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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
MAKE SUMMER MATTER -JOIN FLIP FLOP FRIDAY TODAY!
Flip Flop Friday is a way for businesses to have a lot of fun while showing their support of Any Baby Can. The concept is simple: pay 5 bucks to wear flip flops to work on July 23rd. That’s it! Your support will help Any Baby Can provide high-quality services to the 6,000+ children and families we serve each year.
Become the Head Flopper and agree to coordinate the effort at your place of business. Download the participation toolkit at www.abcaus.org and start telling co-workers about Flip Flop Friday. Send your Flip Flop pics!
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
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
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
New Nonprofit brings ceramic arts to low income kids
Upcoming Events : The Project ClayPlay "Mud Daubers,” - mobile ceramic arts studio Airstreams - will be found this summer:
July 20-Carver Museum Clay Camp begins
July 31-ClayWays Pottery Sale and Party to benefit Project ClayPlay. 5 pm to 8:30 pm at 5442 Burnet Rd. Austin, Texas 78756
More Information: Project ClayPlay
Seniors Just Want to Have Fun!
What does Tai Chi, a Breakfast Club, Monthly Movies, Line Dancing, Educational Workshops, Water Aerobics, Discounts on Health Care, Travel and More have in common? They are all activities offered by the Senior Circle, a non profit membership group of adults age 50 and older, sponsored by Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Visit their website for more information. Affordable and fun programs.
Contact info: Senior Circle Cedar Park Regional Medical Center 1401 Medical Parkway Cedar Park TX 78613 512-528-7096. Ginger Tremblay
More Information: Senior Circle Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
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
Dive In Movie Night, Twin Lakes Family YMCA
from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. every second and fourth Friday
Going to the movies and taking a dip in the pool are always fun ways to
spend your time during the summer, but what if you could combine the
two? Well, the Twin Lakes Family YMCA has done just that with its Dive
In Movie Night. Enjoy a family-friendly movie poolside at the Twin Lakes
Family YMCA Pool ( July 23 / Aug. 13, 27 ; Sept. 10).
While children two years of age and younger are FREE, adult admission is $2 and $3, respectively for YMCA Members and Non-Members and kids above two years old are $1.50 (YMCA Members) and $2.50 (Non-Members). Concessions, including hot dogs, drinks, candy and chips,
will also be available for purchase on site. The schedule for each evening (weather permitting of course) is as follows:
8:00 p.m. Pool Opens (time to enjoy the pool with an evening swim)
8:30 p.m. Concessions Open
9:15 p.m. Movie Begins
Notably, you may bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
For more information, including the movie schedule, please see the Twin
Lakes Family YMCA Member Services Desk (512-250-9622).
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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