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BE A SUMMER SANTA TO A SENIOR
BE A SUMMER SANTA TO A SENIOR You’re already familiar with the holiday version of Home Instead’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program — now there’s a warm-weather opportunity! Home Instead is asking people to volunteer their time this summer with older neighbors or seniors in nursing homes or assisted living communities who may…
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CAFÉ VOLUNTEER NEEDED – Senior Center Volunteer Team
CAFÉ VOLUNTEER Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00 am Want to extend a warm greeting in the café? Sign up to be a Garden Café volunteer. We specifically need a volunteer for a short Wednesday morning shift from 8:30-10:00 am. To be a part of the Senior Center volunteer team, please email Kimberly Haynes, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources. via…
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Do you remember Velati’s candy store in DC?
UPDATED INFORMATION Velati’s is now back in the DC area in Silver Spring, MD – www.velatis.com . Here is my old post from Jun 26, 2009: The Original Velati’s sugary caramels (more like fudge) along with chewy caramels are still being hand-crafted in Maidens, VA! Those who remember the candy from shopping trips in downtown Washington in…
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JABA Volunteer Opportunities for July
Volunteer Opportunities Got an hour? Have a Smile? Enjoy driving or chatting on the phone? Experienced in the legal or medical field? Like spending time in boutiques? Feel reenergized working with children or older adults or both? Join JABA’s Volunteer Services program and make a difference in the lives of others. One hour a week…
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Literacy Volunteers – New Tutor Training – July 19
I have really enjoyed my first year as a Literacy Volunteer. LVCA in the Jefferson school is another treasure in our Charlottesville PLACE! New Tutor Training on July 19 We’re hosting our next New Tutor Training on Saturday, July 19 from 9:30am-4:00pm.If you know someone who would make a great tutor, please encourage them to call…
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City planners are increasingly aware of health benefits of clean, living landscapes.
I am pleased to see all the new initiatives from the City of Charlottesville that will encourage all of us to get engaged! Today, the design buzzwords are all about connectivity, linear parks and “complete streets”— with shared space for walking, biking and ready access to transit. Urban planners are working hard to invert the…
finding joy along the way
Live & Learn! 