Senior Services, Education, Support & Referral
Age with Independence and Dignity
The Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center
PRESENTS
Major Bill Geasa
Retired, US Army
Served in uniform for 23 years as an Army Airborne Ranger in infantry units from Alaska to Panama. Taught over 1500 new officers and soldiers basic combat and leadership skills; supervised the combat training and deployment of 17 National Guard and Reserve units from New England in support of Desert Storm. While in Alaska, supervised the testing of new cold weather equipment in conditions as low as -70 F. His last duty assignment was as a college professor teaching US History and Military Leadership. Major Geasa also served 18 years as a public school teacher and administrator in school districts throughout Northern Illinois before returning to Florida in 2019. He currently serves as a volunteer with several programs in Polk County ministering to fellow veterans in need, including Veterans Court as a mentor, Chapters Cornerstone Hospice conducting Salute ceremonies, and with the Polk County Veterans Council coordinating the annual Flight to Honor, visiting memorials in Washington, DC to recognize and thank fellow veterans.
Major Geasa will speak at our next meeting on:
Flight to Honor Mission #10
The purpose of the one day program is to safely transport military veterans to Washington DC to visit the memorials erected in their honor for their service to our country; provide the community an opportunity to express appreciation for their service; and, reinforce to young citizens the importance of service above self as a cornerstone of character.
Tuesday, Nov 12th, 9:00 A. M.
Please encourage any Veterans that you know to attend!
2025 SENIOR SCHOLARS CLASSES TO RETURN IN THE SPRING!
STAY TUNED!
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I’m interested in joining zoom sessions and receiving newsletters.
Jane Murphy
Thank you, you have been added to our email list. You will receive emails for our Zoom General Meetings, and when in-person gatherings are safe again, emails for General Meetings in-person and Senior Scholar class information.
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer
I am interested in being informed of the resources available in Polk County for my husband and for myself.
Hello MS Tilley,
Thank you for leaving a comment. I have added you to our email lists, and you will be provide with updates to our programs and others’ also.
If you have a specific question or are in need of assistance, you may call 963-220-7702. Our phone is staffed by volunteers, so if you don’t get an answer, please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We will be happy to assist you in whatever way we can.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer
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Mr. Ware,
Thank you for leaving a comment on our website. You have been added to our email lists, as you requested.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer
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Thank you,
Caron
I added you our email list as you requested. You will receive information as it is updated. Thank you for your interest.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer
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Thank you for your interest in the Rath Senior Center. You have been added to our email list.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer
Please add me to your mailing list. Thank you.
Thank you for your interest in the Rath Senior Center. You have been added to our email list, and you will receive updates as information becomes available.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer
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Hi, and thank you for your interest and kind words. We try to stay on top of what is affecting Seniors here in Central Florida, and are glad you are pleased with it. I will add you to our Contacts in the Rath email system, rathsrconnextion@gmail.com. You are welcome to email there, also.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer and IT Specialist
Please add me to your mailing list. Thank you.
Than you for your interest in Rath. I have added you to our email list.
I will send information on our August Senior Scholars Zoom classes in a separate email.
Best Wishes,
Joe Echols,
Rath Volunteer and IT Specialist
I just joined the meeting today and I was very interested in the information on beginning ( I think it was called ) a welcoming group which continues the conversation after training. I was informed that it could be sent to me to start up a group.
Thank you
Hello Sterling,
Thank you for your interest. I will forward your request. In addition to Comments here on our website, you can also reach the Rath Center by phone at 863-220-7002, or email to rathsreonnextions@gmail.com.
I will add you to our Contacts, so you will receive future information concerning Rath events.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer and IT Specialist
I am 78 and a widower. I am alone and need some social activities. Thank you
Hello Mr. Greenberg!!!
Thank you for reaching out to the Rath Center. I am adding you to our email list, so you will receive information regarding our services and activities. You will receive an email from us via that email.
Our next activity is the Senior Summit (see the opening page on this website), and we have an educational meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, with subjects relating to Seniors.
Thank you for your Comment here, and we hope we hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols, Rath Volunteer, Treasurer, and IT Specialist
I would like information about the genealogy class offered
Thank you for your interest in our Senior Scholars classes!
You can obtain information on all of our classes at 863-220-7002
Please add me to your mailing list. Thank you
Thank you for your interest in the Rath Center.
I have added you to our email lists.