Help for Hip Surgery
I’m scheduling for hip surgery in late Feb. I’d appreciate the loan of an over toilet commode, a shower chair & other necessary aids for before & after surgery. Thank you, Morty Smith (541) 482-7292
Category: Pastoral Care
Enroll in Health Insurance by Jan 15
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Food resources
If you are experiencing food insecurity, there is a network of food pantries across Jackson County with shelf stable and fresh food. Visit Access’ page to locate a food pantry near you. Before visiting one of these pantries, call Access to verify the hours of operation: (541) 779-6691 For more information about food assistance programs in … Continue reading Food resources
Emergency Rental Assistance Deadline, Dec 1
After December 1st, the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be paused. If you’re in need of assistance paying your rent, you have until 11:59pm on December 1st to apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Find more information about eligibility here.
Book Signing for The Night Birds Still Sing by Ruth Wire – Wed, Dec 1, 8-10pm, Medford Public Library
Come to The Book Signing and get to know ninety-year-old author, and RVUUFian, Ruth Wire, Pam Ward will read a chapter from the novel. This is Ruth’s first published novel, The Night Birds Still Sing, among three others to be published by Rosalind Press soon: Saddle Shoes and Stardust, Phoebe Rising I, and Phoebe Rising II. … Continue reading Book Signing for The Night Birds Still Sing by Ruth Wire – Wed, Dec 1, 8-10pm, Medford Public Library
A Celebration of Life for James Cossolias – Sat, Nov 20, 2pm, Zoom
Dear friends and family of Jim and Me, I have been organizing a zoom Celebration of Life service for Jim. It will be Saturday the 20th at 2:00. Mine and Jim’s Unitarian Reverend will be hosting the meeting. There will be a chronological slide video of Jim’s life and loved activities carefully created by my sister and a special … Continue reading A Celebration of Life for James Cossolias – Sat, Nov 20, 2pm, Zoom
Community Conversation on Aging – November 9, 6:00-8:00pm
Ashland Senior Services Division is one of many Rogue Valley partners working with the statewide non-profit AGE+ to promote this incredible opportunity for a community conversation. We are calling on people of all ages in the region to join us to talk about the future of aging in our community. Over the next 20 years, Oregon’s older … Continue reading Community Conversation on Aging – November 9, 6:00-8:00pm
Betty Virginia McClendon, 1923-2021
Some of you may remember Betty Virginia McClendon who was a member of RVUUF between 1989 and 2006. (A memorial service for her husband John McClendon was held at RVUUF in 2004.) We met and got to know Betty when her grandson Zach married our daughter Kristina in 2015. Betty died peacefully on October 23, … Continue reading Betty Virginia McClendon, 1923-2021
Seeking a New Home for my Cat, Bella
I need to find a new home for my 5 year old cat, Bella. She is totally indoors, and I’ll include her litter box, food, water & food dish, carrying case, and her “tree” so she can look out a window in her new home. She is a healthy calico cat, loves a little attention, … Continue reading Seeking a New Home for my Cat, Bella
It’s Getting Cold!
Do you have a neighbor or local friend who is food-insecure or having trouble affording needed medications and doesn’t have warm winter accessories? Maybe yourself? RVUUF’s Caring Committee has used donated yarn (and our own $) to create warm items like scarves and hats to keep our members, friends and neighbors warm, who would otherwise … Continue reading It’s Getting Cold!