The Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission (WSAC) would like to  thank the attendees, sponsors, speakers and local service providers who made the 2009 Senior Forum such a success! 

This event took place on September 28, 2009 at Waynesboro First Baptist Church. We're proud to say that over 125 people attended the first annual event.

Expert guest speakers provided the audience with valuable information, many fun door prizes were handed out and complimentary refreshments were enjoyed by all. Seniors were also able to speak directly with 16 local service providers at the Information Fair.

We received extremely positive feedback from local seniors. A resident of a Waynesboro retirement community hugged one of our WSAC members and said, "We really needed something like this. Please do it again."

Special Thanks
Linda Gail Johnson Augusta Health	Jeanne Russell, Home Instead Senior Care	John Maher, VA Regional Transit
Lorie Smith, Waynesboro City Council	Ann See Blue Ridge Legal Services	Janice Gentry, Waynesboro Senior Center
Avante at Waynesboro	Summit Square	McDow's Funeral Home
Price Productions LLC	NBC 29, Charlottesville	WHSV, Harrisonburg
The News Virginian	New Dominion Magazine

Linda Gail Johnson with Augusta Health - Provided an overview of services available through Augusta Health and the Working on Wellness (WOW) program.

John Maher with VA Regional Transit - Provided an overview of Waynesboro's new deviated-fixed route bus system and the features that make this form of transportation senior-friendly.

Jeanne Russell with Home Instead Senior Care - Provided an overview of the differences between home health care, adult day care, assisted living, and long-term care.

Ann See with Blue Ridge Legal Services - Provided an overview of the services and resources available through BRLS.

Janice Gentry with Valley Program on Aging Services - Provided an overview of the large scope of services offered through VPAS including the Senior Center, case management, Meals on Wheels, and much more.