Meeting Minutes – August 20, 2012

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