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!

03/25/2026

Sharing this great upcoming event from Historic Kenmore! Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 12 will feature ASL-interpreted tours and a chance to explore the grounds and exhibits. Check it out if you’re in the Fredericksburg area!

Looking for an accessible and engaging local event?

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day at Historic Kenmore is coming up on Sunday, April 12!

Visitors can enjoy guided tours of Historic Kenmore interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), along with time to explore the beautiful grounds, gardens, and Visitor Center exhibits.

🕐 Tour times: 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg
🎟️ Standard admission fees apply

Important:
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in at the Visitor Center
• Advanced registration is strongly recommended (space is limited!)

Learn more and register here:
https://kenmore.org/calendar-item/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community-day/

For questions, contact: [email protected]
or call 540-370-0732 x1202.

03/13/2026

🔔 Upcoming HLAA Meeting – Learn How to Spot and Avoid Scams

At our next HLAA meeting, 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.

📅 Monday, March 30
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress St., Fredericksburg

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

02/23/2026

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we are hosting our meeting today (11:00am at 409 Progress St), hope you can join us!

❄️ HLAA Rappahannock Meeting – February 23 ❄️

Due to last month’s weather cancellation, we’ve rescheduled our fall prevention program for Monday, February 23 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

We’re looking forward to a great discussion on fall prevention, aging in place, and home modification grants offered through the disAbility Resource Center.

During the first hour, Judy Lawrence and Samantha Davis (dRC’s Home Modification Program Manager) will share a real-life, step-by-step look at Judy’s experience applying for a home modification grant — from eligibility to assessment to the modifications being made in her home.

In the second hour, Occupational Therapist Shunaka White will join us to talk about:
• What occupational therapy is and how it supports independence
• Practical fall prevention strategies
• Ways to make homes safer and more usable over time

This will be an informative, practical session with plenty of useful takeaways.

🌨️ We are keeping an eye on the forecast, which may call for some wintry weather. Please don’t feel any pressure to come out if road conditions are unsafe where you are. Your safety comes first, and we completely understand if you need to stay home.

And as always, feel free to bring your favorite sweet treats to share!

We hope to see you there!