Service League

The Service League of Greater Lakeway is a "neighbor helping neighbor" program what was instigated in 1988.  The purpose is to provide a supportive network of short term services to adults  living in the Greater Lakeway area.   For assistance or further information 261-3514.  A volunteer will answer calls from 9 to 11 a.m. each weekday and messages may be left on call notes at any hour.  Membership is available to citizens of Greater Lakeway who are willing to provide to provide any of the services listed below including answering the telephone.

     Services provided are:

1. Information and Referral to assist in locating needed services

2. Meals: short-term meals can be provided following surgery or illness

3. Transportation:  transportation can be provided on a one-time basis for persons unable to provide their own transportation to physicians, appointments, grocery shopping or personal business

4. Social Contact:  Checks can be made on a housebound well-being person to give assurance that isolation and loneliness can be overcome

5. Household Repairs:  Simple handyman repairs (changing light bulbs, air conditioning filters, etc.)are available for those unable to make them

6. Home Health Aids:  available are wheelchairs, canes, walkers, commode extenders, crutches bath stools. 

For further information, call 261-3514.

Service League of Greater Lakeway – What Is it?

Approximately twenty years ago a "few good men and women" decided there was a need in Lakeway for an organization known as "Service League – Neighbor Helping Neighbor." Their first meeting was held at City Hall, which at that time was called Village Hall, on September 20, 1988. And so began this wonderful organization!

Living in Lakeway is very different from any place you’ve probably ever lived. What makes Lakeway so unique is the concern we have for each other. Mention a problem to someone and there is an immediate response of concern and an offer to help.

Lakeway-ites enjoy helping each other.

The first officers of the Service League were: President: Margaret (Peg) Tolzmann,

Vice President: Leland (Lee) Warner, Secretary-Treasurer: Richard Shultz and

Volunteer Coordinator: Frances Cheatham.

There have been many volunteers since the Service League’s inception twenty years ago. Volunteer workers answer the phone and match those in need with others who have volunteered to provide an array of services that meet short-term needs. Services include transportation, social contact, minor household repairs, home health aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. There is no charge for any service.

Volunteers are always needed – join us as a Service League Volunteer. It is a very rewarding experience. For further information, contact the Service League Office 261-3514 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Submitted by Betty Colovas