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September 2024

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Helping Older Persons Remain Independent for as Long as Possible.

Please note that LOA's offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, for the Labor Day holiday.

Learn how to stay safe and informed at this year's Senior Legal Safety Conference

We hope you will join LOA on Friday, September 20, at Harvest Ministries for our annual Senior Legal Safety Conference. You'll learn valuable information about protecting your finances, legal issues, end of life planning, avoiding scams, and more!

Thanks to our generous sponsor, the Roanoke Law Foundation, for making this event possible!

The conference is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is requested:

Help LOA and the Greek Festival on September 16

LOA is thrilled to have been chosen as a charitable beneficiary of this year's Roanoke Greek Festival! LOA needs to provide volunteers the week of the festival, and you can help:

Volunteer with LOA to help skewer meat on Monday, September 16, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. This is a sit-down, indoor job, that involves sharp sticks and handling raw meat. Stay for a three-hour shift or as long as you are able. (Note: the festival itself will be held Friday, September 20-Sunday, September 22, 2024.)

If you're interested in having fun and helping LOA at the same time, contact Rex Saoit by clicking the button below or calling (540) 345-0451 extension 3051.

Volunteer on September 16

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15

It's that time again seniors: Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. Health Insurance Counseling from LOA can help eliminate frustration and help save your hard-earned money. It's free and confidential for persons aged 60 and over.

To make an appointment with one of LOA's Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) specialists, call LOA starting on October 1 at (540) 345-0451.

Falls Prevention Classes: Locations Needed

Do you have a space that could host LOA's “A Matter of Balance” program? This evidence-based falls prevention program emphasizes practical strategies for managing falls. The class meets once a week for two hours each, over eight weeks.

If you have a location that could host us, please contact Delaine Caldwell at 540-345-0451 extension 3041 or by clicking the button below:

Contact Delaine

Farm Market Fresh: Apply by September 30

Seniors, if you would like to apply to Farm Market Fresh, you have until September 30th!

Apply to Farm Market Fresh

Use your vouchers by November 17 for the current season!

Below are the current farmers markets in our region that have at least one participating farmer that will accept Farm Market Fresh vouchers:

Roanoke – 3 farmers at Grandin Village Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8am-12pm, in the parking lot behind the Roanoke Co+op, 1319 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA
Roanoke – 4 farmers at West End Farmers Marke t: Tuesdays, 3pm-6pm, 1027 Patterson Ave SW, Roanoke, VA
Salem – 7 farmers at Salem Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8am-12pm; and Wednesdays (in July & August only), 2pm-6pm; 3 E Main St, Salem, VA
Botetourt – 2 farmers at Botetourt Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8:30am-12pm, 90 Town Center St, Daleville, VA
Covington – 1 farmer at Covington Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9am-12pm, 134 W Main St, Covington, VA