My Friend's House
My Friend's House
Activity Center for Seniors
Contact numbers:
- Jacquelyn Hopkins, Program Coordinator: 229-293-6145
- Marsha Smith, Program Assistant: 229-293-6146
Sponsored by:
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Information About My Friend's House
We provide activities that promote social, physical, creative, and cognitive stimulation. The staff is qualified to guide our friends through their individual activity of interest.
- Exercise: Indoor and outdoor games and activities are geared to help maintain muscle strength, joint flexibility, and hand-eye coordination
- Games and Activities: Each friend engages in activities best suited for their cognitive abilities
- Memory Lane: Time is set aside for participants to discuss important events, places, things, and people from the past. This is usually an exciting sharing of by-gone eras.
- Arts & Crafts: Friends enjoy painting, molding, pasting, coloring, flower arranging, mosaics, cake decorating, and much more
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at 109 West Moore Street Valdosta, GA 31602
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools is a 6-week training developed for caregivers and their families. This program focuses on caregiver well-being, best practices on caring for others, and finding a balance between self-care and caring for others.
Dealing With Dementia
Dealing with Dementia is a 4-day training from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiveing that focuses on knowledge specifically for dementia care.
Hours of Operation
Seniors may attend anytime during hours of operation:
- Monday-Thursday from 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Friday from 8:30am - 3:00pm
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Snacktimes and Lunchtime
Seniors must bring their lunch. We provide all snacks and drinks.
- Lunch: 12:00pm
- Snacks: 10:00am / 3:00pm
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Department of Human Services
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Converse Hall, 2nd floor
1500 N Patterson Street
Valdosta, Ga 31698 -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5776