Vitality Respite Center

08/31/2026

WE’RE CELEBRATING YOU! 🎉💙
To our amazing Vitality Respite Center Community Partners...THANK YOU! Your support, collaboration, and commitment help make a real difference for caregivers and families in our community. You show us what’s possible when we come together, show up, and serve with heart.
Here’s to the partnerships that make our impact greater and the community better!



Jerusalem Grill and Deli (Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Valrico, FL)
Josephine's Italian Market (Josephine's Italian Market in Brandon, Florida)
Gasparilla Pizzeria & Growlers (Gasparilla Pizzeria & Growlers)
Chili's Bloomingdale (Chili's Bloomingdale, FL | Order Online)
Gran Agave (Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Riverview FL | Gran Agave)
Metro Diner Brandon (Metro Diner Brandon, FL | Best Breakfast, Brunch & Comfort Food)

08/21/2026

Caring for a loved one with cognitive impairment can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk the journey alone. Vitality Respite Center is pleased to launch its Caregivers Support Group this September! Join us for encouragement, connection, and understanding in a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment.

Caregivers Support Group Schedule:
First Tuesday of Each Month at 10:00 a.m.
Beginning September 1, 2026
St. Andrew's UMC Church Library, Disciples’ Hall-Room 422
Virtual Meeting Available

You are not alone! We are here for you. For more information, to sign up, or for access to the virtual meeting link, email Dr. Gary Uremovich at [email protected].

Check out our website for information and resources at: https://www.saumc.net/vitality-respite-center

07/22/2026

A big Thank You to Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center for the donation of boxes of Brownie mix through their "Bake a Difference" drive for the Vitality Respite Center. Thanks to them, Vitality will be enjoying sweet treats for quite a while.

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

St. Andrew's Academy 3-year-old classes performed for the Vitality Respite Center this past week. It was an enjoyable performance for all.

03/27/2026

Last Saturday we hosted an Appreciation Luncheon for our compassionate, and dedicated Vitality volunteers. They are rock stars!! Which was our theme. Great fun was had, along with good food and fellowship. We even got a spirited game of noodle volleyball and was serenaded by a wonderful daughter-mother duet. Yes, our volunteers are rock stars!

03/07/2026

A group of nine volunteers from the Vitality Respite Center attended the Whirlwind Respite Leadership Conference in Birmingham, AL earlier this month. It was a truly inspiring experience for our team. The speakers and sessions highlighted innovative approaches in caring for those with memory issues including things like silent disco, sharing our stories with Legos, and a TV network just for those with dementia. We had meaningful conversations with others about the challenges and rewards of respite care. And we had fun! Well worth the trip.

02/26/2026

Vitality Respite Center is "drumming along" smoothly after 2 years. Playing Duck Derby and filling up pet food bags for our church's Food Pantry guests.