Now is the time to get healthy. . . NOT after the holidays! Porter County Aging & Community Services will host a series of two October workshops on “Healthy Living” at Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road in Valparaiso). On Wednesday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Megan Owens, Recreation Coordinator for the Valparaiso Parks Department, and a local Fitness Professional will outline local resources related to exercise and the components of an effective exercise program. On Wednesday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Marolyn Steffen, a Certified and Registered Dietician, will outline the foods that should be included in a healthy diet. This workshop will offer a guide to how we should be eating throughout our day.
Both workshops are FREE and open to the public. The Community Workshop program is possible through funding from NWICA (Northwest Indiana Community Action). If interested, RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at Porter County Aging & Community Services at (219) 263-8300.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
September Workshops
Porter County Aging & Community Services in collaboration with Pines Village Retirement Communities is hosting FREE summer Community Workshops supported and funded by Northwest Indiana Community Action:
TITLE: “CRIME PREVENTION FOR SENIORS”
{Porter County Sheriff, David E. Lain, will explain ways to avoid being the victim of a crime, when to contact the police, and the resources available through our local police force, etc.}
WHEN: Thursday, September 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso)
TITLE; “RETIREMENT PLANNING 101”
{Mitchell D. Marcus, Senior Investment Executive for Centier Bank, will explain specific ways to prepare financially for retirement NOW and the resources available to as you plan for retirement.}
WHEN: Tuesday, September 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Miller’s Senior Living (5911 Lute Road, Portage)
If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at PCACS (219) 464-9736.
TITLE: “CRIME PREVENTION FOR SENIORS”
{Porter County Sheriff, David E. Lain, will explain ways to avoid being the victim of a crime, when to contact the police, and the resources available through our local police force, etc.}
WHEN: Thursday, September 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso)
TITLE; “RETIREMENT PLANNING 101”
{Mitchell D. Marcus, Senior Investment Executive for Centier Bank, will explain specific ways to prepare financially for retirement NOW and the resources available to as you plan for retirement.}
WHEN: Tuesday, September 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Miller’s Senior Living (5911 Lute Road, Portage)
If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at PCACS (219) 464-9736.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Handouts from Spring 2010 Workshops
Didn't get to attend one or all of our spring workshps? Check out the resource lists that were handed out to workshop participants by copying and pasting the links below into your browser:
"When Should Seniors Visit the ER" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfNmNoenQ1bmMz&hl=en
"How to Have a Successful Job Interview" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfNGNtd3F4Mmtt&hl=en
"How to Write an Effective Resume" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfMWN6amh2dGdk&hl=en
"How to Keep the Senior You Love Healthy at Home" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfMGZmaDJobWZr&hl=en
Now you can get some of the information from our previous workshops. Try to attend some of our summer workshops and gather information that can CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Visit our website at www.portercountyacs.org OR call me at (219) 464-9736.
"When Should Seniors Visit the ER" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfNmNoenQ1bmMz&hl=en
"How to Have a Successful Job Interview" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfNGNtd3F4Mmtt&hl=en
"How to Write an Effective Resume" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfMWN6amh2dGdk&hl=en
"How to Keep the Senior You Love Healthy at Home" handout at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AQq6ix1Dyeg3ZGZjNTkzdGRfMGZmaDJobWZr&hl=en
Now you can get some of the information from our previous workshops. Try to attend some of our summer workshops and gather information that can CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Visit our website at www.portercountyacs.org OR call me at (219) 464-9736.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Summer 2010 Community Workshops
Porter County Aging & Community Services in collaboration with Pines Village Retirement Communities is hosts several FREE Community Workshops supported and funded by Northwest Indiana Community Action:
TITLE: “CRIME PREVENTION FOR SENIORS”
{Porter County Sheriff, David E. Lain, will explain ways to avoid being the victim of a crime, when to contact the police, and the resources available through our local police force, etc.}
WHEN: Thursday, September 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “RETIREMENT PLANNING 101”
{Mitchell D. Marcus, Senior Investment Executive for Centier Bank, will explain specific ways to prepare financially for retirement NOW and the resources available to as you plan for retirement.}
WHEN: Tuesday, September 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Miller’s Senior Living in Portage (5911 Lute Road, Portage)
*If you are interested in coming to any of the above workshops, please RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at PCACS (219) 464-9736.
TITLE: “SUICIDE: A PREVENTABLE STRATEGY”
WHEN: June 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta (605 Beech St., Valparaiso)
*If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to Jill Pfister at Village Park (219) 462-1301.
TITLE: “CRIME PREVENTION FOR SENIORS”
{Porter County Sheriff, David E. Lain, will explain ways to avoid being the victim of a crime, when to contact the police, and the resources available through our local police force, etc.}
WHEN: Thursday, September 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “RETIREMENT PLANNING 101”
{Mitchell D. Marcus, Senior Investment Executive for Centier Bank, will explain specific ways to prepare financially for retirement NOW and the resources available to as you plan for retirement.}
WHEN: Tuesday, September 21 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Miller’s Senior Living in Portage (5911 Lute Road, Portage)
*If you are interested in coming to any of the above workshops, please RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at PCACS (219) 464-9736.
TITLE: “SUICIDE: A PREVENTABLE STRATEGY”
WHEN: June 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta (605 Beech St., Valparaiso)
*If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to Jill Pfister at Village Park (219) 462-1301.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Spring Workshops for Seniors and the Caregivers Who Love Them
Are you prepared to care for a loved one at home? Is your home safe for a senior or sick loved one? What resources are available to caregivers in our community? We are having a workshop on “Keeping the Senior You Love Healthy at Home” for caregivers and/or soon to be caregivers on Tuesday, April 20 at 12 p.m. at Rittenhouse Senior Living in Valpo.
It is often difficult for seniors with multiple health conditions to decided whether or not it is time to visit the ER. On May 4 at Pines Village in Valpo, Dr. John Johnson will present on “When Should Seniors Visit the ER?” from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshops are free and open to the public. Seating is limited so early RSVPs will be important. Contact Melissa at 219.263.8300 or mbenefiel@verizon.net.
It is often difficult for seniors with multiple health conditions to decided whether or not it is time to visit the ER. On May 4 at Pines Village in Valpo, Dr. John Johnson will present on “When Should Seniors Visit the ER?” from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshops are free and open to the public. Seating is limited so early RSVPs will be important. Contact Melissa at 219.263.8300 or mbenefiel@verizon.net.
WORKSHOPS FOR PORTER COUNTY'S JOB SEEKEERS
Are you unemployed? Unhappy with your current job? Find out how to create a resume that lands you an interview. Find out how to land a job during the inverview process. Attend our spring workshps at the United Way of Porter County office (951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso):
TITLE: “HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain how to create a resume that will land you a job interview.}
WHEN: Monday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TITLE: “HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain the steps you need to take to prepare for and have a successful interview.}
WHEN: Monday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Workshops are free and open to the public. Seating is limited so early RSVPs will be important. Contact Melissa at 219.263.8300 or mbenefiel@verizon.net.
TITLE: “HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain how to create a resume that will land you a job interview.}
WHEN: Monday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
TITLE: “HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain the steps you need to take to prepare for and have a successful interview.}
WHEN: Monday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Workshops are free and open to the public. Seating is limited so early RSVPs will be important. Contact Melissa at 219.263.8300 or mbenefiel@verizon.net.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
SPRING WORKSHOPS COMING UP SOON. . .
Porter County Aging & Community Services in collaboration with Pines Village Retirement Communities is hosts several FREE Community Workshops supported and funded by Northwest Indiana Community Action:
TITLE: “HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain how to create a resume that will land you a job interview.}
WHEN: Monday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: United Way of Porter County office (951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “KEEPING THE SENIOR YOU LOVE HEALTHY AT HOME”
{Dr. Carole Pepa, PhD, RN will outline what services and resources are available to help a caregiver succeed in providing quality care to a loved one at home.}
WHEN: Tuesday, April 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain the steps you need to take to prepare for and have a successful interview.}
WHEN: Monday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: United Way of Porter County office (951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “WHEN SHOULD SENIORS VISIT THE ER?”
{Dr. John C. Johnson, MD will explain what constitutes an emergency room visit for older adults, on-line resources for obtaining medical information and options within the community for alternate care to an ER.}
WHEN: Tuesday, May 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pines Village Retirement Communities (3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso)
If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at PCACS (219) 263-8300.
TITLE: “HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain how to create a resume that will land you a job interview.}
WHEN: Monday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: United Way of Porter County office (951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “KEEPING THE SENIOR YOU LOVE HEALTHY AT HOME”
{Dr. Carole Pepa, PhD, RN will outline what services and resources are available to help a caregiver succeed in providing quality care to a loved one at home.}
WHEN: Tuesday, April 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW”
{Tom Rayshich, Job Placement Specialist for Workone, will explain the steps you need to take to prepare for and have a successful interview.}
WHEN: Monday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: United Way of Porter County office (951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso)
TITLE: “WHEN SHOULD SENIORS VISIT THE ER?”
{Dr. John C. Johnson, MD will explain what constitutes an emergency room visit for older adults, on-line resources for obtaining medical information and options within the community for alternate care to an ER.}
WHEN: Tuesday, May 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pines Village Retirement Communities (3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso)
If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to Melissa Benefiel at PCACS (219) 263-8300.
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