Hearing Loss Association of America- Rappahannock Club

08/07/2026

📢 Join Us for a Special Guest Speaker! 💜

The Hearing Loss Association of America – Rappahannock Area Club is excited to welcome Patricia Holland, Executive Director of Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging!

Pat will share valuable information about the many programs, services, and resources available to older adults and caregivers in our community. Whether you're looking for support for yourself or a loved one, this is an informative presentation you won't want to miss.

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

💻 Can't attend in person? Join us on Zoom! Contact one of the organizers below for the Zoom link.

🍲 Potluck Lunch!
Bring a dish to share and enjoy great food, fellowship, and conversation.
💜 Everyone is welcome! Bring your questions, invite a friend, and stay after the presentation for our discussion group where we share experiences, tips, and support.

📞 For the Zoom link or more information:
• Diann Drew – 540-373-5890 | [email protected]
• Judy Lawrence – 540-842-5407 | [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

07/20/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
The HLAA Rappahannock Chapter invites you to our next meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the disAbility Resource Center in Fredericksburg.

🥁 Special Guest Speaker: Stephanie Spreeman from Drum Party!

Join us for an interactive and uplifting presentation on the power of therapeutic drumming. Learn how rhythm and drumming can help:
🎵 Reduce stress and anxiety
🎵 Improve mood and emotional well-being
🎵 Enhance focus and concentration
🎵 Encourage relaxation and mindfulness
🎵 Build social connection and a sense of community

No musical experience is needed—just come ready to participate, have fun, and discover how drumming can benefit your overall wellness!

📍 Location:
disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
📅 Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💻 Can't attend in person? Join us on Zoom!
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83002509459?pwd=l1k7AGLqgS7zfY6fWaRlicycTHypx1.1
Meeting ID: 830 0250 9459
Passcode: 250762

🍽️ Potluck Lunch
We'll be sharing another delicious potluck! If you're planning to attend, please let Judy know what you'd like to bring to help avoid duplicate dishes.

📧 Email Judy: [email protected]

Whether you're living with hearing loss, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in learning more about wellness through rhythm, we'd love to have you join us for an informative, interactive, and fun afternoon!

Please like, share, and invite a friend—we look forward to seeing you on July 27! 💙

06/26/2026

Join Us for Our June HLAA of the Rappahannock Meeting!
We're excited to welcome Valerie James Abbott, author, parent advocate, speaker, and founder of the Pediatric Late-Onset Hearing Loss Awareness Campaign, as our featured guest speaker on Monday, June 29.
Valerie will present on:
🔹 Signs and risk factors of pediatric late-onset hearing loss
🔹 Why ongoing hearing monitoring matters
🔹 The impact of delayed identification on children
🔹 Resources for families and professionals
🔹 Ways communities can improve awareness and screening
This important and informative presentation will be followed by an open discussion where attendees can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others in the hearing loss community.
🍽️ We'll also be enjoying a potluck lunch! If you'd like, please bring a dish, snack, or dessert to share.
📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA
Whether you're living with hearing loss, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in learning more, everyone is welcome. Feel free to invite friends and family!
We look forward to seeing you there!

06/12/2026

📢 Join Us for Our June HLAA of the Rappahannock Meeting!

We're excited to welcome Valerie James Abbott, author, parent advocate, speaker, and founder of the Pediatric Late-Onset Hearing Loss Awareness Campaign, as our featured guest speaker on Monday, June 29.

Valerie will present on:

🔹 Signs and risk factors of pediatric late-onset hearing loss
🔹 Why ongoing hearing monitoring matters
🔹 The impact of delayed identification on children
🔹 Resources for families and professionals
🔹 Ways communities can improve awareness and screening

This important and informative presentation will be followed by an open discussion where attendees can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others in the hearing loss community.

🍽️ We'll also be enjoying a potluck lunch! If you'd like, please bring a dish, snack, or dessert to share.

📅 Monday, June 29, 2026

🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

📍 disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA

Whether you're living with hearing loss, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in learning more, everyone is welcome. Feel free to invite friends and family!

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/08/2026

🔔 HLAA Meeting – Scam & Fraud Awareness + Potluck Lunch

Join us for our next Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) club meeting on Monday, May 18th at the disAbility Resource Center!

We’ll be joined by Morgan Dawson from Topside FCU, who will be speaking about current scams and fraud schemes that are affecting people in our community.

Unfortunately, scams are becoming more common, and several people in our group have recently encountered situations like this. Morgan will share practical tips on how to recognize warning signs, avoid getting caught up in scams, and protect yourself and your finances.

💬 As always, our meetings are conversational—so feel free to bring questions or share your experiences.

🍽️ We’ll also be having a potluck lunch! If you’re able, please bring a dish, snack, or dessert to share with the group.

📅 Monday, May 18
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress St., Fredericksburg

We hope you’ll join us for this important and informative discussion!

04/24/2026

📣 Help us spread the word!

The Hearing Loss Association of America Rappahannock Club is excited for our upcoming meeting and potluck on April 27—and our friends at the disAbility Resource Center put together a great post with all the details below 👇

We’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to share their post to help us reach more people in the community who could benefit from this event.

This month, we’re looking forward to hearing from Lisa Mottesheard with CaptionCall and learning more about technology that can make communication more accessible.

Whether you’re a regular attendee or thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you there. And don’t forget—it’s a potluck, so feel free to bring something to share!

🔁 Please share the post below and help us connect with more people who could benefit from HLAA!

📣 Reminder: HLAA Meeting + Potluck on April 27!

We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming HLAA of the Rappahannock Club meeting!

🗓 Monday, April 27
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 409 Progress St, Fredericksburg, VA

🎤 This month’s guest speaker is Lisa Mottesheard, Community Outreach Account Manager for Virginia.

She’ll be sharing information about CaptionCall’s services and demonstrating phones that provide real-time speech-to-text on screen — and they don’t require a phone line or internet connection!

✨ What to expect:
• 11:00–12:00 – Presentation & demo
• 12:00–1:00 – Q&A and group discussion

🍽️ We’re also having a potluck!
Feel free to bring a favorite dish to share if you can.

📞 540-373-2559
📧 Diann Drew – [email protected]
📧 Judy Lawrence – [email protected]

Come learn, connect, and enjoy time together—we’d love to see you there!