Roberta Lauder (right), SAAA director of Resource Development, talks with SAAA interim director Cindy Palmer about a donation from the Shenandoah Community Foundation that will fund the agency's Meals on Wheels.

From April 7, 2012 Winchester Star Article by Vic Bradshaw; photo by Ginger Perry

National Volunteer Week

      Volunteers listen as Acting Fort Valley Museum President Meg Trott tells the history of Fort Valley.                                                                                                            

Twenty-two RSVP volunteers and SAAA Staff celebrated National Volunteer Week on Wednesday, April 18^th at the Fort Valley Museum.  Volunteers were treated to a private guided tour of the museum following a reception to honor the volunteers.  For more information about the Fort Valley Museum check out their website http://www.fortvalleymuseum.org/home.

RSVP Welcomes Three New "Stations"

  

The Shenandoah Area RSVP has partnered with NW Works, Inc., the Patsy Cline Historical House and the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation to recruit volunteers  55 or older.  NW Works, Inc. is seeking volunteers to serve as Assistants to the Administrative Department, Production Assistants and Provider/Assistants with Therapuetic Activities.  The Patsy Cline Historical House is in need of volunteer docents who will lead public and private tours through the historic house.  The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation needs volunteers as Office Assistants. Office Assistants will greet volunteers, answer phones, run the cash register and provide information about the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. 

 

If you are interested in learning about these or other volunteer opportunities available through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program contact Melissa Bennett 540-635-7141 ext. 222 or email rsvp@shenandoahaaa.com

 The lyrics to “Take me out to the Ballgame” may be heard in our area if Bruce Quinn, owner, and the Hagerstown Suns are successful in building a new stadium and bringing the team to Winchester.   On April 4^th, Cindy Palmer, SAAA Interim President/CEO and Roberta Lauder, Director of Resource Development attended a Community Luncheon hosted by Shenandoah University and the Hagerstown Suns at SU’s School of Business.  After the luncheon in his presentation to the group of city officials and business representatives, Quinn said he’s already spoken with officials of Blue Ridge Hospice, the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, and the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging about fundraising initiatives that could yield each nonprofit about $25,000 annually.   Although it will be about two years before the first pitch is thrown, it was great that SAAA was publicly identified as a nonprofit worthy of support. 

Picture of Shenandoah University  Psychology Students' Pie in the Face event. The event planned by Scott King's class raised funds for SAAA's 40 Friends Campaign.  This picture is courtesy of Take a Chance Photography. 

The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging (SAAA) is a non profit organization that provides high quality services and opportunities that enhance the dignity and independence of seniors and promote their contributions to the community.

 Agency services are designed to assist older persons who wish to stay in their own homes, to provide information for seniors and their families, to protect individuals living in long term care residences, and to facilitate staying active and provide community service.

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