2 Message from the Executive Director

2 Mature Life February/April 2013

Message from the Executive DirectorDr. Thelma Bland Watson

Mature Life is the quarterly news-

letter of Senior Connections, The

Capital Area Agency on Aging, a

private, nonprofit organization

serving 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 financial assistance, in whole

or in part, from the Administration

on Aging and/or the Virginia

Department for the Aging.

Mature Life is distributed, free of

charge, to older adults, caregivers,

families, organizations and busi-

nesses. Donations are accepted to

help defray production costs.

Opinions or ideas expressed by

guest columnists are not necessarily

those of the editorial staff or

Senior Connections.

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Thelma Bland Watson, Ph.D.Executive Director

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24 East Cary StreetRichmond, VA 23219-3796

(804) 343-3000Toll Free: 1-800-989-2286

Fax: (804) 649-2258www.seniorconnections-va.org

Senior Connections, The CapitalArea Agency on Aging depends onthe support and generosity of indi-viduals, corporations, and other or-ganizations to fund our programsand services for seniors, caregiv-ers and their families. As a chari-table nonprofit organization, theAgency encourage contributionswhich are tax-deductible. The fol-lowing options for making donationsare available.

Empty Plate CampaignContributions to this ongoing cam-paign help provide critical servicesand programs such as Meals,Emergency Services, Transporta-tion, and Fuel Assistance. For only$50.00 you can fill an empty plate12 times for a needy senior.

Adopt A CaféThe Adopt A Café Initiative providesthe community (individuals, busi-nesses, civic or faith-based orga-nizations) the opportunity to supporttheir neighborhood Friendship Caféby “adopting” a café or becoming a“friend or sponsor” of the Friend-ship Café Program. By donatingfunds, the community can give backto older adults who bring inspirationand continuity to the fabric of ourcommunities.

Senior Services FundThe Senior Connections SeniorServices Fund is managed by TheCommunity Foundation and is along-term investment for the futureneeds of seniors and caregivers.Contributions should be made pay-able to the Senior Connections Se-nior Services Fund and mailed to:The Community Foundation, 3501Boulders View Drive, Suite 210,Richmond, VA 23225-4047.If you have questions about mak-ing a donation, please call 343-3000.

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Welcome to Senior Connections!Senior Connections, The CapitalArea Agency on Aging offers acomprehensive range of Home andCommunity-Based Services forseniors age 55 and older, caregiversand persons wit6h disabilities in theCity of Richmond and the Countiesof Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, NewKent and Powhatan.

Senior Connections extends bestwishes for a successful, happy andfulfilling year in 2013. We appreciatethe tremendous support we receivefrom program participants, family

members,friends,communitypartners,funders andcontributors.As we beginthis wonderfulNew Year, welook forward

to celebrating the Agency’s 40thAnniversary. We have much tocelebrate. We impact the lives of morethan 22,000 individuals each year inimportant ways. We provide directservices to approximately 3500 seniorsand caregivers each year.

We are thankful for our talentedand dedicated staff. We are thankful tothe Virginia Department for Aging andRehabilitative Services (DARS),Dominion Resources, the RichmondMemorial Health Foundation, theCommunity Foundation, the GreaterRichmond Transit Authority, the UnitedWay of Greater Richmond and Peters-burg as well as the Virginia Depart-ment of Rail and Public Transportationfor continued funding support andguidance.

We extend thanks to all of ourdonors, contributors and supporters.We are thankful for another successfulEmpty Plate Campaign and Luncheon.We now look forward to our continuedprogress during 2013 and beyond.

To support our vision of “greatercommunity impact,” our Board ofDirectors, Advisory Council and staffare implementing our new Five-YearStrategic Plan (see pages 13 and 14).As the designated Area Agency onAging for our region since 1973, SeniorConnections wants to increase visibilityand awareness of our programsthroughout the Richmond Metropolitanarea.

The Year Ahead: A Time for Celebrating and Giving ThanksSenior Connections Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2013

Senior Connections,The Capital AreaAgency on Aging

40 Yearsof Serviceto Seniors

1973 - 2013

In celebration of the Agency’s 40thAnniversary we reflect on the follow-ing milestones of our history:

1984The Emergency Home Care Program,

predecessor of In-Home andRespite Services, begins

Agency’s Guardianship Program addsRepresentative Payee component

1986CAAA, Virginia Department for the

Aging and Virginia Power (nowDominion) initiate theGatekeeper Program

Agency’s Volunteer Program begins.SPECTRAN folds. Agency contractsfirst with STAR and then with the Red

Cross for transportation servicesCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

The Richmond Area CommunityCouncil and the Richmond RegionalPlanning District Commission autho-rizes the establishment of The Capital

Area Agency on Aging (CAAA)

Congregate Meals becomes theAgency’s first service. There are

five meal sites. Meals areindividually wrapped

Agency acquires first subcontract forAdult Day Services. First grant toStuart Circle Center, now Circle

Center Adult Day Services

Agency helps to establish SPECTRANto provide transportation services. It

begins with four used vans

Emergency Services Fund begins

Agency receives ACTION grantto sponsor the

Foster Grandparent Program

Health Services, predecessor of theLong-Term Care Ombudsman

Program, beginsThe Volunteer Guardianship Program

begins

Title V Employment Program begins“Focal Point,” predecessor of the

Care Coordination Program, begins

Agency moves from the third floor of6 North 6th Street to its first purchased

building at 316 East Clay Street

1974

1973

1977

1978

1979

1981

1982

1984

1985

1988

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Annual Holiday Gift BasketProject for Older Adults is an impor-tant partnership of Senior Connec-tions, The Capital Area Agency onAging and the City of RichmondOffice On Aging and Persons withDisabilities. For the 23rd year of thispartnership, the project providedhousehold essentials and other needsthat promoted healthy aging andcreated a joyous holiday season for146 seniors.

We are most appreciative of thekindness and generosity of our commu-nity friends. Donations of nonperish-able food items, gift cards, emergencypreparedness needs as long as mon-etary and volunteer support wastremendous in helping us to serve 48more seniors than last year.Thanks Donors, Contributors andVolunteers!• Patricia Byrance• Carolyn J. Carter• Sandy Cluverius• Barbara Cook• Edna Davis• Dona Edmondson

Annual Gift Basket Project Assisted146 Seniors During the Holidays

1991Agency holds its first fundraisingevent, a Benefit Auction, at the

former State FairgroundsThe SSI Application Assistance

Program beginsFan Care, sponsored by Virginia

Power, begins

1992Agency launches ElderHomes, a

community development corporation todeal with housing issues of seniors

1993CAAA moves to its current home

at 24 E. Cary StreetVirginia Insurance Counseling andAdvocacy Project (VICAP) begins

1994Agency holds first

Senior Serv-A-Thon

1997 Agency holds first Benefit Golf

Tournament at Brandermill

2000Agency becomes a sponsor for the

Retired Senior and Volunteer Program.Agency’s name is changed to “Senior

Connections, The Capital AreaAgency on Aging”

2002Thelma Bland Watson, former State

Commissioner on Aging, hired asfourth Executive Director

2003First official

Empty Plate Luncheon held

2004Agency is recognized for

Volunteer Programs

2005No Wrong Door Project is

implemented

2010Agency helps to lead Age Wave

Planning Initiative

2009Agency designated as the region’s

Aging and Disability Resource Center

2007Senior Law Day gets underway

2011Mobility Management Program is started and Adopt-A-Cafe

Program is initiated.

20129th Annual Empty Plate Luncheon

held. Goal exceeded with $60,000 inproceeds.The Agency’s second

Executive Director is honored throughthe establishment of the Mary C.

Payne Leadership Award.

2013Implementation of Five-Year StrategicPlan is led by Board of Directors and

Advisory Council.Thank you for your support and

encouragement as we celebrate 40years of service.

Executive Director’s ReportCONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

• Beatrice Eggleston• Girl Scout Troup 259• Melissa Henderson• Home Instead Senior Care• Joyce Hyman• Thelma Kemp• K-Line• Bobbi Lewicki• Karen McAleer• Laura McDuffie• Robert K.and Rebecca Miller• Sandra Mitchell• Sharon Moses• R4D Youth Group• Richmond Regional Planning

District Commission• Richmond VA Medical Center

Unit B, Petersburg, Virginia• Saundra Rollins)• Ruth Sechler• Social Security Administration• Soul Saving Team• Gloria Stevens• Steven (Mitch) Thomas• Vagent, Chester, Virginia• Virginia Department of Social

Services• Walmart• Betty Wilton

The Agency engaged Keiter toperform financial and compliance auditof the financial statements for thefiscal year ended September 30, 2012.The audit was subject to auditingstandards issued by the AmericanInstitute of Certified Public Accoun-tants and the Government Accountabil-ity Office. The Standards which theaudit was subject to required consider-ations:

Risk factors which affect fairnessof the financial statement amounts anddisclosures.

Fraud that could result in a material

Agency Receives Another “Clean” Auditfor 2011-2012 and Extends Thanks to Keiterfor Superior Services

misstatement in the financial state-ments.

Results of the Financial StatementAudit were:

Financial statements as of and forthe year ended September 30, 2012 isunqualified

No material weaknesses identifiedin internal control over financial reportwere discovered in the course of theaudit.

Opinion on compliance with therequirements that could have a directand material effect on major programsfor the year ended September 30, 2012is unqualified.

Beth Skufca has served since 2006as the Coordinator and Director of thePublic Guardian Program. On March1, 2013, she will assume a newlystructured position as Care Coordina-tor/Senior Advocate for Charles Cityand New Kent. She will continue to be

Staff Updatethe Agency’s subject expert on guard-ianship. As the founding staff personfor the Public Guardian Program, Ms.Skufa’s impacted the health and well-being of the 20 program participantswho have benefitted from your leader-

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Volunteers from the mayor’s Youth Academy packed and delivered holiday gift basketsfor seniors residing in metropolitan Richmond. From left to right are Aaron Little,Chloe Burch, Ashley Pleasant, and Marika Golding-Brown.

Ms. Carol Hunter shows her appreciation as she accepts a holiday gift basket filleditems from generous donors and prepared by dedicated volunteers.


The Commonwealth Council onAging is sponsoring the 2013 BestPractices Award Program funded byDominion Power targeted to organiza-tions serving older Virginians and theirfamilies. As we struggle to meet thechallenges of serving a rapidly agingpopulation during a time of budget cutsand growing demand, we need to shareour best practices and applaud oursuccesses. Instructions, nominationforms, and information on previousBest Practices Award Winners are onthe Commonwealth Council on Aging’swebsite www.vda.virgina.gov/council.asp. Nominations for the 2013Awards must be received by Friday,March 1, 2013.

Nominations Sought for CommonwealthCouncil on Aging’s 2013 Best PracticesAwards

This is the seventh year of the Best Practices Award Program and theCouncil is pleased to offer monetaryawards to the top winners: The firstplace program will receive $5,000;second place, $3,000; and thirdplace, $2,000. The Council will alsorecognize three honorable mentionprograms.

The awards will echo the messageto develop and support programs andservices that assist older adults to Agein the Community. This invites anopportunity to recognize creativity inservices that foster “Livable Communi-ties” and/or “Home and CommunityBased Supports” - from transportationto housing, from caregiver support tointergenerational programming. Webelieve the door is wide open forcreative best practices.

AMY MARSCHEAN, SENIOR POLICY

ANALYST, DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND

REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Chronic Disease Self Manage-ment Program, sponsored by SeniorConnections, help individuals cope withchronic diseases such as arthritis, highblood pressure, diabetes, or heart

disease by providingself-help classes.Classes meetweekly for two toone-half hours forsix weeks. Adultswith a chronicdisease, friends,family members

and caregivers are welcome to partici-pate. The class schedule for the firstquarter of 2013 is listed below and onour website www.seniorconnections-va.org.• THURSDAYS

January 10th to February 21st1:30-4:00 p.m.Embrace Richmond1500 Harwood St.Richmond, VA 23224

• WEDNESDAYSFebruary 6th to March 13th

Chronic Disease Self ManagementProgram Classes

12:30-3:00 p.m.Colonial Heights Senior Center157 Roanoke Ave.Colonial Heights, VA 23834

• TUESDAYSFebruary 12th to March 19th11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(1 hour for lunch in between)Riverside PACE1300 MacTavish Ave.Richmond, VA 23230

• THURSDAYSFebruary 21st to March 28th11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Sheltering Arms206 Twinridge LaneRichmond, VA 23235

• THURSDAYSFebruary 21st to March 28th11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Sheltering Arms8226 Meadowbridge RoadRichmond, VA 23116Registration is required and space is

limited. To register or for additionalinformation, please call 804-615-0135or send an email [email protected].

JOAN S. WELCH, CENTRAL VIRGINIA

COORDINATOR, CDSMP

Virginia Voice provides an audioreading service for persons who areblind or vision-impaired and for indi-viduals who have other disabilities thatprevent them being able to read ontheir own.

Each day Virginia Voice broadcaststhe reading of several newspapers anda number of magazines. We connect

Virginia Voice: Eyes for Those Who CannotSee; Hands for Those Who Cannot Turn Pages

individuals with their community andthe world around them. The broadcastsare heard over special radios which weissue at no charge. We also provideour broadcasts by way of the Internet.

For additional information, pleasecall (804) 266-2477 or visitwww.virginiavoice.org.

Age Wave Plan Implementation UnderwayVCU’s Department of Gerontology Joins theEffort as “Back Bone” Organization

Senior Center of Greater Richmond,Inc. has moved to 2101 Maywill Street(old Circuit City headquarters) incentral Richmond. The Center waspreviously located in Innsbrook. “All ofour current activities and programs,with some additional ones, will remainthe same at the new location,” noted

Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc.Announces Move to New Location

the Center’s ExecutiveDirector Lynda SharpAnderson.

One new service atthe Center is a Friend-ship Café Program providing nutritionallunches and wellness programs forseniors on Fridays.

In June 2009, with a grant from theNational Association of Area Agencieson Aging (n4a), Senior Connectionsjoined with the United Way of GreaterRichmond and Petersburg to launchthe collaborative Age Wave PlanningInitiative. Since 2009, the LeadershipCommittee and a Coalition of morethan 80 individuals and organizationsfrom across the community havecompleted and published the Region’sfirst Age Wave Readiness Plan. Nowas implementation of the Plan getsunderway, the Gerontology Depart-ment at VCU will join Senior Connec-tions as the anchor organization. SeniorConnections will take the lead inimplementing the Mobility Manage-ment Transportation initiative toenhance services for seniors andpersons with disabilities. The Depart-ment of Gerontology, under the leader-ship of its Chair, Dr. Ayn Welleford,

will oversee the Age Wave Project’slong-term outlook for creating andmonitoring community change over thenext five to 10 years. This collabora-tive community’s impact work willfoster partnerships and alignment as astrategic means to match resourcesand missions in order to maximizechange. Over the next year, some ofthe goals of the Age Wave workinclude:- Developing a toolkit (for anyone touse) educational presentations on ageready communities.- Prioritizing strategies for implemen-tation among community goal areas- Creating a score card (sharedmeasurement tool) to track progressand monitor our work.- Developing a shared system (webbased platform) to access communitydata, information, tools and report.

ship. She has also developed lastingpartnerships with the RichmondBehavioral Health Authority, commu-

Staff UpdateCONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 nity residential facilities and day

support programs. Congratulations areextended to Ms. Skufca.

20132013201320132013Board and Advisory Council RetreatBoard and Advisory Council RetreatBoard and Advisory Council RetreatBoard and Advisory Council RetreatBoard and Advisory Council Retreat

SpeakersSpeakersSpeakersSpeakersSpeakersMr. Tim Catherman, Director of Administration

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)Topic: Goverance

Ms. Sarah Snead, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services,Chesterfield County

Topic: Local Government Trends/Partnerships withNonprofit Agencies

Commissioner Jim Rothrock (DARS) Topic: State and National Trends

Purpose:Purpose:Purpose:Purpose:Purpose: To review progress on Strategic Plan with a focuson incorporating opportunities to promote diversity, trendsthat impact programs and importance of goverance.

Participants:Participants:Participants:Participants:Participants: Board of Directors, Advisory Council andManagement Staff

Facilitators:Facilitators:Facilitators:Facilitators:Facilitators: Dr. Percil Stanford and Dr. Dawn Stanford, Consultants,Folding Voice

TopicsTopicsTopicsTopicsTopicsTools for Measuring Progress on Strategic Plans

Board, Advisory Council and Staff RolesBranding Strategies for Nonprofit/Quasi Government Agencies

Establishing Relevant Collaborative Relationships


COMMUNITY NEWS

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

There has been an increase in thenumber of calls related to the solicita-tion of Medicare beneficiary informa-tion. As a result, we have posted thefollowing message on our Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/vadars.

DARS reminds Medicare beneficia-ries to be cautious about sharingpersonal identity information. SeveralVirginians reported to DARS inJanuary that they received suspiciouscalls asking for personal Medicareinformation. Unscrupuloustelemarketing companies identifyMedicare beneficiaries through mailinglists and use a high-pressure sales pitch

to obtain Medicare and Social Securitynumbers, bank account information orprivate insurance information. Thecaller tries to confuse people intobelieving the caller represents thegovernment or private insurers.

“Unfortunately, during the Medicareenrollment period, scammers will try totake advantage of older Virginians,”said DARS Commissioner JimRothrock. “It’s important for beneficia-ries to understand that Medicare willnever call them to ask for personalinformation, including bank account orSocial Security numbers.”

Department for Aging and Rehabilitiative Services (DARS) Respondsto Fraudulent Calls Regarding Medicare Enrollment

March 1 is the Deadline to Sign Up forElectronic Payments of FederalBenefits: Have You Switched?

Effective Friday, March 1, 2013,Social Security payments and otherfederal benefits will be sent electroni-cally to debit cards or checking orsavings accounts. This replaces receiptof paper checks through the mail.Not Signed Up Yet?

Federal benefits recipients canswitch to electronic payments at theirbank. They can also call 1-800-333-1795 or visit www.godirect.org. Tosign up, you will need:

♦ Your Social Security Number orClaim Number

♦ 12-Digit Federal Benefit CheckNumber

♦ Amount of your Most RecentFederal Benefit CheckFor Direct Deposit, make sure you

have your financial institution’s RoutingTransit Number, Account Number andType of Account.

For more information, please visitwww.godirect.org.

If you receive one of these fraudu-lent calls, do not give the caller Medi-

care or Social Security numbersor other personal information. Ifyou suspect medical identitytheft, or feel like you gave your

personal information to someone youshouldn’t have, contact the U.S.

Department of Health and HumanServices Office of Inspector Generalhotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) or TTY 1-800-377-4950.Learn more about protecting yourselfat www.medicare.gov/help-and-resources/identity-theft/identity-theft.html.

The YWCA of Richmond has anumber of group counseling classesoffered for adult survivors of domesticand sexual violence. Counseling is freeand available at a variety of sites inRichmond and Chesterfield.

Free Group Counseling Classes Offeredfor Adult Survivors of Domestic andSexual Violence

Registration is required by callingthe YWCA 24 Hour hotline at 804-643-0888. For more information, callthe hotline or visit the YWCA’swebsite at http://www.ywcarichmond.org/get-help.

2013 Tax Aide SitesCITY OF RICHMONDSenior Connections24 E. Cary StreetRichmond, VA 23219(804) 343-3059E-FilingWheelchair AccessibleSchedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Appointment Needed? Yes. Please bring your photo ID and SocialSecurity Card to your appointment

Goodwill Richmond6301 Midlothian TurnpikeRichmond, VA 23225(804) 745-6300E-FilingWheelchair AccessibleSchedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdaysand Thursdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Appointment Needed?: Walk-ins welcome

CHESTERFIELD COUNTYHarbour Pointe Clubhouse13800 Harbour Pointe RoadMidlothian, VA 23112((804) 639-0347E-FilingWheelchair AccessibleSchedule: Mondays to Fridays 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.;Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..Appointment Needed?: Walk-ins welcome.

St. Ann’s Church17111 Jefferson Davis HighwaySouth Chesterfield, VA 23834E-FilingWheelchair AccessibleSchedule: Mondays and Fridays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.;Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Appointment Needed?: Walk-ins welcome. Please do not call thechurch for appointments

HANOVER COUNTYDawn Library31046 Richmond TurnpikeHanover, VA 23069(804) 632-8341E-FilingWheelchair AccessibleSchedule: Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February. 23,March 16, March 30, and April 13Appointment Needed?: Walk-ins welcome

HENRICO COUNTYDeep Run Park Recreation Center9910 Ridgefield ParkwayHenrico, VA 23233E-FilingWheelchair AccessibleSchedule: Mondays to Fridays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturdays 9:30 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. (On Saturdays returns prepared for first 10 clients.)Appointment Needed?: Walk-ins welcome. Please bring last year’sReturn. Source: www.aarp.org/


PLANNING AHEAD

Remember Senior ConnectionsIn Your Estate PlanningPerhaps you or a loved one have benefited from one of Senior

Connections’ Programs and Services (Caregiver Support, Insurance

Counseling, Home Delivered Meals, Medications Assistance) that

improved quality of life and led to independence that allowed

you to remain in your home or community. We graciously ask

that you think of Senior Connections when deciding your

estate plans. A bequest or legacy in your Will is a great

opportunity to express your thanks to Senior Connections,

The Capital Area Agency on Aging.

During the recent holiday season,17 Charles City and Providence Forgeresidents received valuable “peace-of-mind” as a free gift from SeniorConnections and its pro bono partner,the Williams Mullen Law Firm. Asparticipants in the first ever SeniorLaw Day held in Charles City, indi-viduals and families who signed upand completed application forms metattorneys at the Charles City Depart-ment of Social Services. There, theycompleted legally witnessed andnotarized advance medical directives,durable powers-of-attorney, and wills,all important life planning tools wetend to put off completing. Due to lifechanging events such as illness,accidents or changes in families, it isimportant to put these legal documentsin place before they are needed. Infact, in planning the Charles City LawDay Program, it was noted by severalparticipants how grateful they were tobe able to execute life planningdocuments while they were able tomake the best decisions possible about

their future health and finances.For the past six years, Senior Law

Day has been held twice each year atSenior Connections in Richmond,serving approximately 30 applicants age55 and over, or persons of any age witha disability in each session. The sessionin Charles City was the first satelliteprogram situated outside of Richmondin several years. Additional county-based programs are being planned forNew Kent and the other counties withinSenior Connections’ jurisdiction. Countyagencies interested in hosting a localSenior Law Day program shouldcontact Senior Connections at (804)672-4498, or [email protected] The next SeniorLaw Day program for Richmond isscheduled for April 24, 2013. Inter-ested parties should contact Mrs.Patricia Geisen, at 343-3000, or emailher at [email protected]

Charles City County Hosts Successful Senior Law Day ProgramIVAN TOLBERT

COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Almeda and James Tyler (left) discuss their life planning documents with volunteerattorney G. Andrew Nea, Jr., (right) retired head of pro bono practice at WilliamsMullen and developer of the Senior Law Day program prototype. Assisting withdocument preparation is Amber Adkins, a Charles City resident and student volun-teer from Longwood University.

Charles City resident and VCU student volunteer Kari Squire (left) gets detailedinstruction from volunteer lawyer Ramona L. Taylor, Richmond’s Assistant CityAttorney.

On hand volunteer helpers coordinated appointments and ensured that everything elseran smoothly. From left are county employees Rachel Greenhow and Sally Holmes.Also pictured (on right) is Sylvia Thompson, former Senior Connections’ CareCoordinator for Charles City and New Kent.

Next Senior Law DayWednesday, April 24, 2013

Senior ConnectionsFor More Info: (804) 343-30459

Editor’s Note:Congratulations are extended to Mr. IvanTolbert who spearheaded the successfulevent in Charles City. This event will beused as a model by Mr. Tolbert inworking with other communities.

Teenagers aren’t the only ones struggling to be independent.

Volunteer Money Management Program

From balancing a checkbook to paying bills, managingyour money can get harder as you age. Help isavailable. Please call (804) 343-3055 to ask about ourservices.

Please call (804) 343-3024 to volunteer to be a bill payerfor a person needing assistance to remain independent.

Thank You for Your Interest and Support!


SupportGroupsAging ParentsBon Air Methodist Church1645 Buford Road, Room 2072nd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.; 320-3890

ALS Support GroupTrinity United Methodist Church903 Forest Avenue2nd TuesdaysSarah Stein 1-866-348-3257

Alzheimer’s Association GreaterRichmond Chapter4600 Cox Road804-967-2580 for schedulewww.alz.org/grva

Brain InjuryChildrens’ Hospital2924 Brook Road3rd Mondays, 6:15 p.m.Christine 804-355-5748

Essential TremorOur Lady of Hope903 Forest Avenue3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.556-2345

Fibromyalgia and Chronic PainAssociation804-862-4244

Grandparent ConnectionChesterfield County Senior Advocate804-768-78781st Thursdays; 4:15 p.m.7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard

Hanover Adult Center7231 Stonewall Parkway,Mechanicsville3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.Diane Dillard 804-746-0743

Jewish Family Services6718 Patterson Avenue3rd Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.Janina Bognar 804-282-5644

Lupus FoundationEssential Tremorwww.lupus.org

Mended HeartsHenrico Doctors’ HospitalForest Avenue Campus1st Tuesdays in February, April, June,August, October and December804-741-3893

Levinson Heart Center7101 Jahnke Road1st Tuesdays in January, March, May,July, September and November;7:30 p.m.804-741-3893

Memorial Regional Medical Center8260 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville1st Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.Ethel Gordon 804-764-6674

Multiple MyelomaSt. Mary’s Hospital, Room 1593rd ThursdaysBarbara Marx 804-355-6217

National Multiple Sclerosis Society804-353-5008

Parkinson’s DiseaseCircle Center Adult Day Services4900 West Marshall StreetAnn Spinks 804-355-5717

Metro ChapterHealthSouth Hospital3rd Sundays, 2:00 p.m.Kathy Morton 804-730-1336

Post Polio Central VirginiaCarol Kennedy 804-740-6833

Prostate CancerRidge Baptist Church3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Peter Moon 804-346-4407

Well Spouse Group2nd TuesdaysKathy Jarrell 804-454-4592

Caregiver

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

A Want versus a Need… How tobalance a checkbook… Don’t youwish that someone had taught youthose things when you were growingup? Now there is someone…YOU.

RSVP is joining hands with JuniorAchievement of Central Virginia.Junior Achievement matches volun-teers with classrooms to deliverprograms that focus on financialliteracy, work-readiness and entre-preneurship. Hands-on programs areavailable for students in Kindergartenthrough 12th grade.

We need your enthusiasm, lifeexperience, and a willingness to teachchildren about how you took chancesand shot for the stars. JuniorAchievement provides the training,curriculum, and a classroom ofstudents eager to meet you. Volun-teers come from all walks of life anddo not have teaching experience.Your time commitment varies de-pending on the grade level of theprogram you choose.

Junior Achievement and RSVP Match Volunteerswith Young, Developing Minds

· Elementary programsrequire a five lesson commit-ment at 40 minutes perlesson.· Middle grades programsrequire a six lesson commit-ment at 50 minutes perlesson.· High school programsrequire a seven lessoncommitment at one hour perlesson.

Training is provided andtakes approximately one hour.Classroom materials are provided byJunior Achievement and are fundedby contributions from businesses andindividuals in the Greater Richmondarea. You may choose to deliverprograms at a school near your homeor select one that is close to yourplace of employment. You and yourteacher choose a day and timesuitable to both of you. The teacherremains in the classroom the entiretime you’re there, so you get to focus

on the lessons. It’s a great way toserve the community while enlighten-ing our next generation.

Lis Turner, a long-time volunteerrecently wrote “I’ve been involvedwith Junior Achievement for morethan a dozen years. One of the nicestthings about retirement is havingmore time for Junior Achievementactivities. Whether it’s seeing thelight go on when an elementarystudent suddenly understands aneconomic concept or having aFinance Park student make a signifi-cant observation, “I always feel myvolunteer time was well spent and Imade a difference.”

For more information on how tovolunteer, please contact TonyWilliams, RSVP Coordinator [email protected] or (804) 343-3050 or Jennifer Boyle, CommunityPartnerships Manager, [email protected] or at (804) 217-8855 ext. 203.

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia volunteerat Laburnum Elementary School.

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia volunteer at LakesideElementary School.

through the snow and ice to get the saltand shovel from the garage fullydefeats the purpose.♦♦♦♦♦ Check the railings. If you haverailings leading up to your front door,check to see if they are sturdy. If youslipped, would they be able to supportyou?♦♦♦♦♦ Bring a cell phone when youleave the house. If you fall, it can sometimes be hard to get up. Carryinga cell phone whenever you go out canbring peace of mind.♦♦♦♦♦ Slow down. Allow extra time if it’sslippery out. It’s when you hurry thatyou end up pushing the envelope ofwhat your balance can handle. Also,keep in mind that being a little late isbetter than rushing and causing a fall.♦♦♦♦♦ Ask for help. If you have to walk

Preventing Falls During the Winter MonthsThe joys of winter: blizzards,

freezing temperatures and visiting theemergency room because of a fall. Forkids winter is an exciting time. Theylove playing in the snow and slidingaround on the ice. For seniors, all thatice and snow means an increasedchance of slipping and falling. Here areeight things you can do to make wintera little less perilous:♦♦♦♦♦ Check your footwear. Examineyour shoes and boots. How’s theTraction? Is it time for a new pair?Better traction can help keep you morestable on icy surfaces.♦♦♦♦♦ Keep a shovel and salt in yourhouse - not the garage. The reasonsyou have a shovel and salt is so youdon’t have to walk on a slipperysidewalk. If you have to traverse

across an icy sidewalk or parking lot,try to find a steady arm to lean on.Most people are happy to help younavigate a slippery walkway. You justhave to ask.♦♦♦♦♦ Have a plan. When you are goingout, ask yourself, “If I slipped and fell,what would I do?” Think about it thenformulate your plan.♦♦♦♦♦ Strengthen your legs. Strong legmuscles can help you steady yourself ifyou slip. And, if you fall, they make it alot easier to get back up. You canstrengthen your legs by walking up anddown stairs repeatedly or by doing tensquats out of a chair a couple times aweek.

Source: Richmond Fire and EmergencyServices


TRANSPORTATION

Access Chesterfield*279-8489Chesterfield County, with service to Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell,and Colonial HeightsMonday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturdays 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Wheelchair accessible service availablewww.chesterfield.gov/content.aspx?id=2949

Acti Kare in-Home Care264-2829Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, RichmondMonday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.www.actikarerichmondva.com

Alliance Specialty Transport225-8599http://alliancespecialtytransport.com/index.htmlWheelchair accessible service available

Angels for Hire/Angelride338-6858 (855) 525-7433Western Richmond, western Henrico, northern Chesterfieldwww.angelride.net/index.htmlWheelchair accessible service available

Big Ben Taxi Cab986-6667Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Chester

Bowman Transportation Service745-0046 335-9264www.ridewithlarry.com

Bowman Transportation Service (continued)[email protected]

Wheelchair accessible service availableBrooks LLC

276-3401 (office) 33-0310 (cell)Richmond, Goochland, PetersburgMonday-Friday, 7:00a.m.-7:00 p.m.Saturday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Sunday by appointment

CAP-UP598-3351, ext 103http://capup.org/CAPUP/Home.html

CareMore(855) 242-9606http://www.caremore.com/en/About/About-VA.aspx

Capital Area Health Network253-1969http://cahealthnet.com/

City of Richmond Shopper Shuttle646-7985http://richmondvacitynews.blogspot.com/2012/08/rva-shoppers-shuttle-schedule-updated.htmlService to Walmart from Southside, Fay & 4th Avenue, Creighton/Fairfield/Fairmount, Whitcomb/Mosby and Fulton on the second andninth days and third Saturday of each monthGRTC buses are wheelchair accessible

Comfort Keepers750-1123http://www.comfortkeepers.com/office-273/richmond-virginia

Flagship Transportation, Inc.(434) 265-6781http://www.flagshiptransport.com/Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturday 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Forward Fleet426-4313

Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services556-6260Goochland Countyhttp://goochlandfreeclinicandfamilyservices.org/Monday 12-3 (Richmond)Tuesday-Thursday 9-3 (Goochland)Friday 9-12 (Richmond)

GRTC CARE782-2273www.ridegrtc.com/RideGRTC.aspx?pg=CareWheelchair accessible service available

Home Instead Senior Care527-1100www.homeinstead.comSeven days a week

JenCare344-9848 (1712 E. Broad)228-1143 (3806 Mechanicsville Turnpike)www.JencareMed.comTransportation service available within a six mile radius of clinic locations

Junnie Ray Inc.326-6414

Logisticare (Medicaid recipients)1-866-386-8331http://www.logisticare.comWheelchair accessible service available

Mature Options282-0753www.matureoptions.com

Napoleon Taxi354-8294http://napoleontaxi.com

New Freedom Transportation, LLC288-1248www.newfreedomtransportation.com

DMV Dedicated to Serving MilitaryMembers, Veterans and Families

DMV’s mobile customer service center called DMV 2 Go is traveling acrossVirginia providing services for military members, veterans and their families.

DMV 2 Go is a handicapped accessible full service office that provides allDMV transactions including applying for and renewing driver’s licenses, adultand child ID cards, and Virginia’s veterans ID card. Road and knowledge testsare available, and applicants may get their pictures taken and complete visionscreenings. Customers can order disabled parking placards or plates and getvehicle titles, license plates and decals.

DMV staff can assist with services specific to veterans including applying fornew veterans ID card. The veterans ID care serves as proof of veteran status toreceive discounts from retailers and restaurants. Staff will also accept andprocess certificates of disability, which allow veterans to apply for a registrationfee exemption. DMV offers more than 30 military-themed license plates.

DMV 2 Go has visits scheduled at three military bases and two VA medicalcenters for 2013. See schedule below.

LOCATION & DATES TIME & PLACE

Marine Corps Base Quantico All visits take place from 9 a.m. toJanuary 14-15; March 11-12; 4 p.m. in the MCX Parking LotMay 13-14; July 8-9; Parking LotSeptember 9-10; November 12-13Fort Myers All visits take place from 9 a.m. toJanuary 8; April 9; July 10; 4 p.m. outside JB Myer-HendersonOctober 8 HallFort Belvoir All visits take place from 9 a.m. toApril 5-6; July 5-6; October 4-5 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30

p.m. on Saturday. The mobile officewill be parked in between the PX andCommissary.

Salem VA Medical Center All visits take place from 9 a.m. toApril 4; July 15 4 p.m. The Salem VA Medical Ctr.

Staff will work with DMV 2 Go todetermine the location of each visitand publicize it.

Hampton VA Medical Center All visits occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.January 10; March 4; June 13; The Hampton VA Medical CenterSeptember 12 staff will work with DMV 2 Go to

determine the location of each visitand publicize it.

Richmond Area Transportation ProvidersAs of December, 2012. This Directory includes profit and not-for-profit agencies, professional services, private services and voluntary programs. These organiza-tions provide transportation services to adults and their families. We have tried to include as many providers as possible. Please keep in mind that Senior Connec-tions does not recommend or endorse specific providers.

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Charles City andNew Kent Counties

Ruthville Gymnasium Complex13100 The Glebe Lane

Charles City

Chesterfield CountyBon Air Presbyterian

Friendship Café and SeniorActivities

9201 W. Huguenot Road

Ettrick Community Center20400 Laurel Road

New CovenantPresbyterian Church6415 Irongate Drive

Rockwood Village3901 Price Club Blvd., Midlothian

Goochland CountyGoochland Recreation Center

2415 Sandy Hook Road

Hanover CountyShiloh Baptist Church

106 S. James St., Ashland

Montpelier Senior Center17203 Mountain Road

Henrico CountyHighland Springs

Community Center16 South Ivy Avenue

Village Presbyterian Church110 N. Laburnum Avenue

West RichmondChurch of the Brethren7612 Wanymala Road

Powhatan CountySt. John NeumannCatholic Church

2480 Batterson Road

City of RichmondCAPUP East Senior Center

1103 Oliver Hill Way

CAPUP West Senior Center(Grace & Holy Trinity Church)

8 N. Laurel Street

Good Shepherd Baptist Church1127 N. 28th Street

Guardian Place1620 N. Hamilton Street

Korean Senior CenterUnited Methodist Family Services

3900 W. Broad Street

Linwood Robinson Senior Center700 N. 26th Street

Monarch Woods6501 Jahnke Road

Sixth Baptist Church400 S. Addison Street

Friendship CafésA nutrition support program providedby Senior Connections, The CapitalArea Agency on Aging

Café Locations

Open 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Days of operation vary per location

(804) 343-3000for more information

NUTRITION SUPPORT

When a participant at the PowhatanFriendship Café at St. John NeumannChurch moved to the area, it was hardon her being alone all day while herfamily worked. Now a FriendshipCafé member, she is no longer at home

alone and enjoys all the activities at theCafé including the health and wellnessprogramming offered by YMCA’sGrowing Younger Program. TheGrowing Program offers participantsstructured exercise twice a week witha certified YMCA instructor, broughtthe Wii and “Wii-habilitation” to the

Café, as well as opportunities forthe seniors to express themselvesthrough art. Café participants’health statuses, flexibility andstrength are periodically assessed tomeasure their improvements withparticipation in the program.The Growing Younger Program wascreated when The YMCA ofGreater Richmond was approachedby an anonymous donor through TheCommunity Foundation ServingRichmond and Central Virginia.The donor wanted to give low-income seniors in Powhatan Countythe opportunity to improve theirhealth through exercise. TheYMCA then reached out to Senior

The Adopt-A-Café Initiative WelcomesJenCare as a Community Partner

Connections and the Friendship CaféProgram. Then, The United Way ofGreater Richmond and Petersburginvited the YMCA to complete for amulti-year grant to serve seniors ineach of their nine jurisdictions inPlanning District 12. The program inPowhatan became the “pilot” programand included more partnerships like Arton Wheels. Kim Bise, Café Managerat Powhatan for 17 years, says, “TheGrowing Younger Program’s impact onthe seniors has been profound…. it’sthe best thing that has happened at thePowhatan Friendship Café since Ihave been working for Senior Connec-tions.” Studies have shown that withbetter strength and flexibility, olderadults can feel better and experiencebetter quality of life. It can alsoreduce risk of falls and help makeroutine tasks easier.

With United Way Support, theprogram also expanded to other cafésincluding the Friendship Cafés at theWest Richmond Church of the Breth-ren and Village Presbyterian and inlimited capacity in Charles City. Goingforward into 2013, Senior Connectionsis pleased to announce that moreseniors are going to get the chance to“grow younger” as this wonderfulprogram expands to two more Cafés atthe Goochland Recreation Center andat Good Shepherd Baptist Church inRichmond. “We are pleased to bringthis vibrant program to more of ourparticipants. “When I visit Cafés, allthe seniors as so enthusiastic aboutexercising and doing the art projectsthrough the Growing Younger Pro-gram,” says Missi Boyer, Meals andWellness Program Manager.

Senior Connections, The CapitalArea Agency on Aging’s FriendshipCafés are neighborhood gatheringplaces where older adults can benefitfrom nutritional lunches, fun socialevents, exercise, recreation, life-longlearning, artistic activities as well ashealth and wellness programming.

The Adopt-A-Café Initiative is acommunity partnershipdesigned to raiseawareness of the 20Friendship Caféslocated throughout theGreater Richmond

Area that are supported by SeniorConnections. Our goal is to raise$1,200 yearly for each of our 20 cafés.

The Adopt-A-Café Initiativeprovides support for education, exer-cise programs, special field trips andcreative activities. Congratulations toJenCare Neighborhood MedicalCenters for adopting three FriendshipCafés located at New Covenant

More Participants are “Growing Younger” at theFriendship CafésThe YMCA Growing Younger Program Expands in 2013COLLEEN WILHELM

MEALS COMMUNITY OUTREACH

SPECIALIST

Presbyterian Church, Monarch Woodsand Rockwood Village. Thanks totheir generous donation, we canenhance the café experience andprovide new experiences for all ourparticipants.“We are excited to have JenCare’spartnership in support of our FriendshipCafés. This is an excellent way topromote health and wellness for theseniors who benefit,” said Missi Boyer,Meals and Wellness Program Man-ager.

For more information on aboutSenior Connections, CAAA’s Friend-ship Café Program, How to Adopt aCafé, Donate Wish List Items, Volun-teer, or How Your Organization canhelp, please call Colleen Wilhelm @804-672-4497 or email her [email protected]. For moreinformation on Senior Connections,CAAA visit our website atwww.seniorconnections-va.org orcheck us out on Facebook and Twitter.

Adopted 3 Friendship Cafes:Rockwood Village

New Covenant PresbyterianMonarch Woods

Adopt-A-Café Celebratesand Gives a SpecialThanks to Our First

Adopter of 2013!

Café Participant, Mr. Pegram, exercising atthe Elizabeth Randolph Lewis PowhatanYMCA


In 2012, 259 volunteers serving in76 different volunteer jobs contributedover 50,000 hours of service for 23different RSVP partnering sites in theareas of Food Delivery/Security,Health Education, Delivery of HealthServices, Public Safety, Companion-ship/Outreach and “Other HumanNeeds” (music, Senior Centers,museums, and mentoring elementaryschool children).

The Retired & Senior VolunteerProgram (RSVP) is a national volun-teer program co-sponsored by SeniorConnections, The Capital Area Agency

on Aging and theCorporation forNational and Com-munity Service.

Together both entities support, promoteand measure the impact of volunteerservice in our community. We arecurrently in discussions with severalnew potential partnering organizationsin hopes of finding more ways in whichour RSVP volunteers can help addresscommunity needs.

Some of the work our volunteers dohappens in a relatively quiet, closed

setting; some is more public. OnDecember 20, the Senior ConnectionsChoral Group made their seventhannual appearance at the JeffersonHotel as part of the Jefferson’sMidday Music Series. The group is theonly musical ensemble that participatesin the series that is not a middle schoolor high school ensemble.

The group performed not onlyChristmas music but other music thathas been successfully received duringthe past year (such as tunes from theBeatles, Johnny Nash, the MillsBrothers, Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Mercer,and Glenn Miller). Guest percussionistJulie Fulcher-Davis provided beautifulrhythm.

During 2012, the group gave 29performances for 23 different organi-zations including the Belmont Young atHeart Club, Carter Woods SeniorApartments (two performances), theannual Chesterfield County Fun at theFairgrounds, a Chesterfield Parks &Recreation annually sponsored Lun-cheon for Seniors held at the Bon AirBaptist Church in the spring and fall,Chippenham Hospital ChristmasService, Senior Connections’ Foster

TONY WILLIAMS

RSVP COORDINATOR

2012: A Great Year for RSVP Volunteers

Grandparent Luncheon, Four MileCreek Baptist Church, the GuardianPlace Friendship Café, residents ofHeritage Oak Retirement Village,residents of Imperial Plaza, theJefferson Hotel Christmas MiddayMusic Series, The Virginian Retire-ment Community, a Jewish FamilyServices National Volunteer MonthEvent, residents of Market SquareSenior Apartments, Marywood Apart-ments, Masonic Home of Virginia (fiveperformances), Morningside in theWest End (Assisted Living), a Rich-mond Flying Squirrels Game at theDiamond (National Anthem), theRichmond Mayor’s CentenarianLuncheon at Virginia Historical Soci-ety, the annual RSVP VolunteerRecognition Brunch at Imperial Plaza,members of the Senior Center ofGreater Richmond, the annual Senior

Connections Empty Plate Luncheon,Science Museum of Virginia and aSenior Resource Fair held at WalmsleyUnited Methodist Church.

RSVP needs you! If you are 55+and interested in being a part of a teamof individuals who are contributingdynamic, impactful service to ourcommunity, we are just a phone callaway. Please call Tony Williams,RSVP Coordinator, at (804) 343-3050or Norma Jean Austin, ProgramAssistant, at (804) 672-4490. We willbe happy to assist you to find a volun-teer position that will give you thatrewarding feeling of being part ofsomething greater than yourself—byopening your heart and being yourself.

VOLUNTEERS

Senior Connections Choral Group performing at the Jefferson Hotel Midday MusicSeries in December.

(Photo courtesy of Marilyn Branch Mitchell)

Choral Group members (left to right)Sharon Brewer, David LeGrande, GregMarcellus and Norma Austin.


Ms. Laura Anderson who served20 years at Adult Career DevelopmentCenter/Richmond Public Schools EarlyHead Start.

Ms. Jean Barbee who served twoyears at William Byrd CommunityHouse Child Development Center.

Mrs. Louise Caine who served 5years at T.H. Henderson MiddleSchool.

Mr. Zeno Charles-Marcel whoserved four years at Blackwell El-ementary School.

Mr. Willie Holmes who served 13years at Virginia Treatment Center forChildren.

Mrs. Bertha Johnson who servedeight years at G.H. Reid ElementarySchool.

Ms. Doris Paige who served 11years at the Child Life Center at theRichmond Children’s Hospital.

Ms. Alease Pleasants who served21 years at Clark Springs ElementarySchool.

Ms. Sarah Jane Wade whoserved two years at Miles J. Jones

Elementary School/Richmond PublicSchools Head Start.

Ms. Mary Watson who served 11years at The Mary Tyler McClennahanChild Development Center sponsoredby FRIENDS Association for Childrenand now by the YMCA./

FGP also thank these formermentors for their contributions: FrancesDade, Diane Greggs, Velma Person,James Rush, Maudell Sauls and RoseStith.

FGP Acknowledges MentorsWho Retired in 2012

In MemoriamMs. Ruth Nightingale

Ms. Nightingale joined FGPin August 2012 and servedat The YMCA Northside ChildDevelopment Center. She lovedbeing a FGP mentor – and wasadmired, and is deeply missed,by the staff and children at theYMCA.

Visitors of all ages enjoyed the ChoralGroup’s annual performance at theJefferson Hotel.



VOLUNTEERS

CHARLENE COLE, MANAGER

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

FGP Volunteers are ‘Beacons ofLights’ Guiding Our Youth, Our‘Emerging Stars’ was chosen as thetheme for this very special occasion.Foster Grandparent mentors andguests received a keychain/LED lightto commemorate the event. Addition-ally, FGP mentors were given anaward adorned with stars and toppedwith the Lamp of Knowledge. Inkeeping with the theme, the Chester-field County Senior Girl Scout Troop#3343 festooned the auditorium stage

with stars stamped with specialmessages about the service of FGPmentors; stars were strewn along thedining tables and the Girl Scoutscreated beautiful star-studded ‘ThankYou FGP Volunteers’ placemats foreach mentor!

While waiting for the celebration tobegin, attendees read congratulatoryremarks in the event program fromPatrice Dempsey, Virginia StateProgram Director Corporation forNational and Community Service, theFederal agency that funds and adminis-ters the FGP, as well as special re-marks from Thelma Bland Watson,Executive Director, Senior Connec-tions. Ms. Dempsey, who was unableto attend the event in person, in partwrote, “As Martin Luther King. Jr.said, “Everybody can be great becauseanybody can serve. You don’t have to

have a college degree to serve. Youdon’t have to make your subject andverb agree to serve. You only need aheart full of grace; a soul generated bylove.”

Before Mr. Ivan Tolbert, Master ofCeremonies, opened the 30th AnnualFGP Volunteer Recognition, theaudience was serenaded with soundsof the season by a soloist from TheRichmond Boys Choir. Mr. Tolbert,who is a staff member with SeniorConnections, introduced Dr. ThelmaBland Watson, who greeted the FGPmentors and special guests on behalfof Senior Connections and its Boardand Advisory Council.

Mrs. Francine Blum, RichmondFGP Director for 25 years (retired2009), was in attendance with herhusband Lewis. Many FGP mentorsserving today had begun their FGPvolunteer service with Mrs. Blum. Dr.Carolyn Graham, City of RichmondDeputy Chief Administrative Officerand Dr. Yvonne Brandon,Superintendant, Richmond PublicSchools spoke of, and applauded, thevital work performed by FGP mentors– and how children must continue toreceive the care, guidance and supportof caring FGP volunteers.

A tribute to FGP was most unique –a 30th Anniversary tribute videoproduced by Mr. Jamaal Williams, FGPCommunity Advisory Council member(associate, The ACE Program). Thevideo was filled with on-screen con-gratulations and testimonials from FGPmentors, Host partners, communitypartners, local politicians, and manyothers! The video also includedphotos of events and volunteers pastand present – all accompanied tomusic by Beyonce!

FGP was privileged tohave City ofRichmond Mayor, DwightC. Jones, bring the program to arousing conclusion. Attendees wereapplauding his remarks, which reiter-ated that FGP makes a difference tothe children and the entire community,in the City of Richmond, and beyond.

The attendees adjourned to adelicious breakfast/brunch prepared

30th Annual Foster Grandparent Program Volunteer Recognition Held OnDecember 5, 2012 at Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center

and served by The Richmond PublicSchools Technical Center CulinaryArts Program students – middle tohigh school students! We thank thestudents and their teacher, Ms. SylviaMullen, for an outstanding job!

During the FGP awards ceremonyDenise Jenkins, Program Specialist,Virginia State Office, Corporation forNational and Community Service, Dr.Carolyn Graham and Dr. YvonneBrandon and Charlene Cole, FGPManager, honored the followingmentors:• Ms. Louise Caine, Ms. Shirley

Gibson, Ms. Ida Parham, andMs. Vivian Powell who eachreached five years of service in

2012 and;• Ms. Mildred Adams, Ms. LeolaBanks, Ms. Ruby Christian,Ms. Helen Dixon, Ms. CarolynPetty and Ms. Marva Seymore whoeach reached 10 years of service in2012.

Special awards were presented byDr. Carolyn Graham, Dr. YvonneBrandon and Charlene Cole to:• Ms. Bessie Garner, who cel-ebrated 20 years of FGP service at

The Richmond Foster GrandparentProgram (FGP) celebrated30 years mentoring children in theGreater Richmond region in 2012.

Since 1982, Senior Connections’FGP has matched approximately 600committed volunteer mentors with atleast 6000 of children and youth.

In 2012, 76 Foster GrandparentProgram mentors provided 52,416service hours in the support of 136children in the Greater Richmond area.Serving on average 20 hours a week,with up to three children who havespecial or exceptional needs, FosterGrandparent volunteers provide one-to-one mentoring support in schools,hospitals, and child care centers.

In 2012, FGP welcomed 20 newmentors. The following volunteersbrought their unique skills and life

experience to share with children intheir communities:o Hannah Al-Ghaffaaro Linda Arringtono Valestina Clarko Roslyn Faineso Helen Fryeo Mr. Johnnie and Mrs. Anita

Hollomano Lynette Jenkinso Gwen Joneso Celestine Leeo Mollie Lewiso Eleanor Mustafao Paula Nealo Shirley Nesmitho Ruth Nightingaleo Cynthia Rasheedo Margaret Robinsono James Rusho Emma Stevensono Joanne Towles

Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Children

Marge Boynton, Elder Rights Director(left) shares a laugh with FrancineBlum, Retired FGP Director holdingthe granddaughter of two FGP mentors.

Anita Holloman, FGP Mentor (seated) andCharlene Cole, FGP Manager at therecognition breakfast.

If you are 55 or older and wish toexperience the challenges and rewardsof working with children; includingsharing “High Fives”, “Aha! Mo-ments” and “Best Ever” achievements,please contact Deborah Johnson,Senior Connections Foster Grandpar-ent Program Volunteer ResourceCoordinator, at 804-343-3022 or sendan email to [email protected].

Be A Mentor for ChildrenFGP is sponsored locally by

Learn more about CNCS and Senior Corpsat: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/seniorcorps.asp

FGP is federally funded by

Left to right: Jamaal Williams, FGP Advisory Council Member; BettyFord Wilson, FGP Clerical Assistant, and Keith C. Rogers, Jr., FGPAdvisory Council Vice-Chair.

The William Byrd Community HouseChild Development Center.• Ms. Betty Allison, received the3rd Annual Francine Blum FGPMentor and Leadership Award. Shevolunteers at the Regional PreschoolLearning Center at Blackwell Elemen-tary School. This prestigious award is atribute to Mrs. Francine Blum, longserving and highly respected Directorof the Richmond Foster GrandparentVolunteer Mentor Program, whoretired in 2009 after leading theProgram for 25 years.


RESOURCES

Richmond Taxicab LLC300-9900Richmond, Henrico, and Hanoverwww.richmondtaxicab.comWheelchair accessible service available

Sam Transportation LLC715-9242

Save Our SeniorsJeff Kyte 559-4480 or 914-4406

Seasonal Transport LLC283-4370www.seasonaltransport.com

Senior Express Enterprise402-6457Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 [email protected]

Seniors Helping SeniorsRichmond and eastern Henrico553-0526http://www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/RVA/

Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield706-6689Chesterfield Countywww.shepctrchesterfield.org

Shepherd’s Center of Richmond355-7282www.tscor.wordpress.comServices provided in the following zipcodes: 23059, 23060,23113, 23114, 23219, 23220, 23221, 23222 (Medical Only), 23224(Medical Only), 23225, 23226, 23227, 23228, 23229, 23230,23233, 23235, 23236, 23238, 23294

Sunrise Transportation(804) 559-6083

Tendercare Transport of Virginia288-8763http://www.tendercareofva.com/Wheelchair accessible & stretcher service available

TNT Transportation Services, Inc.270-3258www.tntvans.comMonday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Wheelchair accessible service available

Van Go261-7388www.vangorichmond.comWheelchair accessible service available

VIP & Associates329-2500Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Wheelchair accessible service available

West End Cab LLC833-1234Western Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan, Louisa, AmeliaMonday-Saturday, 5:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

World Star Cab LLC393-4432www.worldstarcab.com

Transportation ProvidersCONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

*Unless otherwise noted the transportation provider serves all of the metropoli-tan Richmond area.

Computer classes provided bySenior Connections are held in the firstfloor Resource Center at SeniorConnections, The Capital Area Agencyon Aging, 24 E. Cary Street, Rich-mond. The classes are:♦ BASIC BEGINNER: For indi-viduals with little or no computerexperience. Single session classapproximately two hours long. Held onthe first Tuesday of each month from10:00 a.m. to noon.♦ BEGINNERS II: For individualswith some computer experience andlooking to learn more. Single session

Computer Classes for Older Adults

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSBeth Sholom Woods is an equal housing opportunity facility designedto provide housing to extremely low, very low and low-income elderly age62 and over. Ten percent of its 111 apartments have been altered foraccessibility. Applicants age 18 or more who have mobility/physicaldisability 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 applicantscants pay 30% of his or her monthly income towards rent and utilities.An Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic with a therapeutic pool is located onsite. Beth Sholom Woods is part of the Beth Sholom Lifecare Communityin the Far West End of Richmond. For more information or anapplication, please call (804) 741-4691, Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30 p.m.

Voice and TDD Telephone: (804) 741-4691Fax: (804) 741-9813

Email: [email protected]: bethsholom_lifecare.org

Beth Sholom WoodsBeth Sholom Lifecare Community

2027 Lauderdale DriveRichmond, VA 23238

class approximately two hours long.Held on the second Tuesday of eachmonth from 10:00 a.m. to noon.♦ BASIC INTERNET: For individu-als with basic computer knowledgewho would like to learn how to accessthe Internet. Single session classapproximately two hours long. Held onthe third Tuesday of each monthfrom 10:00 a.m. to noon.♦ BASIC E-MAIL: Participants willlearn how to send and receive e-mailmessages. This lesson will be sched-uled as an individual session with a

volunteer tutor. There will also beopportunities for three or four followup individual sessions with volunteertutors after formal classes end.

To register for a class, please callJohn Jakubec at (804) 672-4481 and

leave your name, telephone numberand the name of the class you wouldlike to attend. You will be placed on ourwaiting list and you will be called whenthere is an opening.


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FEBRUARY

Orchids Galore!Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Daily Through Sunday, March 31Hundreds of orchids form “A Rainbow in Living Color” in the warm and cozyConservatory. Includes family activities and ways to chase away the winterblues with different themes. Please call (804) 262-9887 or visitwww.lewisginter.org for more details.

Free Tax AssistanceAARP Tax Aide Site at Senior Connections

24 E. Cary StreetWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.An appointment is required. Please bring your photo ID and your SocialSecurity Card to your appointment. For more information or to make anappointment, please call (804) 343-3059.

APRILPinwheels for Prevention ExhibitLewis Ginter Botanical Garden

April 1 through April 30Pinwheels for Prevention will be held in the Children’s Garden in recognition ofChild Abuse Prevention Month, 3,000+ pinwheels will be “planted” in the gardento represent a child served this past year by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia’sHealthy Families program.

Virginia Daffodil SocietyLewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7Included with regular Garden Admission; Hundreds of delightful prize-worthydaffodils and expert growers.

National Volunteer Week April 21 - 27

Garden has extended hours on Wednesday, April 24 ONLY in celebration ofHistoric Garden Week. Bloemendaal House open; wine-tasting, live music,dining, shopping and more.

Celebration of Historic Garden WeekLewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Wednesday, April 24

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MARCH

Senior Connections Board of Directors MeetingTuesday, March 26, 1:30 p.m.

Senior Connections, 24 East Cary StreetOpen to the Public. Please call (804) 343-3023 for additional information.

Cheers to Art!Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Thursday, March 21Ticketed event. Includes hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and live music. Silentart auction benefiting the Children’s Garden. Guests can bid on modern,abstract and contemporary art pieces; pottery; jewelry; photography; sculp-ture; and special travel, entertainment and service packages. For moreinformation please call (804) 262-9887 or visit www.lewisginter.org.

Easter Weekend with Peter RabbitLewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days). Saturday:Concert by the Richmond Concert Band on the lawn at Bloemendaal House;Sunday: Easter Brunch in the Tea House by reservation. Please call (804)262-9887 or visit www.lewisginter.org for more details.

Join the Glitz and Glamour at Games for Good 2013The Renaissance

Saturday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Sponsored by Circle Center Adult Day Services. Enjoy a black tie galafeaturing delicious hors d’ouevres, complimentary bar, live music, casinogames and other great activities. A ticketed event at $75 per person. Gamesfor Good 2013 benefits Circle Center Adult Day Services and Jewish FamilyServices. For additional information please call Holly Thornton, Circle CenterAdult Day Services, at (804) 262-9887 or Faith Kallman, Jewish FamilyServices, at (804) 282-5644, ext. 277.

Senior Connections’ Open Houseand 40th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, May 28Senior Connections, 24 East Cary Street

Open to the Public. Please call (804) 343-3023 for additional information.

MAYMother’s Day Celebration

Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenSunday, May 12, 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Concert Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.; Tea House Brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; RegularGarden admission. Treat Mom to a special day! Enjoy a free concert in theGarden (included in admission). Brunch is available in the Robins Tea House byreservation; food also available for purchase in the Garden Café or a la carte inthe Garden.

Armed Forces Day ConcertLewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Saturday, May 18, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Concert by the Thomas Jefferson Cadet Corps Alumni Band in front ofBloemendaal House in honor or Armed Forces Day.

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National Volunteer Week celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinarythings through service to improve communities across the nation. Thisone week highlights the enormous contributions that volunteers makeevery day. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week focuses nationalattention on the impact and power of volunteerism and service as anintegral aspect of our civic leadership. The week draws the support andendorsement of the President and Congress, governors, mayors andmunicipal leaders, as well as corporate and community groups acrossthe country.

National Volunteer WeekApril 21 - 27, 2013


Senior Connections is Seeking Volunteers forPublic Education and Information Support

Volunteers will attend Health Fairs and other Community Eventsto promote public awareness of Senior Connections, CAAA’sServices and Programs for Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities,and Caregivers.

For More Information, Contact:Shana Beverly, Volunteer Services Coordinator

(804) 343-3024 [email protected]

Training is Provided Prior to First Engagement

Do You Have Two to Three Hours to Volunteer During the Weekor on Weekends?

Transportation is Reimbursed For Volunteer Service

An Annual Volunteer Recognition is held to Show OurAppreciatioon of your Support

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