Friday, March 23, 2012

Meeting minutes for March 19, 2012


Jefferson County Community Forum

Meeting minutes for March 19, 2012

Agency Representatives Attended:
Meredith McCarthy – Jefferson County Library, Arnold
Stephanie Paul – Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Missy Waldman – Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Molly Pfeiffer – Jefferson County Library, Northwest
Debby Campbell – Get Healthy DeSoto
Sandy Nappier – Jefferson College WIA Youth
Amber Simmons – Living Well Village
Doug Over – Double Eagle Associates

Jefferson County Library, Arnold
Meredith distributed “What’s Happening @ the Arnold Branch for March/April
“How does your garden grow?” Free workshop series Call Myrna Hill, 636-296-2204
3/19 6-8:30pm - Vegetable gardening from the front door
4/16 6:30-8:30pm - Composting workshop
4/18 6-8:30pm - Companion planting & crop rotation for the organic gardener
April 16th – 10-noon - National Health Care Decisions Day– Lawyer providing info for advanced care planning and advanced directive forms.  Healthcare directives are free and can be completed at event.  Call Myna Hill, 636-296-2204
April 2nd – 9:30 – Noon -  SSM Breast Care will provide info and set up free mammograms at St. Clare Health Center

Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Stephanie distributed Prime Connections newsletter with activities, support groups and events for seniors throughout Jefferson Co. Contact Stephanie to be placed on electronic mailing list – spaul@mid-eastaaa.org
Caregiver support group open to any caregiver of loved one of any age or medical condition.  Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month 2pm at NW Jefferson Co. Senior Resource Center, 6180 Hwy MM, House Springs. Call Stephanie Paul, 636-253-0558
Low Vision Center open at NW Jefferson Co. Senior Resource Center.  Low vision aids can be loaned free of charge to individuals 55+ with vision loss.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Missy Waldman provided LSEM Advocates for Family Health brochures.
Have clients call LSEM hotline if they have problems with their coverage or eligibility issues.  Professionals may contact Missy about spend down issues on behalf of clients, or have client call hotline.

Jefferson County Library, Northwest
Molly distributed info on the following upcoming events:
April 23rd 6:30pm - ABC’s of Family Finance – Honest talk about money – finding it, saving it, planning for the future with it.  Talk about reducing debt, too. 
April 25th 6pm – Vegetable Gardening workshop – Learn about making your own vegetable garden without a lot of land and without digging it up.  Will teach how to prep and plant, materials needed, maintenance and timelines. 
April 5th 10-noon - AARP Drivers Safety – AARP leads this course on driver’s safety.  Fee of $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members.  Certificate given at the end of class – may reduce insurance rates. Payment accepted day of class only.
Sign up required for all, call 636-677-8186 or email mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org

Get Healthy DeSoto
Debby Campbell provided monthly newsletter and information on the following events:
April 21st – Desoto Farmer’s Market, 10:00 Tractor Parade – Main Street, Desoto, 12:00-4:00pm Bedding Plants Sale and Cat/Dog Vaccination clinic – 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto
Grand Opening at Farmers Market, May 5th 8:00-Noon, “Meet me at the Market” 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto

Jefferson College
Sandy Nappier provided info on WIA Youth Program is accepting applications from youth ages 16-21 for summer employment and possible tuition assistance.
College is hosting Job Fair on March 22nd from 1-4pm, contact Tim Morrell, tmorrell@jeffco.edu
Habitat for Humanity is holding a family selection workshop at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on March 24th at 9am.  Interested families must bring completed application form available at www.habitatjeffcomo.org Call 636-933-3606 for more info.

Living Well Village
Amber Simmons provided information on the following events:
Spring into Wellness! 10k/5/k will be held Saturday March 24th 8:30am Contact Amber for more info 636-674-5014 or Amber@livingwellvillage.org
Bunco fundraiser to benefit Arnold Food Pantry will be held Friday April 13th 7-9pm. $20 per person includes beer, wine, soda, snacks and chance to win $500 cash prize.  Contact Kelly 636-296-1910 or Kelly@arnoldchamber.org
Living Well Foundation $6000 cash raffle drawing will take place on August 24th at golf tournament.  Wining ticket prizes $4000, $1000 and $500.  Seller of first prize ticket wins $500. Tickets $25 each.  If you are interested in selling tickets contact Allison Fritschel 636-674-5014 or Allison@livingwellvillage.org

Double Eagle Associates
Doug Over provided newsletter for ABC’s of Family Finance – workshop modules provide financial literacy.  Contact Doug at 314-791-9905.

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