I have been a volunteer with RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)for more
than 15 years. During that time I have worked for many non-profits and had great
fun meeting many other seniors in Flagstaff. My work for them over the years has
mostly been with gardening (the Arboretum) and the Senior Companion program. I
did a 5 year stint with AARP Driver's Ed for seniors, and recently with vets.
Others work with educational programs for children. In the last couple of years
their efforts have become more focused and include more gardening sites. Michele
Lytle, who you may remember from the Extension Office is now heading up RSVP.
She is a master gardener and has added some more gardening opportunities to
their volunteer program. I have learned that this program is important not only
for those who are helped, but especially for those volunteering. Check out this
great opportunity to hear more about it.
There is an information event to learn more about RSVP (Retired Senior
Volunteer Program) a program of Senior Corps hosted by Northern AZ University.
The program is for those 55 and up. There are many focused volunteer
opportunities which include Gardening, Education, and Helping Veterans and
Military Families. Join us to learn more about Senior Corps and RSVP! This is
at the U of A Cooperative Extension office on at 2304 N. 3RD St. on March 24th
from 1030-1130am. I am attaching the flyer for you to post and share with
friends.
Loni Shapiro
CMGA, Education Chair
CMGA, Education Chair
cnslds@q.com
"Gardening does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized." - Allen Armitage
"Gardening does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized." - Allen Armitage
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