Village Friends

10/22/2026

Support from The Residences at Arbor Lake directly fuels essential services at Village Friends—from office and event space to volunteer rides to home maintenance support for our members. 🤝

When local businesses invest in local people, the whole community wins. Thank you, for keeping our mission moving forward!

10/19/2026

Who's hungry for some cozy comfort food? 🍽️
Our monthly Dinner Out is happening at Cracker Barrel!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Cracker Barrel

Please remember to RSVP to Rebecca so we can make sure we have enough seats saved at the table!

Transportation is available for Village Friends members—just let us know when you RSVP if you need a lift! 🚗

10/16/2026

Good food is better with good company! 🥪

Join us for our next Lunch Buddies gathering at Chappy’s Deli!
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Chappy's Deli

Come catch up with friends, meet new faces, and enjoy a delicious lunch together. All members are welcome!

10/15/2026

Thank you to First Presyterian Church of Auburn for partnering with us as a Silver Sponsor!

Their generosity directly touches the daily lives of those we serve, and we couldn't do this work without them. 🙌

Thank you for backing our mission!

10/14/2026

We had a great time at the Opelika Sportsplex Health Fair! We were grateful for the opportunity to meet so many lovely people 💕

10/13/2026

Fall is officially here in Lee County! 🎃🍂

From pumpkin patches and crisp morning walks to local high school football games and farmers markets, October is one of the best times of the year to get outdoors in Auburn and Opelika.

What’s top on your autumn bucket list this year? Tell us your favorite local fall tradition in the comments below! 👇

Celebrate fall in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama with football traditions, festivals, haunted tours, seasonal food and drinks, local shopping, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and outdoor adventures.

10/09/2026

Attention Book Lovers! 📚☕

This month, Book Club will be diving into The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict.

Whether you’ve finished the book or are midway through, come share your thoughts, insights, and lively discussion with fellow readers!

10/08/2026

Huge gratitude to SouthState Bank, our incredible Gold Sponsor! 🌟

It takes dedicated, community-minded partners to keep our programs thriving, and SouthState continuously steps up to make sure our neighbors have the resources they need.

Thank you!

10/06/2026

157 requests filled in just one month! 📣💙

In September alone, our dedicated team of Village Friends volunteers completed 157 requests for local seniors across Auburn and Opelika. From medical transportation and grocery runs to friendly visits and tech help, each request represents a neighbor showing up for a neighbor.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers for keeping our community connected and supported.

Interested in helping us reach our October goals? Visit our website to get involved!

09/30/2026

We may be biased, but we have the BEST volunteers! They are the heart and soul of our organization, and we couldn't do it without them.

Have you been thinking about giving back to the community but aren't sure where to plug in? We need people like you who are passionate about making a difference! Whether you have a few hours a month or a few hours a week, we have opportunities for you to get involved and give back. 💕️

Check out our website for more information or to apply to be a volunteer today!