[Seniorresources] Legacy of Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Program

[Marilyn Branch-Mitchell]

Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrated by Seniors
The Foster Grandparent and Retired Senior and Volunteer Programs of
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging invites the
community to attend a dual theatrical presentation, A Visit with Rosa
Parks, performed by Mrs. Mary Patrick of Petersburg, and Our Journey
Towards Justice: A Collection of Impressions, performed by Ms. Katrinah
Carol Lewis of Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV, and Mr. William Dye,
actor and Artistic Director of the Richmond Boys' Choir. The program
will held on Friday, January 12, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the
auditorium of the Richmond Public Library - Main Branch at 101 East
Franklin Street. A wheelchair accessible entrance is located near the
corner of Second and Franklin Streets.
Rosa Parks' role in the Civil Rights Movement will be explored in Mrs.
Patrick's presentation. This is an original production created by Mrs.
Patrick. Our Journey Towards Justice is series of dramatic readings
rendered by Ms. Lewis and Mr. Dye. The scripts for the two actors
created by RSVP Volunteer Coordinator Tony Williams are based on
interviews and written responses from Agency volunteers and employees.
These individuals responded to a series of questions about individual
perceptions about Dr. King's influence during the Civil Rights Movement
and today.
For additional information about the Dr. King celebration event, please
call Tony Williams at 804-343-3050. The event is free and open to the
public.
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, is a private,
nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Senior
Connections receives funding from the Older Americans Act through the
Virginia Department for the Aging. Other federal and state funds support
the Agency's programs and local funds are provided from city and county
governments. The Agency also receives contributions from citizens in the
communities it serves, in addition to grants from local corporations and
foundations. Senior Connections serves seniors, caregivers and families
in the Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover,
Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and the City of Richmond.
The Foster Grandparent and the Retired Senior Volunteer Programs are
funded by a grant from the Corporation for National and Community
Service and provide volunteer opportunities for older adults.

Hannah P. Robinson, Community Relations Coordinator
and Mature Life Editor
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
24 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Voice: (804) 343-3046 Fax: (804) 649-2258




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