The Span Center

10/21/2026

Don't miss our upcoming Law Day Clinics at no cost to participants!

Goochland - November 10th
Henrico - November 19th
Richmond - December 8th

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
For more information Call: Candi May at The Span Center (804) 871-0225

This is a service for eligible Adults 55+, persons with disabilities (over age 18), caregivers, and individuals receiving hospice care.

10/19/2026

What an unforgettable afternoon! 🍽️✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Span Center’s Empty Plate Luncheon at the Dewey Gottwald Center. Together, we gathered not only to share a meal, but to shine a light on the vital support systems needed to support older aduls, caregivers, and persons living with disabilities throughout our region.

An event like this takes an extraordinary community of leaders, advocates, and partners. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

Our Emcee: Jasmine Turner, for guiding our program with such warmth, grace, and energy.

Our Keynote Speaker: Dr. B. Cameron Webb, Virginia State Health Commissioner, for sharing your profound experience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to health equity across the Commonwealth.

Our Impact Speaker: John Hagadorn, Span Center Advisory Council Member, for sharing your story and reminding us precisely why person-centered caregiving and community matter.

Our Presenting Sponsors: Genworth and CareScout, represented by Lewanda Sims-Gallimore, thank you for your incredible partnership, advocacy, and sustained investment in aging services.

Our Generous Sponsors & Community Partners: Your support directly fuels our mission and supports thousands of individuals in your community.

Our Dedicated Volunteers & Guests: From setting the tables, to greeting guests, to filling the room with generosity and purpose, none of this is possible without your time and dedication.

Every conversation sparked, dollar raised, and connection made helps make our mission possible.

Thank you for all you do and standing with us. 💙

Jasmine Turner
Genworth
Bryant Cameron Webb
VDH Commissioner

10/13/2026

Don't miss FREE BINGO with The Span Center!

WHEN? Tuesday, October 20th @ 2pm

WHERE? VCU Health Hub at 1330 N 25th Street, Richmond, VA 23223

To register, call: 804-343-3041

FIRST PRIZE: $40 gift card!

Visit spancenter.org for more info on programs for older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities!

10/12/2026

Caregiving can be one of the
most meaningful—and most
demanding—roles we take on.
Whether you're helping a
parent, partner, child, or
friend, the responsibility can
feel heavy. That’s why this
group exists.

This is a virtual support group that meets online every 2nd Thursday of the month at 4pm-5pm. Use the QR code to register.

The Men’s Caregiver Support
Group is a space to take a
break, talk openly, and
connect with others who
understand the pressures you
face. It’s real conversation,
practical support, and a
reminder that you're not in
this alone.

WHAT TO EXPECT
• A judgment-free zone to share experiences and challenges
• Useful tools and tips for managing stress and burnout
• Encouragement from other men who’ve been there too
• Connection, community, and a chance to recharge

The Span Center Caregiver Support Group is a space to take a break, talk openly, and
connect with others who understand the pressures you face. It’s real conversation,
practical support, and a reminder that you're not in this alone.

This is a virtual support group that meets online every 4th Thursday of the month at 4pm-5pm. Use the QR code to register.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day: October 10th, 2026

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience (PWLE) of mental health conditions and to recognize their knowledge as a vital form of expertise. This year’s campaign calls for their voices to shape the policies, services and decisions that affect their lives.

Too often, PWLE are asked to share their stories but excluded from decisions. Meaningful engagement extends beyond simply being heard.

It means creating opportunities for people to influence decisions, co-design services, strengthen peer-led approaches, challenge stigma and strengthen accountability. When PWLE are meaningfully engaged, mental health systems are likely to become more person-centered, rights-based and responsive to people's needs and concerns.

One important priority for PWLE is the shift away from long-stay psychiatric institutions towards community-based, person-centered mental health care. Institutions tend to be isolating and are too often associated with poor-quality care, coercion and human rights abuses. Deinstitutionalization requires a carefully planned shift in funding, services and support so that people can live in their communities. Reflecting this priority, WHO will launch practical guidance on deinstitutionalization.

On this World Mental Health Day, let us move from listening to action – and build mental health systems with PWLE, not merely for them.

For more information, visit:

Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.

10/09/2026

Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities.

Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or ourselves based on age. It negatively impacts our health and well-being, our financial security, and the economy. It impacts us at every age.

Each year on October 9, we join together to address ageism and promote age-inclusion on Ageism Awareness Day. The American Society on Aging provides toolkits and resources to help individuals and organizations participate in this day of advocacy.

10/08/2026

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, we invite you to join us for a FREE educational event for those providing care to older adults in Hanover County.

Join us for the 5th Annual Caregiver Expo on Friday, November 13th at 9am-12:30pm at First Baptist Church of Ashland (800 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005)!

Featuring presentations on:

-Anticipatory grief & emotional wellness

-Medication management & safety

-Navigating community resources: building your support village panel discussion

Scan the QR Code to register!

Contact Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300 or [email protected] for more information.

10/07/2026

The RIDE CONNECTION provides ride counseling, travel training and non-emergency medical transportation to persons aged 18+ who receive disability services, as well as persons age 60+.

The program is funded by a federal grant administered by the Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation and has been sponsored by The Span Center since 2011.

To register, please call the Ride Connection Hotline anytime 24/7/365 at (804) 672-4495 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number. A ride specialist will return your call during regular business hours, Monday-Friday.

10/06/2026

We'd like to thank Henrico County Outreach & Engagement for having us at their Fall Prevention Festival last week!

It was a gift to be able to connect with the community and we look forward to the next one!

10/02/2026

We are so grateful to Terri Bradbury and The Senior Savvy for inviting us to the Second Union Rosenwald Seniors Group BBQ in Goochland last week! We had a great time drumming up connections with older adults in the community!

theseniorsavvy.com