IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
8/30/2021
Starting this week, the Senior Connection Center (the Area Aging Agency for the State of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs in our area) will begin a door-to-door campaign to reach older adults to provide up-to-date information on Covid vaccines. More specific information is available HERE. Their Elder Helpline is 1-800-963-5337.
8/11/2021
For the latest information on vaccine availability, go HERE.
7/20/2021
The We’ll Meet You at Home campaign is a statewide initiative to disseminate resources and bring COVID-19 vaccinations to home-bound seniors, provide transportation to vaccination sites, or book an appointment. For more information, CLICK HERE.
5/14/2021
The CDC has updated mask-wearing guidelines–to check out the latest to date, visit the CDC’s website HERE.
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The mission of the Rath ConNEXTions Center, as a non-profit, free service, is to “provide seniors 50+ with education, resources, services, advocacy, and leadership, enabling them to age with independence and dignity” in Central Florida.
This mission is realized through Senior Scholars education programs, referrals to agencies providing assistance and resources, and support groups. Ongoing seminars and meetings provide current information and research related to healthcare, social services, housing, transportation, and mental health.
Why Call Us?
We provide referrals for:
Transportation
Housing
Health and Welfare
Education Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Donations to support our efforts
REFERRAL HUB FOR SENIOR SERVICES
As you face the multi-faceted challenges of aging, know that help is often just a phone call away. There are many valuable resources-often free-here in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. Let the Rath ConNEXTions Center help direct you to the resources that are right for you.
If you need assistance, call 863-220-7002
Feel free to leave questions or messages at the phone number or email below, and we will be more than happy to help you.
All the best,
Rosemarie S. Lamm, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., Executive Director
The Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center
118 West Lemon Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
863-220-7002
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
Please add me to your mail least.
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
Please add me to your email list.
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
Please add me to your email list.
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
I was very pleased to find this site. I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.
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