Senior Resource Assoc.
Friday, May 21st, 2010
Senior Resource Association (SRA) will begin offering new programs and services to the public at the new Schumann Hall Senior Center, beginning June 7, 2010. Senior programs never ceased during construction of Schumann Hall, as most programs were relocated to Leisure Square Fitness Center and St. Francis Manor, but the new facility will allow for expanded programming. Schumann Hall is located at 686 14th Street in Vero Beach.
“The newly-remodeled Schumann Hall allows us to offer new programs and services to Indian River County seniors,” says Karen Deigl, SRA President and CEO. “We have focused our new programming around social, recreational, health and wellness, and arts and cultural offerings for our seniors.”
During the week of June 7-11, all new and ongoing classes and programs at Schumann Hall will be offered free to the public. New programs will be introduced during the reopening celebration week including Wii tournaments, group piano lessons, ballroom dance classes, Qigong, and yoga. Door prizes will be given away daily throughout the week. Special events for the week include a free pancake breakfast at 9am on June 9 sponsored by The Isles of Vero, Qigong instruction, and a free Hawaiian luau party at 2:30pm on June 11. Dance music will be provided by The Senior Center Band and prizes will be awarded for the best outfit and best hula hooper. Special events require advance reservations by calling Kerry Bradow at 772.469.2062.
The new Interactive Resource Center at Schumann Hall, sponsored by the Minotty Family Foundation, enables SRA to offer expanded programs in the future including computer instruction. Other programs planned for the future include brain fitness; matter of balance classes; drawing classes; and health and wellness presentations; as well as an onsite SHINE representative to help with Medicare issues.
The new Schumann Hall is available as a rental venue to the public to host such events as weddings, parties, group meetings and more. For more information about Schumann Hall Senior Center activities and rentals, please call Kerry Bradow at 772.469.2062.
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About SRA
The Senior Resource Association has been providing activities, education and services to seniors throughout Indian River County since 1974. Programs and services include Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, Senior Center activities, Transportation, In-home services, Case management and Volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.seniorresourceassociation.org.
Posted in Press Releases, Senior Resource Assoc.
Senior Resource Association 5K Freedom Run/Fun Walk Scheduled for Memorial Day This Year
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
VERO BEACH, FL., May 13, 2010 – Put on your running (or walking) shoes before you head to your Memorial Day BBQ this year – Senior Resource Association is hosting their Annual 5k Freedom Run/ Fun Walk at Riverside Park on Monday, May 31, Memorial Day.
“All proceeds from our annual 5K race support the Senior Resource Association programs and services,” says Karen Diegl, SRA President and CEO. “We had over 300 runners and walkers of all ages come out last year and show their support.”
This year’s race again takes place at Riverside Park in Vero Beach. The entry fee is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Registration forms are available at Runner’s Depot at 436 21st Street from 10am to 5pm, Friday, May 28 and Saturday May 29, or online at www.runnersdepotvb.com. The first 150 participants to register will receive a t-shirt and race bag. Refreshments and snacks will be available for runners and walkers immediately after the race. There will also be live entertainment. Awards will be presented for top runners in each of the eight age groups (14 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.) The top three walkers overall will also be recognized.
In special honor of the race being held on Memorial Day, Senior Resource Association is recognizing 18 members of our US troops stationed in the Gulf as they race from their locations and submit their times post-race for recognition at SRA’s 5K Freedom Run/ Fun Walk. The race at Riverside Park will also serve as a drop site for care packages that will be sent to US troops. SRA is inviting the community to bring donations of items such as drink mixes, candy, gum, beef jerky, travel-size toiletries, books, playing cards, crossword puzzles, Soduku, socks, t-shirts, travel-size sunscreen and lip balm to include in the packages sent to the soldiers.
The Memorial Day race is supported by Gold sponsor Amerigas and Silver sponsors Champion Home Health, Embroid Me, HealthSouth, HomeInstead Senior Care, and WellCare of Florida. Dr. David R. Worth and New Vision Eye Center are also supporting the event. Registration on race day at Riverside Park begins at 6:30 am, with race time at 7:15 am. For more information, contact Junie Lopez at jlopez@sramail.org or call 772.469.3142.
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The Senior Resource Association has been providing activities, education and services to seniors throughout Indian River County since 1974. Some of its programs and services include Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, and Senior Center activities. For more information, visit www.seniorresourceassociation.com.
Posted in Press Releases, Senior Resource Assoc.
Congratulations Croom Dodgers!
Monday, April 26th, 2010
The Vero Beach National Little League Croom Dodgers celebrated their 15-14 win over the Senior Resource Association Codgers, Saturday, April 24, at Dodgertown. Dodger pitcher, Steven Croom, kept the Codgers scoreless in the sixth and final inning. “It felt really good,” Croom said of beating the Codgers. “If we lost to a bunch of old guys, it’d be embarrassing.”
All proceeds from the game support the Senior Resource Association programs.
Posted in Client Coverage, Croom / Whitehall, Senior Resource Assoc.
Senior Resource Assoc. wins as Croom Dodgers beat Vero Codgers
Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Players, volunteers and spectators alike couldn’t ask for better weather or a better game Saturday when the Little League Croom Dodgers eked out a victory over the Vero Beach Codgers.
Posted in Client Coverage, Croom / Whitehall, Senior Resource Assoc.
Fernando Arroyo to throw first pitch at Croom Dodgers vs. SRA Codgers, April 24 at Dodgertown
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Croom Construction and Senior Resource Association are pysched to have Fernando Arroyo, former MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics, throw the first pitch at the April 24 Dodger vs. Codger baseball fundraiser game at Dodgertown’s Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, FL. Keep in mind the little league Dodgers range in age from eight to 11 years old. The SRA Codgers start at 45 years old up to 70 years old. This should be one fun day out at Dodgertown. Our money is on the Dodgers.
For tickets, visit Bobby’s Restaurant at the Reef Ocean Resort, The Laughing Dog Gallery or Frostings on Cardinal, Marine Bank & Trust, The Alexis Agency, Senior Resource Association or find any Dodger or Codger. Vero will never be the same. Don’t miss the fun. All proceeds from the event support SRA.
Posted in Croom / Whitehall, Senior Resource Assoc., Uncategorized
EIGHT YEAR OLD BASEBALL PLAYER SAYS ‘BRING IT ON SENIORS!’
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Tricia Walker
Director of Public Relations
The Alexis Agency
772.231.5999
tricia@thealexisagency.net
BRING IT ON SENIORS.
Vero Beach Little League Croom Dodgers Take On
Senior Resource Association ‘Codgers’
Vero Beach, FL., April 2, 2010 – Rebecca Clyde says “Bring it on Codgers.” The only female player of the Croom Dodger little league team, the girl is ready to show the seniors that eight-year-olds know baseball. The Croom Dodger little league team will take on the Senior Resource Association (SRA) Codgers at Dodgertown, Holman Stadium, Saturday, April 24 at 4pm. Sponsored and organized by Croom Construction Company, proceeds from the game will benefit SRA’s programs.
“Not only is Rebecca our only girl player on the team, she is one of our pitchers, in addition to playing the infield,” says Dodger coach Charles Croom. “Rebecca and the entire team are psyched up to play some ball against the seniors. The Codgers have no idea who they are up against.”
The Croom Dodgers range in age from eight to 11 years old. The Codgers, made up of some of Vero’s most notable businessmen, range in age from 45 to 70 years old and will be coached by Bobby McCarthy of Bobby’s Restaurant and managed by Steve Mulvey of Quail Valley River Club. Kirk Koehler will umpire the game, while announcer Joe Sanchez takes the announcer’s chair.
Gates and concessions open at 3pm. Game time is 4pm. Tickets are $5 each and available at Bobby’s Restaurant & Lounge at The Reef Ocean Resort, Quail Valley River Club, Seacoast National Banks eight Indian River county locations, Marine Bank & Trust, The Laughing Dog Gallery, The Alexis Agency at 4445 N. A1A, and Frostings located at 2915 Cardinal Drive. Croom Dodger and SRA Codger players will also be selling tickets. For more information, call 772.231.5999.
Proceeds from the Dodgers versus Codgers game will benefit Senior Resource Association programs including Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, Social Entrée Meals, In-home Services, Senior Center programs and transportation.
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Posted in Croom / Whitehall, Press Releases, Senior Resource Assoc.
Dodgertown Holman Stadium to host Croom Dodgers VS Senior Resource Association Codgers, April 24
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Tricia Walker
Director of Public Relations
The Alexis Agency
772.231.5999 office
561.459.9138 mobile
tricia@thealexisagency.net
Dodgers Vs. Codgers
Baseball Fever Returns to Dodgertown for One Day Only,
Saturday, April 24th
VERO BEACH, FL, March 23, 2010 –Vero Beach National Little League’s Croom Dodgers baseball team will take on the Senior Resource Association (SRA) Codgers, Saturday, April 24 at 4pm in Holman Stadium at Dodgertown in what promises to be a day of energy, enthusiasm and a lot of laughs. Sponsored and organized by Croom Construction Company, proceeds from the event will benefit SRA’s programs.
The Croom Dodgers range in age from eight to 11 and are coached by Charles Croom. The Codgers, made up of some of Vero Beach’s most notable business people, will be coached by Bobby McCarthy of Bobby’s restaurant, and managed by Steve Mulvey of Quail Valley River Club. Joining the group of distinguished Codgers are Bill Curtis, chairman of Seacoast National Bank of Indian River; Bob Gibb, President of John’s Island Real Estate Company; Attorney John Moore; and Sheriff Deryl Loar. Eighteen senior local celebrities will take a swing at helping raise awareness for SRA.
Baseball fans will revel in seeing the famed Bruce Froeming and Kirk Koeller umpire the game, while announcer Joe Sanchez will be in the announcer’s box. The Silvertones are scheduled to sing the National Anthem.
Gates and concessions open at 3pm. Game time is 4pm. Tickets are $5 each and available at Bobby’s Restaurant and Lounge at The Reef Ocean Resort, Quail Valley River Club, The Alexis Agency at 4445 N. A1A, and Frostings located at 2915 Cardinal Drive. Croom Dodger and SRA Codger players will also be selling tickets. For more information, call 772.231.5999.
Proceeds will benefit Senior Resource Association programs including Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, Social Entrée Meals, In-Home Services, Senior Center Programs and transportation.
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Posted in Client Coverage, Croom / Whitehall, Press Releases, Senior Resource Assoc.
Senior Resource Association’s Living Legends Event Honors Robert Harris
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
VERO NEWS
Robert Harris honored with Living Legend Award
By Mary Schenkel - Feb. 16, 2010
VERO BEACH – Friends and colleagues gathered to honor Robert Harris, Managing Director of Harris, Cotherman, Jones, Price & Associates, who was presented with the Senior Resource Association Living Legend Award, at the second annual Legends Among Us reception at Quail Valley River Club. Harris was chosen as the award recipient because of his public achievements, including as Chair of the American Association of Certified Public Accountants, his professionalism and his invaluable contributions to the community through his support of non-profit organizations.
With his renowned oratory flair, John Moore quipped that he was still trying to figure out how Harris had become a “senior,” but also spoke of movingly about a lasting friendship that has transcended time, noting that what makes a legend is the way a person cares for his family and community and leads others in his profession.
Moore introduced as the award presenter, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. Earlier in the day Graham had addressed a group at the Vero Beach Book Center about his new book, America, The Owner’s Manual: Making Government Work for You.
Graham first met Harris in 1977 when Graham was beginning his Democratic gubernatorial campaign and Harris was chairman of the Indian River Republican Committee. Despite political differences, a friendship blossomed over the years and Graham complimented Harris’s outstanding service to his profession and his high standard of public ethics.
Funds raised by the event will help fund Senior Resource Association projects such as Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care, Case Management, Information and Referral, and Community Coach.
Posted in Client Coverage, Senior Resource Assoc.
Senior Resource Association Dine Around event a success
Monday, January 4th, 2010
VeroNews.com
The Senior Resource Association held the first of five Dine Around events on Dec. 16, hosted by William & Judy Luke and James & Mary Singer. Holiday warmth and merrymaking was in the air as guests enjoyed Christmas music, cocktails and dinner.
Posted in Client Coverage, Senior Resource Assoc., Uncategorized
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
Senior Resource Association has selected Croom Construction Co. from among 12 other builders to renovate the Vero Beach Senior Center, 694 14th St.
Posted in Client Coverage, Croom / Whitehall, Senior Resource Assoc.
