Senior News

Alabama Gerontological Society
Alabama Gerontological Society (AGS) brings together individuals and groups who work in the area of aging who have interests in and concerns for Alabama's elderly. Call 800-201-4247 for more information.

Ballroom Dancing
Homewood Senior Center offers ballroom dancing on the weekends. Ballroom dance lessons are also available. Call for dates and times. Homewood Senior Center is located at 816 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood. Call 205-943-0018 for more information.

Elderhostel
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional learning adventures to older adults. They offer over 10,000 programs a year in more than 100 countries. The philosophy is that learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives.
www.Elderhostel.org

Free Women's Community Educational Courses
Free Women's Community Educational Courses are offered the second Thursday of most months at 6:00 P.M. They are located at 3349 Independence Drive, Suite 201, Homewood. Call 205-870-3150 for more information.

Homewood Senior Center
Homewood Senior Center is an active senior center where your imagination is the limit! There are trips, exercise, daily lunch for $1, bridge, free piano lessons, SmartMoves, computer lab, billiards, ping-pong, fellowship and support. Ballroom Dance lessons and dances also scheduled! Also offering transportation for seniors who cannot drive to the doctor, hospital, pharmacy, grocery store or physical therapy. They are located at 816 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood, AL. Call 205-943-0018.

McRaes Senior Shopper Day
McRaes department store at Riverchase Gallerie offers Senior Shopper Days. The fun filled day is filled with special discounts for seniors including special monthly discounts, door prizes, health screenings, special products, food samples and more. Call for more information and dates. Call 205-444-4300 for more information.
www.mcraes.com

Reassurance Program from Senior Talk Line
Senior Talk Line offers a telephone reassurance program. This is a free service for senior citizens. Our trained volunteers make a friendly phone call to clients at least three times a week and we encourage our "phone friends" to talk about anything that interests them. We understand that sometimes it helps just to have someone to talk to. For more information call Ana Sullivan at 205-323-7782, ext 233 or 205-328-8255.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP
RSVP Blount County - 205-625-4901
RSVP Jefferson County - 251-0296
RSVP Shelby County - 205-669-3837
RSVP Walker County - 205-221-3760
RSVP provides volunteer opportunities to seniors 55 and older to remain active and involved in their communities. Volunteers are rewarded for their time and efforts with day trips to local sites and events.

Seasoned Performers
205-978-5095
The Seasoned Performers senior adult touring theatre offers original one-act plays and readings to retirement communities, schools, libraries, churches, and other community sites for audiences of all ages and sizes. For information on booking a performance or on participating in this volunteer program check our website or call us.
www.seasonedperformers.org.

Yellow Cab Company of Birmingham
The Yellow Cab Company of Birmingham, Alabama has handicapped accessible vans available to help anyone who needs this type of transport. At this time they charge the same rate per mile as the regular cab service. Call 205-328-4444 for more information or to request service. Please schedule pick up times 24 hours in advance.