Volunteers Wanted for Doula Training (for the Elderly)
This summer, Isabella will offer an opportunity to train for this special position.

What a Doula does:

-provides friendship
-assists with everyday practical needs
-speaks up for a person who has trouble talking
-offers emotional, social and spiritual support
-enhances a person's comfort and dignity
-serves as a caring companion

To be a Doula candidate, you must:

1. Complete a Doula Training Program -8 sessions, 2 hours each (provided at Isabella in the early evening)
2. Be willing to provide ongoing support to one individual
3. Have a desire to work in end-of-life care.
4. Complete the Isabella Volunteer Orientation.

To learn more, please contact Rev. Jehn Redic, II:
212-342-9333
515 Audubon Ave
www.isabella.org

Inwood Greenmarket
The Greenmarket has been approved for Inwood. The market will be located Saturday mornings and afternoons on Isham St. between Seaman Ave and Cooper St. It will open in early July and run until Thanksgiving. Initially the site will host eight to 10 farmers.

Hot Nights, Cool Sounds
I'm in the midst of helping to coordinate a free concert series in Bennett Park (Fort Washington and 185th St), called Hot Nights, Cool Sounds.
Artists Unite is producing and organizing it.
http://www.artistsunite-ny.org/

The first concert will be during the Uptown Artist Stroll on June 12th. Salrumba with Carlos Ponce will be performing.
July 13th: The Howlin' Thurstons (instro rock) and Yewande (R&B sensation) 7-9 pm
July 20th: No Cover (jazz) and Annette Aguiler & Stringbeans (Brazilian percussion) 7-9 pm
July 27th: Karen Hudson River Band (country rock) and Dixie Bee-Liners (Bluegrass) 7-9 pm

Ethan is 2 years old today!
Mood:  silly
Let's hear it for my son Ethan, who turns 2 today.

Hip, hip hooray!

Belly Dancing
Seniors can dance off the pounds learning Middle Eastern belly dancing every Frday from 11am-noon. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Allen Pavilion.
5141 Broadway at W. 220 St.
212-305-5587

Low Cost Breakfast for Seniors
The YM/YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is now offering breakfast to seniors for 50 cents from 8:30-10:30am, Monday through Friday. Funded with a grant from America's Second Harvest. 54 Nagle Ave.
212-569-5600 ext 208

If your child is required to repeat 3rd grade....
Information taken from an article in the Manhattan Times Vol 5, No. 13 by Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda.

Due to the newly passed ruling by the NYC Panel for Educational Policy, children must repeat the third grade if they score lowin the April standardized reading and math tests.

However, some children have learning disabilities that will prevent them from passing these tests.

In order to determine what is interfering with your child's ability to pass the test, you can request an evaluation from the school-based support team.

When a child is required to repeat a grade, this evaluation is NOT automatically given, UNLESS A PARENT REQUESTS IT IN WRITING.

The schools are required to complete the evaluation within 60 days of the written request.

All you need to do is send a letter to the school, a sample letter is below:


Date:

I am requesting that my child _______ be evaluated by the school-based support team, since my child is having difficulty learning.

_______________

Your signature




Don't let your child repeat a grade without this important evaluation!

Cornerstone Chorale Auditions
The Cornerstone Chorale is auditioning for all voice parts.

call

212-795-5738


for info
https://www.angelfire.com/music/cornerstonechorale/

Volunteers needed to knit/crochet lap blankets
for Isabella residents.

Yarn is provided.
Call or email Leslie Foster to request yarn and more information
212-342-9324
LFoster@Isabella.org

Technical Difficulties
I apologize for the repeats and other problems with the blog at the moment.

I'm working on getting the bugs out.

Thanks for your patience.

Michelle