Some older adults living in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro will be able to receive free cooling devices this summer, thanks to the FAN CARE Program jointly sponsored by Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), Virginia Department for the Aging and Dominion Virginia Power Company. This program starts June 15 and ends September 30. The purpose of the Program is to provide portable fans and window air conditioning units to older adults whose health is threatened by the lack of a cooling device in the home.
To qualify for the program, individuals must be 60 years of age or older, have a heat-related situation at home which threatens their health, and have total household income at or less than $1,361 for a one person household, or $1,839 for a two person household. Distributed fans and a/c units become the property of the recipient and are available on a limited, first come, first served basis. A/C units are given to individuals who own their own home and who do not have an existing a/c unit in the home. Recipients must complete a short form attesting to household income, date of birth, and home ownership if requesting an a/c unit.
People interested in this program can come by the Center during normal business hours to fill out an application and, if qualified, pickup a fan. A/C unit applications require further approval and might require a second trip to pick up the unit.
Weekly Menu
MONDAY: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, brussels sprouts, hot spiced fruit
TUESDAY: Spaghetti, broccoli, tossed salad, fruit
WEDNESDAY: Potato crunch pollock, scalloped potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail
THURSDAY: (Meals on Wheels only) Oven fried chicken, chuckwagon corn, stewed tomatoes, fruit
FRIDAY: Pork patty, pinto beans, greens, cookies
Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. each day. All meals are served with milk and bread and provide one-third of the daily nutrition value required for adults. Call 942-1838 to make reservations by 10 a.m. on the day you plan to attend.
About the Senior Center
The Waynesboro Senior Center, sponsored by Valley Program for Aging Services, invites people 60 years of age and older to participate in a variety of programs to be offered in the coming week. The center, at 325 Pine Ave., in the Jackson-Wilson building, is open 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation is provided as needed by a VPAS van driver, who also helps with shopping trips and appointments to local doctors. Contributions toward expenses are accepted. Additional information can be found at www.waynesboroseniorcenter.org.
Submitted by: Janice Gentry, Waynesboro Senior Center
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