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.

What are 3 ways the PCACS transportation service benefits Porter County? 1.
Less cars on the road means less traffic and a healthier environment. 2.
Seniors are less likely to miss doctor appointments. 3. Low-income
residents can get to work affordably.
http://ping.fm/PDoeh

Are you a senior looking for a place to help you enjoy the golden years?
Consider the Hebron Senior Center. You'll have fun, make new friends, and
enjoy the comfort of seniors who care that you are there. Learn more at
www.portercountyacs.org/nutrition.htm

or call 219.996.5892.

Need a ramp? PCACS works in collaboration with Rebuilding Together to build
ramps for low-income senior and disabled Porter County residents.
www.portercountyacs.org

Overwhelmed by what Medicare Supplement Choice is best for YOU? Contact our
SHIP program (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 219.464.1028.
SHIP provides FREE counseling by trained and educated counselors.
www.portercountyacs.org/rsvp.htm

Did you know PCACS runs the senior center on Main Street in Hebron? The
Site Coordinator calls seniors who don't show up for a meal to make sure he
or she is OK. This is the kind of personalized service PCACS offers those
most in need in Porter County. www.portercountyacs.org

Hundreds of Porter County adults 55 and older volunteer through our Retired
& Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Learn more at
http://ping.fm/wHNRW or call 219.464.1028.

Did you know PCACS is the Congregate Meals Site Coordinator for all of the
senior centers in Porter County? Seniors looking for an affordable and
nutritious lunch count on PCACS.
http://ping.fm/Hltqp

What does Energy Assistance mean for the people we help in Porter County? A
low-income family won't lose their home because they won't have to choose
between their mortgage and heating their home. A senior will be able to
afford life sustaining medications. In short, it means A LOT! Call
464-9736. http://ping.fm/DEOVE

Are you a part of the sandwich generation - taking care of your children and
your parents? Find out how PCACS can help - www.portercountyacs.org

How much does it cost to use the PCACS transportation service to get to work
in Porter County? $10/week. Now compare that to what you pay for gas each
week ($40, $50, . . .) and add annual vehicle repairs, auto insurance, etc.
www.portercountyacs.org/transportation.htm

Spring Presentations on Resumes and Interviews

In collaboration with Workone, we are having two spring workshops at the United Way office in Valparaiso that will help the unemployed in Porter County:

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: “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)

Workshops are free and open to the public. Seating is limited so early RSVPs will be important. Participants can sign up for one or both workshops.

RSVP to Melissa Benefiel @ mbenefiel@verizon.net or 219.464.9736.

Are you interested in doing customer service research? Help PCACS by doing
ride-alongs on their buses and provide feedback on their customer service
strengths/weaknesses. Call Melissa at 219.464.9736.

In support of Porter County RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program),
Campbell Street Cafe will donate all tips from the month of March towards
the celebration of our senior volunteers at the Annual Spring Recognition
Event. Campbell Street Cafe is located at 4245 Meridian Woods Drive and is
open from Tues-Sat from 7:00a.m to 2:00p.m.

What goes on at the Hebron Senior Center? Seniors visit with other seniors,
share a nutritious lunch and enjoy entertaining activities and programs.
The Hebron seniors watch out for each other. They are a family! Learn more
at www.portercountyacs.org/nutrition.htm

or call 219.996.5892.

What is Section 8? Section 8 housing helps low-income families find safe
and affordable housing. Learn more at www.portercountyacs.org/section8.htm
or
call 219.464.9736

What is Section 8? Section 8 housing helps low-income families find safe
and affordable housing. Learn more at www.portercountyacs.org/section8.htm
or
call 219.464.9736

Looking for marketing experience? Volunteer to help PCACS spread the word
about their door to door transportation service in Porter County. Call
Melissa at 219.464.9736.

Having trouble making a decision on your Medicare Supplement Choices?
Through SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), PCACS offers free
counseling by well trained counselors. Call 219.464.1028 or
www.portercountyacs.org/rsvp.htm

Looking for Community Relations experience? Volunteer to help PCACS with
local health and nonprofit fairs. Call Melissa at 219.464.9736.