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Community E-Newsletter                                                     Early November 2016
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Upcoming Events
November
9 - Meeting of the Minds
     Newark, DE 
10 - DeStress Event - U Penn, Du Bois House
     Philadelphia, PA  
12 - Quarter Auction 
     Newark, DE 
14 -  DeStress Event - UD
      Newark, DE 
15 -  Delaware Animal Hero Awards
      Dover, DE  
17 - J. McLaughlin Fundraiser
      Greenville, DE 
18 -  Kennedy Health Children's Programs
      Cherry Hill, NJ 
19 -  Heart in the Game
     Claymont, DE
28 - DeStress Event -  Rutgers Law School
      Camden, NJ 
29 - Wilmington College - Pause for a Cause
      New Castle, DE
30 - DeStress Event - Wesley College
      Dover, DE 

Click here  to see all upcoming events and to sign up!
Become a Therapy Team
Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:

Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:15 AM
O & T: December 10 & 17 

Philadelphia, PA
 Saturdays, 12:00 PM
O & T: December 3 & 10 


November 9 &  30
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
Both Sessions Required

Many of our teams visit patients in mental health sites. PAWS believes it is important to help teams understand different mental health issues, how disorders present themselves, and how teams can provide the best and safest visit possible to people in this situation.  By understanding why people behave in a particular way, PAWS teams can provide a more personalized visit for the patients as well as assist site staff with increasing motivation, lessening anxiety, and giving the person hope for their future.
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December 6
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark
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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December 7
6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark

Sometimes petting and brushing your dog isn't enough during a visit. Working for prolonged periods of time with kids or elders sometimes calls for a few extra "tricks up your sleeve." We have created a fun, hour-long class that will give you scads of ideas on easy, simple activities you can incorporate into your visits - with not much more than you already have - a dog, treats, and a few well chosen "things" to bring along.

Sites to Celebrate
The Norrisville Branch of the Harford County Library (MD) is the newest partner with our PAWS for Reading program. Offering sessions on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, we are happy to expand our literacy program to the kids in western Harford County! Thank you to PAWS teams Dione White & Dizzy, Sara Cushen & Annie, and Diane Dugan & Maizie for launching this program!


Video Spot
Canine Connections
Check out this video from Marine Corps Sergeant Mike Dowling as he talks about Canine Connections, the connection between a Military Dog Handler and his dog.
Thank You to Our Sponsors


Feedback Welcome!
Please contact Wendy with questions, feedback, suggestions, stories, and pictures!
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
PAWS Has Moved!
From Lynne Robinson, Executive Director
We're IN!   We've moved into our new office and training center and we think it's incredible. Our signs are up, including a huge green paw - so there is no way you can miss our building in the Delaware Industrial Park in Newark. While we're still settling in, we are definitely ready for business as usual and for YOU to come visit. Please drop by just to see how beautifully we're expanding or to take a PAWS University training or one of our dog training classes.  We'd love to see you at our casual Open House on December 3rd    and at our Grand Opening on January 22 nd .    
 
A lot of training and coursework will be based here, but we are still moving out to our outer boundaries to make it easier and more convenient for you and your friends to access what we offer. Watch for class listings.
 
Please check our website - new, new, new - and see what we've been up to.  And don't forget to keep sending us your stories.  Remember, YOU and your therapy companion are what make PAWS so precious and so successful.

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From  Rosemarie LeNoir, 
Development Director
Our new PAWS Office and Training Center is truly a wish come true!  All of us at PAWS thank YOU and everyone who helped build PAWS over the past 11 years.
 
PAWS is so grateful to both the Longwood Foundation and the Welfare Foundation for their trust and confidence in our Expansion Plan. Thanks to their generous partial funding, we were able to get started - finding and moving into our great new office. Now we're diligently working to secure the necessary additional funding to continue and sustain PAWS' growth.  

We're counting on the same amazing and generous spirit and support of our friends that brought us to today. Together, we'll grow even stronger and help more people in need of PAWS pet therapy... that's what PAWS is here to do!
PAWS' New Website
We are pleased to announce that our newly designed and updated website is now up and running! 

We hope you find the newly designed site more  aesthetically pleasing and user friendly. All of our events and classes are viewable in a calendar format, directions are easily linked through Google maps, and our shopping cart is ready for your holiday purchases!

Please consider sharing a link to our site with anyone who may be interested in supporting the PAWS mission:
Quarter Auction this Saturday
When:   Saturday, November 12th
1:00 PM - Doors open for auction preview
2:00 PM - Auction begins

Where:  Newark Senior Center  
200 Whitechapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713 

Tickets:  $7 in advance = 2 paddles
$7 at the door = 1 paddle
Get tickets in advance and get a free 2nd paddle!!


Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 3rd
2:00-5:00 PM

PAWS Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive
Newark, DE 19713

Please join us for some cookies and a peek at the brand new place.

Stay to make a gingerbread dog house and/or a holiday wreath.


Holiday Craft Day at the Beach
If you can't join us on December 3rd at the new office, please join us for gingerbread dog house and wreath making on:
Sunday, December 4th
2:00-4:00 PM
Sussex County, DE

Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin 
Thursday, November 17, 5-8 PM
Hosted by PAWS Member Jenni Brand

Enjoy light bites and refreshments while you shop the Fall & Holiday Collection

15% of sales will benefit PAWS

J McLaughlin
4001 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
302-654-2919
Check out the event flier and share with friends!
PAWS Goes Green with Arbonne In November!
One of our Board Members & Arbonne Independent Consultant, Jenni Brand, is donating 100% of profits raised from any PAWS-members' purchases on her website for the rest of the month of November! 
 
Don't yet know about Arbonne? Arbonne is a premium brand with Swiss heritage and more than 35 years of commitment to delivering pure, safe and beneficial products ranging from skin, bath, body & haircare, to cosmetics and nutrition. All Arbonne products are botanically based, dermatologist tested, vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free (NEVER tested on animals!) and environmentally-friendly. 
 
Log in and shop for yourself or family and friends (here is the link to share: JenniBrandKennettSquare.arbonne.com).  Don't forget to select Jenni Brand as your independent consultant.  For anyone spending more than $150 - please contact Jenni directly at  shopjenni@gmail.com  or 202-714-0071 BEFORE you place an order to receive an additional free gift.  

Don't miss the Holiday Line - great for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, and much more! 
Snapshot: Master's Level Hugee
Tidbit: Autumn Safety Tips from the ASPCA 
"There's nothing like the crisp, cool air and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. Your pet, too, is probably welcoming a break from summer's hot, sticky weather. But fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends. From household poisons to cold weather hazards, there are important safety issues to consider.

"[Here] are some tips to keep your pet happy and healthy during the autumn months."  Read More>>
Shining Stars
Janice Baldwin-Hench, Sylvie, Arlo, Clementine, & Luka
Janice joined PAWS in December of 2012 and has since completed Master's Certification with three of her four therapy companions. She and her therapy pups visit C.E.R.T.S. Adult Action Center in Smyrna, DE; Dover Behavioral Health System; and A.I. duPont Hospital for Children| Nemours. They also participate in PAWS for Reading at the Dover Public Library and the Kent County Public Library. Janice has even become a trainer to new teams and recruited her husband Tom to PAWS. What a wonderful team!
John Weber & Gizmo

John and his Poodle/Shih Tzu mix, Gizmo, joined PAWS in June of 2013. They visit at MeadowWood Behavioral Health and A.I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours. They became a Reading team in September 2014 and visit at the New Castle Public Library. This team then completed their Master's Certification in June of 2015. We are grateful to have John and Gizmo representing PAWS!