Jefferson County Community Forum - Minutes
August 19, 2013
In Attendance:
Sophie Emery, Jefferson
County Community
Partnership
Josh Henry, Jefferson
County Library-Arnold
Betty Hutson, Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri
Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College
Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson
County Library-Northwest
Molly Pfeiffer:
- AARP Drivers Safety Course – Tues, Sept.10, 1pm-5pm. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Payment b cash or check made out to AARP. Some insurance companies will give a discount to persons completing the course. Certificate given upon completion. Registration required, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
- Flu Shot Clinic – Thurs, Sept.12, 1pm-3pm. Walgreens staff will administer this year’s flu shot. Covered by most insurance; others pay $25.99. Sign-up encouraged, walk-ins welcome. 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
- Genealogy Program – Thurs, Sept.12, 6:30pm. Learn more about using the census online. Registration required. Chris Merseal or Mindy Hudson, 636-677-8186
Sandy Nappier: (will
post more details online)
- WIA Dislocated Worker Program – On-the-job and occupational skills training. National career readiness certificate, grant and scholarship help. Must meet requirements, documentation needed. Missouri Career Center, 3675 W. Outer Rd. Ste. 102, Arnold 63010. 636-287-8909
- WIA Youth Program – Ages 16-21. Workshops on career readiness, career exploration, computer help. Register at www.jobs.mo.gov and complete paper application forms. More information - www.jeff-frankjobs.com, 1-800-292-1314 (Jefferson County), 636-239-6703 (Franklin County)
- Continuing Education – Free BTOP computer classes for the public have ended. The schedule of fall continuing education classes, including affordable computer classes, is available now.
Doug Over:
- Jefferson County Military Family Support Network – Providing support, information, contacts, family events, volunteers, and opportunities for children before, after, and during deployment. On Facebook – Jefferson-County-Military-Families-Support-Network. Wendy Thomas, U. of MO Extension, 636-797-5363, thomaswg@missouri.edu
- AARP Driver Safety Classes - @ Jefferson County Library. Windsor Branch – Tues, Sept.3, 1pm-5pm. Northwest Branch – Tues, Sept.10, 1pm-5pm. Arnold Branch – Mon, Sept.16, 12:30pm-4:30pm. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. After September, fees will be raised to $15/$20.
Betty Hutson:
- CLAIM – 350 volunteers in MO for free help with Medicare/Medicaid questions, problems, and claims. Referrals to appropriate agencies. www.missouriclaim.org, 1-800-390-3330
Sophie Emery:
- JCCP’s office has moved to a new location. Open House - Fri, Sept.20, 1pm-3pm. 3875 Plass Road, Building A, Festus, MO 63028. 636-465-0983, fax 636-465-0987 For more info – Tracy Smith, x105
- Blood Drive – Sat, Sept.7, 10am-2pm. Show-Me Rent to Own, 100 N. Truman Blvd, Crystal City, 63019. Make an appointment @ redcrossblood.org using sponsor code JeffersonCoCP, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. All donors must present photo ID. Hydrate well!
Josh Henry:
- Eating Smart, Being Active – Tuesdays, Sept.10-Oct.22, 1:30pm-2:30pm. Free 7 week nutrition, food safety, and physical education course offered by U. of MO Extension. Registration required, participation in all sessions. Attendance incentives and certificate of completion. 636-296-5171
- Navigating the Online World – Thursdays, Sept.12-26, 9:30am-11:30am. Free beginning computer classes. Class 1 – essential keyboard and mouse skills. Class 2- Basic internet searching and safety. Class 3 – Library catalog, website, and databases. Register for one or all. Class size limited to 10 students. 636-296-5171
