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AISD Student Immunization
Click thru for AISD Immunization information and Clinic Locations.
Go to PRINT to find downloadable PDF of Immunization Requirements.
More Information: AISD - 2009 Immunization Info
"Children's Health Express" Launches at Any Baby Can
"Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas and Any Baby Can have responded to tough economic times with a unique collaboration to serve children who need medical attention. The “Children’s Health Express,” a tour-bus sized mobile clinic, launched at Any Baby Can in May, providing a medical home for children who have limited access to health care, transportation issues, and/or special health care needs. Prior to joining forces with ABC, the mobile clinic parked once weekly at area elementary schools and preschools. With this powerful new partnership, Children’s Health Express continues service to schools while broadening the scope of its impact by extending care to the hard to reach populations that Any Baby Can successfully serves."
More Information: Any Baby Can and Family Resource Center
Alzheimer's Association Support Group - SW Austin
every month on the Second Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00.
Sponsored by Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, Assisted Living
Family caregivers have an overwhelming job and need the opportunity to discuss and brainstorm ideas with other people who are caring for a relative with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. All support groups are free of charge. Our meeting room is small and space is limited. Please call 512-637-5403 to RSVP.
More Information: Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, LLC
First U.S. Synchronized Swimming National Championship held in Austin
March 25 - 27 2010 - MORE than 300 elite synchronized swimmers will gather at the University of Texas at Austin, Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, for the 2010 Junior National Synchronized Swimming Championships. The meet will feature athletes ages 15-18, who will vie for Junior National Titles in the solo, duet and team events. The competition will be hosted by the Austin Angelfish and the University of Texas at Austin, Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
Top routines will advance to the 2010 U.S. National Championships which will take place April 15 - 17, in Huntersville, N.C.
Tickets for Saturday's finals competition will be $10 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 6-12) and senior citizens. Admission on Thursday and Friday is free of charge.
Following competition on Saturday, March 27, the Austin Angelfish will host a "Give Synchro a Try" clinic. Admission to the clinic will be included in the price of a youth ticket purchased for finals.
Check www.usasynchro.org for additional information, including the schedule of events or contact Taylor Payne at taylor@usasynchro.org or (317) 507-3410.
More Information: Austin Angelfish Synchronized Swimming
Respite Options for Caregivers
Reserve early for the 2nd of our Caregiver Seminar's!
AGE had an overflow crowd for the 1st Caregiver Seminar of 2010, "Communication Tips and Behaviors in Dementia!" Co-Hosted with the Alzheimer’s Association. This Caregiver Series includes lively discussion during the presentation and a sharing of resources after the event.
"Exlporing Options for Caregivers" is our next topic
DATE: Saturday, March 6 TIME: 10 a.m.- Noon PLACE: AGE Building 3710 Cedar Street 78705 In the Dining Room
Space is limited for this popular class so please register by contacting Bruce Kravitz, email [mailto:bkravitz@ageofaustin.org] or call 451-4611.
FREE RESPITE CARE is available on site by reservation only. To RSVP for respite care, please contact Katie Rouse at 458-6305 by March 3, 2010.
More Information: Austin Groups For The Elderly
YMCA SPRING BREAK CAMP REGISTRATION
We know that everyone is geared up to register for summer camp, but don’t forget about the other school break coming up even quicker. That’s right – Spring Break is just around the corner and the YMCA of Greater Williamson County has you covered with Spring Break Camp. Running from March 15-19 and jam-packed with loads of fun and exciting activities for kids in Kinder – 9th Grade*, Spring Break Camp is not only offered at Camp Twin Lakes in Cedar Park, but also at convenient school site locations throughout Williamson County and at the CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock. Registration our Spring Break Camps begin on Feb. 8, so don’t delay:
You may sign up at the YKidz Member Services Desk in Round Rock (512-615-5563) or your local YMCA of Greater Williamson County branch location: Round Rock (512-246-9622), Cedar Park (512-250-9622) or Taylor (512-365-9622). Financial assistance is available. Additionally, you may download the registration form at www.ymcagwc.org in order to expedite
your registration process when you stop by one of the above listed locations.
More Information: Camp Twin Lakes-YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Fresh Food For Families
Families can pick up fresh produce at three distribution sites. Fresh Food for
Families is a partnership effort between Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services
and the Capital Area Food Bank. Fresh Food For Families distribution dates and times
are listed below:
* Turner-Roberts Rec Center every 2nd Wednesday at 2 - 4 pm
* Montopolis Neighborhood Center every 4th Wednesday 8 - 10 am
* Dove Springs Rec Center every 2nd Friday 2 - 4 pm
More Information: Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
Capital Metro Board Votes to Increase Fares
The Capital Metro Board approved a fare increase today that will go into effect January 18th. Fares for senior and disabled riders with a valid Capital Metro issued ID will remain free.
The base fare for a single bus ride will increase from 75-cents to $1 unless derailed by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). State legislation passed this year allows CAMPO to veto base fare increases.
More Information: Capital Metro
Are you having trouble financing care for a loved one, or yourself?
Take a few moments to read this blog (select BLOG on site homepage).
A personal history of one woman's efforts to allow her mother to stay
in her own home, "Mother had always begged us to not place her in a nursing home. We had few choices." Poignantly written. This is a must-read.
More Information: caregivinghelp.info
Central Texas Afterschool Network's 3rd Annual Conference
Save the date for the Central Texas Afterschool Network's 3rd Annual Conference for Afterschool Professionals. The conference will take place on Saturday, February 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St. The theme of this year's conference is: "The Power of Choice: Resolutions and Revolutions for the New Decade." Registration will open soon. Registration fees will be $15
per person and include a continental breakfast and lunch. Afterschool service providers and afterschool leaders are encouraged to attend. Stay tuned for more information!
More Information: Central Texas Afterschool Network (CTAN)
Fixin' To Get Ready....
In Louisiana and Texas - we have an expression "Fixin' to get ready."
It suggests that we're not actually getting ready, we're just thinking about it, gearing up for the process, so to speak. And a great way to get ready for the holidays is to make space: physical, mental and emotional/spiritual. Here are some tips to get you started:
1. Have your family purge what is no longer useful: Food, warm clothing, gently used toys and books are much in need. Offer gently used or new items to charitable organizations preparing to help families in need. (Children specifically can learn great life-lessons by participating in this process)
2. Mentally: inventory the thoughts, activities, mental lists and schedules that do not actively support your life and see how you
can jettison those or at least trim them.
3. Spiritually: take some time for yourself to call in scattered energy, get focused, express gratitude and allow your senses to participate in the moment.
For more Fixin' To Get Ready tips from Nancy Wesson, email her at nwesson@focusonspace.com or call @512.243.6643
More Information: Focus on Space
Free Financial Coaching
Foundation Communities offers free one-on-one financial coaching to individuals
earning less than $25,000 annually and families earning less than $50,000. In addition
to a free credit report, participants will be coached to organize their finances,
create a budget, reduce debt, fix credit and save for the future. Financial coaching
is offered Mondays through Saturdays at the Community Tax Center located at 3036
South 1st Street. Call 512-447-2026 x26 to schedule a coaching session.
More Information: Foundation Communities
Caregiver Resource Guide
The Gray Panthers of Austin has updated its popular resource directory, "Caregiving:
A Family Guide." The free guide helps older adults and their families through
a range of choices and a maze of health and social service issues and options.
Order a copy by mail: Gray Panthers of Austin, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 15; Austin,
TX 78705. For more information, call 458-3738.
More Information: Gray Panthers of Austin
MediWheels Connects Seniors with Medical Care
Meals on Wheels and More is expanding its Medi-Wheels program with help from a grant
from the St. David's Community Health Foundation. Medi-Wheels staff or volunteers
will transport older individuals, living in East Austin, to their medical appointments.
Medi Wheels also offers cab vouchers to clients who use wheelchairs and require
a wheelchair lift.
More Information: Meals on Wheels and More, Medi-Wheels program
Stroke Survivors Support Group Meeting
Stroke Survivors and their caregivers can attend monthly meetings for support and education at St .David's Rehab Hospital
Location: St .David's Rehab Hospital 1005 E. 32nd St. Day, ask for the “Day Program” Room
Meeting Dates: 2nd Monday of the Month - Time 4:30-5:30 PM
Ideal for those seeking advice and support from others experiencing stroke recovery. For more information contact Gerri Kilti RRT-NPS MHA Admissions Case Manager St David’s Rehab Hospital 512 544-8460
Related Support Groups: Brain Tumor Survivor Support Group meets the 3rd Wed of Month from 7:00-8:30 pm, same location
More Information: St. Davids Rehabilitation
US Census Will Hire 4,000 Local Workers
The U.S. Census Bureau is taking applications now for 4,000 Austin-area employees to help with the 2010 Census. Pay for temporary Census jobs ranges from $8 to $24 an hour, with most local jobs paying $17 an hour. To learn more and to apply, visit www.2010.census.gov
More Information: STEP (Support and Training Employment Program)
Stepping Stone School 6 Receives NAC Accreditation
Jan. 13, 2010 - Stepping Stone School 6 received notice of accreditation from the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC). NAC Accreditation demonstrates and documents Stepping Stone School's quality performance using research-based criteria. "We're so proud of our staff at Stepping Stone School VI," said Rhonda Paver, Stepping Stone founder and CEO. "All of our schools follow our strict quality guidelines and curriculum, but it is always nice to be recognized for our hard work."
More Information: Stepping Stone School 6
On your mark. Get set and mark your calendars for Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010 Kids Fun Run at 8:00 a.m
Trailsetter 5K
You will want to be at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA for the second-annual Trailsetter 5K - sponsored by Cedar Park Chiropractic, American Bank of Texas - Avery Ranch Brach and the Texas Stars Hockey Club . The event, which will begin with the Kids Fun Run at
8:00 a.m. followed promptly by the 5K at 8:30 a.m., will mark the
one-year anniversary of the opening of the Brushy Creek Trail to the
Twin Lakes Trailhead and is open to all ages as well as both walkers and
runners. It is truly one running event you won't want to miss to kick
off 2010 - the race to Brushy Creek in on! See the Twin Lakes Family
YMCA Member Services Desk for details and to register. Additionally, you
may sign up for the race at www.signmeup.com or download the
registration form at www.ymcagwc.org to expedite your registration
process at the Member Services Desk.
Of note, if you sign up before Feb. 22, you will save up to $10 off your
registration fee! Hurry in and register TODAY!
More Information: Twin Lakes Family YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Clarification of New Booster Seat Law
Starting September 1, 2009 Booster Seats will be required for children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.
Go to the PRINT tab (above) and find the NEW BOOSTER SEAT LAW pdf under the heading "Families". Pass this important information on to your families and friends.
More Information: Your Community Guide Community
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