Jefferson
County Community Forum
Meeting Minutes – August 20, 2012
Attendees:
Debby Campbell, Get Healthy DeSoto
Diane Garritson, MEAAA Practicum Student
Josh Henry, Jefferson
County Library – Arnold
Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates
Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson
County Library –
Northwest
Kristine Ruth, MO Department of Corrections
Amber Simmons, Living Well Foundation
Molly Pfeiffer:
Library Books On Your eReader. eBooks classes at Jefferson County Library - Northwest Branch. eBooks on an iPad, 8/27, 1:30pm-3:00pm. Nook, 8/28, 9:30am-11:00am. Kindle, 8/29, 9:30am-11:00am. Almost Everything Else, 8/30,
1:30pm-3:00pm. Registration required,
contact 636-677-8186 or email mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org.
AARP Driver’s Safety Training Course. 9/14, 10:00am-2:00pm. $12 for AARP members, $14 for
non-members. Sign-up is required.
Women’s Auto-Immune Disease Support Group meets 9/15,
2:00pm-4:00pm.
Amber Simmons:
Living Well Foundation $6,000 Cash Raffle. Tickets are $25. Raffle drawing will take place at golf
tournament on 8/24. For more information
contact Allison, 636-674-5014 or allison@livingwellvillage.org.
Fall Into New Habits Community Weight Loss Challenge. Get fit to win cash. Duration is 12 weeks beginning 9/17, cost is
$25. Weekly activities, nutrition info
from registered dietician, 1 week pass to Snap Fitness. For more information or to register contact
Allison, 636-674-5014 or allison@livingwellvillage.org.
Race to Your Health. 5k
Run/Walk & Virtual Fun Run benefits the Living Well Foundation. 10/6, 9:00am, Corner of Old Lemay Ferry Rd.
and Lions Den Rd,
Imperial. Shirts provided and awards
given. Registration fees apply. Contact Amber Simmons, 636-674-5014 or
amber@livingwellvillage.org
Josh Henry:
Free library services for military members and families at
Jefferson County Library. Free faxing
service, computer/internet access, and Skype conferencing. Military ID must be presented.
Adult Programs at Arnold Library – Register for all
programs. Common Running Injuries:
Prevention and Treatment. 9/17, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of 6 most common running
injuries.
Stamp Up Some Greeting Cards! 9/26, 6:00pm.
We will be making 3 cards for Halloween, Fall, and Christmas. Supplies provided, $10 fee.
AARP Driver Safety Course.
10/25, 1:00pm-5:00pm. $12 for
AARP members, $14 non-members. Refresher
course for defensive driving, new traffic laws, safety equipment, and handling
problem situations.
Stephanie Paul:
Caregiver Support Group for individuals providing unpaid
care to a disabled or aging loved one.
Facilitated by MEAAA staff. Meets
second Tuesday each month, 2:00pm-3:30pm at Northwest Jefferson
County Senior
Resource Center,
6180 Highway MM, House Springs, 63051.
636-253-0558, www.mideastaaa.org
Volunteer opportunities for Meals on Wheels, front
desk/clerical, kitchen, cleaning, and activities, and more. Opportunities available M-F for as little as
1 day/week. Mileage reimbursement
available. Call 636-207-0847 ext. 114.
Senior Companions Program.
For seniors who want to help and provide companionship for other,
homebound seniors. Stipend and training
available. Contact Lisa, 636-207-0847.
Debby Campbell:
De Soto Farmer’s Market will be open Labor Day Weekend, 9/1,
8:00am-12:00pm.
Fall Festival – De Soto Farmer’s Market will partner with De
Soto Chamber of Commerce, moving to Walther
Park for 1 day,
9/15. Special hours 9:00am-3:00pm.
Celebrate Our Heritage at the De Soto Farmer’s Market,
9/22. Specialty artisans and
demonstrations include broommaking, blacksmithing, basketweaving, crochet,
tatting, and spinning. Civil War
re-enactment demonstrations with the Sons of Union Veterans.
New website – www.gethealthydesoto.org
Doug Over:
ABCs of Family Finance be held at Twin Rivers
Worship Center
(10575 Tesson Ferry Rd,
63128, 314-729-0704). 12-week class, no
pre-registration required. Contact: Doug
Over 636-296-0535, doug.over@att.net
Kristine Ruth:
Taking information for any volunteer opportunities with
local organizations for felony parolees.
Contact 636-789-3392, kristine.ruth@doc.mo.gov.
-Josh Henry
