VPAS Rockingham News

Timberville-Broadway Senior Center: TBSC Local Council Met May 17

TBSC Local Council met on Thursday May 17.

Council discussed current programing and confirmed that the VFW will barbeque chicken for a Center fundraiser on June 1. Cathie Galvin, Harrisonburg/Rockingham Director, shared an update with Council on several VPAS activities, encouraged Council members to look at ideas for local fundraising ideas, and also discussed VICAP funding challenges.

Joi Brown explained her role with VPAS and discussed the need for development of fundraising and other revenue opportunities. The next meeting will be July 19.

East Rockingham Senior Center: Avante’ Offered Craft Class at ERSC

Ressa and Cheryl from Avante’ at Harrisonburg, offered 34 ERSC members a chance to make floating candle arrangements using Mason jars, gems, glitter and ribbon on May 16.

It didn’t take long for the craft tables to fill when the supplies were distributed! Members really enjoyed adding their own personal touch and had a great time helping one another when needed.

Avante’ at Harrisonburg often sponsors crafts and health programs for East Rock and many other VPAS Senior Centers, and their generosity is always appreciated.

Price-Rotary Senior Center: Bridgewater Community Yard Sale

Price Rotary Senior Center is joining the Bridgewater Community Yard Sale on June 2.

This yard sale will benefit not only the Senior Center, but will also benefit the Meals on Wheels program that operates out of PRSC. We are holding a bake sale, hot dog stand, yard sale and a $1 raffle for this wonderful “Cozy Comforter.”

Please contact us or come by the Bridgewater Community Yard Sale to bid on the comforter or shop the yard sale!

Timberville-Broadway Senior Center: United Way Supporter Volunteered at TBSC May 16

Vanessa Derrow, 0ffice Coordinator in the Wellness Suite at Eastern Mennonite University, participated in the United Way Day of Caring at TBSC on Wednesday May 16. Vanessa helped package home delivered meals, visited with Center members, and was also able to help deliver meals.

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