Category Archives: Community

National Senior Citizens Day Is Right Around the Corner

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Summer is coming to an end but there are going to be a lot of holidays and times of recognition to look forward to. For example, National Senior Citizens Day is right around the corner, and just in time to help seniors feel the appreciation that so many people have for them. This day is […]

Did You Know That March Is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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Did you know that of adults 65 or older, 36% of them have at least one type of disability? What’s interesting is that there are 21 different types of disabilities and there is one among seniors that isn’t talked about as much as you might think. For those 60 or older, at least 46% of this population […]

Attention All Veterans And Active Duty Personnel!

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In recognition of Veterans Day, today only, stop by Culvers, show id and receive your choice of the value basket. This offer is available Daytona Beach Culvers (1560 Outlet Blvd, Daytona Beach Florida) and Port Orange Culvers (1744 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange Florida). Maybe available at your local store please check.

Heads Up! Primary Elections Are August 23

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OurSeniors are famous for being the most dependable voting bloc in America. Time after time, America’s seniors lead the league in voting turnout. All politicians know this, and they pay careful attention to the issues that concern seniors. Nowhere is this more important than in the state of Florida, the most senior state in the […]

What You Need to Consider Before rejoining Community Events

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Seniors that stay socially active experience several benefits that enrich their lives, including better cognitive function, boosted immune system, and improved mental and physical health. Social activities, however, have been a challenge in the last year and a half because of Covid-19 quarantine protocols. This has time has been particularly difficult for seniors because quarantine […]

OurSeniors.org is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit!

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Do you enjoy OurSeniors.net Magazine? If you’ve been reading our magazine, using our discounts, listening to our podcast and receiving our free newsletter, we hope you have found tremendous value in what we do. We launched OurSeniors.org as an initiative to visit seniors living in nursing homes and providing comfort for those who are isolated. […]

This nonprofit is gifting literacy to children one book at a time

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When giving gifts to children in our own families or when donating to children in need, we tend to think that toys are the best thing for them. As long as a child is playing, they are happy and occupied. Toys may be a great gift option, but age-appropriate books and resources for parents have […]

Nonprofits are struggling during COVID-19, here are a few you can help now

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Nonprofit organizations that depend on donations and volunteers have been disrupted due to COVID-19. With an increase in demand for their services and a decrease in donations and means of fundraising, they need our help now more than ever. Many of them have to turn people away due to a lack of volunteers, reduced staff, […]

It Takes A Village: New Life Village in Tampa provides a community of healing for Foster Children

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New Life VillageTampa, FL, is the number one area in Florida with the highest opioid and affordable housing crisis problem, making it highly likely that kids end up in foster care. There are more than 7,000 children currently in foster care between Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties alone. Unfortunately, moving between families a few times […]

It’s never too late to give back

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We all have causes that we feel passionate about. Whether it’s animal welfare, food security, helping the homeless or fighting inequality, there are many issues that need to be addressed. By sitting at home and simply posting on Facebook about it or encouraging our loved ones to think about it, we aren’t helping society by […]

Focus The Mind & Achieve Great Things

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Our mission is to serve seniors in Florida who are looking for an advocate, resource and friendly neighbor We provide a guide of Approved Vendors with reputable businesses We offer discounts just for members Our magazine provides educational and entertaining information We offer a free newsletter, podcast and Brunch & Learn events We visit nursing […]