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2026 VHA Speakers Series
Join Us for a FREE Health and Wellness Event
“Food is Medicine”
Learn how what’s on your plate can help you stay independent, save money, and feel better — straight from the experts behind Orlando’s 4Roots Farm.
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
📍 Old Mill Playhouse Epic Theatre | 1000 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing
Seating is very limited — register early to reserve your spot. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis at the theatre.
Presented by Jay Groves, EdD, MMHC, executive director of the Culinary Health Institute of 4Roots Farm.
4Roots Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Orlando, founded in 2015 to transform how communities think about, access, and interact with food. Jay’s presentation digs into why food really is medicine for older adults, including:
- Fights chronic illness: High-quality produce prevents and manages age-related diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline.
- Lowers grocery bills: Financial assistance and SNAP-matching programs help seniors on fixed incomes afford nutritious, fresh food.
- Reduces social isolation: Community events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities keep older adults connected and combat loneliness.
- Simplifies wellness education: Specialized classes teach accessible cooking techniques and dietary habits tailored specifically for aging bodies.
- Boosts independent living: Consistent access to healthy meals preserves long-term physical mobility, strength, and daily autonomy.
Beyond the seniors’ health angle, you’ll get a look at how 4Roots is tackling the broken food system through local food production, education, research, and a “Farm to Healthcare” clinical model developed with AdventHealth and Florida Blue.
Event Details:
- Free admission
- Registration required — seating is very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
👉 Register Now at:
VHA Events
A confirmation email will be sent upon registering. Reservations are held until 15 minutes before the event, after which remaining seats may be released to non-registered residents.
If you are unable to attend, please notify us at:
VHA Contact
so your seat can be made available to another resident.
Welcome to The VHA!
The Villages Homeowners Advocates (VHA) is a lifestyle organization whose members are committed to championing the needs of Villagers through:
- Positive, constructive dialogue
- Problem solving
- Education
- Philanthropic efforts
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The Villages Homeowners Advocates (VHA) Foundation is pleased to announce it has granted $2,500 to Our Moment Café, Inc. The Our Moment Cafe’s mission is to provide a safe and supportive social environment for caregivers residing within The Villages along with those they care for with early-stage memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Why Join The VHA?
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Communication
Bring YOUR voice to our community
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Education
News and courses to enlighten and inform
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Volunteering
Because we can’t do our job without you!
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Social Opportunities
Spend time with fellow residents and create friendships along the way
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Philanthropy
Providing for those in need through our VHA Foundation and Helping Hands
