SSC members on Thursday, a fun way to learn ways to possibly live to be one hundred years old!

She provided puzzles on the white board that each stated the suggested health practices for long life. The puzzles included (1) Have a healthy weight, (2) Be a non-smoker, (3) Handle stress well, (4) Be an extravert, and (5) Keep your brain busy. Marcy also reminded us to check our family histories as many diseases are genetic.

Marcy left the seniors with a variety of puzzle books to keep their minds stimulated, and congratulated all members present on displaying that they are extraverts simply because they attend the Center! Studies conducted on centenarians yielded these simple lifestyle practices that are believed to contribute to their longevity.

Marcy will be coming to SSC monthly to provide relevant health programs. In June she will be investigating the health concern of COPD with members. Marcy’s presentations are fun and interactive, so seniors can have fun and learn about their health at the same time!

Timberville-Broadway Senior Center: TBSC Local Council Met May 17

TBSC Local Council met on Thursday May 17.

Council discussed current programing and confirmed that the VFW will barbeque chicken for a Center fundraiser on June 1. Cathie Galvin, Harrisonburg/Rockingham Director, shared an update with Council on several VPAS activities, encouraged Council members to look at ideas for local fundraising ideas, and also discussed VICAP funding challenges.

Joi Brown explained her role with VPAS and discussed the need for development of fundraising and other revenue opportunities. The next meeting will be July 19.

East Rockingham Senior Center: Avante’ Offered Craft Class at ERSC

Ressa and Cheryl from Avante’ at Harrisonburg, offered 34 ERSC members a chance to make floating candle arrangements using Mason jars, gems, glitter and ribbon on May 16.

It didn’t take long for the craft tables to fill when the supplies were distributed! Members really enjoyed adding their own personal touch and had a great time helping one another when needed.

Avante’ at Harrisonburg often sponsors crafts and health programs for East Rock and many other VPAS Senior Centers, and their generosity is always appreciated.

Price-Rotary Senior Center: Bridgewater Community Yard Sale

Price Rotary Senior Center is joining the Bridgewater Community Yard Sale on June 2.

This yard sale will benefit not only the Senior Center, but will also benefit the Meals on Wheels program that operates out of PRSC. We are holding a bake sale, hot dog stand, yard sale and a $1 raffle for this wonderful “Cozy Comforter.”

Please contact us or come by the Bridgewater Community Yard Sale to bid on the comforter or shop the yard sale!

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