New River Valley Agency on Aging

03/21/2026

OPEN UNTIL FILLED-This is a part-time, paid position perfect for a retiree or stay-at-home parent. Spend time sharing a meal with older adults and leading them in enrichment activities. Excellent opportunity to earn extra income. Call the NRV Agency on Aging at 540-980-7720 for more information.

03/19/2026

Thank you to the Virginia Tech Women's Club for contributing the ingredients and assembling over 500 shelf-stable meals for seniors. Today's menu was Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal-a favorite among our Homebound Seniors. The Staples for Seniors program ensures that our most vulnerable elderly neighbors have a variety of shelf-stable meals to bolster nutrition. To learn more about our Nutrition Programs for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities, visit www.nrvaoa.org, or call 540-980-7720.

03/18/2026

It’s National Senior Nutrition Month! The New River Valley Agency on Aging is partnering with the Eldercare Locator and USAging to highlight the importance of good nutrition for healthy aging. Contact the NRV Agency on Aging for help arranging home-delivered meals, finding a meal in the community or for nutrition advice or support. Call 540-980-7720 or visit www.nrvaoa.org to learn more.

03/18/2026

Reminder: FIRST FREE Workshop is Friday, March 20th. Use the QR Code for each class you would like to register, or call 540-552-8246.

These workshops include the newest edition of the Aging in Place workbook. Don't miss out!

Planned in partnership with the Community Foundation of the New River Valley and the Blacksburg Library, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Va.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

It’s National Senior Nutrition Month! Did you know that Area Agencies on Aging
provide nutrition services for older adults, including congregate meals? Congregate
meals, or Friendship Cafes, are served in places where older adults often gather, such as senior centers or community centers, senior cafés, schools or churches. Contact The New River Valley Agency on Aging at 540-980-7720 or visit www.nrvaoa.org to learn more about available nutrition services in your community.

03/13/2026

NOW HIRING: Excellent job opportunity for stay-at-home parent, retiree, or anyone who would like to serve seniors in their community. Call The NRV Agency on Aging for more information.

03/10/2026

The members of the Christiansburg Friendship Café created some very colorful "Easter Eggs" for the display board last week. If you zoom in you can also see a group picture of this lively bunch, and photos from a 100th Birthday Celebration. The members finished their day seated in a circle, passing around balloons with pool noodles. They sure know how to have fun!

If you would like to learn more about a Friendship Café, or Congregate Meal Program near you, call 540-980-7720 or visit nrvaoa.org.

03/08/2026

Mark your calendar for our upcoming four-part workshop focused on planning for the future and exploring ways to stay in your home and community as you age.

Together, we’ll talk about the changes that may come with aging, what matters most to you, and how to make use of the resources around you. Although attendance is not required for all sessions, each week builds on the last and includes practical information, discussion, and time for questions.

Dates: March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Location: Blacksburg Library, 200 Miller St.
Register for week one here: https://loom.ly/spE151o

Sponsored by Community Foundation of the New River Valley, Blacksburg Library, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Va and New River Valley Agency on Aging.

03/05/2026

If you are currently a caregiver;
If you will be a caregiver for someone in the future;
If you anticipate needing care in the future;

The NRV Agency on Aging Caregiver Conference and Resource Fair offers a full day of resources, educational opportunities, and support for volunteer, family and professional caregivers.

There will be over 50 service providers, industry professional and educators in attendance. We provide hot-topic classrooms and lunch is on us.

This event is FREE for all volunteer and family caregivers. (nominal fee for professional caregivers).

Mark your calendars, plan early, and follow us for more information.

03/05/2026

Registration recommended.

Email Shana Murphy at smurphy1@carilionclinic.org

or call 540-239-6009.