Tag: Price Rotary Senior Center
Valley Program for Aging Services News and Notes
Meals on Wheels volunteers for PRSC, Frank and Betty Lambert, were the proud winners of the $15.00 Wal-Mart gift card which is awarded each month through a drawing.
HR senior center members participated in healthcare assessment
Members of Price Rotary Senior Center, Timberville Broadway Senior Center and East Rockingham Senior Center participated in a free healthcare assessment screening for heart disease and diabetes at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community on September 10 and 11.
Valley Program for Aging Services News/Notes
The latest news from the Valley Program for Aging Services, which provides services to seniors in Harrisonburg-Rockingham, Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro, Rockbridge, Bath and Highland.
Senior News Briefs
Meals on Wheels volunteer for Price Rotary Senior Center, Wayne Harold was the proud winner of a $15.00 Wal-Mart gift card which is awarded each month through a drawing by Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Shull as part of their Volunteer Appreciation Program.
Price Rotary Senior Center Fished Hemlock Springs Trout Farm
Ten members of Price Rotary Senior Center plus staff and volunteers took advantage of a beautiful morning to go fishing on Monday, June 9.
Leaders in Action Day Held at Price Rotary Senior Center
The first annual Leaders in Action day was held at Price Rotary Senior Center on May 21. Unfortunately the event only drew one participant, Helen Shibut. However, Bill Greene, PRSC Local Council member joined her to deliver meals and they both had a very rewarding experience.
CDSMP and DSMP Leader Training Scheduled
Leader Training for both the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is planned for this summer.
Community Service Day Students Volunteer
Seven high school students from Eastern Mennonite High School chose Price Rotary Senior Center for their Community Service Day experience.
Virginia Hearing Group Presented to PRSC
On May 5, Price Rotary Senior Center members had the pleasure of having Karen Klotz and Elaine Spedding of the Virginia Hearing Group from Verona come give to a presentation.
Price Rotary Senior Center Volunteer Helped Client In Need
On April 16 the Price Rotary Senior Center volunteer who was delivering the monthly frozen meals to Lineweaver Apartments encountered a client who was home but seemingly unable to come to the door.
Lunch and Learn at Price Rotary Senior Center
On Monday, April 21, The Atwell Family Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center provided a “Lunch and Learn” for the Price Rotary Senior Center.
Price Rotary Senior Center Celebrated Volunteer Appreciation
Price Rotary Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Shull hosted a breakfast honoring Meals on Wheels Volunteers. Ham biscuits, fruit salad and bagels were among some of the food enjoyed by all. Approximately 45 volunteers attended. Gift bags filled with “goodies” were also handed out to each volunteer.
Healthy Eating Program Presented to Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center
Mariah Fortman, an intern with Valley Program for Aging Services and a senior at James Madison University presented a Healthy Eating Program this past Wednesday for Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center.
Shroud of Turin Presentation at Price Rotary Senior Center
On Monday, April 7, the Price Rotary Senior Center welcomed Dr. Ray Schneider to talk to our members about the mysterious Shroud of Turin.
Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council Meets
Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council met Monday, March 24. They were pleased to welcome Bill Greene as a new member to the Council.
Timberville Broadway Senior Center, Price Rotary Senior Center Updated on CDSME
Joyce Nussbaum, Chronic Disease Self Management Education Coordinator, presented to the members of TBSC and PRSC Wednesday morning.
Price Rotary Senior Center Welcomes Preschool Class
Monday was a busy day at Price Rotary Senior Center as we welcomed Pam Hyser and her 4-year-old preschool class from Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation.
Price Rotary Senior Center Incorporates CDSME Elements in Nutrition Program
In January Price Rotary Senior Center members took the time to set some health goals for 2014.
Walmart Foundation Donated $5,000 to VPAS
Walmart Foundation donated $5,000 to the Valley Program for Aging Services Harrisonburg-Rockingham region.
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad chief spoke to Timberville Broadway Senior Center
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad Chief, Brandon Peavy spoke with the members of Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center on the morning of Jan. 8.
Christmas Tea kicked off the Holiday Season at Price Rotary Senior Center
Price Rotary Senior Center kicked off the Holiday Season with its annual Christmas Tea. Members of PRSC, TBSC, Staff, local Council members and community friends were treated to an exceptional morning of music and culinary delights.
JMU Sorority Raised Money for Meals
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi sorority at James Madison University made a $453 donation to Meals on Wheels in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham region of the Valley Program for Aging Services.
Price Rotary Senior Center Celebrated Thanksgiving Potluck Style
Price Rotary Senior Center celebrated Thanksgiving today with a wonderful array of food!
Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council Meets
Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council met Monday, Nov. 18. Eight persons from staff members, Senior Center members and Council members were able to attend.
Dale McAlister Presented Local History to TBSC and PRSC
Dale McAlister, a local historian, took members of Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center on a historical photo tour of Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas. Dale presented to 16 members and many of them knew each of the locations he talked about, but a few saw new things in the presentation.
Bruce Dellinger Shows Works of Art
Bruce Dellinger, a self-taught artist, came to show his works of art and how he makes them today for the members of Price Rotary Senior Center and Timberville Broadway Senior Center. As a result of a farming accident in 1981 that left him a C5-6 Quadriplegic, he discovered that he could draw by holding a pencil firmly between his teeth.
Miniature Scenes Demonstrated at Price Rotary Senior Center
Price Rotary Senior Center was privileged to have Sylvia Butt and Margaret Shifflett come and show a hobby of theirs on Nov. 4.
Price Rotary Senior Center Made Pumpkins
Fall is in the air as Price Rotary Senior Center members spent part of the day on Monday making decorative pumpkins.
Flu Shots Offered at Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center
Johnny Garber, with Timberville Drug, graciously donated his time to come to Timberville Broadway Senior Center and offer flu shots on Wednesday Oct 16. The flu shots were open to TBSC and Price Rotary Senior Center members as well as the community.
Staff Attend CPR/First Aid Training
Four members of Timberville Broadway Senior Center and Price Rotary Senior Center staff attended and completed the CPR and First Aid training on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Great Day at Price Rotary Senior Center
Monday, Oct 14, was a great day at Price Rotary Senior Center! Not only did we have 20 members and one guest, but we also had some visitors that had been regular volunteers for many years return to visit!
CDSME Leaders Enjoyed Reunion and Refresher
All Chronic Disease Self Management Education leaders were invited to attend the Leader Reunion and Refresher on October 2 at the Price Rotary Senior Center.
Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council Met
Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council met September 16 at the Center.
Price Rotary Senior Center Toured Local Thrift Shop
Fifteen PRSC members and staff took a tour at a local Gift and Thrift store on July 29. The tour was given as if the members were “donations”. Members followed the path that donations take and the process by which they get to the store floor for sale.
Ophelia Boateng Presented Fish Facts to PRSC
Ophelia Boateng, JMU intern with Valley Program for Aging Services, presented Fish Facts to 18 members of Price Rotary Senior Center on Monday. What better way to prepare for the upcoming trip to Hemlock Springs Trout Farm than to learn unique information about trout in addition to the many nutritional ways that trout can be beneficial to us.
PRSC and TBSC Enjoy Day
In spite of the weather and not being able to go to the picnic, Price Rotary Senior Center and Timberville Broadway Senior Center enjoyed a fun day at PRSC.
PRSC Celebrated Birthdays
Price Rotary Senior Center was buzzing with activity this morning as we celebrated members who had birthdays in the first half of the year.
PRSC Local Council Met June 17
The Price Rotary Senior Center Local Council met on Monday, June 17th.
EMHS Volunteers Put Finishing Touches on Price Rotary Senior Center
Five students from Eastern Mennonite High School volunteered at PRSC for their Community Service Day today. They helped put finishing touches on painting trim, spruced up photo displays, organized storage areas and assembled notebooks for CDSME. Thank you to Evan, Joy, Emily, Hannah and Becca! Ladies, you did a great job!
Senior Health Fair at Price Rotary Senior Center
Price Rotary Senior Center served as a host site for a Senior Health Fair on Monday April 15th. Whitney Meyerhoeffer, with SouthernCare Hospice, coordinated the vendors and publicity for this event.
