Engage Travis County

09/10/2026

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Capital Area invite you to a FREE workshop designed for community members and helping professionals interested in learning more about the services we offer and connecting with fellow professionals across the region. The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of services offered by the AAA and ADRC of the Capital Area, which serves Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Fayette, Lee, Llano, Travis and Williamson Counties.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 9a.m. – 12p.m.
Location: Capital Area Council of Governments, Lantana Conference Room, 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Austin, TX 78744

Register Here: https://www.capcog.org/trainings/aging-services-workshop/ [capcog.org]

Workshop Agena Topics Include:
• Mission of the Area Agencies on Aging and the Older Americans Act
• Nutrition, Senior Center Operations, and Transportation Services
• Medicare Benefits Counseling
• WarnCentralTexas Emergency Alert Registration
• Care Coordination and Caregiver Support Services
• Ombudsman Services for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
• Health & Wellness Evidenced-Based Programs
• Aging and Disability Resource Center Overview
• Building and Strengthening Community Partnerships

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Capital Area invite you to a FREE workshop designed for community members and helping professionals interested in learning more about the services we offer and connecting with fellow professionals across the re...

05/10/2026

The Chronic Pain Self-Management program is a 6-week small group workshop for people with chronic pain. The programs are facilitated by Leaders with their own health challenges. The programs are highly interactive, focusing on building skills, sharing experiences, and support.

Workshop topics:
This program emphasizes the skills needed in day-to-day pain management to maintain or increase activity and live a health life.

Topics include:
• Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
• Moving easy exercises and nutrition for maintaining and improving strength
• Flexibility and endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Pacing activity and rest
• Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals
Dates: Tuesdays, October 6, - November 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 4 pm
Location: The Pavilion at Great Hills (11819 Pavilion Blvd, Austin, TX 78759)
Limited to 12 participants

Registration Required

To REGISTER, please contact: Jessica Martone [email protected], 737-356-8620.

25/09/2026

If you didn't get a chance see our Spirit of Service Award Winner's Videos you can check them out on our Youtube channel.

Shawn Hohnstreiter- Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdldevKVJtY

24/09/2026

If you didn't get a chance see our Spirit of Service Award Winner's Videos you can check them out on our Youtube channel.

Chichi Armstrong with Ladies Let's Talk

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

23/09/2026

Join us for a free educational event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Aging With Purpose! A Celebration of Ageism Awareness.

Presentations will include:
• Emergency Proofing Your Home
• Smartphone Pro Tips
• Budget-Friendly Meal Planning
• Legislative Priorities for Older Adults

Registration will include a complimentary box lunch as well as free parking, vendors supporting older adults and a wealth of valuable information.

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Place: AGE of Central Texas (New Location)
7640 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752
Cost: FREE

To register
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-with-purpose-conference-a-celebration-of-ageism-awareness-month-tickets-1993770715882?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/09/2026

Make a lasting impact in a child’s life! Seedling is looking for caring, dependable adults to serve as mentors for children impacted by a parent’s incarceration.

Mentors provide encouragement, consistency, and a positive connection that can help children build confidence and resilience.

Your time can make a difference. Interested in becoming a mentor? Learn more and get involved with Seedling today!

17/09/2026

Help put the power of reading into the hands of people who are incarcerated.

Inside Books Project is looking for volunteers to help select, package, and send free books and educational materials to people in Texas prisons, while building connection through the written word.

Austin Volunteer sessions: Thursdays & Sundays, 6–10 PM

Give a few hours. Send a book. Make a connection.

14/09/2026

Foundation Communities is seeking volunteers to help community members enroll in affordable health insurance during the Marketplace Open Enrollment period (November 1 through January 15). The Health Coverage program is a free service to help community members enroll in affordable heath coverage.

Volunteers work one-on-one with clients, receive comprehensive training, and make a meaningful impact on healthcare access in Central Texas. Contact us for more information.