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The Monthly Newsletter of 211
April 2018
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Reflecting on 15 Years
This year is
Connecting Point's 15th anniversary. We're proud to say that over the last decade-and-a-half, we've not only survived some rough times (anyone remember the Great Recession?), but we've grown, and changed, and built a dynamic organization that is responsive to the needs of our community. While we're sure Connecting Point will be around for many years to come, 15 years seems like a good time to look back, take stock, and think about what we want the next 15 years to look like.
So, this year we're taking the opportunity to tell you a little bit about ourselves--where we came from, where we're going, who we are, and who we serve.Starting this month, we're going to highlight some of our programs and services, the folks here who make it all happen, and, most importantly, the stories of our consumers and participants whose success is at the center of everything we do.
And we're going to do this by telling you about our values.
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Celebrate Screen-Free Week
Get ready to put down your phones, tablets, and other screen devices the week of April 30th
through May 6th. Join our county and the nation in celebrating
Screen-Free Week 2018. The Nevada County Public Health Department, the Nevada County Libraries, UC CalFresh, Bear Yuba Land Trust, NEO, and Sierra Harvest have joined together to bring you and your family a week of FUN!
Screen-Free Week is a fun way to step back and evaluate your family's screen time. It is estimated that preschool children spend between two and five hours a day using electronic media. Including watching TV and looking at social media, 8-18 year-olds consume an average of 7 hours a day.
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Classes Offer Tools & Support for Dementia Caregivers
As the population ages, more and more of us are caring for friends and family members who are living with dementia. Two upcoming classes in Grass Valley offer information, tools, and resources to help.
Remember Me
The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation's "Remember Me" workshop provides creative solutions and practical tools for caregivers supporting a family member with dementia. This three-week series (Mondays, May 7 through 21) focuses on helping caregivers better understand dementia and explores techniques for managing difficult behaviors and reducing fear and anxiety.
Details
When: Mondays, May 7-21, 9 am to 1:00 pm (the class ends at noon on the 21st)
Cost: Free for family caregivers
Register: Contact Annie Mikal by phone at 530-264-5046 or by email.
The Confident Dementia Caregiver
This two-day class hosted by Connecting Point will help caregivers feel comfortable and knowledgeable when caring for someone with dementia. Learn about the causes of dementia and how to work with common behaviors of those with memory loss.
Details
What: The Confident Dementia Caregiver
When: May 2 & 3, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
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Gold Country Stage Updates
Sandy at Tinloy Transit Center
Many of you know that as of March 1
st monthly bus passes are no longer sold on Gold Country Stage buses by the drivers. Instead, you now have the following two options:
1) You can purchase passes at the Transit Services office at 13081 John Bauer Avenue, Grass Valley. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This is a Route 3, Loma Rica stop if you're riding the bus.
2) Passes will now also be available at the Tinloy Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley on the first two weekdays of each month, 8am-5pm.
Also available at the above locations are Discount Fare ID Cards. Gold Country Stage is requiring that all discount fare users get a new identification c
ard. They also ask that you bring proper supporting eligibility documents. To find out more about who is eligible
and what documents are necessary check out the
Discount Fare Card Application
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Get Connected. Get Answers.
211 is a resource and information hub that connects people with community programs and services. Find us on the web at
211connectingpoint.org
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