Tag: Encore Years

  • Get Involved in Our Charlottesville Community – Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities at JABA

    Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities at JABA Community Centers & ACC (Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Activities with Seniors, Special Programs Health/Nutrition: Food Bag Program, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals Companionship/Outreach: Friendly Visiting, Phone Buddy, Ombudsman, Medicare Counseling, Transportation, Pet Therapy, Home Repairs Building Community: Admin/Office Help, Grant Writing, Special Events, Thrift…

  • 10 Steps to Lifelong Learning – Right Here in Charlottesville!

    We are so fortunate to have many, many opportunities for lifelong learning right here in the Charlottesville area! As I read through the post quoted below I thought about my venture into blogging for seniors.  Since I have an IT/Web background, I volunteered to sponsor an after-school computer club at Jackson-Via Elementary School.  Having read…

  • Wecome to the Blogosphere, SeniorScenes!!!

    I first learned about blogging last spring in order to be able to teach the kids in the after-school computer club that I sponsor about blogging as reflective writing. The more I learned about blogs, the more convinced I was that this would make a perfect activity for seniors. Keeping in touch with the world…

  • Elderhostel has a new program name, but continuing emphasis on lifelong learning and travel

    Elderhostel has been known since 1975 for adventures in lifelong learning. Now they have adopted a new name and logo to reflect the idea that you do not have to feel “old” to be included in the ranks of lifelong learners. Lifelong learning begins at birth (and there is mounting evidence that it begins in…

  • Fulfillment After Retirement

    More and more personal accounts of volunteering include the mention of training. What a wonderful way to keep on learning as we give back to our communities! Here in Charlottesville JABA can help you connect with just the right service opportunity that will help you learn and grow even as you serve. Fulfillment After Retirement…

  • You’ll Feel Better at the End of the Day Knowing You Helped Someone Today

    Volunteers are needed now more than ever. Would you give a little of your time to make our community even better?  The following message is from Martha Williams at JABA. Everyone of you who give your time in service to others have many reasons to feel good at the end of the day.  We here…