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Ask an Officer: Learn about signs of elder abuse, scams affecting seniors

Posted at 11:22 am June 9, 2019
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Police Department, in partnership with ORNL Federal Credit Union, will host its quarterly “Ask an Officer” meeting at Oak Ridge Senior Center on Wednesday, June 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The focus will be on elder abuse in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day happening later in the week, a press release said.

Everyone is invited to attend the free session. The discussion will focus on how to identify signs of elder abuse and scams affecting senior citizens. Presenters will also explain what the Oak Ridge Police Department and its partner agencies are doing to address these problems and how the community can get involved, the press release said.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire Tagged With: Ask an Officer, elder abuse, Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Senior Center, ORNL Federal Credit Union, senior citizens, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Oak Ridge announces new senior transportation program

Posted at 12:57 pm April 15, 2019
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The City of Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Senior Center are working to implement a new transportation program for senior citizens. The program, called “MyRide Oak Ridge,” has already provided its first ride with the full program set to roll out soon, a press release said on Friday, April 12, 2019. Pictured above are Bob Smallridge, Senior Advisory Board vice chair; Linda McGhee, Oak Ridge Senior Center manager; Denise West, ETHRA/ETAAAD SVTN region coordinator; Marty Adler-Jasny, Senior Advisory Board member; Pat Gengozian, volunteer driver and Senior Advisory Board chair; Willie Wade, rider; Jon Hetrick, City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks director. (Photo by City of Oak Ridge)

The City of Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Senior Center are working to implement a new transportation program for senior citizens. The program, called “MyRide Oak Ridge,” has already provided its first ride with the full program set to roll out soon, a press release said.

On Friday afternoon, April 12, local senior Willie Wade was driven by Pat Gengozian, chair of the Oak Ridge Senior Advisory Board and the program’s first volunteer driver.

The City of Oak Ridge has offered transportation help to its senior population since 1974. Due to changes in grant reporting procedures from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the current taxi coupon program will be ending June 30. When fully operational, the new MyRide Oak Ridge program will allow for a new way to provide this assistance, the press release said.

The program includes door-through-door service provided by volunteer drivers in their own vehicles. This service helps seniors be more independent by allowing them to take trips to the grocery store, social events, and medical appointments, the press release said. It will also allow volunteers to accompany seniors into the store or doctor’s office, if needed, as well as help carry in groceries or other items.

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Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: City of Oak Ridge, MyRide Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Senior Center, Pat Gengozian, senior citizens, senior transportation program, transportation, Willie Wade

Senior Center offers free guitar lessons

Posted at 10:42 pm December 20, 2017
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Guitar Intermediate Class

Free guitar lessons for senior citizens will begin with an orientation class on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at 10 a.m., at the Oak Ridge Senior Center, which is at the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. This is a picture of a previous intermediate guitar class. (Photo by City of Oak Ridge)

 

Free guitar lessons for senior citizens will begin with an orientation class on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 10 a.m., at the Oak Ridge Senior Center.

Regular classes will begin on Friday, January 19, 2018, and are open to area seniors age 50 and older. All levels of guitar players are welcome, a press release said.

Beginner’s lessons start at 9 a.m. with intermediate lessons to follow. Bass guitar lessons are also included. Wendall Cook, who has many years of experience playing and teaching, will conduct the lessons, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Government, Music, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: City of Oak Ridge, guitar lessons, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Oak Ridge Senior Center, senior citizens, Wendall Cook

Senior Center Holiday Reception to be held at Oak Ridge Civic Center Gymnasium

Posted at 6:54 pm November 28, 2016
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The Senior Center Holiday Reception is pictured above in 2014. (Photo by City of Oak Ridge)

 

The Oak Ridge Senior Center is having a Holiday Reception for area senior citizens on Friday, December 9. This year, the party will be held in the Oak Ridge Civic Center’s gymnasium located at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

“Come join us between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a light lunch of sandwiches, chips, and cookies, as well as holiday music and fellowship,” a press release said. “The Senior Center guitar group will be playing live Christmas music. Bingo will be offered and door prizes given away. Goodie bags will also be given out while they last.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Christmas, holiday reception, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Oak Ridge Senior Center, senior citizens

Free guitar, banjo lessons for seniors 50 and older

Posted at 9:52 pm December 30, 2014
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Senior Guitar Lessons Class 2014

First Row: Jack Copeland, Rosevelt Gilliland, Lu Ann Christy, Ken Carter, Wendall Cook, Instructor, Don Snouffer. Second Row: Dee Williams, Don Bourgrand, George Davis, Bobby Neal, John Dorflinger, Roe Sutherland, Charlie Orr, Billie Joe Campbell. Third Row: Ernie Blair, Jim Sells, Joe Henderson, Unidentified Visitor, Ken Newton. (Submitted photo)

 

Free guitar lessons for senior citizens will resume on Friday, January 9, at 9 a.m. at the Oak Ridge Senior Citizen Center on Emory Valley Road.

All levels of guitar players are welcome, a press release said. Beginner’s lessons start at 9 a.m. and intermediate lessons at 10 a.m. Wendall Cook, who has many years of experience playing and teaching, conducts the lessons. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Front Page News, Government, Music, Oak Ridge Tagged With: banjo lessons, guitar lessons, Oak Ridge Senior Center, Oak Ridge Senior Citizen Center, senior citizens

Elder Watch group, county recognize seniors

Posted at 12:54 pm June 30, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 2 Comments

Elder Watch Poster Contest Winners

Pictured above from left are David Vudragovich; Rhiana Prince, a runner-up in a poster contest sponsored by Elder Watch of Anderson County; Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank; Ethan Onstott, holding a proclamation from Anderson County Government; and Heather Emert, membership development director for the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. (Submitted photo)

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Elder Watch of Anderson County recently recognized winners of a student poster contest promoting care and support for senior citizens.

Rhiana Prince, who attends school in Oak Ridge, was one of the many students who participated in the local organization’s contest. Prince recently visited the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton to be recognized by Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank.

During her visit, Prince and Elder Watch of Anderson County board member David Vudragovich also received a proclamation from the county mayor on behalf of Elder Watch of Anderson County. The document proclaimed June 15, 2013, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Anderson County. On the night of June 15, Elder Watch of Anderson County “painted” the Anderson County Courthouse in purple light to mark the importance of the day. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Community, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Courthouse, David Vudragovich, Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Elder Watch of Anderson County, Ethan Onstott, Heather Emert, Rhiana Prince, senior citizens, student poster contest, Terry Frank

Haslam signs Hall Income Tax reduction bill

Posted at 6:27 pm May 28, 2013
By John Huotari 7 Comments

Governor Bill Haslam

Bill Haslam

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam had a ceremonial bill signing for a reduction in the Hall Income tax for senior citizens on Tuesday, a press release said.

Haslam signed the legislation during a visit to Crossville. It’s the second piece of legislation cutting taxes in the governor’s 2013 legislative agenda, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Government, State, Top Stories Tagged With: Bill Haslam, Hall Income Tax, HB 192, SB 198, senior citizens, Tennessee governor

Senior Center has meet and greet Tuesday

Posted at 9:25 pm May 19, 2013
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Senior Center has a meet-and-greet on Tuesday evening to discuss programming ideas for senior citizens.

The meeting is in Room 58 at the Senior Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: meet and greet, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, Oak Ridge Senior Center, programming, senior citizens

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