Jefferson County
Community Forum –Minutes
June 16, 2014
In Attendance:
Amy Baum, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson
County
Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association
Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold
Amy Kester, CASA of Jefferson County
Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department
Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library - Northwest
General discussion led by Molly –
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There will be no meeting in July
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Online poll results indicate busy schedules and
long drives are obstacles to meeting attendance
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Bringing in guest speakers or having attendees
make presentations remain options
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Majority of responders say an online/Facebook
presence is desirable. Facebook page can
be established during July, then use evaluated at August meeting
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One possibility is to alternate in-person
meetings one month with online meetings the next. Another is to hold meetings in-person and
online jointly, using Skype or Google tools
Molly Pfeiffer:
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Summer Reading Program – Now through July
31. See scanned flyer for schedule of
events.
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AARP Driver Safety Training Course – Tues 7/8,
10am-2:30pm. $15 for AARP members, $20
for non-members. Some insurance
companies offer discounts for drivers who complete this course. Healthy lunch provided by Jilly’s Too Café,
suggested contribution $3.25. Sign-up
required, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
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Herbs and Culture of the Ozarks – Mon 6/23,
6:30pm. Lindenwood professor will
discuss herbology, the study of local herbs and their uses. Sign-up requested, 636-677-8186
Sandy Meyer:
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Smiles to Go Mobile Dental Clinic – Dental care
for children ages 3-18, on-site at schools at daycares. See scanned flyer, application, and schedule
for more information. Laura Becker,
636-633-6255
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Freedom from Smoking – Smoking cessation classes offered by
Jefferson County Health Dept. and Mercy Jefferson. 7-week support-based program to help quit
smoking successfully. Various
dates/times. Cassie Miller, 636-797-3737
x268
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Well Women Program – Refer to scanned items
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Car Seats for Babies – Booster seats for $15, car seats $25
cash. Donna Cummings, 636-797-3737 x127
Stephanie Paul:
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Living a Healthy LIfe – 6 weeks Weds 7/9-8/13,
9-11:30am. De Soto Senior Center, 13227
State Rd E, 63020. Free 6 week workshop
for managing chronic diseases. Eligibility
based on age, registration required, space is limited. Future workshops at other locations. For future classes and to volunteer, call
Sarah Levinson, 636-207-0847. Register, 636-337-7578
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De Soto Senior Center – All Jefferson County
senior centers seeking volunteers to assist with home-delivered meals and
center activities. Cindy Hunt,
636-337-7578
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Jefferson County Senior Response Team – 3rd
Wed each month, NW Senior Resource Center, 6180 Hwy MM, House Springs. 9-10:30am.
7/9 – Speakers Tammy Scott and Terri Roche, VA Caregiver Support Program. Questions?
Stephanie Paul, 636-253-0558, spaul@mid-eastaaa.org
Sara Dee:
- Jefferson
County Health and Education Fair – Fri 8/1, Jefferson College Field
House. School supplies for
qualified, pre-registered children, along with vision, hearing, and dental
screenings, haircuts. Register by
6/27. For information and to
register, call DRA, 636-931-7696, or Jefferson Franklin Community Action,
636-789-2686.
sarad@disabilityresourceassociation.org
Amy Baum:
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CASA trains and supports volunteers to advocate
for children in foster care and child welfare systems. Volunteers undergo screening, background
checks, and 5 weeks of training. Once
sworn in as officer of the court and assigned a child in foster care,
volunteers work 1 to 2 years with child, caseworkers, and juvenile officers
with the goal of finding the child a safe, permanent home. Volunteers write court reports and
recommendations. See more details in
scanned documents.
www.jeffersoncountycasa.org
Josh Henry:
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Summer Reading Program – Now through July
31. For kids and teens. Read 5 books (kids) and 3 books (teens) to
win a prize, read more books for more prizes.
Reading logs available at all Jefferson County library branches
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Arnold Library O.T.A.K.U. - Adult Anime Club –
Wed 6/25, 7-8:30pm. Watch Japanese
animation on the big screen in the library meeting room on the last Wed of
every month. Must be 18 to
participate. Register, 636-296-5171,
jhenry@jeffcolib.org
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Sewing Class – Wed 7/16, 6-8pm. Making a wallet. Sewing machine required, supply list
available in the library. Library has
limited number of sewing machines available.
Register, 636-296-5171
