The weekly Support Group will celebrate Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Each attendee is asked to bring a sweet treat to share. For more information, please contact Talana Townsend, 832-867-0140, or via email at tct1204@yahoo.com.
Our guest speaker on Thursday, February 20, 2020 will a representative from Area Agency on Aging discussing services supported and coordinated by the Agency. The Agency is committed to facilitating access to services for all eligible persons and to promote well-being and quality of life with dignity for older adults in our community. METRO riders ... [Read more...]
This week's Support Group meeting (February 27, 2020) will feature a counselor and supervisor from Texas Workforce Commission to discuss changes made to blind services. METRO riders are asked to set their pick up times for 12:15 p.m. to avoid interrupting the speaker.
Immediately following today's weekly Support Group meeting at 12:30 p.m., VIA will host its annual 1st Quarter Open Membership meeting. Members are asked to please bring ideas for trips, Weekly Support Group speakers, and events for this year. Remember each Committee is in need of energetic and dedicated workers to assist the Chairperson. If you ... [Read more...]
The METROLift Advisory Committe Meeting will be held Thursday, March 5, 2020. Ridership is encouraged to attend to discuss issues/concerns, as well as give compliments on resolution to issues/concerns.
Please join us on Thursday, March 12, 2020 wearing your favorite western apparel and have some good BBQ. There will be a prize for the Best Dressed Male and Best Dressed Female. BBQ plates will consist of BBQ chicken and sausage, potato salad, baked beans, and bread, along with a drink and dessert. Cost is ... [Read more...]
Weekly Support Group meeting for Thursday, March 19, 2020, will feature the new representative from STAP (Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program). This discussion will be for introduction purposes providing an explanation of the program and how it works.
The March 26, 2020 Weekly Support Group Meeting will feature a representative from the Houston Police Department (HPD) Public Affairs Department. The discussion will be about actions to be taken if there is an active shooter. Please METRO rides for 12:15 p.m. to avoid interruption of the speaker.
Ready set go! This year's theme is "20/20 Vision: Looking Towards the Future." Keynote speaker will be Carley Colton Burns, President, Foundation Fighting Blindness Houston Chapter. All registration this year will be done online; the link is https://bit.ly/367ZZ2Z. The registration fee is $10 and gives you access to more information and resources than you can ... [Read more...]
Visually Impaired Advocates (VIA) is sponsoring a bus trip to the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg, TX on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Time is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person (must be 18 years of age), plus individual meal pay at Schulze BBQ. Deadline for booking your seat is Tuesday, ... [Read more...]