Parks & Rec Fall 2018

SUPPLIES FOR SENIORS FUNDRAISER Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Track

Additional Information: Join RSVP volunteers in the 10 th Annual Walk-a-Thon, all proceeds will go to purchase basic household and personal care items for 210 homebound seniors in the NRV. Sponsored walkers receive free breakfast. A pancake breakfast will be available to the general public on site for a $5 dollar donation per person. To participate, call RSVP at (540) 382-5775 to register and obtain sponsor sheets. Pre-Register. Eligibility Date Time 50 & over Thursday, Oct. 4 8 – 11 a.m. STAFF VS SENIORS POOL TOURNAMENT Location: Recreation Center – Billiards room Additional Information: Sharpen your pool skills as we bring back the staff vs. seniors’ pool tournament. Refreshments and drinks provided. Pre-register. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Registration Eligibility Date Time Fee Sept. 5 – Sept. 28 50 & over Friday, Oct. 5 10 a.m. FREE THE ONLY PLACE TO KNOW – CHRISTIANSBURG, VA Location: Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Changes are taking place daily, from new buildings to expanding trails. This program will help inform participants, whether a new resident to Christiansburg or a lifelong resident, by providing them with information they need to know. Topics covered include Town’s citizen alert program, senior lock box program, and everything in between. We will meet at the Recreation Department before departing for a driving tour of Christiansburg. Lunch provided by Holiday Inn Christiansburg/Blacksburg . Pre-register. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 16 Registration Eligibility Date Time Fee Sept. 5 – Oct. 5 21& over Friday, Oct. 12 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FREE OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Everyone who has a Medicare Part D drug plan or a Medicare Advantage plan should use this opportunity to make sure that his or her plan is the best one for 2019. Counseling sessions will be held on a regular basis at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Call the NRV Agency on Aging after October 1st at (540) 980-7720 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins cannot be accepted. Dates Eligibility Time fee Mondays, Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 50 & over 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE, must schedule apt., no walk-ins HOME EMERGENCY WOUND CARE LYNN BALUS, LEWIS GALE MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY EMS LIASON Location: Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room Additional Information: Would you know what to do if you were to get a deep cut if you were home alone; before help gets to you? Learn what to do in case of an emergency for yourself and others. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12 Registration Eligibility Date Time Fee Sept. 5 – Oct. 10 50 & over Wednesday, Oct. 17 10 a.m. FREE FRAUD & SCAMS IN THE CYBER AGE Additional Information: This exciting presentation will be geared toward how you can stay street smart! From discussing the makings of a predator, to talking about common narratives used to lure potential victims, to talking about the dangers of social media, you won’t want to miss this informative discussion. Presentation will include a review of “Money Smart for Older Adults”, designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community. Refreshments provided by Richfield Living. Please call (540) 382-2349 to register for this event. Speakers: Debbie Bell, Community Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, Janet Brennend, Long-Term Care Ombudsman / Elder Abuse Prevention Specialist, New River Valley Agency on Aging and Tammy Caldwell, Supervisor of Senior and Special Populations, Christiansburg Parks and Recreation. Registration Start Date Time Location Days Sept. 5 – Oct. 16 Tuesday, Oct. 23 1 – 4 p.m. Christiansburg Rec Center – MPR 2 Tuesday

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