Healthy Lifestyles

LEAP Online Marketplace

Shop for homegrown and handmade products from trusted local farmers and food producers, all from the convenience of home. Contactless pickup and home delivery available within Roanoke City limits. Up to 50% discount for SNAP, Medicaid and WIC recipients. LEAP for Local Food 2080 Westover Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-492-5311 or LOM@LeapforLocalFood.org

Meals on Wheels

Meals are delivered Monday – Friday (except national holidays and inclement weather) to homebound seniors ages 60+. Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451

Pick a Better Snack (Virtual)

Remote lessons for youth on healthy foods and movement through children’s stories. Virginia Cooperative Extension – Roanoke Contact: 540-772-7524 or achelcb@vt.edu

Seasonal Foods & Nutrition: Winter

Oct. 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Class will cover key aspects of healthy diets and wellness and include live cooking demonstrations using produce from the farm. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar

Senior Food Boxes

Eligible senior citizens can receive a monthly food package consisting of the five major food groups and a loaf of bread from the Feeding America SWVA food bank. Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451

West End Farmers Market

Tuesdays, 3 – 6 p.m. Open to everyone. All markets offer Healthy Food Incentive Programs. Medicaid, WIC and SNAP-EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card up to $30. LEAP for Local Food 1210 Patterson Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-339-6531 or connie@leapforlocalfood.org

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Nutrition program for pregnant women, infants and children (under age 5). Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-283-5050

Advanced Medical Planning Tips

Nov. 4, 10 – 11 a.m. Join us to learn why planning ahead now is an important step to receiving the medical care you want in the future. Call to reserve your seat. Franklin County Office of Aging Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9238

BabyCare

Home-visiting and education for expectant and new mothers with babies (ages 0-2). Ongoing. Call for dates and times. Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts 1502 Williamson Rd., 2nd floor, Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9991

Blood Pressure Screenings and Diabetes Risk Assessments

Oct. 20 and Dec. 15, 9 – 11 a.m. Lake Christian Ministries 13157 Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, Va.

Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Franklin County Dept. of Aging—Essig Recreation Center 295 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va.

Oct. 8 and Dec. 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stepping Stone Mission 1105 N. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va.

Nov. 29, 8 – 10 a.m. Rocky Mount YMCA 235 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va. Free health screenings at locations throughout Franklin County. Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach Contact: 540-484-8569 or bmrobertson@carilionclinic.org

Bone Health Basics

Oct. 7, 10 – 11 a.m. Learn things you can do to prevent bone loss and build new bone mass. Call to reserve your seat. Franklin County Office of Aging Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9238

Care Coordination and Care Transitions

A health coach will work with clients discharged from the hospital to locate services to return to their homes in the community. Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451

Chronic Disease Self Management

This program offers workshops for older adults and adults with disabilities to develop skills and coping strategies to manage their chronic illnesses. Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451

What You Need To Know About The Every Woman’s Life Program

The Every Woman’s Life program helps low-income, uninsured women between the ages of 18-64.

What services are covered?

The Every Woman’s Life program will pay for:

•Your clinic visit (including showing you how to examine your breasts);

•Breast and cervical screening exams; and

•Some extra tests, if your screening exams shows that more information is needed.

Screening Exams—May Save Your Life!

Contact Carilion Clinic Every Woman’s Life Program Today

540-985-8196

What screening exams are provided?

The following four exams are performed by a doctor or nurse:

•Clinical Breast Exam

Your doctor or nurse will look at your breasts and feel for any lumps or other problems. This is an important exam, and should be done every year. This is a good time to tell your doctor or nurse if you are having any problems.

•Mammogram

A mammogram is an x-ray of your breast. Mammograms are very safe, and should be done every year if you are over age 40.

•Pelvic Exam

A pelvic exam is when your doctor or nurse will feel your female organs from the inside. You should have a pelvic exam every year.

•Pap Test

Your doctor or nurse will look at your cervix during the pelvic exam and take some cells. The cells will be sent to a lab to be tested.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Belmont Branch Libary: Oct. 6, 3 – 5 p.m. Nov. 3, 3 – 5 p.m.

Gainsboro Branch Library: Oct. 14, 5 – 7 p.m. Nov. 12, 2 – 4 p.m.

Main Library: Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Melrose Branch Library: Oct. 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – noon Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – noon

Raleigh Court Branch Library: Oct. 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Williamson Road Branch Library: Oct. 5, 2 – 4 p.m. Nov. 2, 2 – 4 p.m. Nov. 30, 2 – 4 p.m. Get your free COVID-19 vaccine at Roanoke City Public Libraries. All locations offering Pfizer and Moderna (while supplies last). Roanoke City Public Libaries Contact: 540-853-2955 or rvl.info

Cranberry Jelly Canning Class

Dec. 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn how to can your very own cranberry jelly this holiday season. $5, register by Nov. 26 Franklin County Office of Aging Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9238

Diabetes Prevention Program

A year-long support program for pre-diabetic individuals looking for help in preventing Type 2 diabetes. Classes are ongoing, call for times. Registration required. Virginia Cooperative Extension – Roanoke Contact: 540-772-7524 or mskimb8@vt.edu

WHEREVER YOU ARE IS THE ENTRY POINT. JUMP IN AND LET YOUR GOOD DEEDS RIPPLE OUT.

Fall Colors Kayak Tour

Oct. 20, 4 – 6 p.m. Tour Carvins Cove by kayak. All equipment and basic kayak training is provided. Participants must be able to swim. (18+,10+ with adult). Registration required. $25, one-time fee City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Carvins Cove, 9644 Reservoir Rd., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-5360 or susan.herndon-powell@roanoke.gov

Life After COVID-19

Oct. 28, 10 – 11 a.m. An informal discussion on what we have learned about ourselves during the pandemic. Call to reserve your seat. Franklin County Office of Aging Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount, Va. Contact: 540-483-9238

Lunch & Learn: Heart Health

Oct. 15, noon – 2 p.m. Enjoy a free, heart healthy lunch while learning how to recognize the signs of stroke and the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Event held outdoors on the Vinton Library patio. Registration required. Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach Vinton Library, 300 S. Pollard St., Vinton, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar