May 2026

Issue 77

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Senior Living Community vs. Home Care: How to Decide What’s Right for You

Kayla Carney

Recognizing that you need help caring for an aging loved one who’s unable to live safely by themselves marks the beginning of a challenging journey. You might feel overwhelmed by the different options as you consider your senior loved one’s needs, preferences, and financial situation.

Learn about the differences between care at a senior living community and home care so you can make an informed decision.

Read the full article at AgingCare

Links to Senior Activities and Resources in Auburn/Opelika

Opelika Recycled Teenagers Newsletter

Auburn Parks & Rec Senior Connection Newsletter

Opelika Sportplex Adult Activity Calendar

Auburn Parks & Rec 50+ Programs

LRCOG Area Agency on Aging

OLLI BROWN BAG SERIES

Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Pebble Hill, 101 S Debardeleben Street, Auburn

Free and open to the public

May 6 - Anna Ruth Gatlin & Georges Fares

Art Across Time: The Chigi Palace Project

Calling all OLLI members for the Annual Member Picnic!

We're off to the races for an afternoon of Southern charm and good company. Grab your favorite hat and join us among the roses for a Kentucky Derby-themed potluck picnic on Friday, May 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Sunny Slope.

We'll celebrate our volunteers and honor Scott Bishop as she embarks on her retirement.

Registration required.

Writing Workshops with Jason McCall

Nonfiction Writing Workshop

Wednesday, May 13 and Friday, May 15

Learn the craft of compelling nonfiction through prompts, readings, and discussion in this hands-on workshop with writer Jason McCall. Open to new and experienced writers alike.

Poetry Workshop

Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15

Explore poetic expression through writing prompts, close reading, and discussion in this creative workshop with acclaimed writer Jason McCall. Open to all experience levels.

Registration for workshops is required.

Visit the OLLI website for more!

Thank you to our generous donors!

Alabama Power

AuburnBank

Auburn Rotary Club

Bishop Health Services/Home RN

East Alabama Medical Center

East Alabama Paving Co.

Ecological Insulation/American Hearth & Door

First Presbyterian Church of Auburn

First United Methodist Women

Home Care Assistance

Home Instead

Internal Medicine Associates

Kelley Health Hospice, Inc

Kohnken Family Foundation

Opelika Auburn Newcomers Club

Opelika Family Dental

The Orthopaedic Clinic

The Residences at Arbor Lakes

Samford-Cannon Foundation

SouthState Bank

St. Dun's Buns

Thank you for your generous donations in support of Village Friends!

In-kind donations are important as well!

Many thanks to:

Home Depot

Lowe's Home Improvement

Wilton's Catering

Village Friends

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