Shelby County RSVP Retire to Inspire

APRIL 2013 205-669-3837 or www.shelbycountyrsvp.com, Fax 205-669-2035

Spring Picnic

Save the date of May 16 for the picnic. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The place

will be announced in the next newsletter, the Shelby County Reporter, and RSVP’s website.

Have your volunteer station report your attendance or call M4A at 670-5770 by May 3 to

make reservation. Please indicate the number in your party. It is important to have an accurate

count for ordering purposes. The picnic is for ages 55+. No children, please.

Reporting Hours

Thank you for your assistance in reporting volunteer hours. Many have received forms for

individuals to report friendly visiting, tele-a-care, volunteer transportation, and other special

groups. Please continue reporting hours to your station manager even though you report hours in

these specific groups.

Events

Aging with Attitude! “Empowering Seniors’ event April 18 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 19 –

8:30 – 12 noon. The program is being sponsored by the Jefferson County Ombudsman Program.

The event is being held at the Viva Café, 1550 Montgomery Rd., Hoover.

Blooming Benefits Days - This is a program for older individuals and those with disabilities to

learn more about public benefits and to receive assistance in applying for benefits. The Aging

and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) is

conducting this event on April 23 from 9am-12pm at the Columbiana First Baptist Church. Make

you reservation by calling 1-866-570-2998. Some applications are based on income, thus bring

proof on income. The following services will be available: Legal Assistance (Wills, Power of

Attorney, etc.); Veterans Assistance; Medicare Savings; Food Stamps Application; Social

Security Extra Help, Medication Assistance; Disability Advocacy; Farmers Market Vouchers;

Resources for Durable Medical Equipment; Yellow Dot Program; Blood Pressure Screenings;

Blood Sugar Checks; Hearing Aide Screening; and Hearing Aide Application Assistance.

Yellow Dot Yellow Dot event are being booked. The safety program is now in 51 counties in Alabama. If

your group or organization is interested in setting up an event please contact my office. We have

over 2800 Shelby County citizens enrolled.

Volunteer Opportunities

Shelby County Arts Council - The mission of the Shelby County Arts Council (SCAC) is to support,

nurture, and promote the arts and cultural opportunities in Shelby County. The Arts Council enhances the

quality of life for Shelby County residents and helps to promote economic growth and tourism.

SCAC needs help with many of their events by helping set the room for various events and greet patrons.

For some events ticket sellers are needed. With Gallery openings shifts can be accommodated. Gallery

sitters are needed on Saturdays this summer to answer the phone, take messages, greet visitors and other

related activities (shifts are possible)..

Relay for Life, Shelby County - Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries

take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives

from cancer. During a Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they've overcome

during the Survivors Lap.

This is an opportunity for your group (volunteer station) to develop a team for one of the Shelby County

events. Shelby Count relay event locations are:

Heardmont Park April 26 Oliver City Park – Calera May 3

Columbiana Sports Complex May 10 Pelham High School May 17

Forming a team, fundraising, or volunteering for the American Cancer Society can be accomplished by

calling 930-8860 or visit RelayForLife.org/bhamrelays.

Survivor Lap is an event where survivors take the first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over

cancer while cheered on by other participants who line the track. Caregivers who gave time, love, and

support to their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers facing cancer are celebrated.

A Luminaria Ceremony takes place after dark to remember people lost to cancer, honor people who

fought cancer in the past, and support those whose fight continues.

RSVP participants please let my office know of your participation so we can give credit for your

participation, either as an individual or a team.

Respite – Respite is designed to give caregivers an opportunity for short term relief. RSVP is seeking

faith based organizations to volunteer in conducting of respite care in Shelby County. This could include

the development of a list of respite volunteers, development list of caregivers seeking respite help,

matching the two groups, and attend respite meetings and events. Respite is designed to give caregivers

an opportunity for relief. Crystal NeVille of Alabaster has agreed to assist in the development of faith

based respite programs.

Look each week for opportunities to volunteer in the Shelby County Reporter’s Lifestyle section under

“Helping Hands” VISIT - Shelby County RSVP’s website – www.shelbycountyrsvp.com