neighborhood news, may 2015

Welcome Bethann!

If you have stopped by the

LDCHA Main Office lately you

might have noticed that we

have a new receptionist.

Bethann Mole has been living

in the community for 15 years

and is very excited to join the

LDCHA team.

“I’m excited to work for

LDCHA because it’s a great

opportunity to work for the

residents of the community, in

and around the Douglas

County area. I bring several

years of experience to the po-

sition having worked for the

LIEAP program.”

Stop by and introduce yourself

to Bethann. She is excited to

meet our residents.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS LDCHA RESIDENT SERVICES

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Employment pg. 2

Homeownership pg. 3

Office Assistant Position pg. 3

Current Calendar pg. 4-5

Youth Program pg. 6

Early Childhood pg. 7

Summer Lunch Schedule pg. 7

IN THIS EDITION

Did You Know that May is Bike Month? May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of

American Bicyclists and

celebrated in communities from

coast to coast. Established in 1956,

National Bike Month is a chance to

showcase the many benefits of

bicycling — and encourage more

folks to give biking a try.

National Bike Month is also a good

time to review safety precautions

for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Adult and youth riders

would benefit from reviewing the following tips from the Kansas

Department of Transportation. With summer fast approaching

now is a good time to review these tips with the younger people

in your life.

Safety Tips

Whenever possible, you should cross the street at designated

crosswalks. This makes you more predictable and visible.

Drivers are required to yield right-of-way to pedestrians in

marked or unmarked crosswalks.

Never step into a street until you are certain right-of-way will

be given to you. You may be walking in front of a driver that

does not see you or is not aware of the law.

It’s always safer to walk on a sidewalk, but if you have to walk

in the street because there isn’t a sidewalk available walk

against traffic. This way you can better see the traffic as it

approaches you which will help you avoid any surprises.

You should wear a properly fitted bike helmet while riding.

Proper use of bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of head

injury by as much as 85 percent.

When riding your bicycle in the street, you must obey the

same rules of the road as a car. This includes obeying traffic

signs and signals, following lane markings, riding in the same

direction as traffic, and using hand signals when you are

turning.

2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS • MAY 2015

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

Personalized Computer Classes and

Employment Workshops May is choose-your-own workshop month! Here is how it works: 1) You pick from one or more of the topics listed below 2) Call Steven at 842-1533 to schedule a time Tuesday - Friday 3) Come in to RSO and learn something new! Some lessons may be one-on-one lessons while others may have up to four people. Call ahead because seating can become limited! Topics include: Basic Computer Skills

How to Save, Move, and Organize Files and Folders on Computers

Basic Internet and Email

Microsoft Word & Publisher

Microsoft Excel

Resumes and Cover Letters 101

Mock Interviews

Look for Jobs More Effectively

College and Education Planning

Please contact Steven at 842-1533 to learn more!

Job Interviewing 101 Wednesday, May 20th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

On May 20th, Resident Services will host a workshop about what businesses and industries look for in an “ideal” applicant. Attendees will learn which businesses are currently hiring, what skills to emphasize during interviews, and how to utilize job descriptions to plan answers and think of questions for your upcoming inter-view!

Employer Expectations For New Job Wednesday, June 17th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

On June 17th, Resident Services will host a workshop about the things employers will expect from you at your new job. Attendees will learn about common employer expectations for new hires, how to avoid conflicts with co-workers, and how to avoid getting fired or making yourself ineligible for unemployment benefits!

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 3

HOMEOWNERSHIP

Homeownership Workshops 6:30—8:00pm at the Huppee Community Facility, #150 in Edgewood

May 21: First Time Homebuyers Class. Why pay rent when you can

buy?

June 18: Realtors & Mortgage Lenders talk to you. Find out the role

of the realtor and lender.

Call Heather Odell—842-1533—to register or for more information.

Resident Advisory Council

The LDCHA is inviting residents to serve on the Resident

Advisory Council (RAC). The purpose of the RAC is to advise

LDCHA management and the Board of Housing Commis-

sioners on program policies that affect LDCHA tenants and

usually holds two meetings during the summer to help the

Executive Director develop the agency’s Annual Plan. If you

would like to serve on the RAC, please contact Ruth Licht-

wardt at 830-2253 or [email protected] (please put

Resident Advisory Council in the email title). Thank you!

Temporary Office Assistant Training Position Available

The Resident Services Office is taking applications for a

temporary Office Assistant Training Position. This position is for

section 8 and public housing tenants with limited work history to

gain experience and a good reference while learning basic

office skills, professionalism and other soft skills. The position lasts 3

months at 28 hours a week between Monday and Thursday.

Contact Heather Odell, Employment Specialist, at (785) 842-1533

or [email protected] for more information and assistance with

applying.

mailto:[email protected]


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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6-6:30pm ZOMBIE Run/Walk Club (HCF)

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5-7pm KU Pharmacy Health Fair

(HCF)

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Planning Day—RSO & HCF Closed

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5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Yearbook

(HCF)

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2:00-4:00 ECKAN Family Fun Day @

Broken Arrow Park

5:30-6:30pm Full Circle Reading Hour

(HCF)

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6-7pm Teen Scene (HCF)

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Pre-K Last Day of School (USD

497)

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10:00-11:00 am Job Interviewing 101

(RSO)


(HCF)

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K-12 Last Day of School—AM Only (USD

497)

1-3pm Kickoff to Summer Cookout (HCF)

6-7:30pm First Time Home Buyer’s Workshop

(HCF)

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LDCHA Closed

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(HCF)

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5-8pm Cooking Class at Just Food


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Memorial Day

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5-7pm KU Pharmacy Health Fair

(HCF)

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Planning Day—RSO & HCF Closed

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(HCF)

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2:00-4:00 ECKAN Family Fun Day @

Broken Arrow Park


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Pre-K Last Day of School (USD

497)

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10:00-11:00 am Job Interviewing 101

(RSO)


(HCF)

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K-12 Last Day of School—AM Only (USD

497)

1-3pm Kickoff to Summer Cookout (HCF)

6-7:30pm First Time Home Buyer’s Workshop

(HCF)

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LDCHA Closed

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(HCF)

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5-8pm Cooking Class at Just Food


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May 2015


Youth Bicycle Program The Full Circle Youth Program has partnered with Lawrence Unchained Bicycle Coop to pro-vide bicycles to youth. Through this partnership youth will receive a bicycle. Additionally they will learn minor maintenance and the rules of the road. To be considered youth must between 7 - 16 and receive housing assistance through the LDCHA.

Huppee Community Facility Summer Hours: Computer Lab: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm–6:00pm or by appointment

Full Circle Youth Program Hours:

*Registration required. All programming is free. Youth must receive housing assistance to participate.

Please contact Chris Lempa at 331-4418 or [email protected] for more information or to register.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

11am-12pm*

Youth Reading Hour

ZOMBIE RunWalk Club

Youth Reading Hour

1-3pm* Active Mon-days

Little ZOMBIEs (1:30-2:30pm)

STEMlab

Creative Arts Workshop

Little ZOMBIEs (1:30-2:30pm)

Game/

Chess Club

3-5pm Open Drop-in Hours

Open Drop-in Hours

Open Drop-in Hours

Open Drop-in Hours

5-6pm* ZOMBIE RunWalk Club

ZOMBIE Club ZOMBIE Club Teen Scene

Summer Reading Assistance Full Circle Staff is available to provide one-on-one and small group reading assistance for youth entering 1st—5th grade. Each session will be set-up to be fun and engaging. Snacks and books will be provided. When: Tuesdays and Thursday (or by appointment) Time: 11:00 pm—12:00 pm (or by appointment) Who: Youth entering the 1st—5th grades. Please call or email Chris (842-1533 / [email protected]) to reserve a spot!

mailto:[email protected]

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 7

Early Childhood

Little ZOMBIEs

Who: Children ages 4-6

What: Fun, educational activities and food!

When: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-2:30pm

All summer, June 2nd—July 30th

Where: Huppee Community Facility, #150 Parents encouraged to participate, but not required.

For more information, contact Mary Orem at 785-842-1533 or [email protected]

Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program

Free meal are available to all youth between the ages of 1-18. An adult must accompany anyone under

the age of 4 years old. Meals are served Monday - Friday. For more information contact: K-State Research

and Extension - Douglas County at 785-843-7058

Breakfast & Lunch Sites

Pinckney Elementary School - 810 W. 6th Street, Phone 785-832-5800 June 1 - July 24,

Excluding July 3, 7:30am - 8:30am, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Prairie Park Elementary School - 2711 Kensington Road, Phone 785-832-5740 June 1 -

July 24, Excluding July 3, 7:30am - 8:30am, 11:30am -12:30pm

South Middle School - 2734 Louisiana Street, Phone 785-832-5450 June 1 - July 24,

Excluding July 3, 7:30am - 8:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm

Lunch Only Sites

Broken Arrow Park - 29th and Louisiana Street July 27 - August 7, 11:30am - 12:30pm

East Lawrence Recreation Center - 1245 E 15th Street, Phone 785-832-7950 June 1 - August 7, Excluding July

3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lawrence Public Library - Library Plaza 707 Vermont Street, Phone 785-843-3833 June 1 - August 7, Excluding

July 3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

South Park Gazebo - (east side of Massachusetts), 1141 Massachusetts, Phone 785-832-7930 June 1 - August

7, Excluding July 3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Save The Dates June 13th is the 4th Annual ZOMBIE Walk! This annual event takes place from 9:00—12:00 pm at

Edgewood Homes. Bring the entire family.

July 10—11th the Full Circle Youth Program will once again be going to Tall Oaks for OVERNIGHT

CAMP! Registration begins on June 6th. Contact Chris at [email protected] or 785-842-1533 for

more information.

LDCHA Resident Services 1600 Haskell Ave. #187 Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: (785) 842-1533 Fax: (785) 841-8541 We’re on the web! www.ldcha.org

Preschoolers and parents are welcome to share some quality time in a fun, safe and active environment with assistance from highly trained instructors. Great social activity for toddlers and our space encourages activity for your little ones.

at East Lawrence Center PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM

Tues & Thurs, 10:15am—11:15am

Saturday, 11:45am—12:45pm

$3 per child per visit *scholarships available

The pint size fun begins Tuesday, May 5th at 10:15am!

Price will increase to $5 per visit on June 1st.

Contact Mary Orem at 842-1533 or [email protected] for more information.

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