Events And Activities
HERITAGE AGENCY SPONSORS CAREGIVER WELLNESS DAY
The Heritage Area Agency on Aging will host its annual Caregiver Wellness Day event Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. “A Celebration of Caregivers” is designed to give support and encouragement to informal caregivers of older adults in East Central Iowa and to help them focus on their own health and well-being.
This free program will be held at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services Center (KTOS), 3375 Armar Drive, in Marion, and registration will begin at 8:30 a.
Holiday Events planned for Vinton
It's never too early to start making plans for the Christmas season! As we did last year, Vinton Unlimited is partnering with our local merchants to help kick off the Christmas shopping season the right way! We've got some great activities planned in November and hope you will join us for all of them!
November 18
The 2nd Annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will begin at 6:00pm.
Windsor Manor holds Craft Extravaganza and Bake Sale
The Vinton Alzheimer Support Group is led by Sharon Carpenter – please contact Sharon at 319-573-5605 for more information. The group meets monthly at Windsor Manor but will not have meetings through the winter.
Parkinson’s Support Group the 4th Tuesday at 1:30 held at Windsor Manor in the dining room.
Mentor Club to meet
The Mentor Club will meet at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12th, at the Vinton Country Club, featuring Karilea of Cameron's Clothing and Henkle Creek Mercantile.
For more information call 472-4389.
Grief and the Holidays
The Stephen Ministry at Cedar Hills Community Church 6455 E Avenue NW (corner of Stoney Point and E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids), will host a free seminar on helping those grieving loved ones prepare to successful enjoy the holiday season. The free seminar is open to the public and will run from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. on Sunday, November 14th. Main presenter will be Dr.
P.E.O. Chapter HG to meet Monday
PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, November 8th at the home of Kathy Mossman at 6:30 p.m. for a soup and salad supper.
V-S Post Prom 2011 Annual Homemade Pie Sales going on now!
From October 24-November 15th you can order a delicious homemade pie for only $10 and support Post Prom 2011.
Order Apple, Cherry, Blueberry and/or Pumpkin!
Contact an Junior Parent or call 319-651-4611 or e-mail VSPostProm@yahoo.com
The pick up date is Saturday November 20th, from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in PEO To Meet
PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, November 8th at the home of Kathy Mossman at 6:30 p.m. for a soup and salad supper.
'Night of Persecuted' Set for Nov. 13
Enjoy a night of story, worship and song for the persecuted Church at "Song of the Martyrs" presented on Saturday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Hills Community Church, 6455 E Avenue NW (corner of E Avenue and Stoney Point Road), Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 - call 319-396-6608 for more information. Admission is free! www.
National Make a Difference Day Community Meal
Date: Saturday, October 23
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 First Avenue - Vinton, Iowa
What:turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dessert, etc.
Who: Presented by the Benton County Volunteer Program (http://tiny.cc/pmqxh) and Vinton Presbyterian Church
A free will offering will be accepted.
For more information or to volunteer or donate contact the Benton County Volunteer office at 472-2830 or bcvp-vinton@mebbs.