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Upcoming Events
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November
7 - Christiana Care National Stress Awareness Day
Newark, DE
7 - DeStress Event - Ursuline Academy
Wilmington, DE
7, 9, & 10 - National Guard Homecoming Event
New Castle, DE
8 - DeStress Event - Discover
New Castle, DE
10 - Delaware Museum of Natural History Scout Event
Wilmington, DE
12 - DeStress Event - DCAD
Wilmington, DE
13 - Carrcroft Elementary School
Wilmington, DE
14 - Harrington Raceway & Casino Employee Health Fair
Harrington, DE
15 - BARKO Bingo
Newark, DE
16 - DeStress Event - UPENN
Philadelphia, PA
17 - Pepco Holdings Craft Fair
Newark, DE
20 - Beck Middle School Animal Lovers Club
Cherry Hill, NJ
26 - DeStress Event - UD
Newark, DE
29 - DeStress Event - Keane
King of Prussia, PA
29 - DeStress Event - Lassonde-Pappas
Carneys Point, NJ
December
1
- Santa Cause 5K
Newark, DE
1 - All for PAWS Ugly Sweater Party
Newark, DE
1 - Rehoboth Library Dogs Take the Library
Rehoboth Beach, DE
2 - Hope for the Holidays
Wilmington, DE
3 -
DeStress Event - Delaware County Community College
West Grove, PA
3 - Book Fair Leeds Elementary
Elkton, MD
4 - DeStress Event - Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
5 - DeStress Event - Neumann University
Aston, PA
6 - J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop
Greenville, DE
6 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care
Newark, DE
6 - DeStress Event - West Chester University
Philadelphia, PA
7 - DeStress Event - UD Cultural Program
Newark, DE
8 - SantaFest at the Helicopter Museum
West Chester, PA
8 - Alex & Ani Fundraiser
Newark, DE
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Save the Date
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PAWS Annual Conference
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Spring Fling
Sunday, April 7, 2019
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Yes, You Can (and Your Pet Can, Too!)
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You have a great pet - sweet and friendly. He LOVES people, and you think sharing all that love would be a good way to give back to people in the community.
Do you have time?
Will your pet be a good visitor?
You've got lots of questions and PAWS has one great answer:
Yes, you can!
Join us for a
FREE workshop on pet therapy, the many benefits, and how you can get involved.
Milton Library (Milton, DE)
11:00 AM
Kent County Library (Dover, DE)
2:00 PM
Monday, November 19
PAWS office (Newark, DE)
11:00 AM
Sunday, November 11
Friday, November 16
Friday, December 14
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
November
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: November 14 & 28
December
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: December 1 & 15
Kennett Square, PA
Mondays, 5:30 PM
O & T: December 3 & 17
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: December 5 & 19
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Attention Members
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If it is getting close to your STEX
due date, you can schedule a session at the
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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Weekdays, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - Noon
November 17
December 15
For teams who live a distance from the Newark office, let us know your needs and we will do our best to offer options.
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PAWS University is open to members of PAWS for People. It offers courses to not only help strengthen your visiting skills but also to strengthen your bond with your therapy companion. Some courses are mandatory for participation in specific PAWS programs; other courses are designed as informational and fun.
Please note that although you may need to be at the Advanced Level of STEX to visit some of our programs, teams at Basic and above are eligible to take the PAWS U courses.
November
Creative Connections
Friday, November 9, 11:00 AM
Rehoboth Beach, DE
GrandPAWS
Friday, November 9, 12:00 PM
Rehoboth Beach, DE
PATHS
Friday, November 9, 1:30 PM
Rehoboth Beach, DE
PAWS for Reading
Monday, November 12, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Bereavement - Learning How to Say Good-Bye
Thursday, November 29, 2:00 PM
On-Line Courses
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
PS PAWS
First Visit Assistant
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No Fee
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Donate While You Shop
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The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases when selected by customers. Choose
PAWS for People when you log in:
smile.amazon.com
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy suggestions & stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org |
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| PAWS Trainers Receive DE Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award |
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On October 25, 2018, 52 PAWS for People Volunteer Trainers received a Delaware State Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award for their service during 2017. At the Award Ceremony in Dover, Governor John Carney presented the Award to Lynne Robinson, PAWS Executive Director and several of the 52 trainers in attendance. Trainers received the Award in the "Group - Human Needs" category, for roles that include Lead Trainers, Training Assistants, Trainers in Training, PAWS U Instructors, Team Intake Callers, and 1st Visit Assistants.
The Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards program, administered by the State Office of Volunteerism, honors the contributions of individuals and groups in Delaware that have made a positive impact in their communities or across the state through service and volunteering.
This is the fourth Governor's Volunteer Award PAWS Teams have won during PAWS' 13 years in existence, and Lynne Robinson's fifth.
"We are thrilled to once again receive this honor and recognition," states Lynne. "This helps to reinforce our commitment to providing caring therapeutic visits to anyone in our community who can benefit from interaction with a loving, well-trained pet. We value all of our dedicated volunteers - their passion and the many ways in which they support PAWS. This year we had the opportunity to highlight the vital contributions of our 2017 Training Volunteers who have been instrumental in expanding PAWS' presence statewide and greatly strengthened our training program. What a tremendous way to recognize the impact of our volunteers and PAWS in Delaware."
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| Thank You, Discover! |
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Discover check presentation to PAWS Executive Director, Lynne Robinson, by Laura Dugan-Bogart, Leslee Craig, & Denise Schlinder
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PAWS for People is very honored to be the recipient of a $12,000 grant from Discover.
We appreciate Discover's very generous support and desire to build a strong partnership with PAWS.
With the help of Laura Dugan-Bogart, Discover Associate and PAWS member, the PAWS DeStress program will continue to benefit Discover employees at the New Castle, DE operation center. We also look forward to expanding our relationship with Discover to include additional PAWS pet therapy programs that can change more lives in the communities where we serve.
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| Join Us Tomorrow for Our Final Wag-n-Walk FUNdraiser |
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Enjoy a great meal while supporting PAWS!
Mention this fundraiser/PAWS for People when you dine and PAWS will receive 15% of your total bill!
13 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark, DE
Sponsored by PAWS Wag-n-Walk Team:
Oodles of Doodles & More
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Join us for BARKO Bingo to benefit PAWS for People next Thursday, November 15.
Prizes provided by Partylite and Stella & Dot
Timothy's of Newark
100 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Featuring
Free appetizers
PAW Draw Tickets (5 for $5 or 15 for $10)
Bonus Bingo with prize valued at $100 ($5 per card)
50/50
Purchase tickets by Tuesday, November 13th
and be entered into a special drawing!
Tickets $20
Includes 5 Bingo Games (3 cards per game)
Door prize ticket (for those who purchase tickets on-line)
The Works $35
5 Bingo Games/3 cards per game
Door prize ticket (for those who purchase tickets on-line)
Bonus Bingo Game
15 PAW Draw Tickets
AND one Special Gift for the first 50 people who purchase The Works!
A variety of patterned poufs and Elias bracelets will be among the prizes.
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| Join Us for some Holiday Cheer |
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We welcome PAWS Members, Friends, and Family to join us to celebrate the holidays!
PAWS Therapy Companions are welcome to attend.
Come enjoy the company of other PAWS teams as we share snacks, crafts, and a special Pet Treat Bar.
RSVP by Monday, November 26
2:00 - 4:00 PM
PAWS for People Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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Sunday, December 9
2:00 - 4:00 PM
St Martha's Episcopal Church
117 Maplewood St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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PAWS for People is happy to offer obedience, therapy dog, and target training through our partnerships with experienced dog trainers. Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
Private Training - One on one sessions to help develop and hone in on specific skills you want to work on without added distractions of a classroom environment.
By appointment: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 PM
PAWS Puppy
- for puppies 10 weeks - 6 months of age.
PAWS Obedience - for dogs over 6 months of age.
Attention and Focus
-for dogs who have
completed
a basic obedience course.
Therapy Dog Prep
follows Attention and Focus or is for dogs who have a solid
training
foundation.
The classes above are open to the public.
PAWS for People members are invited to take
Tricks of the Trade and Basic to Advanced.
Upcoming Schedule
TUESDAYS (5 week classes)
(no classes the week of 12/25/18 or 1/1/19)
- 6:30 PM: PAWS Obedience
- 7:30 PM: Target Training
THURSDAYS (5 week classes)
December 13
(no classes the week of 12/25/18 or 1/1/19)
- 6:30 PM: Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
(no classes the week of 12/25/18 or 1/1/19)
- 9:30 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 10:45 AM: Target Training
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SATURDAYS (5 week classes)
November 17
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM: PAWS Obedience
December 29
- 10:15 AM: PAWS Puppy
- 11:30 AM: PAWS Obedience
SUNDAYS (1 session)
December 2
- 11:00 AM: Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM: Basic to Advanced
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Course Descriptions & Registration
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PAWS Staff Update
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 We are sad to announce that Andréa Cox has left PAWS for People due to family health concerns.
We will miss Andréa and wish her and her family healing.
We know that Andréa has a bright future in whatever she chooses to pursue.
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Shining Stars
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Pat Saienni & Abagail
Pat first learned about PAWS for people at PetSmart. Understanding the healing power of pet therapy and wanting to share the love of her Yorkie, Abagail, Pat signed up! Pat and Abby became members in September of 2017 and visit at Christiana Care and Somerford House. This Advanced team is ready to go almost anytime a nurse calls from
Christiana Care to request a visit for a patient in need. They are also a Trauma Support Team ready to provide comfort should a need arise in our community. Pat and Abby also attend community events and are regular representatives of PAWS at DeStress events, Deployments, and Barnes & Noble. Thank you, Pat, for sharing your time and your princess with so many. Thank you, Abby, for sharing your extra cuteness and making us smile.
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