Senior Living

Experience Charles Town Races at its finest: Derby Day on May 1

March 15, 2010
By Press_Release
Experience Charles Town Races at its finest: Derby Day on May 1

Charles Town, WV – And they’re off! The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival (SVMF) Guild is sponsoring a Derby Day Trip to the Charles Town Races and Slots. Celebrate the “Run for the Roses” with the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Guild. The Guild, the Shenandoah Music Festival’s friends group, is celebrating the nation’s most famous...
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DuPont Credit Union hosts social security workshop on March 23

March 15, 2010
By Press_Release
DuPont Credit Union hosts social security workshop on March 23

Waynesboro, VA – On March 23 in Waynesboro, DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) and Member Investment Services (MIS) will be conducting a workshop on Social Security entitled: “Social Security – Understanding Your Options and Benefits.” Mr. Edwin “Ned” Sledge, Public Affairs Specialist of the Social Security Administration, will be leading the workshop to discuss the...
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Brain Games XIII trivia contest to be held April 11

March 9, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Brain Games XIII trivia contest to be held April 11

Shepherdstown, WV – Fun for all ages. Don’t miss these geeks compete! It’s time to register for Brain Games XIII, a trivia tournament and annual fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of the Eastern Panhandle (LVEP). The team registration deadline is March 26, 2010. This fun event will be held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Ram’s Den...
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Adding insult to injury: $320 million in new user fees levied on Virginia citizens?

March 6, 2010
By Press_Release
Adding insult to injury: $320 million in new user fees levied on Virginia citizens?

Richmond, VA – Mark Obenshain, Virginia State Senator from the Shenandoah Valley issued the following statement (via email) this week, entitled: “My Votes on the Budget and Senate Leadership Playing Games.” In the email, he explains why he voted against the Virginia Senate budget bill that just passed, and which is now headed...
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Shenandoah Parks and Rec announces Annual Winter Craft Show, other affordable activities

January 8, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Shenandoah Parks and Rec announces Annual Winter Craft Show, other affordable activities

Woodstock, VA – Pam Sheets, Director of The Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Department has announced dozens of low-cost special events, classes, and programs for people of all ages, including children and teens. (The free events are noted as such in the Parks and Rec  upcoming schedule below.): SPECIAL EVENTS STARGAZING Do you want to learn how...
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Obama health care bill laced with billions in pork barrel payoffs, reports Obenshain

January 7, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Obama health care bill laced with billions in pork barrel payoffs, reports Obenshain

Harrisonburg, VA – What’s with the American system of government that voters consider it  “business as usual” for Congress to allow payoffs to U.S. Senators in full view of the American citizens? Virginia State Senator Mark D. Obenshain, a Republican from District 26 (representing the Shenandoah Valley), recently had this to say about both Virginia...
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Thanksgiving and Holiday Christmas Tours light up the Valley

November 15, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Thanksgiving and Holiday Christmas Tours light up the Valley

Shenandoah Valley, VA – As folks order “Thomas” the turkey, and get ready to enter into the thankful holiday season, here are some Thanksgiving and Christmas events in and near the Shenandoah Valley that you and your family can enjoy. Over the next several weeks, 7Bends will be bringing you more information about great holiday...
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Follow up: Rotary members deliver emergency kits to seniors

October 5, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Follow up: Rotary members deliver emergency kits to seniors

Woodstock, VA – Mary Ellen Ruddy is seen here delivering emergency care packages to the elderly in Woodstock on September 30, 2009. Mary Ellen recently became a volunteer at the Shenandoah Valley chapter of the American Red Cross. She delivered five packages in all as part of a service project by the Rotary...
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Rotary provides Emergency Kits to Shenandoah Valley seniors

September 8, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Rotary provides Emergency Kits to Shenandoah Valley seniors

Woodstock – Homebound seniors in the Shenandoah Valley will receive emergency preparedness kits this month, courtesy of The Rotary Club of Woodstock. The local club applied for and received a matching grant from the Rotary District to fund the project as part of National Preparedness Month. Rotarians will personally distribute the emergency kits...
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Shenandoah Fair tickets go on sale Monday, June 15

June 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Shenandoah Fair tickets go on sale Monday, June 15

Buy your tickets online, by phone, or in-person Visit www.shencofair.com over the weekend and be ready to purchase your tickets on Monday, June 15. The entertainment lineup features entertainers Kenny Rogers, America, Jamey Johnson and Julianne Hough, to name a few. The ticket line is (540) 459-7300. You can also purchase tickets at: 300 Fairground Road, in...
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Homewood breaks ground in Strasburg

May 12, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Homewood breaks ground in Strasburg

Last Thursday, retirement living in Shenandoah County just got one step closer with the official groundbreaking for Homewood at the Shenandoah Valley. Homewood Retirement Centers, headquartered in Williamsport, Maryland, is beginning construction on a full-service retirement community – the only one in Shenandoah County. Homewood at the Shenandoah Valley will offer independent living cottages and...
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