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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Chesterfield Domestic Violence Task Force is encouraging the community to wear purple on Oct. 1.

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

THIS MONTH: Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP)
VICAP is part of a national network of programs that offer FREE, unbiased, confidential counseling and assistance for people with Medicare. Linda Barnhart, a volunteer with the State VICAP office at DARS, will present on the features of this program and how to access its services.

Adverse Weather Policy: If Chesterfield County Schools are closed, this meeting will be cancelled. For a delayed or early dismissal, please check this event or call Aging and Disability Services (768-7878) to verify the status of the meeting.

Fire Prevention Week visit your local fire station between 10 am and 7 pm.

Fire Prevention Week visit your local fire station between 10 am and 7 pm.

Join us for an interactive forum with legislators and other Chesterfield County seniors to hear how YOU can make a difference in topics presented to the state legislature. Hear from your state legislators, learn about new law affecting seniors, and network with other citizens to develop strategies for advocacy.

Sponsored by the Chesterfield Council on Aging and Chesterfield Triad

Fire Prevention Week visit your local fire station between 10 am and 7 pm.

During its early history, Chesterfield County’s tranquility was disturbed at times by violence and mayhem.

Fire Prevention Week visit your local fire station between 10 am and 7 pm.

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

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

Visitation is open for parents and legal guardians of Detention Home residents. Please see visitation page for more information.

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

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: Carfit Safety Clinic
Designed for persons 50 years of age and older, CarFit has trained professionals and volunteers who take a driver through a free, 20-minute, 12-point checklist with their vehicle and recommend vehicle adjustments and adaptations that could make your car “fit” better and enhance safety. Learn ways for drivers to adapt to their cars, and adjust their “fit” within them, in order to reduce the risk of injury during a crash. Car Seat placement checks will also be available.

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

Behaviorally focused class for parents combines short lectures, group discussions and demonstrations to teach the most effective strategies for handling typical preschool/early elementary behavior. The emphasis is on practical approaches

Chesterfield County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district. The Board of Supervisors appoints a county administrator who directs the County's day-to-day operations. For information regarding the duties of the Board of Supervisors, see the County Code of Ordinances.

Unless otherwise specified:

• Afternoon work sessions are held at the Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road, Room 502 (5th floor).
• Evening meetings are held in the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
Administration Building9901 Lori RoadChesterfieldVA23832

The Chesterfield Council on Aging seeks to enhance the quality of life for older adults and adults with disabilities through education, advocacy and community service.

Meetings include a speaker on topics relevant to older adults, as well as reports from Council committees and activities.

THIS MONTH'S SPEAKER: Honorflight Network Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. They transport veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. Dana Rivera, Director of Social Services at Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, will present the details of this program.

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

Experience spellbinding and legendary tales of old English and Virginia Indian legends. Join us by the fireside and listen to early Colonists recount tales from their European homeland. Light refreshments served. Tours not appropriate for children under age 6. Registration required by calling 804-748-1611.

Sean Edwards, Native American Historical Interpreter at Henricus Historical Park will discuss the Powhatan chiefdom from 1607 through modern day.

Experience spellbinding and legendary tales of old English and Virginia Indian legends. Join us by the fireside and listen to early Colonists recount tales from their European homeland. Light refreshments served. Tours not appropriate for children under age 6. Registration required by calling 804-748-1611.

This two-session class, which is mandated under the Virginia code sections 16.1-278.15 and 20-103 focuses on how parents of children up to age 18 can assist their children when parents no longer live together.

This 2 day workshop will be geared to grandparents who care for grandchildren and kin who care for young family members. It is relevant to adults to regularly interact with youth.

Topics will include the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, as well as ways to support youth developing these symptoms or in an emotional crisis.

Join us at Connect(tober)Fest! Bring your neighbors, and discover ways to make positive impacts in your community at this interactive and engaging workshop designed to examine connections between community priorities and resources while learning about long-range planning.

This 2 day workshop will be geared to grandparents who care for grandchildren and kin who care for young family members. It is relevant to adults to regularly interact with youth.

Topics will include the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, as well as ways to support youth developing these symptoms or in an emotional crisis.

Visitation is open for parents and legal guardians of Detention Home residents. Please see visitation page for more information.