Living Longer, Living Well

LIVING Longer, Living Well

A resource guide for 55+

Redefining Aging in Community through the Village Model

Having a Conversation with my “Future Self”

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SEPTEMBER 2016

“CEO of My Joy” The Chief Role Joyful Seniors Take Seriously (and never retire from!)

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Redefining Aging in Community through the Village Model Village to Village Network Villages are community-based networks that expand options for older adults so they can live fully and independently in their communities. Reflecting the needs of their own members and communities, Villages also share many common characteristics. They provide a strong community that offers members new opportunities to age successfully by connecting them with volunteers to assist in daily tasks and vetted community service providers. They are nonprofit, grassroots initiatives that are membershipbased, member-driven and self-governing. They are designed to be inclusive and to reflect their communities and are community partners helping to address the transitions of aging.

Villages commit to helping their members age in a place of their choosing, closely connected to their communities and with the supports and tools they need to create successful aging of their own design. They provide opportunities for individuals to use their talents to improve the Village impact and benefit the overall community. Social activities minimize isolation and promote interaction and trust within the Village community between individuals who offer their help and those who ask for help when needed.

The Village Movement started with Beacon Hill Village in Boston over 15 years ago and today there are over 200 open Villages and more than 100 in development in 45 states and the District of Columbia. In 2010, the Village to Village Network – a national organization that collaborates to maximize the growth, impact and sustainability of individual Villages and the Village Movement – was formed. The Network provides expert guidance, resources and support to help communities establish and maintain their Villages.

As the Village Movement grows, we will continue to see Villages deeply engrained in their surrounding communities, advocating at the local and state level, participating in age-friendly plans, and creating a broad impact for all. We’ll continue to see the model adapt to urban, suburban and rural community needs by providing caring in the community, by the community.

For more information, visit www.vtvnetowrk.org or contact the Village to Village Network at vtv@vtvnetwork.org or 617-299-9638.

Article written by Natalie Galucia, Director, Village to Village Network and featured in Aging in Place Magazine by Home Care Assistance.

COVER PHOTO: Yvonne and Marvin Stutzman are being picked up by John Spicher (left) to run errands. John volunteers to help the Stutzmans with transportation needs while Yvonne recovers from a recent surgery.

All are members of Park View Village, a Village to Village neighborhood in Harrisonburg. To learn more about Park View Village or how your neighborhood may participate in the local Village to Village model, visit www.parkviewvillageva.org or contact Keith Gnagey, Park View Village Board, at kagnagey@gmail.com.

Photo courtesy of Greg Versen, Member of Park View Village

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Living Longer, Living Well A collaborative partnership of the Daily News-Record, and ElderAlliance, Inc. ElderAlliance Workgroup Members: Jeannette Suter, Workgroup Chair Marketing Director, Home Instead Senior Care Beth Bland Director of Senior Services, Harrisonburg/Rockingham VPAS Wendy DeLawder Clare Bridge Program Director, Brookdale, Harrisonburg Stacy Hansen Program Director, Caregivers Community Network Lavenia “Lev” Norford Director of Publications, Bridgewater Retirement Community Maureen Pearson Director of Communications, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community Glennette Poland Intergenerational Activities Director, Generations Crossing Susan Ribelin Coordinator, RMH Lifeline and Senior Advantage Annie Shaffer Wellness Director, Sunnyside Retirement Community Cristin Sprenger Extension Agent,Virginia Cooperative Extension

MISSION: The Education Workgroup mission is to develop and promote education and public awareness programs to enhance the health and well-being of older persons, care providers, and families.

Living Longer, Living Well is published quarterly and focuses on issues and topics pertinent to aging.

ElderAlliance – Living Longer, Living Well P.O. Box 473, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 No statement or advertisement in this publication is to be construed as an endorsement of any person / business / organization or as a recommendation to buy advertised products / services.

The ElderAlliance Education Workgroup welcomes the submission of articles to be considered for use in Living Longer, Living Well. The Living Longer, Living Well Editorial Committee reviews all submitted material and reserves the right to decide which selections will be included in the newsletter.

Please Note: This publication contains educational and illustrative materials, narratives, and ideas of an informative nature ONLY. Neither the author, the publisher, not this organization is engaged in rendering medical, legal, or tax advisory services. For advice and assistance in specific cases, the services of physician, attorney, or other professional advisor should be acquired.

The ElderAlliance Education Workgroup is very interested in any comments or suggestions you might have. Please email your ideas for stories or feature articles, suggestions, or “pet peeves” to the editor at jsuter@homeinstead.com, or mail them to Living Longer, Living Well, P.O. Box 473, Harrisonburg, VA 22803

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State of the Older Adult: The Time is Now Jeannette Suter, Marketing Director, Home Instead Senior Care

Is our community ready? It is estimated that 10,000 boomers will turn 65 every day for the next 14 years. By 2029, more than 20 percent of the total U.S. population will be over the age of 65. Join fellow community leaders and members in understanding the impact of the “the age wave” on a personal, professional, and community level, and why the time is now to plan, prepare, and respond. Be part of the community conversation!

The ElderAlliance, Inc. and Social Work Program of JMU present The State of the Older Adult: The Time is Now. This forum will provide an opportunity for members of the Harrisonburg – Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley communities to engage in proactive conversation regarding issues of aging facing our area. Information on current aging trends and issues will be provided to participants, and local exhibitors will share pertinent resources and information.

Convenient Parking is available – Follow the signs! Guests are asked to park at the JMU Convocation Center (University Blvd across from the JMU Arboretum) where a shuttle bus will transport attendees directly to the front door of the forum location. Shuttle buses will be available through the duration of the event. Some accessible parking will be available.

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State of the Older Adult: The Time is Now Wednesday, November 2, 2016 JMU Festival and Conference Center Exhibits open at 8:30 a.m.

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HELP! I’ve been appointed as an Executor of a Will, What do I do?

Matthew C. Sunderlin, Attorney-At-Law, Clark & Bradshaw

An executor is a position created in a Last Will and Testament who has the responsibility to protect assets, pay all debts including taxes, and transfer the remaining assets to the beneficiaries. The probate process has many requirements in order to assure the decedent’s property goes to the right people. Legal representation is not required, but errors can create personal liability for the executor. An attorney assures proper steps are taken and deadlines met.

First, make a list and determine the values of the decedent’s assets.

Find out who are the beneficiaries on bank accounts, IRAs, 401ks and life insurance. If no beneficiary is named, the asset may come to the estate.

The next step is to find the original Will – not a copy. The executor should call the probate clerk of the

circuit court in the city or county where the decedent passed away to make an appointment to “qualify.”

The clerk needs the original Will, an estimate of the value of the estate’s assets and a list of the living heirs.

The executor will pay probate tax and may also need to post surety on the bond if required by the clerk.

The executor must mail the notice of probate within 30 days to each beneficiary and any person who would have inherited if the decedent had died without a Will, and file an affidavit with the clerk confirming the notices were mailed.

Do not rush to pay bills or distribute assets to beneficiaries. The executor must be assured that assets will exceed debts before paying any bills. In an insolvent estate, all debts are not treated equally and must be paid in an order as set out in the law.

The executor should set up a

checking account and deposit all receipts and pay all bills from the account. It is very important to keep the estate’s money separate from the executor’s personal funds. The executor will need to obtain a tax identification number from the IRS for the estate to open the account.

Keep all real estate under lock and key so that personal property does not disappear. It may need to be sold. An appraisal of real or personal property is usually necessary.

As soon as practicable, notify all banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and all agencies (i.e. Social Security, Veterans’ Affairs, Medicaid) of the death and determine whether the estate is the beneficiary of any funds. Check with the Virginia Department of Treasury for escheated property.

Cancel credit cards, inform all creditors of the death and ask for fi-

nal bills. The decedent’s final income taxes must be filed and paid. An estate with a gross annual income of $600 or more must file a fiduciary income tax return. Talk to a tax professional about whether an estate tax return is required.

The Executor is required to file an inventory of the assets with the Commissioner of Accounts within 4 months of qualification, and an accounting within 16 months of qualification. These reports should be shared with all beneficiaries. Before distributions, and to provide maximum personal liability protection, the executor should consult an attorney to determine whether a Debts and Demands hearing and Court order approving the final distributions is necessary.

Once the final accounting is approved, the executor’s duties are over – now wasn’t that easy?

Did you know?

Planning in advance is one of the greatest gifts you can give.

We all realize that the best decisions are those that are made calmly, rationally and with ample information at hand. Taking the time now to make your final arrangements before the time of need can be a great relief to both you and your family.

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• Removes a tremendous emotional burden from your family.

• Can save you money when you choose to prefund tomorrow’s arrangements at today’s prices.

• Provides peace of mind in knowing you’ve taken care of this important responsibility.

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What’s Your Number?

Julie Pierantoni, RN, MSN, Certified Diabetes Educator, Sentara RMH Medical Center

Phone number, street number, social security number, birth date, height, their weight… we live in a world of numbers. A very important number many may not be aware of is their average blood sugar value. An average blood sugar value may be obtained by a lab test called an “A1c.” An A1C test measures the amount of blood sugar that attached to your red blood cell over time. Since the life span of a red blood cell is about three months, this test shows your average blood sugar over about three months.

How can an “average blood sugar” help you? Think of it as an overall picture of the amount of blood sugar circulating. As compared to a fasting blood sugar, the fasting blood sugar is the amount of blood sugar in your blood at that exact moment; that number does not reflect your blood sugar 4 or 8 or 12 hours from that moment. An A1C test will indicate how your blood sugar is being regulated throughout the day (and night), day after day after day.

In early diabetes the fasting blood sugar is often the last blood sugar to change or elevate. Years before the fasting blood sugar changes, after meal blood sugars may be spiking. If your health care provider is only checking fasting blood sugars on routine labs, early diabetes may be missed. An A1C value will “catch” the after meal spikes and can lead to earlier diagnosis and ability to intervene to halt the progression of diabetes. If you have risk factors for diabetes, ask your health care provider to also perform an A1c test.”

The higher the amount of average blood sugar, the higher your A1C value registers. High blood sugars over a long period of time damages blood vessels and nerves which increases your risk of diabetes complications. Unfortunately this damage or complications cannot be “felt” until the damage has progressed and major complications are developing. The sooner you can move your A1C close to a normal level the better you will feel the less risk of complications and an increased chance of preserving your normal body functions.

An A1C value of 5.7% to 6.4% or an average blood sugar 117-137 indicates prediabetes; your body is having periodic spikes in blood sugar, most likely after meals; without changes, your body is quickly heading down the path of diabetes. An A1C value greater than 6.4% or an average blood sugar over 137 is diagnostic of diabetes. In these early stages of diabetes, many times your fasting blood sugar is normal or near normal but after eating your blood sugar spikes. Therefore in early diabetes the best time to monitor finger stick glucoses is two hours after eating, to try to determine which foods work best/worst with your body. National research has determined that for most people with diabetes a “safe” A1C is less than 7% or an average blood sugar less than 154 – your risk for complications will be greatly diminished.

If you are overweight, have diabetes risk factors or an elevated A1C, even mildly elevated, this is the time to make small changes to avoid big changes later. Many times by intervening early, a person can return

average blood d sugar back k to normal levels. This fall Sentara RMH Medical Centerr is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program at no charge in Harrisonburg, Elkton and Timberville for people with prediabetes or risk factors for diabetes to prevent the progression to diabetes. For specific dates/ times see www.Sentara.com. For more information about diabetes and diabetes prevention programs offered by Sentara RMH Medical Center contact Julie Pierantoni, RN, CDE, Diabetes Program Coordinator at 689-1182.

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“CEO of My JOY” The Chief Role Joyful Seniors Take Seriously (and never retire from!)

By Christina Kunkle, CTA Certified Life and Wellness Coach, R.N.

The golden years are a time to savor a slower pace. Deep down we yearn for long stretches of time to do exactly as we please, yet after years of having clear-cut roles in work and life, the thrill of having more freedom may be mixed with anxiety.

As everyday duties shift and options open, you may feel a little lost. After all, you gave up your 9-5, turned in your badge, and handed over the keys to your office. But you’ll always be the “CEO of your JOY” – A happinessgenerating role I invite you to take seriously.

Intentionally cultivate these 3 things to reap the bounty of this new season!

1. A Loving Heart-set “Above all else, guard your heart. For everything you do flows from it” [Proverbs 4:23] • Follow your heart and intuition, using it as a compass to guide each decision forward. Guilt is to the spirit what pain is to the body. Release resentment, disappointments, or old hurts to make room for the loving relationships you deserve. The ability to look back gratefully and forward joyfully requires that we complete the past.

2. A Positive Mind-set “Those who face that which is actually before them, unburdened by the past, undistracted by the future, these are they who live, who make the best use of their lives; these are those who have found the secret of contentment.” [Alban Goodier] • Perhaps your health, finances, or marriage are not what you had hoped at this point in life. Maybe your spouse has a chronic illness, dashing your dreams to travel the world. Embrace an attitude of gratitude, giving your best attention to what you do have and can do.

Remember, what you resist persists…But what you accept dissolves.

So make peace with the present.

3. A Purposeful Skill-set “Inside each and every one of us is one true authentic gift. Something we were born with. Something that’s ours and ours alone. Something that can’t be taught to you or learned. Something that got to be remembered.” [Unknown] • I encourage you to do this: sit down, open a notebook, pour a cup of tea, and try to remember your passions. Think back on your life— the things you wanted to be, the habits you developed naturally, the games you played, the books you read, and activities you got so absorbed doing that you lost track of time. Lastly, close your eyes and use your imagination to create a detailed vision of experiences you are excited to engage in based on who you are now. What do you Hear? Taste? See? Feel? Smell? Mine for fresh ways to use your gifts and skills for a joyful purpose.

In closing, consider making yourself this promise: “As the CEO of my JOY, I get to choose how I feel. As best I can, where I am, and with what I have, I intend to re-discover what delights me. I give myself full permission to do more of makes my heart happy.”

“MINING FOR JOYFUL PURPOSE” A Sensual Skill-set exercise

What does Joy Sound like to me?

Example: I can hear laughter, fireworks, and my loved ones say “I Love You”.

What does Joy Taste like to me?

Example: I can taste the sweetness of sugar, or bitterness of dark chocolate.

What does Joy Look like to me?

Example: I can see beautiful pictures, and the smiles of my family and friends.

What does Joy Feel like to me?

Example: I can touch my loved one’s hand, I can feel the soft fur of my kitten

What does Joy Smell like to me?

Example: I can smell pumpkin pie, my favorite perfume, and wet grass.

My “Top 5” Joy Generators are: (1-5)

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I Am the CEO of My JOY I Am Beautiful I Am Loved I Am Healthy I Am Alive for a reason I Am Stronger than I think I Am Perfectly Imperfect I Am Gifted I Am Grateful All is Well in My World

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My Passion for Soaring James Kellett, Sunnyside Resident; After a career as a licensed pharmacist, college professor, and government executive, retired in 1996 to do more flying and cycling.

I got my first airplane ride the true flight of soaring when in 1941, and mom says I cried they have a chance! Since I when we landed because I didn’t retired in 1996, I’ve been able want to get out of the plane! to commit more time to this Jump forward to 1965, when I sport, and am an active flight got my license to fly sailplanes instructor with the Skyline (gliders) and bought the first of Soaring Club in Front Royal, seven that I’ve owned over the and founder of the Virginia years. Now, more than a halfSoaring Association - a coalicentury of flying sailplanes, I tion of the six chapters of the still thrill at the beauty of the Soaring Society of America world from several thousand located in Virginia. feet as seen from my sailplane, For more information about often in the company of eagles, soaring in Virginia, see the hawks, and vultures who welVirginia Soaring AssociaJames Kellett in his ASW-20C Sailplane near Front Royal come me there. tion website (http://vasoaring.

For more than thirty years, org). For the two soaring sites I’ve also provided flight instruction to dozens of student pilots, and nearest us, see the Shenandoah Valley Soaring Club (http://www. been thrilled to see them come to share my love of flight. More -svsoar.org/), or the Skyline Soaring Club in Front Royal (where I than a few are now flying airliners and fighters, but still return to fly/instruct): (http://skylinesoaring.org).

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Thinking 85 When I’m 70!

Chuck (Berry-Hoover) Boles

All my life I’ve felt youthful, relevant and, most importantly, excited about my future. My life plan has been an “endless red carpet” of good experiences, always rolling forward with faith and anticipation of more good things to come.

The abundant blessing of enjoying a life filled with great family, career & geographical mobility, friendly community, positive outlook, immeasurable freedoms, and endless options would not end (or, so I thought!).

Then I hit the BIG SEVEN-OH! Ouch!

I began to question if my “endless red carpet” would last forever. I began pondering the wisdom of “Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late!” (Ben Franklin) and “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12 NIV). Hmmmm, how do I think old when I feel so young and how, exactly, do I number my days?

Like many, I tend to defy the truth that life’s options and independence shrinks with age. However, deep down, I know such truth requires creating a different worldview of one’s future. A future that seemingly rushes rapidly forward as time zips by faster with each passing year, the latter being part of the aging process!

Realizing this, I felt it could be valuable (and fun) to somehow have a conversation with “my future self”. In other words, a conversation with my 85 year old self.

So, I went about creating a “collective 85 year old self” by simply inter-

viewing folks 15 to 20 years my senior.

The results revealed several points of advice which I gladly share you and your loved ones.

• First, Let Go of the Past: Unclutter that stuff!

OK, CONSOLIDATE all that clutter and stuff you have accumulated Chuck Boles over the years! It’s holding you hostage, you know!! (By the way, don’t expect your kids to have any interest in “Grandma’s china and silver”.) Put all that stuff you don’t need, use, fit, or want into one room (the “clutter room”) of your house.

Then, get a trusted resource to help you clean out that “clutter room” and LIQUIDATE all that stuff! Turn it into cash or donate it to charity.

• Second, Anticipate the Future: My Grandfather Hoover said “Health is Wealth!”

Regardless of how well you feel, continue to exercise, eat healthy, and consider having a caretaker plan in place………….JUST IN CASE! • Third, Get Your Affairs in Order: Avoid allowing yesterday’s risk to become tomorrow’s gamble!

Get your Legal, Financial, Insurance, Family Affairs, and most importantly, Spiritual life in order! When was the last time you had your legal documents updated (or even reviewed)? Do you have an Advanced Medical Directive? Power of Attorney? Do you have a written financial plan for the future? Are your documents in a safe place? Do your heirs know where to get them?

• Forth, Be Prepared to Adapt and/or Move: Possibly your lovely home of many years can be renovated so you can enjoy aging-in-place or you might consider relocating into an adult community.

I’m feeling better about getting my endless red carpet in shape by listening to advice from my 85 year old self that says: “Chuck, be prepared to accept change and life altering events as your new found and most constant companions!” and “Chuck, Don’t Delay in doing Now whatever you can to reduce the risks and stresses associated with your ‘out years’ ”.

So, there you have it! I’m all set...Now, all I have to do is get my wife’s 85 year old self to agree! ●●●●●●●

Owner of All CLEaRR!™, Chuck (Berry-Hoover) Boles is an “Art of Downsizing” advisor, business coach, published writer, and event speaker. He and his wife, Chris, reside in the Harrisonburg area.

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Insurance Needs for Living Well and Living Longer

On-line auctions: What to know

Amy Simmons, Individual Health Representative & Steve Brunk, ChFC®, Financial Advisor, LD&B Insurance and Financial Services

When you are trying to downsize, or you are just looking to make a little extra money, one of the options you have is to use an online auction site to sell your items. This can be a great way to make money because your buyers can be anyone in the world instead of just local. These are basically online bazaars where people sell a variety of items. But there are lots of things to do before making your first listing.

Things to consider whether you are selling or buying on auction sites: • Cost – Typically the sites are going to charge you a fee to sell your items. It might be a set fee or a percentage of your profit, or both. You will want to consider these fees when setting your starting price and reserve price (if you choose to do that). Reserve prices are the minimum amount you are willing to take for an item. If it doesn’t meet the reserve price, the item isn’t sold. Some sites charge extra for having a reserve price.

• Safety – Whether you are buying or selling, make sure to check out the website you are using and read the feedback on the buyer or seller.

Payments between individuals are usually made by a cashier’s check, money order, or an online payment service (such as PayPal).

• Quality of item – make sure to read the description of the item carefully before you bid. As a seller, make sure to be accurate in what you say. Check out listings for items like yours for ideas of how to market your item.

Additionally, sellers need to take into account that they will need to mail the item. Will you charge a fee for shipping? Will you ship internationally?

How will you accept payment? Beware of fake buyers who ask to send you a check for more than the amount of the item and then have you refund the difference. This is a common scam.

Complaints about online auction sales typically include late shipments, no shipments, or shipments of products that aren’t the same quality as advertised. “Shill bidding” is when fraudulent sellers or their “shills” bid on sellers’ items to drive up the price. As a buyer, don’t fall for someone who offers to sell you an item “off-site”. By doing this you lose any protections that the original site offers.

Online auctions can be a great way to sell (or buy) items but make sure to do your homework and be cautious!

So you’ve decided to retire, you’re only 55, and Medicare is ten years away: what do you do now? First, you will want explore any benefits your employer provides beyond your retirement. You may have the opportunity to continue the same health, dental and vision benefits you had while employed. These benefits might only be offered for a certain period of time, and you may be responsible to pay the entire cost plus an administrative fee.

You will also want to compare the cost and benefits of your former employer plan with those of purchasing your own individual coverage. By purchasing your own health insurance, you may be eligible for tax credits to offset your costs. You will want to make that comparison before you sign up for any plan available from your employer or you could lose the opportunity to get individual coverage until the next open enrollment season. Due to recent legislation, your health is no longer a factor in obtaining individual coverage.

Now is also a good time to explore your options for long-term care, if you have not already done so. Long-term care refers to the services provided to people who have chronic illness or disabilities. Long-term care insurance can help pay the expenses for those services for pennies on the dollar.

Unlike health insurance, you need to qualify for long-term care insurance based on your health. If you wait and your health declines, you run the risk of no longer qualifying. A good insurance policy will pay benefits if you need care in your home, an assisted living facility or, if necessary, a nursing home.

You will also want to review your life insurance policies and ensure they meet your current and future needs. If it has been a while since you last looked at these policies, now would be a good time to check the type of policy you have, confirm your beneficiaries and the benefit amount.

You should contact a qualified insurance representative to assist you in evaluating your specific needs. This will help you design a plan for the future and give you the peace of mind you desire.

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Family Caregiver Workshop: A Positive Approach to Caregiving Thursday, October 27, 1-3:30 pm

Parkview Mennonite Church 1600 College Avenue,Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Join other caregivers to learn about how to take a positive approach to caregiving and how to manage grief. Two family caregivers will share their personal journey as a caregiver.

For more information or to register call 540-568-5687 or email beth@vpas.info

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Active Aging in the Valley Remaining active and engaged mentally and physically as an older adult is critical to maintaining health and vitality. Check out the resources below to learn more about opportunities in the Shenandoah Valley to improve overall wellness and enhance quality of life.

LLI JMU http://www.jmu.edu/outreach/programs/all/lli/index.shtml As an integral part of JMU, the member-driven Lifelong Learning Institute (JMU-LLI) promotes affordable lifelong learning. These classes are not-forcredit and there is no age restriction on activities.

(540) 568-2923 lli@jmu.edu Shenandoah National Park Senior Pass $20 age 62 and older. The pass provides access to federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance Fee. The pass can be obtained at the park or by mail. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/upload/-Final-OMBApproved-Senior-Pass-App80-pdf.pdf • (540) 999-3500 Harrisonburg Parks & Rec Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation offers a variety of activities such as fitness and mind-body programs that take place at the Price Rotary Senior Center.

Lynn Hoy - lynnt@harrisonburgva.gov Edith J. Carrier Arboretum The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum invites you to step into a world of natural beauty. Grounds open free to the public, dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

(540) 568-3194 | 780 University Blvd, MSC 3705, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Valley Program for Aging Services Services for adults 60 years and older to support independent living and healthy aging including support to caregivers, transportation, Meals on Wheels, Medicare Insurance Counseling, and senior activity centers.

(540) 568-5253 • vpas.info Virginia Quilt Museum The Museum promotes a unique blend of Virginia’s art and cultural heritage.

Educational programs, group tours, and a variety of special events further enhance the mission of the VQM. They offer Adult Group special rates for groups of 10-35.

(540) 433-3818 • info@vaquiltmuseum.org John C. Wells Planetarium on JMU’s Campus The John C. Wells Planetarium at JMU digital system allows presentation of full dome movies as well as multi-wavelength universe on the dome. The Planetarium offers free Saturday public shows, from September thru to the end of June, but is also available for use mid-week by community groups at no charge by reservation. planetarium@jmu.edu Shenandoahvalleyweb.com This is more of a “tourist” page for those visiting the valley however it does provide information on events, attractions, and things to do and see. It focuses on all of the counties in the valley and what they have to offer.

White Oak Lavender Farm Daily Guided Tours at 11:00 AM Monday – Saturday $8 Self-guided tours $3 For special events: https://www.whiteoaklavender.com/Events.aspx Mon-Sat: 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Sun: 1:00-6:00 Tel: (540) 421-6345 2644 Cross Keys Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Sentara RMH Senior Advantage We believe that healthy aging is about more than just eating right and exercising. It’s about keeping our minds challenged and engaging in fun, social interactions. Our membership program is designed for adults age 55 and “better”.

Individual membership is a one-time fee of $10 and couple membership is $15.

For more information call, 540-564-5001.

Community Calendar of Events Any reader interested in attending an event is asked to call the contact person for that event to determine if registration and fees are applicable. To contribute information to the Living Longer, Living Well Community Calendar, please e-mail Jeannette Suter at jsuter@homeinstead. com or call 540-213-7800.

“Warm Up for Winter” Coat Drive Waynesboro Senior Center 325 Pine Avenue, Waynesboro Collection: Collecting new and gently used coats, gloves, mittens, scarves and boots September 1 November 28; Distribution: October 1 - November 28, Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Free For information, contact Center Director, Karen Hurt: 942-1838 or Coat Drive Coordinator, Cathy Waldorf: cwaldorfCROP@live.com Walk with a Doc Sponsored by: Augusta Health

Free events Call 540-932-4976 for more details.

Location: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton.

Meet at the Bandstand.

September 3; 8:30-9:30 a.m.

October 1; 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Location: Greenway Trail.

Meet at the Dominion Shelter in Constitution Park.

September 17; 8:30-9:30 a.m.

October 15; 8:30-9:30 a.m.

JMU-Lifelong Learning Institute Fall Classes and Events Various locations Session A: Sept. 12 – Oct. 14 Session B: Oct. 17 – Nov. 18 Cost: $20 membership, $35 per 10 hour class For registration or more information: 540-568-2923, lli@jmu.edu, www. jmu.edu/lli

GIFT: Gain Independence From Tobacco, a tobacco quitting class Sponsored by: Augusta Health Location: Augusta Health, Augusta Community Care Building Mondays, September 12-October 17, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free Call 540-932-4988 for more details.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Sponsored by: VPAS All free programs Location: East Rockingham Health Center Sept. 13 - Oct.18, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m Call to register: 540-713-4137 Location: Sentara RMH Atrium Sept. 26 - Oct. 31, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Call to register: 540-564-5165 Location: East Rockingham Senior Center Oct. 6 - Nov. 10, 9:00 - 11:30

Call to register: 540-383-7006 Diabetes Self-Management Program Sponsored by: Augusta Health/VPAS Location: Waynesboro Urgent Care Center, Conference Room Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Oct,19; 5:30-8 p.m. • Free Registration required.

Call 540-932-4190.

GrandPEAS Meetings Sponsored by Sentara RMH Family connection. All events free, including dinner and childcare Contact Marilyn Turner at 540-564-7080 to register South River Elementary School 2101 Elm Avenue, Grottoes September 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

October 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

November 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Lacey Spring Elementary School 8621 North Valley Pike, Lacey Spring

Harrisonburg, Va.

Community Calendar October 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

November 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

GrandPEAS Holiday Party Location to be announced.

December 3, 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Let’s Talk Location: Waynesboro Senior Center 325 Pine Avenue Free. Open to the public Call 540-942-1838 for more info Topic: Tracing Your Roots - a forum about ancestry, genealogy, local history and DNA testing September 15, 10 a.m.

Topic: A forum on Money Management and Financial Vulnerability November 10, 10 a.m.

CarFit An educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them.

Sponsored by: Valley Program for Aging Services, Augusta County Parks & Recreation, Augusta Health, & Summit Square Location: Augusta Health Urgent Care (Parking Lot), 201 Lew Dewitt Blvd., Waynesboro Sept. 17, 10 a.m. –1 p.m. • Free Reservations suggested. Please call Waynesboro Senior Center at 540-942-1838 Diabetes Self-Management Program Sponsored by: VPAS Location: Daily Living Center, 990 Hopeman Parkway, #E, Waynesboro September 20, 1:30 - 4 p.m . • Free Registration required: 540-949-4151 Worry and Memory Loss – How to protect and prepare yourself, or friends and family, for dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Sponsored by: Waynesboro Disability and Aging Board for Independence First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro October 6, 10 a.m. • Free For additional information, call Charlie Downs at 540-949-6752 Fall Festival Sponsored by: Generations Crossing Location: Generations Crossing 3765 Taylor Spring Lane Harrisonburg October 7, 6 –8 p.m. $1.00 per person at the door plus cost of additional tickets for games

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Contact Generations Crossing for more details at 540-434-4901 Lunch and Learn Presentations Sponsored by: Augusta Health Location: Augusta Health, Community Care Building, Conference Room 2&3 – Free events Topic: Community Outreach Update, Speaker: Lisa Schwenk September 28, Noon-1 p.m Reservations Required.

Call 540-245-790 Topic: Breast Health; Speakers: Radiology and Cancer Center Staff October 10, Noon-1 p.m.

Reservations Required Call 540-245-7827 Topic: Prescription Drug Dependence; Speaker: Chrys Wood November 8, Noon-1 p.m.

Reservations Required.

Call 540-245-7900 Topic: Stroke Education; Speaker: Stroke Team December 7, Noon-1 p.m.

Reservations Required.

Call 540-245-7827 Smart Driver Safety Class – for Seniors Sponsored by: AARP and Waynesboro Senior Center Location: Waynesboro Senior Center, 325 Pine Avenue October 13 & 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $15 AARP members/$20 nonmembers Registration required: 540-942-1838 Designer Handbag & Thirty-One Bingo to benefit VAIL (Valley Associates for Independent Living) Location: Weyers Cave Community Center October 15; Doors Open at 5:30, Games Begin at 6:30 Cards are 4 for $25 or $10 each Reserve in advance for pre-registration raffle Call 540-433-6513 or email diane@ govail.org to reserve your cards Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsored by: Alzheimer’s Association Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Saturday, October 22 Registration – 8 a.m.

Opening Ceremony & Walk - 9:15 a.m.

For more information visit harrisonburgwalk.org or contact Desiree White, dwhite@alz.org 3rd Annual Gospel Concert Featuring Faithful Men, the Nice Family Singers, Have You Heard? with Molly Murphy, and St. James Gospel Choir To benefit Waynesboro Senior Center First Baptist Church, 301 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro October 23, 4 p.m.

Free will offering 540-942-1838 Family Caregiver Workshop

October 27 (see page 9 for full details) State of the Older Adult: The Time is Now

November 2 (see page 3 for full details) Family and Friends CPR Class

Sponsored by: Augusta Health Location: Augusta Health, Community Care Building, Conference Room 3 November 16; 5:30-8 p.m. • Free

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Registration required.

Call 540-932-4976.

Senior Health Fair

Sponsored by: Augusta County Parks and Recreation Location: Augusta County Government Center November 16, 2016 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Free for Fair attendees Contact: Kimberly Hull, khull@ co.augusta.va.us, 540-245-5727 23rd Annual Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Concert

to benefit VAIL (Valley Associates for Independent Living) JMU’s Memorial Hall Auditorium (formerly the old Harrisonburg High School) November 19; Doors open at 5:30, Concert at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets available for $20 at govail.org or at one of the local businesses listed on that site Call 540-433-6513 or email lelia@govail.org for more information

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