Life Enhancing Activities

"I am so glad I joined the Diners Clubs because I get a chance to fellowship with others and get information about things that we as seniors need to know.”

Diners Clubs
"Diners Clubs", or Congregate Meals Programs began in the 1970's for senior citizens who are not homebound and who would benefit from getting together with others. Diners meet at a central location to enjoy an interesting activity or program, a hot nutritious lunch, and the company of others. There is no cost, but donations are accepted.

Diners enjoy hot lunches plus:

meet old and new friends
enjoy recreational activity
Gain information about health, social security, Medicare, housing, legal matters, food stamps, additional income and other programs and service in the community through educational programs at each meeting.
Annual Wellness Day where health care professionals provide various free screenings.
Annual holiday party with entertainment and gifts
day trips to local sites of interest.
Transportation may be provided in most locations.

Menus are planned quarterly for a 4-week cycle to offer variety and stimulate the appetite. Each menu is analyzed to determine that all meals contain 1/3 of the current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) as determined by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Science. Menus are approved by a registered dietician. Each meal contains a 3 ounce entree, 2 servings of vegetables and/or fruit, bread, butter, milk and dessert.

How to Become Involved

Maybe you are a caregiver for an elderly parent or other senior citizen. Maybe you know someone else who might be eligible for Diners Club. If so, give us a call at LOA. We'll be glad to take it from there!

Call LOA in Roanoke at (540) 345-0451 or in the Alleghany Highlands at (540) 962-0465.

2006 Client Satisfaction Survey

“LOA is the best thing happen to me. It gives me something to live for. Keep up the good work. I mean it with all my heart."

"I have really enjoyed going to the meetings and meeting people of my own age. And the people that work with us are really caring and loveable people."