Senior Center News

Leader Training Scheduled in Waynesboro, Harrisonburg and Staunton

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Leader Training is scheduled for May 22, 23, 29 and 30 at the VPAS Corporate office located at 325 Pine Avenue in Waynesboro.

CDSMP Leader Training will also be offered July 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Price Rotary Senior Center, 305 South Dogwood Drive in Harrisonburg.

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) Leader Training will be held in Staunton for CDSMP Leaders who would like to be cross trained in DSMP. Tentative dates are September 10 and 11.

If you know of anyone interested in becoming a CDSMP or DSMP Leader, please have them contact CDSME Coordinator at 540-829-8567 or email joyce@vpas.info.

Leader Registration forms are also available online at http://valleycdsme.com.

 

“You Can! Live Well!” Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshops

New Monmouth Presbyterian Church

Wednesdays May 29 – July 3 10:00 – 12:30

2348 Midland Trail, Lexington

540-261-7474




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.

Students in Lee’s classes will learn how to avoid personal attacks, how to react to them if they occur, and how to lessen the likelihood and impact of becoming a victim of physical attacks. The class is open to anyone 13 years or older regardless of fitness level, including those with disabilities; students younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled in the course.

Registration for the class is required, along with payment of the $25 fee. Registration materials may be obtained by calling MRSC at 261-7474, or emailing jonnie@vpas.info. Class size is limited, and the class may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment.

Maury River Senior Center is located at 2137 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista. Questions about “Don’t Be a Victim – Defend Yourself!” or any other Senior Center program or service should be directed to center director Jeri Schaff at 261-7474 or jeri@vpas.info.




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 May. MIS hours at all locations are 10am until 2pm; no appointment is needed.

Wednesday, May 15             Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths

Tuesday, May 21                 Kerrs Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Thursday, May 23                Rockbridge Regional Library Headquarters, Lexington

Tuesday, May 28                  Glasgow Public Library

Anyone who would like additional information about the Mobile Information Station, or organizations who would like to consider hosting the MIS in their community are urged to call Branham at 540-460-8312 or email her at debbie@vpas.info.




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.

The class will cover favorite dances such as the Texas Two Step, Country Waltz and Country Polka. The emphasis will be on the basic steps and, especially, having a good time.

The parties will take place at Maury River Senior Center on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00pm, beginning May 15. Volunteer instructors will be Karen and Tom Whaley, who have enjoyed Western couples dancing for years. The Whaleys emphasize that singles as well as couples are welcome to join the class.

The Western Dance Party Series is open to all area residents 60 and older, and is offered free of charge; freewill donations to support MRSC programs will be appreciated. Participants will be asked to complete a very short information form to qualify the activity under federal funding standards.

Maury River Senior Center is located at 2137 Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista. Questions about the Western Dance Party Series or any other Senior Center program or service should be directed to center director Jeri Schaff at 261-7474 or jeri@vpas.info.




CDSME Workshop Schedule

The Valley Program for Aging Services recently announced a Chronic Disease Self Management Education (CDSME) workshop for the Buena Vista-Lexington-Rockbridge region.

New Monmouth Presbyterian Church
Wednesdays May 29 through July 3 10:00 – 12:30
2342 W. Midland Trl
Lexington, VA
To Register call Maury River Senior Center 540 261-7474

Please contact CDSME Coordinator Joyce Nussbaum at joyce@vpas.org or 540-820-9567 if you would like to plan workshop in your area.




MIS Schedule Announcement

The dates of the Mobile Information Station schedule are as follows:

April 17th-Rockbridge Baths Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths-No MIS

April 25th-Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington-No MIS

The revised schedule will resume in May. If you would like to schedule an appointment for resource information, please contact the Maury River Senior Center at (540) 261-7474.




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