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MOSAIC Awards International Adoption Seminar Learn about international adoption at a seminar on June 19 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at JFVS. Children's Home Society & Family Services and JFVS will present information about current opportunities in international adoption. For more information, contact Judy Freundlich Tiell at ext. 224. Republic Bank Golf Challenge The Republic Bank Golf Challenge that benefits both JFVS and the JCC will be held Monday, June 16, 2008, at Chariot Run, the golf course at Caesars Indiana. $250 per golfer and various levels of sponsorships are available. Contact Beverly Bromley at ext. 223 for more information. Sponsors as of April 30, 2008 are as follows: Title Sponsor Front Nine/Back Nine Sponsors Gold Sponsors Contest Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bookapalooza JFVS is collecting new and gently used books (hardback &paperbacks) children's books, books on tape and DVDs for a book sale to be held in 2008. Please bring your donations to JFVS or Herman Meyer Funeral home Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Shelley Kahn ext. 103 with questions or to arrange for large collection pick-ups. Highlighted ServicesJFVS Career Conversations Series On Monday, April 7 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. JFVS Career Services will continue the monthly series for those interested in current career issues facing workers and employers. This session will present Your Career Story: The Power of Narrative. Attendees will learn to identify the four stages of narrative, how to articulate your career narrative themes, and to explore reframing to create positive outcomes. A $5 donation is suggested for each session. Refreshments served. Contact Bob Tiell at ext. 230 or email rhtiell@jfvs.com. Spring S.A.T. Preparation Workshop This workshop will meet Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning April 14 continue until May 13 (skip Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 29). This workshop is recommended for high school juniors preparing to take the S.A.T. and sophomores wishing to prepare early for the P.S.A.T. Workshop. The fee is $160 and includes two textbooks for S.A.T. Preparation. Class limit is 20 students. To register, contact Janet, ext. 222 Late Spring A.C.T. Preparation Workshop This workshop will meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Monday June 2 from 7-9 p.m. beginning May 19 and continue until June 11. Workshop fee is $160 and includes two textbooks for A.C.T. preparation. Class limit is 20 students. To register, contact Janet, ext. 222 Summer A.C.T. Preparation Workshop This workshop will meet Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning June 16 and continue until August 4. Workshop fee is $160 and includes two textbooks for A.C.T. preparation. Class limit is 20 students. To register, contact Janet, ext. 222 Anonymous 12 Step Phone Line JFVS now offers an anonymous phone line for the Jewish community which will be answered by a Jewish person who is in a 12 step recovery program. This person can listen and direct you to a program that might provide some help or relief. Call 727-9287 and leave a message. Your phone call will be returned quickly and you can get help for yourself or a loved one. Jews in our community do have problems with alcoholism, drug abuse, overeating, gambling and other addictions. Jews in our community also are members of 12 step recovery programs. You can get help. Call 727-9287 Dual Career Coaching 80% of the workforce is comprised of dual earner couples. This interdependence of careers creates special challenges for couples. JFVS provides dual career coaching. This is typically done through our Career Fitness package. In addition to offering each a personal career fitness scan, it provides the couple the opportunity to objectively examine implications this has for their relationship, family, and future career moves. For more information, contact Bob Tiell, Director Career Services, ext.230 or rhtiell@jfvs.com. Options for the Mature Worker JFVS provides free career counseling for adults 60 and over who are contemplating changing careers, exploring post-retirement careers, or need help with basic job search skills. To make an appointment or for more information, contact Leslie Sanders at ext. 334. Affordable Transportation for Senior Adults Passport Around Louisville Service (PALS) assists senior adults in need of transportation or help with general errands. To schedule a driver, contact JFVS and ask for Shelley Kahn at ext. 103.
Mitzvah OpportunitiesTelephone Reassurance Volunteers Friendly callers are needed to check on homebound seniors through our new Telephone Reassurance program. Contact Shelley Kahn ext.103. Oral History Volunteers Needed Help to organize and orchestrate the Oral History project at JFVS. If interested contact Shelley Kahn at ext. 103. Are you a Senior with Time on Your Hands? JFVS offers free assistance on finding the perfect volunteer activity to fit anyone’s interests and time. For more information, contact Shelley Kahn at ext. 103. Classes & WorkshopsMulticultural Services Classes for Refugees and Immigrants Support GroupsCaregiver Support Group JFVS offers a variety of caregiver support groups to help adult children of aging parents learn about community resources and ways to balance their needs with those of aging relatives. One group meets at JFVS the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For information contact Mauri Malka at ext. 250 or maurim@jfvs.com. Job Seekers Resource Group This group will meet on Thursday, April 24 and continue through May 29 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Job seekers have the opportunity to meet other job seekers as well as learn basic job search skills from an experienced career advisor. This workshop is free. For more information contact Leslie Sanders at ext. 334 or lesliesanders@jfvs.com. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren JFVS Career Conversations Series On Monday, April 7 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. JFVS Career Services will continue the monthly series for those interested in current career issues facing workers and employers. This session will present Your Career Story: The Power of Narrative. Attendees will learn to identify the four stages of narrative, how to articulate your career narrative themes, and to explore reframing to create positive outcomes. A $5 donation is suggested for each session. Refreshments served. Contact Bob Tiell at ext. 230 or email rhtiell@jfvs.com. Spring S.A.T. Preparation Workshop This workshop will meet Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning April 14 continue until May 13 (skip Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 29). This workshop is recommended for high school juniors preparing to take the S.A.T. and sophomores wishing to prepare early for the P.S.A.T. Workshop. The fee is $160 and includes two textbooks for S.A.T. Preparation. Class limit is 20 students. To register, contact Janet, ext. 222 Late Spring A.C.T. Preparation Workshop This workshop will meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Monday June 2 from 7-9 p.m. beginning May 19 and continue until June 11. Workshop fee is $160 and includes two textbooks for A.C.T. preparation. Class limit is 20 students. To register, contact Janet, ext. 222 Summer A.C.T. Preparation Workshop This workshop will meet Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning June 16 and continue until August 4. Workshop fee is $160 and includes two textbooks for A.C.T. preparation. Class limit is 20 students. To register, contact Janet, ext. 222 Diabetes Support Group Newsletter: SeasonsFor information about advertising opportunities contact Tabatha Pfeiffer at 452-6341 ext. 321.
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