The 2008 Senior Picnic is currentl scheduled for May 9, 2008 at Keisel Park in Auburn, Alabama. For more information on how to particiapte or to be an event sponsor please contact LouElla Foxx at LouElla.Foxx@adss.alabama.gov or 334.749.5264 ext. 209.
Lee-Russell Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging & East Alabama Medical Center Parrish Nurse Program
in Honor of Older Americans Month, is proud to announce a Family Caregivers Educational Workshop Series
Workshop # 1 May 1, 2008 Health Conditions as you age
Workshop # 2 May 8, 2008 The Whole Person {Body, Mind, & Soul}
Workshop # 3 May 15, 2008 All About Safety {Senior Driving, Infection
Control, Wandering}
Workshop # 4 May 22, 2008 Changes in Communication as you Age
Workshop # 5 May 29, 2008 Senior Housing Options
Workshop # 6 June 5, 2008 Legal & Financial Issues
Workshops will be at the East Alabama Medical Center Health Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. Please note that the May 29th meeting will be at Oak Park, 1365 Gatewood Drive, Auburn.
All workshops will be 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and are FREE of charge.
In home respite care and nurse supervised adult day care will be provided at no charge with prior approval. Please contact Leisa Askew for more information at 334-749-5264 ext.215 or leisa.askew@adss.alabama.gov.
Senior ID's for all Seniors (Lee and Russell County) are available to be made at the Lee-Russell Council of Governments between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00pm central standard time, Monday through Friday. Please call first to make an appointment so that the appropriate staff person can assist you in this 334.749.5264.
Senior ID's for Russell County Seniors are also made available at the Central Senior Center on the fourth Thursday of the first month of each quarter. The next dates will be:
Rebuilding Together Lee County Announces 2008 Rebuild Date
Rebuilding Together's mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live in warmth, safety, and independence. In partnership with communities, our goal is to make a sustainable impact.
This year's rebuild date has been set for Saturday, May 3, 2008. For more information about how to participate in this project, to serve as volunteers, to serve as a house sponsor, to serve as a house captain or to make a material or financial donation, please contact Maria Davis at the LRCOG Maria.Davis@adss.alabama.gov or 334.749.5264 ext. 207.
