Socialization

Diners Club

“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.”

Congregate Meals Program, which we call “Diners Clubs,” are programs for seniors 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 socialization. 

Diners enjoy hot lunches plus:

  • Visiting old friends and making new ones.
  • Enjoy recreational activities such as Bingo, chair activities, crafts, etc.
  • 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 Soup for Seniors bags.
  • Annual holiday party with entertainment and gifts.
  • Transportation to meetings and events may be provided to some locations.

There is no charge for this program, but participants may voluntarily contribute. All contributions are confidential and no one will be denied a meal based on their inability to pay.

Do you know a senior who could benefit from the Diners Club program? Call LOA in Roanoke at (540) 345-0451 or in the Alleghany Highlands at (540) 962-0465 to ask about eligibility. 

 

How to Become Involved

  • Volunteer!

LOA accepts volunteers for Diners Clubs! You can help serve lunch to seniors, assist with activities such as crafts or game,  or present an educational, informative or fun program during club time. Contact Development & Volunteer Coordinator Laura Anderson at (540) 345-0451 Ext. 3055, or landerson@loaa.org to learn more!

  • Donate!

If you would like to make donation to keep Diners Clubs, click the button below or send a check payable to “LOA Diners Clubs”, to P.O. Box 14205, Roanoke, VA, 24038-4205. Donations are tax deductible. 
Donate to Diners Club

  • Sponsor a Club!

Support LOA’s Diners Clubs with a sponsorship!  Your sponsorship provides meals, transportation and activities for participating seniors. Contact Development & Volunteer Coordinator Laura Anderson at (540) 345-0451 Ext. 3055, or landerson@loaa.org to learn more!

Sponsor Spotlight: JMAX Property Management

JMAX Property Management is a full-service property management company located in Salem, Virginia, owned by Steve Pardon. Steve cares about his residents and older adults in our community. Steve and JMAX first got connected with LOA thanks to a Google search for a charity to support! When Steve discovered that LOA provides transportation services for seniors, he thought: “That’s perfect! I see from our tenants’ lives how important transportation is. I think a lot about our older tenants who literally have no one, and the simplest task is either a big process or cost prohibitive.” He decided to support LOA because: “I like to give to the charities that are practical, that offer services people may take for granted.”
 
Most recently, Steve and JMAX have generously become the Star City (Roanoke) Diners Club Sponsor for the month of March! Their sponsorship covers a month of Diners Club meetings for one club, covering the entire cost of  transportation, activities, and nutritional lunches for all the seniors in the group. Steve’s commitment to our seniors is inspiring and we are deeply grateful to him and JMAX for helping older adults live better lives!

Thanks to sponsors like JMAX, seniors can receive a hot lunch and connection with others, providing a reprieve from isolation and loneliness.  

Our sincere thanks to JMAX Property Management, LOA Diners Club Sponsor!