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New Tutor Training with Literacy Volunteers on November 9!
Literacy Volunteers is the only local organization offering free tutoring services to adults. New Tutor Training with Literacy Volunteers! November 9, 2013 – 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, or speaking English. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, and they are…
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Come out and help design new entrance to McIntire Park East – Public Meeting, October 30
Things are moving along! When the 250 Bypass Interchange construction is done, we will have easy bicycle and pedestrian access to the east side of McIntire Park. This pubic meeting will be an opportunity for all to see the plans and renderings and to give their own input. Please join in the public process of decision making for…
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Literacy Volunteers 30th Birthday Pancake Party: October 26 at Vinegar Hill Cafe!
What a great idea! Please join us in celebrating 30 years of literacy for all! We will be serving up delicious birthday pancakes on Saturday, October 26 from 8:00am-12:00pm at Vinegar HIll Cafe. You can pick up tickets at our office in advance or at the door. Just be sure to bring your tickets, along…
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To Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, Mind Your Heart — University of Virginia Health System – Live Red
Just another reason to lose weight, be physically active, and follow a Mediterranean diet! The more we learn about Alzheimer’s disease, the more it becomes clear that heart health and brain health are closely linked. In fact, it’s now apparent that the same risk factors that lead to heart disease – high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity…
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL YARD SALE
You’ll have fun and we’ll be really, really grateful for the help. Oh, did we mention we supply food? Sign up to volunteer for a shift as a cashier, bagger, carry-outer, or cleaner-upper on any of three days: Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5-7 pm; Friday, Oct. 11 from 8 am-5 pm; and Saturday, Oct. 12…
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Best (non-violent) 3-D video games for adults?
This sounds very interesting! Are there any non-violent 3-D video games for adults? If so, which are the best for the aging brain? Video Game Training Improves Cognitive Control in Older Adults Researchers found that seniors who play a 3-D video game improve their ability to sustain focus and multitask successfully. The results highlight the…
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