Charles City Sheriff’s Office launching SWAP initiative

Charles City Sheriff’s Office has announced the launching of a new program to assists senior citizens. S.W.A.P. (Senior Watch Accountability Program) is aimed towards checking the well-being of senior citizens in the county. In the program, a representative of the sheriff’s office will call to check on the senior citizen. If the citizen doesn’t respond, a deputy will be dispatched to the residence to check on the welfare. Participants or their family members will be required to provide the sheriff’s office with their contact information as well as the relatives in case a problem may arise. The program is scheduled…
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Young @ Heart opens in New Kent

Young @ Heart LLC, an assisted living facility, opened its doors to conduct business in New Kent in December 2015. Owned and operated by N. Laverne Young, RN, and Lloyd Young Jr., MSM, the facility seeks to provide adult residence service in New Kent. Young @ Heart, LLC was launched to provide exceptional care by assisting residents in maintaining their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Mrs. Young has extensive experience in geriatrics nursing, while Mr. Young has decades of experience administering and managing behavioral health intervention services. For more information, contact Lloyd Young Jr. at 385-0642.

Young Irelanders to perform for Arts Alive

The Young Irelanders will debut on Saturday, Apr. 30, 7 p.m. at the Robinson/Olsson Auditorium as part of the Arts Alive series. Sponsored by New Kent Junior Women’s Club, the show will consist of a variety of Irish traditional music, song, and dance. The performers have appeared on PBS specials as well as part of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for ages 65 and up, $10 for students, and $15/person in groups of 10 or more. Call 843-3475, email artsaliveinc@yahoo.com, or visit www.artsaliveinc.org for tickets or more information.