Senior Bulletin

Volunteer help needed

Twenty-seven local trailer homes with disabled and elderly veterans residing in them need various repairs or help with painting, outdoor weed control, etc. There is also a need for someone with experience in leveling trailers. Lists are being compiled to match the needs, the supplies and the volunteers. Contact Cate Montuoro at [email protected] or 407-259-5069 for more information.

Mentors needed

Orange County Veterans Court is succeeding in improving lives, but longer-term success is possible with community mentors. Be a “battle buddy” or “foxhole buddy” by assisting someone with life challenges. No proselytizing – just non-judgmental caring. Most of the offenders are facing the court for DUI or possession. If you have experienced substance abuse – although not required - and came through it, you may be very helpful to someone else. If you are interested in participating as a mentor, know someone who is interested, or are a part of an organization where mentors can be recruited, contact coordinator Beatrice Brown. She and Judge Jerry Brewer have graciously offered to visit various groups and organizations to keep the mentor program in use. It does make a difference and you can too. Contact Beatrice Brown at 407-496-1307 or [email protected]

Serenades by Sonata Longwood wins 2015 best of senior living award

Serenades by Sonata Longwood was presented with the 2015 Best of Senior Living Award on Jan. 2 for receiving consistently high ratings from residents and their families in the past year on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier ratings and reviews site for senior care and services nationwide.

Now in its second year, the SeniorAdvisor.com Best of 2015 Awards celebrate the best of the best in senior living and home care across the United States. The award is only given to communities and agencies that have received outstanding online feedback from their families through the SeniorAdvisor.com