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Podcasts And Video
Entertaining, informative, and lively, here are several podcasts from the Seniors Resource Foundation of Ocala. Also, videos of events, awards, and other special happenings with our organization and the local prominence in Ocala and Marion County.
“Tapestry of Life”
Vignettes on videos speaking to seniors about a momentous time in their lives. Older adults will enrich you and make you appreciate their accomplishments!
Podcasts And Videos
Projects, Events And More From The Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala - Great Expectations Realty Podcast
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Speaks To Phyllis Silverman About The 1st Annual Seniors At Work Job Fair
Our moderator from the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion spoke to Phyllis Silverman, Founder and President, from the Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala on our 1st Annual Senior At Work Job Fair on March 14, 2024.
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion is a team of professionals focused on helping older adults find part-time or full-time work. Our main aim is to connect businesses with skilled job seekers. We work closely with local partners in economic development, education, and the community to offer top-notch education, training, and employment services tailored to the needs of our region.
“Tapestry of Life”
Frank and Naida Rasbury - Part 1
Phyllis Silverman, Founder and President of the Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, was honored to meet Frank and Nadia Rasbury. Frank Rasbury is a man who has dedicated his entire life to serving others. He spent over 20 years in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel and awards such as the Bronze Star. After retiring from the military, he continued his service in the civilian world, working for 11 years as the executive director of the American Red Cross chapter in Nassau County, New York.
Frank is also a long-time member of Rotary International, an organization dedicated to making positive changes in communities around the world. He joined the Rotary Club of Ocala in 1988, and since then, he has been involved in many projects aimed at improving the lives of people both in his local community and in other parts of the world. Some of these projects include providing clean water to people in Zimbabwe and helping to eradicate polio worldwide. Frank truly embodies what it means to be a servant leader, and his contributions have made a positive impact on countless lives.
Frank and Naida Rasbury - Part 2
Naida Rasbury is a talented performer who made her Broadway debut at just seven years old, in the original production of Porgy and Bess. After appearing in two revivals of the show, she went on to work as an educator before finding success in city government. However, her true passion is the Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, a group she joined almost 25 years ago to help eradicate cancer. Naida was particularly moved by the statistic that 40 percent of women who die from breast cancer are women of color, and she knew she wanted to be a part of an organization that could make a difference.
Betty Jones
A conversation with Betty Jones, who orchestrates and coordinates a “food warehouse” with lower and fixed income individuals right here in Ocala.
Jan and Allen Abbott
A chat with Jan and Allen Abbott. Coming from Alaska, they will talk about not only traveling, but volunteering experience for the American Red Cross emergency division, and other involvements.
Dr. David Elliott
Hospice of Marion County
Phyllis Silverman, Founder and President, from the Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, chats with a fascinating interview with Dr. David Elliott from Hospice of Marion County, for our continuing series, Tapestry of Life.
Robert Parsons
Robert Parsons, born in 1921, wrote a book entitled, “We Don’t Blush Anymore,” and after observing the ill manners and incivility of people everywhere. Hopefully the suggestions in his book will bring civility back to our people in the USA and around the world.
Eadie Pulkkinen Sickle
Phyllis Silverman chats with Edith (Eadie) Pulkkinen Sickler, who is a second-generation Finnish-American. Her book, FINLAND TO AMERICA: One Family’s Journey of Courage and Hope, describing the Sippola family’s courage as they immigrated in early 1900s from their homeland of Finland to America. Their 13 children’s lives are highlighted in this interesting book, written by one of their granddaughters. Finnish recipes included!
Dean Johnson
WIND-FM
Phyllis Silverman, the Founder and President of the Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, sit down with Dean Johnson, General Manager for K Country and WIND-FM, former owner of Ocala Style Magazine.
Carl Schneider — Chapter 2
Bill Shampine
Harry Boyajian
Harry Boyajian is a musician, crooner, photographer, salesman, and so much more.
Learn how Mr. Bojajian turns a touch of gold to any situation with his work and hobbies. Indeed, Harry will recall touching stories to amused and delight!
Dr. Florence Pritchard
In our next “Tapestry of Life” series, Phyllis Silverman will interview Dr. Florence Pritchard, President of the Friends of the Freedom Public Library. Their mission is to promote their public library and the patrons it serves over the last 20+ years.
Paul Blystone
Carl Schneider
Fly me to the moon… Phyllis Silverman, Founder and President, from Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, was thrilled to interview Carl Schneider, Director of Quality and Reliability at NASA (retired.)
Mr. Schneider will speak about his beginning in the field of science and, landing a position in NASA. More than that, he will explore his time of his job and worked side-by-side on with some of the best astronauts of NASA.
Toni Jones
Cindy Gaffin
Jay Kreisman
Marilyn Bettinger
In this “Tapestry of Life” series, Phyllis Silverman will have a conversation with Marilyn Bettinger. Marilyn will discuss her adventure performing in show business and an inside look in the entertainment field.
Phyllis Silverman
Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala
In this episode, the Founder and President of the Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, Phyllis Silverman, will explain what the Tapestry of Life series is and the impact it will have for not only seniors, but for everyone.
Barbara Silagai
In this “Tapestry of Life” show, Phyllis Silverman will interview Barbara Silagi, a 91-year-old former aviatrix. Ms. Silagi is a graduate of Northwestern University, did post graduate studies in Illinois and worked as an educator. She also worked as a pilot, “flying mainly cargo,” in the Willow Run/Detroit area. She said she currently works as the bookkeeper at the Lake In the Forest RV Park and runs her own business, Diamond Design Services.
Articles And More Stuff
Take Stock in Children Of Marion County
Take Stock in Children is a nonprofit mentoring, college & career readiness and scholarship program. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, underrepresented, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for degree attainment through postsecondary education. We provide wraparound services to students through an innovative, multi-year model from high school through postsecondary completion. You can change the life of a local student in Marion County by becoming a mentor!
What is a Take Stock Mentor?
A Take Stock in Children Mentor is a caring, compassionate adult who chooses to devote their time to a young person. Mentors offer support, guidance, and encouragement. A Take Stock school-based mentor can change a life by helping a child build confidence, a solid foundation of values, establish goals, and improve their academic skills.
Want to learn more about becoming a mentor?
Visit www.takestockinchildren.org
Take Stock in Children of Marion County is a program of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County
United Way of Marion County’s ReadingPals Program
Love to read? Enjoy working with children? The United Way of Marion County’s ReadingPals program has served the children of Marion County since 2012. The students that are served have been identified as needing additional literacy support. Some of the children served do not know their alphabet or basic social skills like sitting still when being read to.
Help to instill that joy of reading in kindergarten students with just your investment of one hour on Tuesday & Thursday during the school day. Volunteers read a book, selected by the school district, that has questions in the back to guide your conversation. There are also vocabulary words that can be used as a seek a word game. Every child that has a ReadingPal will be given a book each week for their home library. This extends the classroom into the home setting as the person who reads to the student will have the focused questions to ask. Just imagine the smile on the student’s face when they read their first sentence! Help bring that smile to the children of Greenway or Emerald Shores Elementary.
The process to become a ReadingPal is easy. Attend a workshop and pass a background screening. There is no cost to the volunteer for the background screening. Here is a recent video that will give you some insight into the program. https://youtu.be/T2JT9BLSTAw.
For additional information please contact Jan Hathaway at jhathaway@uwmc.org or at 352-732-9696 x212.
