Chesapeake Task Force on Aging

Senior Organizations

A non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being and overall concerns of the elderly. Established in 1988, the Chesapeake Task Force on Aging is a group composed of professionals and local citizens interested in promoting personal growth through networking with other individuals in the field of aging. In an effort to identify the needs of the elderly population and investigate new and invigorating ways in which to enrich their lives.

Committee Objectives are:

To serve as a coordinating body for various agencies, groups and citizens interested in the older adult.
To promote cooperation and communication within the community.
Encourage education and understanding of special needs of senior citizens.
To act as advocates on behalf of the older adult population
Address legislative actions
Cultivate public education and awareness programs concerning senior issues and services.
Offer an opportunity for networking and resource sharing with members.

Membership:

Members shall be representatives of agencies or organizations involved in health, social, recreation, education, employment, housing Gerontology or related fields whose purpose is to serve the older adults in society.

Meetings:

Chesapeake Major Hilliard Library

Board of Directors:

Chair: Mary Dean	Phone: 393-9333
Vice Chair: Cherron Mitchell	Phone: 436-3019
Secretary: Arvyette Patterson	Phone: 436-9618
Treasurer: Anne Mortenson	Phone: 548-4795

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

1600 Duke Street, 2nd Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 739-9220
Phone: 424-3448 (local) voice mail
Website: www.aarp.org

AARP Chapters

Chesapeake #2165
Phone: 545-5220
President: Jose Blay
**Meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 10:30 AM at the Elizabeth River Baptist church at 601 Sparrow Road.

Chesapeake #4321
Phone: 548-3522
President: Seymour Schapiro
**Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00PM at Chesapeake General Hospital Lifestyle center at 800 North Battlefield Blvd.

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia

7 Koger Center, Suite #100
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 461-9481
Fax: 461-1068
WebSite: www.ssseva.org

Hours are 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday Twenty different services are offered to provide information and referrals, meals, Transportation, case management, homemakers, geriatric day care, dental care, employment, legal, recreation/socialization and volunteer services to the elderly. Senior Services Of Southeastern Virginia is the first place to call to help older adults remain independent.

TRIAD

401 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 382-8824

TRIAD is an organization composed of police, sheriff and A.A.R.P. representatives. Their commitment is to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to older persons.

CHESAPEAKE COMMITTEE ON AGING

This committee is appointed by the City Council to include older adults and persons in the human service areas. Membership shall not exceed nine persons.

Committee Objectives Are:

To serve the Chesapeake City Council as a coordinating body interested in the affairs of older adults.
To promote cooperation and communication among individuals, groups, agencies, and city officials concerned with older adults.
To promote education and understanding of the special needs of older adults for individuals, groups, agencies, and city officials involved in the delivery of services to older adults
To act as advocates on behalf of older adults for changes in existing services and for innovations as needed.
To promote and stimulate political action on behalf of older adults.

Members of the Committee on Aging are:

Alon Holmes, Vice Chairman	Phone: 482-9487
Anne Montensen, Secretary
Council Liaison	Phone: 484-0542 (home)

John de Triquet	Phone: 382-6951 (office)
Sheila Griffin	Phone: 424-6082
Ventley Jones	Phone: 421-2442
Anne Kelly
Evelyn Proctor	Phone: 424-0905
Andrea C. Schenchel	Phone: 547-7675
Cathy Spriggs	Phone: 461-9481 (office) Phone: 523-0056 (home)