ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FROM AMADOR COUNTY HEALTH: Gastrointestinal Illness Hits Amador County
proACTIVE parkinsons: May-June activities
From Amador County Health Dept.: Rabid Skunks in the Jackson Area
FREE CLASS: Freedom from Smoking
Begins June 2nd
Call 223-6638 to sign up. For more info, go to: www.co.amador.ca.us/depts/tobacco/
GOINGON:
Autism Speaks
June 19 from 7-9PM
Umpqua Bank, Valley Springs
Non-profit organization dedicated to awareness of Autism in children: challenges to the individual, families and society. Currently, one out of every 150 children is being diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. In 15 years they will become adults. WHAT will we do with them if we don't help them NOW? For more information contact Geoff Cooper cell 916-709-1498 or e-mail klassc7@yahoo.com
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
William Land Park in Sacramento, CA
Pre-register at: http://www.outofthedarkness.org
Check in- 8:45am / Walk begins at 10am
Walk with us as we join thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and assist survivors of suicide loss. The EFFORT (regional Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services) is partnering with AFSP to host this Community Walk. Suicide is preventable. You can make a difference. Join us!
ONGOING:
Amador Lifeline
A 24-hour per day monitorng program operated by the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency. Lifeline allows people to remain at home where they can continue to access local services, such as the Senior Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels, Choreworkers Program, Home Health visiting nurses and physical therapy services. For more information, call 223-1485 extt. 232 or 246.
American Legion Post 108: Ambulance Tickets
Tickets are $75 per year ($50 for American Legion Members)
Even when you're healthy, accidents can and do happen. An Ambulance Ticket provides coverage for multiple trips and transfers, and covers you, your spouse and legal dependents. No waiting periods, even with a pre-existing condition. Accepts whatever your insurance company pays as payment in full, regardless of the amount left over. You're covered, even if you don't have insurance. Amador and Calaveras counties only. For more information, call 267-9436.
Baby Welcome Wagon
For every baby in Amador County
A fun, free program to help you navigate the first few years of your baby's life. New parents receive a gift box full of goodies such as books for babies, a growth chart, a bib, parenting videos on feeding, safety, discipline and more. Also comes with Parents Express newsletter, a publication filled with timely information, ideas and activities for you and your baby. Sponsored by Prop 10 and First 5 Amador. Brought to you by the Amador County Health Dept., 223-6563.
Foothill Exercise Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:30-10:30AM
Church at the Cross
21895 Homestead Road, Pine Grove
Hwy 88 and Homestead Road, about 2.5 miles out of Pine Grove
For more information, call 296-5075.
Foothill Fitness Class, Volcano
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30-10:30AM
Armory Hall in Volcano
Foothill Fitness (Active Aging)
Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30AM
Sutter Creek Community Center
Church Street, Sutter Creek
Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Gretchen U. Kingsbury, trainer, 267-5915
"Freedom from Smoking"
An 8-week course by the American Lung Association/Tobacco Reduction of Amador County. For more information, call 223-6638.
"Just Begin...Again" Women’s Cancer Support Group
Meets the first Friday of each month at 1PM
Next Meeting: June 6
Amador Senior Center, Jackson
Just Begin Again is a monthly meeting for women who share the bond of cancer. Affiliated with Amador Stars. For further info email: just_begin_again@yahoo.com or phone 296-2187. www.justbeginagain.typepad.com
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6 PM
Next Meeting: June 10
Sutter Amador Hospital
Oak View Room -2nd Floor of the Main Building
200 Mission Blvd. Jackson
Open discussion of the most current information in diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer. Excellent resource for men who have recently been diagnosed:. when should you get a second opinion, what questions do you ask your physician, when should you contact an oncologist, what are your choices. For more information, call 257-7609.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meet every Monday at 5:30PM
Conference room next to the cafeteria
Sutter Amador Hospital
living well with parkinsons...what's shakin'?
3rd Thursday of every month, 10AM-Noon
Next meeting: June 19
Calvary Chapel Patio Building
18400 Ridge Road, Pine Grove
Neurological support group meets at location at Calvary Chapel offers handicap parking, access and restrooms. For meeting details and for information about Parkinsons Disease, please call Sarah Johnson of proACTIVE parkinsons project at 296-2575.
Senior Fitness Class
Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 10:30AM
Pine Grove Town Hall (Library)
19889 Highway 99, Pine Grove
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Fridays at 9:30AM
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Rd
Jackson
For more information,call Janice 296-6963 or Linda at 296-4520.
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (Upcountry)
Friday at 9:30AM
Sierra Baptist Church
26355 Buckhorn Ridge Rd, Pioneer
Chair exercises the last Friday of the month. Call 295-4990.
Kids Yoga Classes - Spring Program 2008
Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10:15 - 11AM
Upcountry Community Center
Hwy 88 in Pine Grove.
Program will run for 12 sessions, with a 2-week break between classes.
The dates are as follows:
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3
Children 5 years old and under are welcome to attend these classes, but we also allow older siblings to attend along with the First 5 students. Parents are encouraged to participate along with their child(ren). Please contact Marie Schluter at (209) 223-1521, or by email: marieschluter@mac.com for further information, and to register for this program. Made possible by a grant from the Amador County First 5 Commission. Kids Yoga Classes through First 5 Amador are offered free to the participants!
Community Yoga Classes
Mondays and Thursdays, 9 - 10AM and 5:30-6:30PM
Pine Grove Town Hall on Highway 88.
Classes are $5.00 per class.
Contact Marie Schluter at (209) 223-1521, or by email: marieschluter@mac.com for further information
Belly Dancing Classes - Spring 2008
March 18 through May 8
Sutter Creek Cultural Center
111 Cole Street, Sutter Creek
Offering two classes: Basics 1 (Tues.6-7PM or Thurs 5-6:30PM) for beginners; Basics 2 (Tues. 7:15-8:15PM) for those with some experience, and review of Basics 1. For more information and prices, contact Tracy at (209) 419-1362 or e-mail: kundalinidance@yahoo.com
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