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Senior Advocate’s office JAN CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 10:30 a.m. to
3 noon. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. “I am Malala”
by Malala Yousafzai will be discussed. No registration required.
WED
JANUARY 2018 JAN COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School

4 St. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602
MEMORY LOSS, DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSION: WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE? CAREGIVER CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP THUR
Tuesday, January 2, 4-5:15 p.m.
Lucy Corr Village Assisted Living Friendship Room JAN DRAW & PAINT ANIMALS - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Chester Library
6800 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield Chester Combined Room A & B.
While these three conditions can share symptoms and challenges, they can also 6 Draw and paint your favorite animal with Art Adventures! First we’ll
differ greatly in impact and treatment. Tina Thomas, the Director of Programs work with drawing and sketching techniques, then students will add
and Services from the Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, SAT color using a variety of media to produce a final piece of art that will
will be our speaker, and there will be time for questions and open discussion. amaze you! This program is for children ages 5-10. Register online at
Caregiver Connection is a monthly support group for those who are caring for library.chesterfield.gov.
adults with physical or cognitive deterioration, usually a parent or spouse. For
more information call the Senior Advocate’s Office, (804) 768-7878 or e-mail
SeniorAdvocate@chesterfield.gov.
JAN RESUME WORKSHOP – 11 a.m. to noon. Meadowdale Library,
Meadowdale Meeting Room.
KINSHIP CONNECTION 8 Learn how to create a successful, concise and effective resume. Register
Thursday, January 18, 4:30-6 p.m. online at library.chesterfield.gov
Chesterfield Community Development Building, MON
9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Come and join with grandparents and other kin who are raising children to Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
network, share stories, and help each other. We are planning for a speaker from Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
Chesterfield County Public Schools to present. Child care is provided. Open to quiet time and some peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambiEnce
anyone in the community; you do not have to be a Chesterfield resident to attend.
For more information contact the Senior Advocate’s Office, see first listing in this provided. No registration required.
calendar.

DOWNSIZING TIPS AND CHALLENGES, CHESTERFIELD COUNCIL JAN CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
ON AGING Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
Thursday, Jan. 25, 9-10:30 a.m. 9 environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
Mast Auditorium at Lucy Corr Village, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield ages are welcome.
TUES
A representative from Legacy Navigator will share ideas to consider when GRACE CAFE –- 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Free weekly dinners, open to
downsizing, be it to a smaller home, an apartment, or an assisted living everyone at Chester Presbyterian Church 3424 W. Hundred Road,
arrangement. The Council’s mission is to educate and advocate on issues relating Details: 748-4636.
to older adults and individuals with disabilities. For more information contact the
Senior Advocate’s Office, see first listing in this calendar. LUNCHTIME JAM SESSION AT CHESTER - Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B Beginner-friendly,
informal jam session, focused on old-time music. Bring your instrument
and play along. (This is a practice session for musicians, not a concert.
FEBRUARY 2018
All musicians welcome.)
CAREGIVER CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, February 6, 4-5:15 p.m.
Lucy Corr Village, Assisted Living Friendship Room, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd., JAN CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chesterfield - Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. Knit, crochet,
Caregiver Connection is a monthly support group for those who are caring for 10 socialize and share your techniques with others. All skill levels are
adults with physical or cognitive deterioration, usually a parent or spouse. For more welcome.
information contact the Senior Advocate’s Office, see first listing calendar. WED
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ANNUAL ORGANIZATION
CHESTERFIELD TRIAD MEETING – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge
Thursday, February 15, 10-11:30 a.m. Road, Chesterfield.
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7500 Hull Street Road, North Chesterfield
Experts say that only about 30 percent of physical aging can be traced to our genes;
the rest is up to us. Genea Luck of AARP will share five pillars of brain-healthy Village News
behavior, which research indicates will help reduce the risk of age-related diseases
and optimize our chance of maintaining our cognitive abilities. Better still, we Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz
can adopt these good behaviors starting today and see benefits, regardless of our Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles
age. Triad works to enhance the quality of life for, and reduce crime against senior Columnists:
citizens. For more information contact the Senior Advocate’s Office, see first Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Gena Lashley
listing above. Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Melissa Wilfong, Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat

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