After being located at 1301 West Government Street since 1968, the United Way of West Florida has moved to Suite 18 at 7100 Plantation Road. Our office complex is located behind BJ's off North Davis Highway.

We are settling into our new space and look forward to welcoming you soon.

Lunch and Learn on September 18

Smartphone Tech: Tips with TDM Technologies

Bayview Senior Center - 2000 East Lloyd Street - Pensacola

Torrence Mack, the owner of TDM Technologies International, will share tips on how to use your Smartphone to work with photos. This includes:

• Saving a photo from a text message.
• Attaching photos to text messages.
• Creating a gallery or album of photos.
• Using the "share" button to send photos.
• Uploading / sharing photos in social media.
• Cropping photos.
• Taking and storing screen shots.
• Backing up your photos.

Torrence is a popular speaker in the southeastern United States. He specifically focuses on teaching seniors technology. His step-by-step hands-on workshop is appropriate for both iPhone and Android users. So bring your cell phone and join us in welcoming Torrence to Pensacola!

This program is free of charge, but please pre-register to help us with planning such as the food order and room layout. Thank you. There are two ways to pre-register--click either button below.'

AmeriCorps members around the country recognize September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Our RSVP volunteers, along with friends and family members, will be delivering donuts to select fire and EMT stations in Escambia County on that day.

Contact Janet McCoy

if you would like to help deliver donuts to first responders

on the morning on Monday, September 11.

We learned Continuing Education offers something for everyone-- ourselves, our adult children, and our grandchildren. Thank you Tricia and PSC for a fun and informative visit.

FUN FACTS

Their motorcycle safety class is offered almost every weekend.

It is the most popular offering in the Continuing Education curriculum.

Photo: Continuing Education joins RSVP to offer intergenerational opportunities for volunteering. RSVP volunteer Dee Dee Brustad (far right) served with Chain Reaction teens

at PSC's Kids College this past summer.

NEW! RSVP Volunteer Orientation Workshops

One-on-one meetings with new and potential volunteers is being replaced with an informational workshop that will include:

• Highlights of AmeriCorps 30-year history of community service.
• Escambia County volunteer sites and the type of service requested.
• Calendar of one-time service opportunities lasting 2-4 hours.
• Calendar of RSVP activities for members that combine fellowship, food, fun, learning, and occasional tours.

At least two sessions will be offered per month.

• New AmeriCorps members are encouraged to attend.
• Experienced members are welcome to attend to update their knowledge about the program and to share their experiences with newbies!
• Seekers who want to learn more about RSVP and volunteers opportunities in Escambia County can attend too!

To pre-register, contact Janet McCoy via email or sign-up in "Get Connected."

• Thursday, September 7 @ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Friday, September 28 @ 1:00-2:00 p.m.

These workshops will be held in the Conference Room at the new offices for the United Way of West Florida at 7100 Plantation Road, Suite 18.