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Community E-Newsletter                                                                            Late September 2018
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September
26 - DeStress Event - WSFS
     Greenville, DE
27 - DeStress Event - Lassonde-Pappas
     Carneys Point, NJ
29 - PAWS Party
     Lewes, DE
29 - Companions at the Campground
     Bear, DE
30 - NAMIWalks
     Rehoboth, DE
30 - Iron Hill Brewery Paws on the Patio
     Newark, DE

October
3 - Woodlawn Library - Senior Stress Relief
     Wilmington, DE
4 - DeStress Event - WSFS
     Newark, DE
4 - St. Mary Magdalen Reading Night
     Wilmington, DE
5-13 - Barnes & Noble Book Fair
     Newark & Wilmington, DE
8 - DeStress Event - UD
     Newark, DE
10  - Lisby Elementary School Breakfast with Books
     Aberdeen, MD
12  - Alex & Ani Fundraiser
    Newark, DE
13  - Nemours Orthopedics 5K Walk
     Wilmington, DE
13- Fall Sensory Play Day
     Glenmoor, PA
13- Cecil County Public Library Petsapalooza
     Elkton, MD
17  - Smyrna High School Mental Health Club
     Smyrna, DE
17 - Leasure Elementary Literacy Night
     Newark, DE
18 - DeStress Event - Christiana Care Family Medicine 
      Wilmington, DE
20 - Wag-n-Walk & 5K Run
     Glasgow, DE
21 - Delaware National Guard Children & Youth Program
      Middletown, DE
24  - Heart in the Game
    Wilmington, DE
25 - DeStress Event - Lassonde-Pappas
      Carneys Point, NJ
27  - Barktober at Friends Park
     Forest Hill, MD
 28  - House of Hope Paws in the Park
      North East, MD
30 - DeStress Event - Delaware County Community College
     Exton, PA
31 - Haunted Library Event at Penn State
     Media, PA
31 - DeStress Event - Delaware County Community College
     West Grove, PA
31 - Kennedy/Jefferson Health Trick-or-Treat
     Cherry Hill, NJ


Upcoming Event to Share
See You There!
Iron Hill Brewery
Sunday, September 30
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
147 E Main St, Newark, Delaware 19711

Dine at the Newark, DE Iron Hill and 20% of your food bill will be donated to PAWS! 
Don't forget to print and take the voucher .

Reservations recommended - especially if you would like to bring your pup to the patio.

Yes, You Can (and Your Pet Can, Too!)
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
Saturday, October 6
Saturday, December 15

Kent County Library (Dover, DE)
2:00 PM
Monday, November 19

PAWS office (Newark, DE)
11:00 AM
Friday, October 19
Sunday, November 11
Friday, November 16
Friday, December 14


Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:

October
Newark, DE
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
O & T: October 3 & 17

Seaford, DE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
O & T: October 6 & 13

Bel Air, MD
Mondays, 5:00 PM
O & T: October 8 & 22

Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturdays, 8:30 AM
O & T: October 13 & 27

Attention Members

If it is getting close to your STEX  due date, you can schedule a session at the  PAWS Office, Newark, DE :

Weekdays, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturdays, 10:00 AM - Noon
September 29  --   October 27

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.

Schedule with Sammy: STaylor@PAWSforPeople.org

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.

October
DeStress  - Newly Added Session!
Monday, October 8, 6:00 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE

Courthouse Companions PA
Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 AM
Media, PA

PATHS
Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE

Thinking Outside the Box
Friday, October 26, 10:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE

On-Line Courses
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.

PS PAWS
First Visit Assistant  - No Fee

 
Donate While You Shop
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
T hank You to Our Sponsors


Feedback Welcome!
Please e-mail Wendy suggestions & stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
Honey Delivers her Litter
Each year, Nancy Brock and her sweet yellow lab, Honey, provide the PAWS for Reading program at the Albert Einstein Academy. To start the year, Honey recently delivered new friends for the students to read to at home.

"Honey's 'litter' has been adopted by the new munchkins at Einstein. I am happy to report all pups are enjoying their new reading partners."

- Nancy Brock, PAWS Member 


All are invited to come  celebrate a t the

Saturday, September 29th 
Rain or Shine Event
12:00-2:00 PM

American Legion Post 17 
113 American Legion Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Well behaved, licensed dogs are welcome to attend!

FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN!
PAWS-A-THON AWARD CEREMONY


Saturday, October 20, 2018
Rain or Shine Event
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

5K RUN/WALK
Registration opens: 8:00 AM
Start time: 9:00 AM, Awards: 10:00 AM

1-MILE DOGGIE WALK
Registration opens: 10:00 AM
Start time: 11:30 AM,  Awards: Immediately prior to the 1-Mile Doggie Walk

Glasgow Park
2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702

Family-friendly fun, entertainment, food, vendors, and doggie games and contests will be featured on the day of the event. Learn more...

Well behaved, licensed dogs are welcome to attend!



Our theme for this year's event is: 
PAWS Makes Magic! 
Come the day of the event dressed in something related to MAGIC and be entered to win a prize.
Join us at the Chrisitiana Mall and Concord Pike Barnes & Nobles for a week-long Book Fair.
October 5 - October 13

Volunteers are needed both with and without PAWS Therapy Companions. Sign up to volunteer:  http://signup.com/go/YiBnweL

Shop using these special vouchers
and a portion of your purchase will benefit PAWS for People:
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!

Upcoming Schedule
TUESDAYS (5 week classes)
October 30
- 6:30 PM: Puppy 1
- 7:30 PM: Target Training

FRIDAYS (5 week classes)
November 2
- 9:30 AM: Puppy 2
- 10:45 AM: Target Training

THURSDAYS (5 week classes)
November 1
- 6:30 PM: Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
SATURDAYS (5 week classes)
October 6
- 10:15 AM: Basic Obedience 1
- 11:30 AM: Basic Obedience 2

SUNDAYS (1 session)
October 7
- 11:00 AM: Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM: Basic to Advanced

Course Descriptions & Registration
Staff Update
Andréa Cox, Volunteer & Site Management Director
Andréa Cox  has been promoted to be our new  Volunteer & Site Management Director. H er expertise in customer service will now be extended to site management along with volunteer services. She is excited about this new challenge and the opportunity to work with both the therapy teams and the sites we visit. 
 
Andréa expressed, "Our sites don't always realize that the service we provide is more than just bringing a pet therapy team to their location. We strive to understand the needs of the site, structure programs to meet their needs and provide a great pet therapy experience by matching them with trained pet therapy teams. In this way, we provide the best service for the benefit of our communities."

Whitney Scott, Volunteer & Site Management Coordinator
To support Andrea in this new role, we welcome our newest team member,  Whitney Scott ,  Volunteer & Site Management Coordinator . Whitney comes to PAWS with a wealth of experience in marketing and working closely with a wide variety of people. She ran her own company for 30 years working with a diverse group of clients and knows the importance of a satisfied client.
 
When asked why she joined PAWS, Whitney said, "Great people, a wonderful environment, and to make a difference. It's magical to walk out at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in someone's life."
 
Whitney certainly gets what sets PAWS for People apart from other businesses. We are excited to have her as part of our team and are confident she will definitely make a difference in the lives she touches through PAWS. Please join us in welcoming her.
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Shining Stars
Beth & Kevin Loughrey & Charlie
Beth and Kevin first learned about PAWS for People from a woman they met at PetSmart when they were taking obedience classes with their Golden Retriever, Charlie. Beth said that she loves dogs and loves to see them help people feel happy. She saw Charlie was just full of love to share! "He likes to meet other dogs, but definitely prefers their owners." This advanced team became members in February of 2017 and visit at Sunrise Assisted Living of Wilmington. Beth and Charlie have also represented PAWS in community events. Thank you, Beth and Kevin, for sharing Charlie. And thank you, Charlie, for sharing your love and snuggles with everyone you meet!



Stephanie Smith & Hunter

Stephanie first learned about PAWS when she worked as the Activities Director at the Country House. Her very special dog, a yellow lab named Hunter, was just a puppy in training at the time and she wanted to share him with people who may not have had the opportunity to have a pet. Stephanie and Hunter became a PAWS Pet-Therapy Team in November 2013 and started visiting through PAWS in the Workplace and a PAWS for Reading team. Stephanie became a First Visit Assistant in March of 2017 and together they achieved their Master's Certification in December of 2017. They visit at the Middletown Library, Parkesburg Library, Atglen Library, and Pets & Friends. Stephanie now works at Granite Farms and Hunter goes to work with her most days. This team is dearly loved by the residents at Granite Farms and they love to see Hunter coming to do rounds each day. Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing Hunter with so many. Thank you, Hunter, for letting us all love you!