Things To Do Around The Area

The Chesterfield Museum 
on the Historic Chesterfield Courthouse Green 
open Tuesday through Saturday

804-796-7121

May 5th - new exhibit in the museum "Childhood 100 Years Ago"
May 5th - 11-4 - Colonial Market Day in 1780 (fee)
May 9th-12th - 11-5 - Ciovil War 150th History Mobile @ Central Library
May 12th-13th - 10-5 - Drewry's Bluff 150th (www.nps.org)
May 19th - 9-12 - Genealogy Workshop for Beginners - Castlewood - fee
May 19th - 10am-12 - Butler's Offensive (Point of Rocks) fee
May 19th - 8am & 10:30am & 1pm - Civil War opn the James boat tour 
May 19th - 8pm-10pm - Spirited History Tour - Magnolia Grange

http://www.chesterfieldhistory.com

for further information, registrations, and payment of fees

The new schedule for Adventures in Learning has been posted.  
 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services’ Service Coordination Team, will present the film, Henry O, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, at Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd., North Chesterfield, as part of the ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival.
The film highlights the accomplishments of the world’s first blind sportscaster, Enrique Oliu, and the importance of perseverance and a supportive family. Original artwork by adult clients of the Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services Department will be on display and a live discussion will follow the film.
This is one of six award-winning films celebrating diversity that the Weinstein Jewish Community Center, the Saul Schottenstein Foundation B and community partners are sponsoring in the Greater-Richmond area May 14-21. Each film is followed by discussions or other engaging programs in an effort to promote awareness and appreciation of people with disabilities. The film schedule follows:
·     Shooting Beauty — Fashion photographer Courtney Bent’s career takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a hidden world of beauty at a center for people living with significant disabilities.
o  Monday, May 14 7 p.m. Weinstein JCC 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond
 
·     Ben X —Ben, a socially awkward boy who is bullied at school, finds an escape in his favorite online computer game, where he feels safe, strong and in control of his surroundings.
o  Wednesday, May 16 5 p.m. VCU Student Commons Theatre 907 Floyd Ave., Richmond
o  Sunday, May 20 1:30 p.m. The Byrd Theatre  2908 W. Cary St., Richmond
 
·     Henry O — Blind since birth, Enrique (Henry) Oliu, follows his dreams to become a commentator for Florida’s Tampa Bay Rays.
o  Tuesday, May 15 6:30 p.m. Meadowdale Library  4301 Meadowdale Blvd., North Chesterfield
 
·     Crooked Beauty — Artist-activist Jacks Ashley McNamara takes a transformative journey from troubled childhood to psych-ward patient to pioneering mental-health advocate.
o  Thursday, May 17* 6:30 p.m. The Shop at artspace Zero East 4th St., Richmond
o  Friday, May 18 noon VCU Student Commons Theatre 907 Floyd Ave., Richmond  * Advance tickets only.  
 
·     Warrior Champions — After losing limbs or suffering paralysis, four Iraq War veterans set out to turn the horrors of war into Olympic dreams.
o  Friday, May 18 3 p.m. VCU Student Commons Theatre 907 Floyd Ave., Richmond
 
·     Praying with Lior — Throughout his lifetime, Lior, who has Down syndrome, has prayed with abandon. As his Bar Mitzvah, or Jewish coming-of-age ceremony, approaches, several people share their experiences of praying with Lior, which raise questions about what constitutes a disability and who really speaks with God.
o  Sunday, May 20 5 p.m. Weinstein Jewish Community Center 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond
 
Tickets are on sale now:
·     Per movie — $8.50 Weinstein JCC members / $10 non-members
·     Weekly pass — $36 Weinstein JCC members / $40 non-members
To purchase tickets, call 804-285-6500 or visit www.weinsteinjcc.org

Chesterfield County Senior Advocate & Disability Services has a program where volunteers call shut ins to check on them weekly. Call Debbie Leidheiser for further information on this program as well as more information on the Chesterfield County Senior Advocate & Disability Services.

Relative Connections is for older adults raising school-age children.  Grandparents and other older adults raising school-age children in Chesterfield County are invited to attend these 2011 gatherings to make connections and learn helpful information.  Meetings are free.  Register by calling the Senior Advocate at 768-7878 or by email at Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
 


Debbie Leidheiser 
P. O. Box 520
7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield, VA  23832
Phone:  804.768.7878
Email:  Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
 
Your one stop shop for information and referrals for older adults.

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