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Date: 11/22/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 am Location: 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (View Map)
Description: Respite Connection of Washington County
Learn how to care for children who have disabilities and/or mental heath issues!
Potomac Center Activities Building
1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
240-313-3500
Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9:30am-3pm)
Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9:30am-3pm)
Saturday, November 22, 2008 (9:30am-3pm)
Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a Certificate
Respite Connection of Washington County is offering a free training program for adults interested in learning how to provide respite care - babysitting - for children who have disabilities and/or mental health issues. Trained respite care providers can earn $2-3 more per hour than the typical babysitter ($8 to $15 per hour). Respite care is temporary care in the child's home that allows the family to take a break. (must have 10 pre-registered or class is subject to cancellation)
Training topics include:
DISABILITY AWARENESS · SAFETY · BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARE PROVIDER · POSITIONING
OVERVIEW OF COMMON DISABILITIES · ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT
HOW TO SPEND TIME WITH THE CHILD · AND MORE!
Funding provided by a grant from the Washington County Local Management Board.
Collaborating partners: Caring Communities, Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health Washington County Mental Health Authority, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Washington County Department of Juvenile Services, Washington County Department of Social Services, Washington County Health Department, Washington County Public School, Washington County Community Partnership for Children & Families, Washington County Family Support Resource Center
For more information or to register call Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or e-mail respiteconnection@caringcommunities.org
For more information contact: Robbin Davlin robbin@caringcommunities.org 410-549-5707
Event Posted by: Mona13
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Date: 11/27/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 am Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S Carroll St, Downtown Frederick (View Map)
Description: Free Admission - 5th Annual Book & Author Forum presented by American Association of University Women (AAUW)Frederick Branch. Saturday, 9/27, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St, downtown Frederick. Proceeds benefit Frederick Community College’s Project Forward Step. Authors in a variety of genres. Refreshments.
For more information contact: Mary Anne Williams treksk8@aol.com 301-662-7837
Event Posted by: TessB
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Date: 11/29/2008 until 12/13/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 am Location: 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (View Map)
Description: Respite Connection of Washington County
Learn how to care for children who have disabilities and/or mental heath issues!
Potomac Center Activities Building
1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
240-313-3500
Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9:30am-3pm)
Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9:30am-3pm)
Saturday, November 22, 2008 (9:30am-3pm)
Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a Certificate
Respite Connection of Washington County is offering a free training program for adults interested in learning how to provide respite care - babysitting - for children who have disabilities and/or mental health issues. Trained respite care providers can earn $2-3 more per hour than the typical babysitter ($8 to $15 per hour). Respite care is temporary care in the child's home that allows the family to take a break. (must have 10 pre-registered or class is subject to cancellation)
Training topics include:
DISABILITY AWARENESS · SAFETY · BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARE PROVIDER · POSITIONING
OVERVIEW OF COMMON DISABILITIES · ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT
HOW TO SPEND TIME WITH THE CHILD · AND MORE!
Funding provided by a grant from the Washington County Local Management Board.
Collaborating partners: Caring Communities, Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health Washington County Mental Health Authority, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Washington County Department of Juvenile Services, Washington County Department of Social Services, Washington County Health Department, Washington County Public School, Washington County Community Partnership for Children & Families, Washington County Family Support Resource Center
For more information or to register call Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or e-mail respiteconnection@caringcommunities.org
For more information contact: Robbin Davlin robbin@caringcommunities.org 410-549-5707
Event Posted by: Mona13
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Date: 11/30/2008 until 12/1/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Frederick, Md (View Map)
Description: Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular NYC
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Departing from Frederick, Maryland, I-70 at exit 56
This special motorcoach trip includes orchestra/first mezzanine tickets for the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a popcorn and soda voucher, free time for sightseeing and shopping and dinner at Mastori’s Restaurant in Bordentown, New Jersey. This AAA-escorted trip is a great value at $229.99 per person. The motorcoach will leave the Frederick Park and Ride on Interstate 70, exit 56, at 7 a.m. and return at around 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Contact Krista Page at AAA Frederick, 800/575-6588, ext. 61265, or e-mail
kpage@aaamidatlantic.com.
For more information contact: KRISTA PAGE kpage@aaamidatlantic.com 800-575-6588
Event Posted by: KIDSLUVMOM
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Date: 12/1/2008 Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am Location: Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick (View Map)
Description: FIT106
Yoga for All
Yoga uses physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. The trained & certified yoga teachers of the Sol Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Frederick offer several choices to help you get started, or continue to grow from where you are now. Yoga provides a deeper awakening and awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. Help yourself to these benefits.
7.5 hrs., Fees: $75
Gentle Flow Yoga
5623 M 11/3-12/8 10-11:15am Sol Yoga Studio, Frederick
For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu
Event Posted by: JMooney
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Date: 12/1/2008 until 12/2/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Frederick, Md (View Map)
Description: Radio City Music Hall's 2008 Christmas Spectacular NYC
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Departing from Frederick, Maryland, I-70 at exit 56
This special motorcoach trip includes orchestra/first mezzanine tickets for the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a popcorn and soda voucher, free time for sightseeing and shopping and dinner at Mastori’s Restaurant in Bordentown, New Jersey. This AAA-escorted trip is a great value at $229.99 per person. The motorcoach will leave the Frederick Park and Ride on Interstate 70, exit 56, at 7 a.m. and return at around 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Contact Krista Page at AAA Frederick, 800/575-6588, ext. 61265, or e-mail
kpage@aaamidatlantic.com.
For more information contact: KRISTA PAGE kpage@aaamidatlantic.com 800-575-6588
Event Posted by: KIDSLUVMOM
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