Tag: Charlottesville

  • Soup for Seniors Canned Food Drive

    Jefferson Area Board for Aging will hold the Soup for Seniors canned food drive benefitting local, low-income older adults beginning Monday through Jan. 20. Donations of non-perishable foods can be dropped off at JABA’s office at 674 Hillsdale Drive, Care Advantage Plus, Branchlands, The Colonnades, The Independence, Jefferson Heights, Our Lady of Peace, Martha Jefferson…

  • Catch the CAT!

    Many residents of Willoughby Townes and Longwood chose our neighborhoods for convenience and walkability.  In nice weather a walk to the Downtown Mall or to UVa Grounds is a healthy, pleasant diversion, but in bad weather … ?  The new  CAT bus schedule is a huge bonus for all of us in the Charlottesville Fry’s…

  • Great Decisions 2014 – Senior Center – Free & Open To All – Starts January 22

    Great Decisions 2014 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 10:30am-11:30am Prof. William Quandt – Islamic Awakening – Free and Open to all. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The name is shared by a national civic-education program, briefing book and television series administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. The program highlights eight of…

  • Have some time to volunteer? Current FISH Tutor/Mentor Opportunities

    Here is a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. New opportunities to get involved with this popular program:  

  • JABA Volunteer Opportunities for December

    1) Help support students in our schools! Friends in Schools Helping is a JABA program that provides screened, certified volunteers to help meet critical needs in our local schools. Read with a child, help around the classroom, tutor math or be a breakfast buddy! Commitment is at least 1 hour/week, with certification training before you…

  • Giving Tuesday – Dec 3 – Make a difference in our community

    Such a great idea! Please volunteer or donate to your choice of charities and nonprofits on Giving Tuesday.  But why should it be just one day a year?  If you make volunteering a regular part of your healthy lifestyle, both you and our Charlottesville community will benefit in the years to come. “We make a…