Tag: active adults

Try iPad app #Zite for a personalized e-magazine that is hard to put down

I read about the new free iPad app, Zite, yesterday in USA Today. It sounded great – an electronic magazine that “learns” what kind of content you like. I got it right away, and so far, I really love it! I can see that I am going to be spending a lot of time browsing…

March 10, 2011
OLLI – Be SMART! | … Add vitality to your years with a colorful diet & an active lifestyle.

Are you interested in lifelong learning? One of the best things that you can do to improve the function of your brain is to choose a healthy lifestyle! I invite everyone to visit the healthy aging blog, which I maintain in support of my online course for OLLI at UVa. The OLLI Be SMART blog…

February 9, 2011
“Virtual Volunteers” needed for a client satisfaction survey | JABA

From JABA’s Becky Calvert: I hope everyone has had a happy, healthy start to the new year. We get many inquires as to small ways volunteers can make a difference. Here is a great opportunity to do just that. “Virtual Volunteers” are needed for a client satisfaction survey. JABA is required by the Virginia Department…

January 28, 2011
JMRL Big Read | This is going to be fun!

I am so happy with the choice of the Maltese Falcon for this year’s Big Read! Everyone that I mention it to says something like, “Wow, that is really going to be fun!” No excuses – JMRL has a number of copies, but the book is also widely available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble…

January 10, 2011
City seeks applicants for several boards

Civic engagement is a great way to learn more about our community! here are some opportunities: The Charlottesville government is accepting applications for the following boards and commissions: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Commission Community Development Block Grant Task Force Dialogue on Race Housing Advisory Committee Police Advisory Panel Personnel Appeals Board Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Rivanna…

December 13, 2010
Downloadable, electronic and audio books – perfect for frosty winter days!

A new service at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library means you will never be stuck at home during snowy winter weather with nothing to read. I tried it out this morning and I am delighted with installing Adobe Digital Editions (free) and downloading my first Adobe EPUB eBook in seconds. The downside for me is…

December 6, 2010