Services
to Seniors
AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVING COURSE
3rd Thursday & Friday of each month
55 Alive Driving Course is geared toward seniors ages
50 & older. This two day class describes local hazards,
accident prevention measures, effects of medications
on driving. Class consists of films and discussions.
Auto insurance discounts are provided to Virginia drivers
completing the course. Contact your insurance agent for
details on the discount. Class size is limited and a
prepayment of $12 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members
is required. Call the Center to reserve your space.
AARP INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
February 1st – April 15th
AARP volunteers will provide free Tax Assistance for
seniors Monday through Friday during the tax season.
Primeplus has prepared over 1,600 tax returns in 2008
alone. Call 625-5857 for an appointment. Don’t
wait until the last minute.
LAMP & SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIR
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Have a lamp or appliance that needs help? This service
is available on selected Tuesdays in the Woodworking
Studio. There are small fees, but a center donation
is appreciated.
REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF REGISTRATION – Dates TBA
Representatives from the Office of the Commissioner of
Revenue assist residential homeowners 65 years or older
or those totally disabled in qualifying for Real Estate
Tax Relief. Proof of income and net worth must
be provided. For additional information call 823-1130.
RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM
RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for
people age 55 and over. RSVP provides meaningful volunteering
for non-profit organizations with volunteers giving their
time and talents to make a better community. Call 625-5857
for more details.
AARP SENIOR EMPLOYMENT
Looking for a job? The Norfolk AARP branch have immediate
job openings in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk,
and Franklin for persons 55 years of age and older.
Some jobs include: housekeeping, teacher’s aide,
custodial, maintenance, grounds keeping, receptionist,
and much more. Call 625-7001 to set up an interview.
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