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August 2017 Newsletter

Planning Ahead
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The Partnership is gearing up for a busy autumn
full of community health initiatives and strategic planning as October marks the Partnership's 24th anniversary. Thank you for your volunteer time and dedication and welcome to those just joining us! To plan ahead, we've compiled a list of upcoming events and items of interest to all community partners. For more information or to join in feel free to give us a call. We'd love to hear from you!

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE PARTNERSHIP?
Workgroup and Program Updates


Senior Expo 2017: The Elder Services Workgroup is co-hosting the 2017 Senior Expo with Representative Matt Baker on August 4th, 10-1pm at the Wellsboro Area Highschool. There will be lots of vendors, light refreshments, and a shuttle service. Check it out! 

See the Senior Expo feature on Wellsboro Homepage. 

More about Elder Services Workgroup.

 

Car Seat Safety Checks: The Safe Kids Workgroup is planning car seat safety checks for September 13th at the Wellsboro Maternal Family Health Services (WIC program) office. For more information and to reserve a spot, call the MFHS (WIC) office at 570-724-5910.

 

A New Site for Strengthening Families 10-14 Years: A new site will start up on September 5th at Tioga View Apartments in Mansfield. It's a "Family Night Out" with dinner, transportation, and childcare provided where participating families learn about each other and gain valuable communication skills. Interested? Contact our Program Coordinator, McKenna Light for more information or to sign up! 570-723-0520

 

Youth Leadership Program Reboot: Currently, the Be Your Best You workgroup is considering the adoption of the Tioga County Youth Leadership Program formerly run by the Tioga County Development Corporation (TCDC). A subcommittee has formed to help plan for the future of this awesome program. There is already a large amount of buy-in from schools, county leadership, program alumni, and other community supporters. Stay tuned! As always, feel free to contact us with your interest! Call 570-723-0520 or email Executive Director, Sue Sticklin at ssticklin@tiogapartnership.org.

 

Communities That Care: This group is currently advocating for the administration of the PA Youth Survey in all area schools. Results of this survey will be available in early spring. Are you curious to see how youth answered in the last PA Youth Survey? Visit us online. 

PARK REVITALIZATION EFFORT FULLY FUNDED!

If you recall from the past month's newsletter, and as noted  in a recent issue of the Wellsboro Gazette, an article described the generous donations given to the Partnership, as fiscal sponsor for the Valley Youth Initiative, for the express purpose of revitalizing Elkland's Jerome Park. Initial funding came from the local Tabor Foundation as well as Dominion Energy, totaling $12,500. We would also like to announce another generous donation that came from the local Packer Foundation in the amount of $7500! This project is now fully funded!  We are currently in discussions with Dominion Energy to gain volunteer manpower for the construction of a new pavilion. We are extremely grateful to all of our funders for this worthy endeavor! Thank you!  

THAT'S A WRAP!

It's been a great summer full of fun, recreation, and educational workshops. Friendships have been forged and it's bittersweet to realize it's almost time to go back to school. The Fit For Life recreation staff will be sending each child back to school with a special backpack filled with school supplies, healthy snacks, and a personalized note to show how much they care. Thank you to all who supported and participated in the Fit For Life program! See you next year!

 
 
 

 

2017/18 PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS

Coleen Evert, our Prevention Specialist will once again be providing prevention education to the second graders in Blossburg and Liberty Elementary schools with plans to expand to third grade in Blossburg and other schools in the future. Using Wagner the Dog, Coleen teaches students about  managing stress, empathizing, and engaging in groups. Are you concerned that your child's skills learned from the past school year will be forgotten by the time school starts again? Build upon the prevention education received by  learning how to use social emotional and prevention education skills during the summer months. 


 
Upcoming Events

Come see us at the Tioga County Fair on August 8th for Senior Day, and August 9th for Family Day. We'll have good information and giveaways at our table in the 4-H building!

Naloxone Training: Aug. 15th, 2-4pm OR Aug. 29th, 6-8 pm at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital Board Room. RSVP's are required! Call 570-723-0520.  Get the flyer.  
 
Northern Tier Camp Camp Benefit Golf Tournament: Get out your clubs and join Camp Cadet supporters for a day of golfing at the Tyoga Country Club on Friday, September 15th, 9am (registration time). The entry fee includes golf, a light breakfast, hot dogs and refreshments on the course, and dinner. Get the flyer.

Step Outdoors Tryathlon & 5K: Saturday, Sept.16th at Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro, Pa.

Step Outdoors Ives Run Trail Challenge: Saturday, October 14th at Ives Run Recreation Area, Tioga, Pa.  More details about Step Outdoors events.

DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Oct. 28th, 2017, 10am -2pm at participating locations.( www.dea.gov for details) Clean out those medicine cabinets!

Also watch for these future events: Please note these are developing and tentative!

Tentative! October 25th: The Partnership is partnering with Mansfield University and Project Bald Eagle to host a presentation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Stay tuned for a confirmed date and details!

In the Fall, the Partnership will also be announcing:
-a Safe Driver Simulation event
-Mobile Prescription Drug Take Back events, and
-the Partnership's 24th Annual Meeting. Watch for details!
Tioga County Partnership for Community Health
570.723.0520

Our Mission: Fostering strong community relationships to address the physical, social, mental, and environmental health needs of Tioga County, Pa.