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 Series Spring: June 7, 6 – 7 p.m. Summer: July 19, 6 – 7 p.m. Fall: Aug. 30, 6 – 7 p.m. Classes 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 FASWVA 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: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/westend 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
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Adult Disc Golf League Saturdays, beginning July 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 16+. Enjoy disc golf matches this summer at Highland Park. Two divisions available. Must provide your own disc. Registration required. $30 fee. Roanoke Parks and Recreation 502 Washington Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-2236 / 540-853-1111 or dylan.scott@roanokeva.gov 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 Beep Beep Drive Bingo June 25, July 30 and August 27, 11 a.m. For ages 50+. Enjoy some bingo fun in the safety of your own car at the Waid Park baseball parking lot. Franklin County Office on Aging 701 Waid Park Rd., 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 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 Explore Southeast with Fitness for Good Aug. 26 and Sept. 30, 6 – 7 p.m. Join us for an easy pace three-mile running group and separate walking group through Southeast Roanoke. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm
917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
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