Community Notes & Events - RSVP of Suffolk County, New York


Community Notes and Events
	MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! Friday, September 19, 2008 -- 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fortunoff Hall Ballroom, Dowling College, Oakdale Campus, 150 Idle Hour Boulevard, Oakdale.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and president of the International Longevity Center-USA. Dr. Butler will discuss his latest book “the Longevity Revolution” and entertain audience questions. To register go to www.dowling.edu/intergenerationalcenter. There is a $30 registration fee which includes breakfast and a copy of Dr. Butler’s book. Paid Position from Suffolk County Office For the Aging - HEAP application assistant needed for 22 weeks (ends 12/31/08), $9.50 @ hour. Processing HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) applications. Phone and computer skills necessary and follow-up aptitude required. For further information, call Regina Deturo @ SCOFA - 631-853-8258.
The RSVP’s Speakers’ Bureau is available to speak to community groups on senior health issues such as fall prevention: identifying risks at home, substance abuse in the elderly, how to communicate effectively with your medical professional, and taking medications wisely. To book a presentation, call Carmela at 979-9490 ext. 16.
	RSVP’s next volunteer training will take place on September 18^th. Learn about the history of volunteerism and the benefits associated with RSVP. Gain insight into cultural diversity and sexual harassment issues. Staff will be available to answer any of your questions. Refreshments will be served. If you would like to attend, please call Moe at 979-9490, ext. 10.
	*It’s not too early to save the date!!!* RSVP’S 36th ANNUAL TRIBUTE DAY Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tribute Day 2008 luncheon invitations will be sent to volunteers with 40 hours of service at their volunteer sites for the period July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008.