ACTIVE LIFESTYLES ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Created in 1992 to address major issues, enhance public awareness, assist staff with program planning/improvement projects, and to promote a positive image of aging and disabilities through education. The Committee is made up of a group of citizens who share a concern for others and provide a means by which participants can address issues that are pertinent to the services provided by Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Dee Baucom (Instructional)

Richard Bell (Hilton)

Estella Brown (Centers & Trips)

Catherine Askew (BMCC)

Willie Edwards (RSVP)

Geraldine Freeman (Denbigh)

Delores Griffith (Brittingham-Midtown)

Alberta Hatcher (North Newport News)

Uldine McMahon (Instructional)

Earsey Rodrigues – Co-Chair (Fashion Elegantés)

Rhonda Roehr (Phone Tree)

Georgia Seldon (Doris Miller)

Mary Stewart – Chair (NNN)

Gary Wiley (Brittingham-Midtown)

Armenta Williams (Denbigh)

We are currently seeking new members to hold two-year terms. Members will attend bi-monthly meetings to address concerns, work on specific projects, and promote “Active Lifestyles.” Call 926-1445 to join. See the Events Calendar in the North Newport News Section of the Active Lifestyles newsletter for meeting dates and times.

The Advisory Committee is an authorized Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer project. Join today and increase your RSVP service hours.

• Newport News City – Programs for seniors and people with disabilities
• PADRN (Peninsula Aging and Disability Resource Network)
• Senior Navigator
• Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA)
• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
• Virginia Cooperative Extension
• AARP
• Office of Human Affairs
• Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• ICAA (International Council on Active Aging)
• Virginia Recreation & Park Society
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)
• Administration on Aging
• Peninsula Task Force on Aging
• Sister Cities of Newport News, Inc.
• S.A.L.T. (Senior and Law Enforcement Together) TRIAD