La Voz Del Anciano

La Voz Del Anciano 2018

"Starting over can be challenging, but also it can be a great opportunity to do things differently." Catherine Pulsifer

Congratulations to the new board of directors.

President - Trini Garza
President Elect - Blanca Jimenez
Vice President - Marina Ceda Rodriguez
Treasury - Henry R. Martinez Jr.
Secretary - Celina Barajas

La Voz Del Anciano is seeking board members. If you are interested in becoming a board member contact Gil Cerda or Maria Cristina Romero. The board will meet tomorrow at Calvary Baptist Church, 1822 W 10th St, Dallas, TX 75208 @ 7pm.

Would you like to teach senior citizens how to use a computer? La Voz Del Anciano is looking for someone that has the time, the patience and desire to help the elderly learn how to use the computer. You can contact me at 214-207-7067 or e-mail me at [email protected].

How to Teach Senior Citzens to Use a Computer When it comes to learning how to use a computer, senior citizens tend to harbor a bit of apprehension. To many, learning the technology is intimidating and seems like an insurmountable task. The key is to patiently break down the information into smaller, easy to digest chunks. In addition, showing ...

Would you like to volunteer? We need volunteers for the event below:

La Voz Del Anciano Board of Directors
& the Arcadia Park Staff
Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 15, 2012
11:00am to 1:00pm
Arcadia Park
5420 Arcadia, SE corner of Loop 12 (Walton Walker) & W Jefferson, Dallas, Texas
*****
Hosted by Fabian Ramirez
Lunch sponsored by City Councilman Scott Griggs, Constable Beth Villarreal, Gus Gonzalez and the North Texas LULAC Council for Justice, Equality and Business Development
Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Sweet and Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Chile Colorado Con Carne, Tea and Pumpkin Pie
DJ Music
*****
Join City, County and State Officials,
Sponsors, Advertisers, Presenters in Recognition
for Support to the Elderly,
Especially to January 2012 Latino Elderly Conference
& Arcadia Park Programs. Please RSVP to:

RSVP Planning Committee:
Sylvia Lagos
La Voz del Anciano Board.
214-207-7067
[email protected]

Richard Sambrano
La Voz del Anciano Board
214-601-8681
[email protected]

Fabian Ramirez
Arcadia Park Coordinator
214-670-1909
[email protected]

The crowd listening to State Rep. Anchia's speech

Gus Gonzales & State Rep Anchia

La Voz Del Anciano 36th anniversary & opening of the new computer lab

La Voz Del Anciano turns 36
On August 19th La Voz Del Anciano (The Voice of the Elderly) will celebrate 36 years of providing services to the elderly, particularly in the Latino community of Dallas.
To coincide with its 36th anniversary La Voz del Anciano (LVDA) will open its new computer lab on Aug. 22, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church of Oak Cliff, 1822 W. 10th St., Dallas, TX 75208. The festivities will be from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our dedication program starts at 10 a.m.
A $15,000 grant from GTECH Corporation for a state of the art computer lab to serve its members and the Latino Community of Dallas County made the computer lab a reality for La Voz Del Anciano.
"I am thrilled that older adults will learn basic computer skills and learn to use the social networks to keep in touch with their families," said Sylvia Lagos, Executive Director of La Voz del Anciano.
La Voz del Anciano (LVDA) is a 501©3 non-profit organization serving the Latino elderly in Dallas County, Texas. LVDA has been serving the needs of the Latino elderly since its inception in 1976. The mission of LVDA is as follows: To empower and connect the elderly of Dallas County mainly Latino elderly to education, technology, health and social services; collaborating to enrich the entire community.

A very entertaining day

Our older adults enjoying the day.

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