Notes from the January 23rd meeting of the Jefferson County Community Services Forum

Notes from the January 23rd meeting of the
Jefferson County Community Services Forum

Jefferson County Library, Arnold

Meredith McCarthy

636.296.2204

1. Help for Low Back Pain (ask for Myra Hill), 1/30/12, 6:30-8

            A doctor will explain low back pain and treatment options for free.

2. AARP Driver Safety course, 2/23/12, 1-5 pm

            $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-AARP; 4 hour refresher course to help seniors drive defensively

3. Free CPR classes (ask for Linda) 636-948-4433, 2/1, 2/8, or 2/29, 6 -10 pm

            Antonia FPD #2 house, 6633 Moss Hollow Road

JFCAC

Melissa Grimes, FSS Coordinator

mgrimes@jfcac.org

MEAAA

Stephanie Paul

636.253.0558

1. Property Tax Credit, 1800-243-6060

            Tax credit for seniors and disabled; AARP volunteers available to assist with simple tax returns and property tax credits

2. High Ridge Senior Center has a new location, Neil Bingaman, 677-4578

            The High Ridge Senior Center is now the Northwest Jefferson County Senior Resource Center, and new address is: 6180 Hwy MM, House Springs, MO  63051; phone number is 636-677-4578

3. Caregiver Support Group

            Open to any unpaid caregivers looking for resources/support.  Meets the 2^nd Tuesday each month, from 2-3:30 pm.  Contact Stephanie with questions

4. Low Vision Resource Center

            Located at NW Jeffco Senior Resource Center (See #2); they have low vision equipment for loan to anyone 55 + who can benefit from reading aids; call Stephanie with questions.

5. Prime Connections newsletter

            Stephanie created a newsletter collating activities for seniors throughout Jefferson County; email spaul@mid-eastaaa.org to subscribe

Jefferson County Community Partnership

Sophie Emergy, MA

636.464.5144 x13

development@jccp.org

1. A Night of Comedy fundraiser, 3/23/12, 6- 10 pm

General admission is $25 and includes 1 dinner buffet, 2 drink tickets, and entertainment from four local, metro-area comedians

2. Give Kids a Smile, no cost dental clinic, call Jessica Rhodes, MA (636.464.5144 x 20

A no-cost dental clinic for un-/under-insured children in Jefferson County. Services begin in April & May 2012.  Applications are currently accepted.

DRA

Erin Benz

636.931.7696

1. Youth Group meeting 2/6, call Erin or Nancy Pope (same #)

Youth group meetings for those age 14-21; 2/6, 2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7

2. Back to School Fair Committee meeting 1/25, call Nancy Pope

Looking for agencies/organizations to participate in Back to School Fair Committee.  Next meeting is 1/25 @ DRA

Jefferson College

Sandy Nappier, WIA Youth Program Coordinator

1800-292-1314

1. Any not-for profit agencies wishing to serve as a host worksite for youth and/or adults, are encouraged to complete Worksite Agreement and return to Arnold Career Center by February 3, 2012.  Agreements may be obtained by calling Sandy Nappier at 1.800.292.1314 or 314.808.6829.  Agencies who served as worksites in the past year will receive a new agreement in the mail.  Wages and worker’s compensation benefits are covered through the WIA programs.

2. Jefferson College has added Allied Health programs in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Respiratory Therapy.  Respiratory Therapy is currently taking applications for fall, 2012 start date.  An open house for RT will be held on 2/29/12 from 9 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 4 pm.  Interested students may call 636.481.3466 for additional information.

3. The Spring catalog for continuing education is available.  There are many free basic computer classes available, in addition to other workforce and leisure classes.  For more information on classes, contact 636.797.3000, ext 3144

Double Eagle Associates

Doug Over

Doug.over@att.net

636.296-0535

Financial education classes for the family available.