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Upcoming Events
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DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
31 - Lodge Lane Halloween Parade
Wilmington, DE
November
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DeStress Event - Delaware Military Academy
Wilmington, DE
8 - Health South Employee Holiday Fair
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Sanford Health Fair
Hockessin, DE
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J McLaughlin/Greenville Crossing Event
Greenville, DE
9 - Veteran Recognition Luncheon at Gore
TBD
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The Goddard School Fall Festival
Newark, DE
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Heart in the Game
Newark, DE
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DeStress Event - UD
Newark, DE
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Harrington Raceway Employee Resource Fair
Newark, DE
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Rowan University Student Presentation
Glassboro, NJ
18 -
UD Leadership Conference
Newark, DE
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: November 4 & 18
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
O & T:
November 4 & 18
Newark, DE
Mondays, 12:00 PM
O & T:
November 6 & 20
Saturdays 12:00 pM
O & T:
November 11 & 18
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Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
No Fee
PAWS welcomes experienced volunteer pet therapy team members to help newer teams familiarize themselves with the visiting process. Participation in this program offers PAWS service hours to teams. The following are r
equirements to become a First Visit Assistant:
PAWS Basic Orientation and Training,
Basic Level of STEX,
First Visit Assistant training, and
PAWS membership for at least six months (actively visiting).
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Wednesday, November 1, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
PAWS has partnered with Nemours, one of the premier children's hospitals in the country, in order to offer individualized pet therapy services for its patients, family members & staff. PAWS' therapy teams visit in several outpatient areas of the hospital and has developed programs in specific units including the Outpatient Lab and PT/OT.
Our Nemours pet therapy teams have achieved Master's Certification with PAWS and are required to attend a training session, specific to Nemours visitation.
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Thursday,
November 9, 5:30 PM
Kennett Square, PA
Our PAWS for Reading program is based on the concept that a pet's non-judgmental acceptance and loving attention can help new and struggling readers feel more comfortable and less self-conscious when reading aloud. These sessions create a forum where readers can practice their skills in a "safe" place without criticism. PAWS' goal is to provide a positive reading experience where the reader builds confidence, strengthens literacy skills, and develop a love for reading. PAWS for Reading sessions are held during the day at schools and in the evening at libraries on a regular, set schedule.
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Friday,
November 10, 10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Many PAWS teams visit with elders, several of whom are in various stages of dementia. Our Thinking Outside the Box program trains therapy companions to better understand dementia and Alzheimer's, recognize displaying behaviors, while also guiding teams on how to provide the best visit possible to someone following this path. In better understanding why folks are behaving in a particular manner, teams can provide a more personalized visit that supports the elder. Teams are also able to assist site staff in accomplishing some of the tasks/goals that may become difficult with a person suffering with dementia.
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Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Keri Collins-Mooney teaches this course which is the enhanced version of her Annual Conference workshop. We all grieve, but we do it and feel it in different ways. Learn about the various types of grieving, how to deal with them especially when it's a loss of a pet or the loss of a favorite visitee.
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Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
All courses are held at the PAWS for People Office in Newark.
The following courses are held weekly (skipping the week of Thanksgiving)
and run for 5 weeks:
Puppy I - starts 11/14
Target Training
- starts 11/14
Attention & Focus
- starts 11/16
Therapy Dog Prep
- starts 11/16
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December 3
- 11:30 AM
(single class, one hour session)
Come learn valuable "tricks" that you and your therapy companion can use while visiting! These are all simple to learn and can add variety to you own repertoire of fun behaviors that can entertain and distract.
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy
with suggestions and stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org |
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A Letter to Lily from New Friend, Nina
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 Susan Potts and her therapy companion, Lily, made it their mission to fund raise for this year's Wag-n-Walk. They did such a great job that they won the Top Individual Fundraiser award.
As part of their campaign, Lily wrote a letter to her Manor House friends. Here is a response Lily received.
"Hi, Lily,
"My name is Nina and I am the grandpup of your neighbors down the street, Jan and Bob Kennedy.
"I was a foster pup until my new mom, Erin, decided to keep me. Erin fosters for a group known as "Dogs XL" in the greater Baltimore area, although I am a little on the light side to be known as XL. Mom is known as a foster failure because she ended up keeping me.
"I understand you are looking for donations for PAWS for People. It sounds like a great idea; however, I have one problem in making a donation. I don't have an opposable
digit and thus find it hard to write checks, so I have asked Jan and Bob to write the check for me.
"Your new friend,
Nina"
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 A PAWSitively Glorious Day!
The 9th Annual Wag-n-Walk was held on Saturday at Delcastle Recreation Center.
It was a beautiful, sunny event and fun for everyone.
What a great day filled with happy people/pets, dedicated vendors and smiling volunteers!
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to run, walk, and volunteer
or who supported the event with a donation!
Your support helped us raise over $50,000 for the programs of PAWS for People.
A special
Thank You to the following people/businesses for all of their help in making this year's event a great success:
Committee Chairs:
Erin Connelly, Keri Collins-Mooney, Wendy Lewis, Maureen McDonald,
Aileen Murray, Melanie Sieber, & Christina Summa
Additional Committee Members:
Sue Good, Marilyn Huebner, & Wanda Kelly
Sponsors:
Hillside Heating & Cooling
Christiana Care Health Systems, Concord Pet Food & Supplies, Lums Pond Animal Hospital, Waste Masters, & the Wawa Foundation
ACTS Retirement Communities; ALL 4 PAWS Doggie Daycare Boarding Grooming & Training Facility; Arthur Hall Insurance; Atlantic Veterinary Center; Belflint Lyons & Shuman; Camp Bow Wow; Cirillo Brothers; CW Wealth Management at UBS; Diver Chevrolet; Financial House; Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute; Kennett Square Newcomers Club; Mart J. Amick, M.D.; Nonantum Veterinary; Windcrest Animal Hospital; WSFS Bank
Boo Radley - Therapy Dog Extraordinaire; Chimes Delaware; Circle Veterinary Clinic; Crest View Animal Clinic; Dilly Dally Cakery; Gunnip & Company; Health Insurance Associates; Izzy's Lawn Service; Law Office of Kathryn Meloni, Esq, P.C.; Limestone Veterinary Hospital; Merrill Lynch; Midcoast Community Bank; Pet Kare II; PNC Bank; Schagrin Gas Co; VCA Kirkwood Highway Animal Hospital
Musicians:
Kona Shame
Photographers:
Stephanie Callaghan & Andree Jannette
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Join the PAWS for People Team -
Part-Time Office Assistant
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Job Summary
Outgoing, professional, detail-oriented, computer-savvy person needed to support staff at a Newark-based nonprofit. This is a 20 hour/week position.
Responsibilities and Duties
Duties include performing a variety of routine clerical, reception and office support functions including efficiently using a variety of software applications, performing basic research and reporting results, printing and packing materials for presentations and/or trainings, proofreading materials and making necessary corrections, learning and following standard office procedures including filing and record keeping, and working cooperatively and effectively with staff, volunteers and general public. Additional duties to be performed as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
M
ust have very strong computer skills including
Word, Excel, Outlook, have ability to pass basic skills computer test, and the willingness to easily learn new software. Would prefer some experience with Publisher and/or InDesign and a good eye for design. Must be a motivated self-starter, creative problem solver with excellent oral and written communication skills. Also must like cats and dogs.
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair News
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A big tail-wagging thanks to all of the pet therapy teams and volunteers who lent their hands and paws at the Barnes & Noble Book Fairs. The preliminary numbers are in and we are expecting over $10,000 to support the Wag-n-Walk. A huge THANK YOU to all of our friends at Barnes & Noble (Concord & Christiana) who gave us such a warm welcome and supported our book fair with great enthusiasm!
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PAWS' 2018 Calendars Are In
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The 2018 wall calendars and day planners are now available. You can order yours through the PAWS Shop.
Wall Calendars: 1 for $15 / 2 for $25
Day Planners: $25 each
If you pre-ordered your calendars, you may now pick them up in the PAWS Office. (If you paid for shipping, they have already been taken to the post office.) Please contact Wendy with any questions about the photo shoots or pre-ordered calendars (
registration@PAWSforPeople.org).
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Save the Date - J.McLaughlin & Greenville Crossing Event
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Save the Date - BARKO Bingo
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BARKO is back! Save the date:
Thursday, November 16
6:30 - 9:00 PM
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Master's Certification
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Calling all PAWS therapy teams who have attained close to or over 100 visiting hours -
You are eligible for our highest certification, the Master's Certificate.
There are a few other requirements to make sure you are a well-rounded PAWS team, but this level of certification is easily attainable with a little work and some fun.
Please contact Lynne for more info - she will help you figure out what you have to do to complete your requirements and achieve this distinction.
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Shining Stars
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Melanie Sieber & Trudy
When Melanie realized that her Rottweiler Mix, Trudy, loved everyone she met, she decided to share Trudy's love with everyone by becoming a therapy team, joining PAWS in
January of 2013.
This Advanced team is Master's Certified and visits with Nemours Children's Hospital and the UD Lab Preschool. When not visiting with Trudy, Melanie is instrumental behind the scenes at PAWS events like the Wag-n-Walk and the Spring Fling. This team is amazing!
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Ann Vaughan & Zoey
Ann and Zoey joined PAWS in July of 2016. Ann knew her loving Golden Retriever could make people smile, and she does just that! This Advanced team visits the folks at Bowling Green Brandywine. What a great team!
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 Philip Keats & Candace
Philip joined PAWS in November of 2015 with his Yellow Lab, Candace. Phil came to PAWS because he wanted to help people by having them interact with his loving and gentle, Candace. This Advanced team can be found bringing smiles to the faces of residents and staff at Brandywine Senior Living. They also have many wonderful visits at Beebe Hospital, Bookhammer Outpatient Services and the Tunnell Cancer Center. What a fantastic team!
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