Our April 4, 2023, luncheon speaker was Mitzi Macon. Mitzi became a part of VMA eight years ago because of a golf game with the prior President, Matti Alesi. Matti was so passionate about the organization and Mitzi was glad to join VMA. Over time, Mitzi has learned there are so many amazing volunteers that give so much of their time, skills, and energy to help fellow neighbors. Since 1976, the VMA has assisted Villagers to live independent lives as long as possible. The organization helps residents and their families with referral services for individual care needs and concerns. Through the years, medical equipment has been accumulated through donations and is loaned free to Villagers. In addition to medical equipment donations, VMA accepts both golf carts and cars. The golf cart donations have been very successful here in the Villages. A professional social services coordinator works in the Cribari office to link Villagers and their families with community services. Annually, this service coordinator handles more than 600 Villagers, providing over 1500 services.