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Caregiver Connection helps address the needs of those who are caring for an adult with physical or cognitive deterioration, usually a parent or spouse.

All meetings begin at 8 a.m. and are held at the Cooperative Extension Office, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.

For further information, please contact Mr. T. Michael Likins at 804-751-4401.

New this year is the 4-H Poultry Club. If interested please attend the interest meeting September 11, 6 p.m. at the Central Library Classroom. Or you can be put on the interest list by contacting Bethany Eigel at [email protected] or 804-751-4401.

Typically, it’s assumed that spring is the best time to do any kind of planting. It’s certainly a good time to plant vegetable or flower gardens, but it’s not necessarily the best or only time for planting trees and shrubs. In this seminar, learn about the often-overlooked fall planting season, the best time for planting a wide range of trees and shrubs.

For additional information please contact Debroah Norwood, Administrative Assistant to the Board at 804-748-1112.

Come and find out what it means to be a Master Gardener. Our Open House is being held September 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Central Library Classroom. Speak with Master Gardeners and learn about all of the exciting programs that you can become involved in.

Kinship/Grandparent Connection is a program of the Senior Advocate's office that offers monthly support groups and resources for grandparents and other kin who are raising a child.

THIS MONTH: Technology Resources for Students
Google! Chromebooks! Social Media! How can you support your grandchildren's education in this digital age? Amy Bartilotti, Coordinator of the Office of Family and Community Engagement, and Catherine Tompkins, Family and Community Engagement Resource Specialist with CCPS, will be our guest speakers. Come and learn about the my.cccpsnet.net dashbaord of technology resources available for students. Explore the "Anytime, Anywhere" website and hear about "Tech it Out!", the CCPS family technology night scheduled for this fall.

Chesterfield Triad is a partnership among the county’s Sheriff ’s Office, Police Department, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Aging and Disability Services, senior organizations and individuals from the community. It strives to educate seniors and caregivers about programs, services, techniques and systems that help prevent crime against seniors and improve their quality of life.

THIS MONTH: Smart Phones: A Computer In Your Pocket Join us and the friendly experts from Thinking CAP Technologies to show you how to navigate your smartphone. Learn what you can do with them and how to do it. No tech talk or geek babble, just easy to understand fun filled learning.

The meetings will begin promptly at 5 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the terminal building, 7511 Airfield Drive.

For more information, please call 804-768-7700.

To assist community agencies in establishing, evaluating, monitoring, and modifying programs and services for local responsible offenders on the basis of an objective assessment of the community’s needs and resources.

Celebrate Active Aging Week as you join others for this free event for adults 50+. Participate in Health Screenings, flu shots, fitness and wellness activities. Visit vendors who provide a service for older adults with games, door prizes and more! Sponsored by Chesterfield County Senior Advocate, Parks and Recreation and Senior Connections.