E Y E O N A C A D I A N A
January 2010.
Everyone is interested in starting off the new year by eating healthy and starting an exercise program. The Health Information Center is offering free health information to help you make wise health decisions for yourself and your family. It is very important to start a weight management plan that works. There are five steps to this plan:
- 1. Get Started - First, try to see yourself differently. There's a new, healthier you waiting to break through.
- 2. Know How Much to Lose - Find out what your weight range should be by using a weight table or formula. Then, set your target weight-loss goal.
- 3. Keep Records - Record your eating and activity habits to help determine your present patterns. Keeping records can also help you chart your weight loss.
- 4. Substitute Behavior - Once you recognize your old patterns, you can substitute new, positive behaviors for your old, unwanted ones. A good place to start is by passing up those high-fat snacks. Try a bike ride instead or a walk.
- 5. Balance Eating and Activity - Balance the calories you take in (eating) with the calories you burn off (activity) to help maintain your target weight.
Additional informational pamphlets are available from the Health Information Center, such as: "Weight Management For Better Health", " Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit" (for women), "Walking For Fitness - Safe Aerobic Exercise For Everyone", and "Exercise and Fitness" (for women). These pamphlets can be mailed upon request. To request this free information, call (337) 988-1816 or log on to www.womansfoundation.com.
January 2010.
According to the pamphlet, "About Grief", grief is a healthy, human response to situations such as:
- the death of a loved one
- separation or divorce
- miscarriage
- injury or disability
- the loss of a job, property or pet
- children leaving home.
Often, the greatest loss we experience is when a loved one dies. Grief is a painful experience, but the pain does subside. Understanding grief can help you: face the reality and deal with feelings or fear, loneliness, despair and helplessness and recover and grow to be a stronger person. Accepting your loss can help you live a happy, full life again. Grief is part of the healing process. Grieving people share certain feelings: shock and denial; anger; guilt; depression;
loneliness; and hope.
Living with loss, you must take care of your emotional needs: express your feelings, accept help, ask for help and be kind to yourself. You must also take care of your physical needs: get plenty of rest, stay healthy, be alert for problems and contact your health-care provider promptly for advice if you have any signs of health problems.
The Health Information Center has free pamphlets available: "About Grief" for adults and "When Someone You Love Dies" for young children. To request this free information, call Rose Hoffman Cormier at (337) 988-1816 or log on to www.womansfoundation.com.
January 16 – March 25, 2010.
Woman's Foundation, Inc. has announced new dates for their ongoing puberty programs: "Body Talk" - An Introduction to Understanding Your Maturing Body (separate classes for girls and boys, ages 9-11 and their parents). Girls classes: Sat., January 16; Thurs., January 28; Wed., February 3; Thurs., February 25; Sat., March 6; and Wed., March 17. Boys classes: Thurs., February 11 and Thurs., March 11.
"Beyond Body Talk" - Continuing to Understand Your Developing Body (separate classes for girls and boys, ages 12-14 and their parents). Girls classes: Sat., February 6. Boys classes: Thurs., March 25.
"Sex: Truth & Consequences" - A Class for Older Teens (separate classes for girls and guys only, ages 15-18), content includes male and female anatomy and physiology, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and how to make healthy choices. Classes available upon request. Boys class: Tues., January 19.
Programs presented in the Woman's Foundation classroom at 4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building A. Saturday classes are 10:00am - 12:00 noon and weekday classes are 6:00 – 8:00pm. Cost is $30 per family, per program for Body Talk and Beyond Body Talk. Cost is $15 per person for Sex: Truth & Consequences. Pre-registration is required; call (337) 988-1816 or log on to our new website: www.womansfoundation.com.
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January 19 & 20, 2010.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold Parish Government Day at the Abbeville Courthouse. This is a two day program where students from parish schools compete for political offices. The winners from the schools proceed to campaign against the other school winners for the same position. That winner proceeds to perform the duties of that office and a mock trial is conducted. The program will begin at about 8 am on Tuesday, January 19 and continue on Wednesday, January 20.
January 23 – February 20, 2010.
The Acadiana Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering a variety of trainings in the months of January and February.
CPR for the Adult, Child & Infant with Standard First Aid January 23 and February 20 at the Chapter Office in Scott February 9 in Abbeville
CPR/AED for the Adult with Standard First Aid February 9 in Lafayette
Lifeguard Training
starting February 12th
For more information, call 337-234-7371 or check our website:
www.acadianaredcross.org
January 28, 2010.
You are invited to attend
Philippe's Wine Tasting Social Event
a benefit for
Hearts of Hope
Thursday, January 28, 2010
5:00p-7:00p
(3809 S Ambassador Caffery Parkway)
By Invitation Only
100 invites available
$100 donation
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January 28, 2010.
VITA is recruiting new volunteer tutors to help with our growing population of adult learners and English as a Second Language students. A two-day training session will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm and Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Both sessions will be held on the fourth floor of the Whitney Bank building, 905 Jefferson St., Suite 404, Lafayette, La. 70501.
January 28, 2010.
CAREER CONNECTIONS 2010
Share your career with over 4,000 10th graders at the Eleventh Annual Career Connections Expo and Reality Store on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the Cajundome Convention Center. Students from Lafayette, Iberia, Vermilion, and St. Martin parishes will have the opportunity to explore a variety of career opportunities and meet the professionals who perform these jobs on a daily basis. In turn, professionals have the opportunity to share the tools of their careers and their expertise with our future workforce.
In order to be successful, this event needs more than 100 businesses to share career opportunities with these students. The cost for booth space is $125. In addition, more than 300 community volunteers are needed to assist with the Reality Store, an exhibit area where students become aware of the realities of living expenses and the link between choices they make about education and career.
If you are interested in sharing your profession in the expo, serving as a volunteer in the Reality Store, or sponsoring the expo, please call (337) 262-5962, Ext. 115 for more detailed information. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in the workforce of the future!
January 30, 2010.
Peter and Paul Catholic School is in its second year of establishment and is in need of your help. We are located in Scott, Louisiana and are affiliated with Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. We currently have Pre-K through 4th grade levels, but are in process of adding a 5th grade level for our 2010-2011 school year. We are putting together a Gala/Auction to help purchase the needed equipment to expand our growing student body.
A Knight's Tale Gala/Auction is set for January 30, 2010 at 7 o'clock in the evening. Tickets are $100 per couple. We will have both a Live Auction and Silent Auction and we have a lot of exciting items up for grabs! The food is being catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill.
In addition to the tickets sales, we are looking for sponsors to help us with the Gala. The Sponsorship Levels are as follows:
Royalty
$5000.
This level receives 4 tickets to the gala, reserved parking, a reserved table with theme set for 8 guests, a recognition banner with your name or name of your business, and a full page ad in the program.
Merchant
$2500
This level receives 3 tickets to the gala, a reserved table with theme set for 6 guests and a recognition banner with your name or the name of your business and a half page ad in the program.
Jester
$1000.
This level receives 2 tickets to the gala, reserved seating for 4 guests, a recognition shield with your name or the name of your business, and a business card ad in the program.
For those who can not purchase sponsorship at these levels we are also offering Ad space in our program. The prices are as follows:
$500 for a Full page ad (1/2 of an 8x11)
$250 for a Half page ad (1/4 of an 8x11)
$100 for a Business Card ad.
March 12, 2010.
Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) is sponsoring a two day facilitator's training for people who may be interested in becoming a contracted facilitator for our domestic abuse education program designed to educate batterers.
WHEN: Friday- March 12, 2010 & Friday- March 19th
TIME: 1:00 PM – 4 PM (Registration begins @ 12:45 PM)
WHERE: Woman's Foundation Inc. 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA
COST: $50 Per Person
DISCLAIMER: This training IN NO WAY guarantees employment with Family Violence Intervention Program as a facilitator. This is the first step in becoming eligible to become a facilitator for FVIP.
If you are interested in this training and wish to register or have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (337) 232-2440.
March, 13, 2010.
MDA's 6th Annual Stride & Ride
Saturday, March 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Acadian Village
The 2010 Stride & Ride has a lot of NEW things in store for all participants…
NEW Location, NEW Activities, including a post walk cook-off, and lots of
NEW entertainment for all ages. Food and Concessions available.
For more information on how you can become a local hero, please call us at
the Lafayette MDA office or mail/ fax the entry form below to:
MDA
301 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 101
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 234-0088
REU N I O N S:
Lafayette High School Class of 1988 Gathers Online
Alumni from Lafayette High School Class of 1988 are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://classreport.org/usa/la/lafayette/lhs/1988/ (or classreport.org). There are no registration fees required to join in the fun. Each class member has full participation privileges.All Lafayette High School Class of 1988 Alumni are invited to stop in and fill out a profile so they can be reached regarding the upcoming 20 year Class Reunion.
Northside Class of 1969, It's time for your 40th class reunion. For information, contact Chelie Barnes @ 337-837-1420 or Roger Cook @ 337-988-2702.
CALENDAR OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
18th Edition, January 2010
JANUARY, 2010
January 21, 2010
Lafayette Education Foundation, "LEF Teacher Awards"
January 22, 2010
PASA, "Pianist Ji-Yong", Heymann Center, 7:30 p.m.
January 23, 2010
Lydia Cancer Association, "Mardi Gras Dance", Club La Louisianne Banquet Hall, Highway 14, New Iberia, 8 p.m. to Midnight
January 24, 2010
Duck Season (West Zone) ends
NFL Playoffs, "AFC Championship", 2 p.m.
NFL Playoffs, "NFC Championship", 5:40 p.m.
January 31, 2010
Duck Season (East Zone) ends
FEBRUARY, 2010
February 7, 2010
SUPER BOWL
February 25, 2010
PASA, "Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre", Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
February 27, 2010
Desormeaux Foundation, "Life Banquet 2010", Petroleum Club, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m.
MARCH, 2010
March 1, 2010
St. Genevieve School, "Cardinal Classic Golf Tournament", Acadian Hills Country Club, 11 a.m.
March 6, 2010
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Acadiana, "Bowl for Kids Sake", Acadiana Lanes, Lafayette, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 7, 2010
PASA, "Gershwin's ‘Porgy & Bess', Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
APRIL, 2010
April 13, 2010
PASA, "The Spaghetti Western Orchestra", Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
United Way of Acadiana, "Women's Leadership Luncheon",
April 17, 2010
Miles Perret Cancer Services, "Reaux for Miles", Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville
Miles Perret Cancer Services, "Kicks for Miles", Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville
UL Lafayette Alumni Association, "2010 Spring Gala", UL Alumni Center grounds, Lafayette
March of Dimes, "St. Landry March for Babies", Opelousas South City Park, 1524 South Market Street, 8 a.m. (Regis); 9 a.m. (walk)
April 24, 2010
Catholic High of New Iberia, "Annual Gala—Retro Prom: Live & Silent Auction", Catholic High gymnasium, 7 p.m.
St. Genevieve School, "Auction & Social", St. Genevieve Middle School campus, 7 p.m.
March of Dimes, "Iberia March for Babies", New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Drive, 8 a.m. (Regis); 9 a.m. (walk)
April 30, 2010
Episcopal School of Acadiana, "ESA Spring Fling", City Club, River Ranch, Lafayette
MAY, 2010
May 1, 2010
March of Dimes, "March for Babies", River Ranch, Lafayette
Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School, "50th Anniversary Golden Gala & Silent/Live Auction", Holiday Inn/Holidome, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
May 15, 2010
Miles Perret Cancer Services, "Sporting Clays Classic", GOL Shooting Club, Maurice
May 24, 2010
United Way of Acadiana, "United Way Golf Tournament", Le Triomphe Country Club
AUGUST, 2010
August 14, 2010
Miles Perret Cancer Services, "Games of Acadiana", Cajundome and Convention Center, Lafayette
