UMCU-Metowers

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Calling all volunteers!!

We are in need of Reading Mentors for our Reading and Mentoring Program. Can you spare an hour each week to help students with their language and literacy skills? The only requirements are being able to read and speak English and the ability to pass the clearances! It's a fun and meaningful way to give back to you community!

Give me (Liz) a call at (412) 231-4900 or send me an email at [email protected].

Important October Event reminders:

Resident Organized Activities:
-Fall Festival—Saturday, October 19, 9am-2pm
-Birthday Party— Friday, October 25, 12pm
-Halloween Party—Thursday, October 31, 6pm

Monthly Reminders:
-Blood Pressure Checks—Thursday, October 10, 1pm
-Senior Box Pickup— Monday, October 21, 10am-3pm
-Technology Tutor—Wednesday, October 9, 2-3pm
-Massage Therapy—Thursdays, October 10 and 24, 12-3pm
-Farmer Joe —Tuesdays, October 1, 15 and 29, 1:00pm

September Resident Organized Activities:
- Birthday Party— Friday, September 13, 12pm
- 50s/60s Party—Saturday, September 21, 6pm

Monthly Reminders:
- Blood Pressure Checks—Thursday, September 12, 1pm
- Senior Box Pickup— Monday, September 16, 10am-3pm
- Technology Tutor—Wednesday, September 11, 2-3pm
- Massage Therapy—Thursdays, September 12 and 26, 12-3pm
- Farmer Joe —Tuesdays, September 3 and 17, 1:00pm

August 2019 Monthly Reminders:

- Senior Box Pickup— Monday, August 19, 10am-3pm
- Technology Tutor—Wednesday, August 14, 2-3pm
- Massage Therapy—Thursdays, August 8 and 22, 12-3pm
- Farmer Joe —Tuesdays, August 6 and 20, 1:00pm

IMPORTANT Monthly Reminders for June:

-Senior Box Pickup— Monday, June 17, 10am-3pm
-Technology Tutor—Wednesday, June 12, 2-3pm
-Massage Therapy—Thursdays, June 13 and 27, 12-3pm
-Farmer Joe —Tuesdays, June 11 and 25, 1:00pm

GREAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Maintenance Tech wanted for 100 unit apartment building in Avalon. Position includes groundskeeping and janitorial duties. Candidate must show willingness to learn building operations including electric and plumbing. Experience a plus. Contact Us at: 412-734-4111

"Secret Neighbors" - One year ago, each resident who wished to participate completed a survey about him/herself of their likes, dislikes, pets, favorite snacks, etc. Then each person drew the name of another resident who they would buy gifts and other surprises for, and ultimately become their Secret Neighbor for the next year. The residents agreed on a schedule of 9 different holidays to share gifts, like Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, etc., and they decided that about $5 per gift was suitable (although many residents splurged!)

Residents got very creative with the gift giving, and even more creative with keeping their identity a secret! We had residents dropping presents at apartment doors - knocking loudly, then hiding in the stairwell waiting until the package was taken inside. Other residents would wait until they knew their neighbor was out of the apartment to drop off the gift. Sometimes curious dogs inside the apartment made it especially difficult to be stealth!

Recently, we had a Secret Neighbor Reveal Party where we shared who each resident’s Secret Neighbor was. Some residents thought for sure they knew who it was, and they were often very surprised when their real identity was revealed!

We played some games to learn more about each other and had strawberry shortcake, then each resident received a box with a tag inside that when pulled, it revealed who their Secret Neighbor was. There were some fun reactions!

The residents have decided to do it again next year, and they are currently drawing names for their new Secret Neighbors and preparing to come up with new ways of keeping secrets! Please Contact Sharon, or Service Coordinator for more information-

This month's reminders!
-Senior Box Pickup— Monday, May 20, 10am-3pm
-Technology Tutor—Wednesday, May 8, 2-3pm
-Massage Therapy—Thursdays, May 9 and 23, 12-3pm
-Farmer Joe —Tuesdays, May 14 and 28, 1:00pm