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Family hosts special Thanksgiving meal

Hooksett Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:00 GMT

George and Karen Reese are expecting a crowd for Thanksgiving this year. How many? Try 100 -- and there’s room for more.

The Reeses and their two sons, Ian and Sean, will host their fifth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Day in the Epsom Fire Hall. The meal is open to anyone in the Greater Concord area -- or the state -- who can’t afford the meal or doesn’t want to be alone.

It was a chilly November afternoon, and the last of the leaves fell from trees outside her window as Karen Reese relaxed at her dining room table. Laundry tumbled in a dryer, chili simmered on the stove, and the men of her family came in from hunting. It was a comfortable domestic scene -- but in word and deed, Reese made it clear that she knows others aren’t as fortunate.

Reese, a native of Epsom, had had the idea for a free Thanksgiving for years before she started hers in 2004.

“It was embedded in me,” she said, “to reach out to people in need.”

Five years ago, she told George, “It’s time.”

They had 10 helpers and five “guests” that first year, Reese recalled. The Reeses prepared the majority of the food. Though the turnout was small, Reese and her family walked away from that first dinner “knowing it was good.”

Though the dinner is open to anyone, any faith or no faith, the Reeses bring a Christian perspective to their work. They have established Reese Family Ministries, an outreach to couples and families, and they also have their own praise and worship band.

Members of Higher Ground Ministries in Barnstead, they enlist church members to help. Volunteers come from other churches or are family or friends. Last year they had 25 volunteers. She’s organized her regular volunteers into a corps including a kitchen coordinator, food coordinator, and “take-home” coordinator.

Yes, there are leftovers, Reese said with a smile.

The food is all donated now, and Reese doesn’t cut up so much as a carrot stick. She’s too busy greeting people, filling holes in the volunteer corps, and singing onstage with the family band.

They also work. Several volunteers are whole families, and the little ones put on rubber gloves and help out. While she doesn’t let them near any of the hot food or knives, Reese said they can pass out rolls or pie slices -- and are delighted to do it.

Other young people work the dinner to fulfill school community service requirements, she said. And one mom actually called her to ask if her daughter could serve. “She told me, ‘I want my daughter to know what it’s like -- she has everything,” Reese recalled.

The menu hasn’t changed much from 2004. Instead of three turkeys, her volunteer cooks will roast seven this year. There’s stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, squash, corn, peas, carrots, and pies. If someone wants to make a “gourmet” item, she lets them, she said, but asks them to go easy on the salt, sugar and fat.

“We try to keep the menu healthy,” she said.

This year she’s expecting the same number of guests, or more, because of the economy. But her volunteers and donors have stepped up their efforts, and she already has seven 20-pound turkeys and most of the trimmings. She’s all stocked for paper goods and supplies, she said. A few more vegetable dishes might be nice, but as of Nov. 24, she’s ready to go.

“It’s not me, it’s God,” she said.

Why do they do it?

“We’ve been there, in need, ourselves,” Reese said. “People need to know hope, that they’re not alone, that other people have gone through it. That’s our message -- you’re not alone.”

She added, “We do a lot of praying before each dinner. We don’t want anyone to stay away because of pride.”

And she’ll continue to take her inspiration from Scripture, especially Matthew 25:35-40. In the waning afternoon light, Reese put on her glasses to read, “Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me.” The dinner is Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “or whenever we get done,” Reese said. The dinner is free and the public is welcome. To volunteer or donate, call her at 736-9954.

The world's largest gemstone to debut at Holiday Fair this Sunday, Nov 9th!

Angie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:37:21 GMT

Geetings Everyone,

Here is the press release regarding this Sunday's great fund raising event for Lil Iguana Children Safety Organizaton. Please get the word out to all your contacts. This is going to be a great event to be at and the General Admission is FREE with plenty of FREE Parking! See you on November 9th!

Note: The Photo of the Monay-Ki Crystal was taken by MaryAnn McFarland

www.maryannmcfarlandphtography.com

Blessings,

Angie D'Anjou

603 321-4818

The worldâ€™s largest double terminated â€œsetâ€ gemstone will make itâ€™s debut appearance on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, Nashua, NH during the Angels, Trinkets and Faeries Holiday Fair produced by Advocates of Holistic Health (www.aohh.org). The crystal â€“ dubbed the Munay-Ki Crystal has been set in a specially designed and craftfully engineered metal mobile sculpture (bringing the total weight to close to 5500 pounds). The Munay-Ki is double terminated and is estimated to be approximately 150,000,000 (150 million) to 200,000,000 (200 million) years old. Ross Ellis who is the steward of the crystal and the artist responsible for the mobile sculpture that is itâ€™s setting will be present at the event to answer questions about the crystal, his artwork and the deeper meaning of the Munay-Ki. Over 7 feet tall when fully erect in itâ€™s setting, the crystal is surrounded by a stage that will allow for safe public access and the ability to have a close encounter with this magnificent natural wonder. Double terminated crystals form in deep pockets in the earth and ones of this size are extremely rare. The mobile sculpture created by Mr. Ellis allows for the crystal to be displayed in all itâ€™s glory. â€œA lot of folks suggested that I cut one end off in order to have the crystal stand uprightâ€ says Mr. Ellis, â€œbut I just couldnâ€™t do that to this crystal â€“ it had to stay completely intact, which is why I chose to create this â€œsettingâ€ for it.â€ Taking over a year to design, fabricate and finish, the mobile sculpture setting alone is an engineering marvel that allows one person to move an object that weighs more than a car through a 3 foot door opening. â€œMany people looked at me like I was crazy and said it couldnâ€™t be done, but I was persistent and unwilling to compromise on what I knew could be createdâ€ says the artist.

The Holiday Fair where the crystal will debut commences at 9:30 am on Sunday the 9th of November at the Holiday Inn and is open to the general public for a small admission fee. In addition to hosting the debut of the crystal, the event will also feature local crafters, holistic healers and in the Bounty Room there will be a large variety of kid friendly activities hosted by the Lâ€™il Iguana Childrenâ€™s Safety Foundation which is a beneficiary of the event. â€œIâ€™m very grateful to Angie Dâ€™Anjou, the producer of the fair, for her willingness to allow us to debut the Munay-Ki here in the Cityâ€ says Mr. Ellis. â€œItâ€™s a pleasure to be able to share the beauty of this gem that is a gift from the Mother Earthâ€. â€œPart of my intention in displaying the crystal is to raise awareness of the beauty and power that the Earth has as a creative force and to share in the education of the public about the importance of our natural resources.â€ â€œAs an unofficial member of Nashuaâ€™s Green Team and a consultant working with renewable energy sources it is my intent to use the crystal to help educate about solar power â€“ since quartz (silicon dioxide) is the primary component in solar panels and collectors.â€

For more information about the Holiday Fair please contact Angie Dâ€™Anjou at 603-321-4818.
For more information about the Munay-Ki Crystal please contact Ross Ellis at 1-228-861-1838

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Re: Grassroots activism for Fred Thompson

tommy4usa — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:55:34 GMT

HOW IS YOUR HOMESTATE? PASS THIS AROUND

ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW OR 2 YEARS AGO
the DEMOCRATS have run this country in the ground

there energy policy? was to turn the lights off and go on vacation ,and when they came back,well I won't remind you

here is one to ask Biden
why does biden use money from his PAC fund to pay his $50,000 Amtrak transportation to and from Washington? this needs to be counted as income and not some tax free PAC fund? Sen Coburn pointed out in the 08 am track bill the $100+ million subsidy for meals on Amtrack trains WOW BIDEN, TALK ABOUT A FREE RIDE, DEMOCRATS SPREADING THE BURDEN,KEEPING THE WEALTH? our taxmoney not biden's

congress thinks train employees working 100 hours a week are to many,Gee lets not talk about the senates hours,or senate pay? McCain has giving some of his pay back! next 4 months they off cept 2 days in Nov

here is a thought 535 members of congress ,if we cut there pay by $50,000 per year it would come to $26 MILLION a year our grand Children wont have to pay
after 4 years its REAL savings

Senators Barack Obama and Dick Durbin, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Gov. Rod Blogojevich, House leader Mike Madigan, Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan, Mayor Richard Daley.....the leadership in Illinois.....all Democrats. Thank these people for the combat zone in Chicago . Of course, they're all blaming each other.

They can't blame Republicans, there aren't any!

The state pension fund is $44 Billion in debt, the worst in country. Cook County (Chicago) sales tax of 10.25% is the highest in country.(Look 'em). Chicago school system is one of the worst in country. This is the political culture that Obama comes from in Illinois AND he's gonna 'fix' Washington politics?

Polisi and Ried are planning a $300 billion dollar stimulis? are we now going to bailout bad states also?
HOW MUCH WILL ILL GET?

Pres.Clinton now blames such Democrats for planting the seeds,(feeding the plants?)(poisoning the fruit?)(marketing to its own democrats?) of todays FM/FM banking scandle!!

President Clinton ,Department of Housing and Urban Development, tried to impose a new regulation on Fannie, but was thwarted by Frank. Clinton now blames such Democrats for planting the seeds,(feeding the plants?)(poisoning the fruit?)(marketing to its own democrats?) of todays economic crisis.
"I think the responsibility that the Democrats have may rest more in resisting any efforts by Republicans in the Congress or by me when I was president, to put some standards and tighten up a little on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac," Clinton said recently.

DODD turned the other way?

why did buffet not invest in mainstreet and rather wall street ? what happens if goldman sacs is drawn into the fbi probe? seems his $5 billion could have been invested in 50 states and would have had more impact than what he did?

SEEMS its buffet first rather than to make far less money for him that would have helped far more and still he would have made some but not as much?
and then GS lays off 3200 people? where did the $5 billion go? CEO's

LOOK AT OBAMAS the veterans dept was the other with the highest AWOL hours every recorded (no wonder we had the Reid hospital scandal)

OBAMA/and others STANDS FOR A WORLD GOVERNMENT
HIS LOGO LOOKS LIKE A United NATIONS BLUE HELMET

What obama and democrats thought was election fund corruption with many middle east players has ended up in the middle east bankrupting the country,and he/they use ploys like votor fraud to raise doubts ,divert attention ,gain the majority in congress thinking it is re-election fund skimming with huge pay-offs

wake up people how do you defeat the strongest military in the world? you send in middle east folks to corrupt the health care ,voter fraud ,VA scandles,congress AWOL hours(treas. dept,VA dept)

Ayers bombing the WTC and Pentigon,and years later those same things were bombed again?WAKE UP AMERICA
why did dodd buy a house in Ireland ,or harken in the bahama's ,or REP.Rangle in the DR?

America will become 2nd class people in the world,with the help of young voters that can't comprehend the many layers behind the Democrats,Obama and company are like a 57 card deck of cards?
ties with rezko and the heath fraud in this country,ties with middle east BILLIONARES ,even far left American Billionares,most that hate the middle class for all the perks they and the lower class Think they have a right ,to tax the high incomes to pay for it?

look buffett gives billions to gates instead of helping the tribes in washington state,that he gets polosi to ear mark 120+ million for SALMON?

POLOSI OWNS STOCK IN 3 OF BUFFETTS COMPANIES,PACIFIC TIMBER,ORACLE,AND BERKSHIRE
SO THEY ARE ALSO "SPREADING THE BURDEN"

THAT TO ME IS FRAUD
(anything like this in Alaska would not have been tolerated period)

HARRISBURG Pa-- Three investigators and dozens of former campaign operatives are on the witness list for a preliminary hearing in a criminal case against 12 state House Democratic employees and elected officials accused in a corruption scandal.

Charges against the 12 include theft, criminal conspiracy and conflict of interest for allegedly running a multimillion-dollar scheme to divert public funds to campaigns.

A better-looking traffic circle

Hooksett Editor — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:36:00 GMT

BY JENN McDOWELL

After several years of planning, the beautification of the Epsom traffic circle is set to begin this month.

The circle, at the intersection of the Suncook Valley Highway and Dover Road, has long been thought of as the center of Epsom, with businesses springing up around it.

In 2007, the state officially renamed the circle The Officer Jeremy Charron and Officer Michael Briggs Traffic Circle after two local police officers who were killed while on duty. Briggs, a former Epsom police officer died while working for the Manchester Police Department in 2006. Charron, a young Epsom officer, was killed during a traffic stop in Epsom in 1997.

Unfortunately, the circle hasn’t really been the prettiest thing to look at.

Epsom resident Bob Mc- Kechnie has been working with area businesses, volunteers and landscapers on plans for the circle, and said they’ve come up with a plan that looks nice, will increase visibility through the circle and will be very easily maintained at no cost to the town.

“This is all being done on a volunteer basis,” said McKechnie. “We were kind of in stealth mode until we had all our ducks in a row.”

The Warner-based Pellettieri Associates, Inc., a landscaping, architecture and design company, created the conceptual design for the circle, which includes several different types of greenery and a flag pole.

The plan has been approved by state officials already, who have control of the circle, Mc- Kechnie said. The Board of Selectmen will be updated on the on the design and timeline for the improvements at their next meeting on Monday, Oct. 13.

Between Tuesday, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 17, McKechnie said, the circle will be graded and a silt fence installed. The turf for the circle will also be delivered and laid down.

During the week of Oct. 20 to 24, the loaming and bed preparation will be completed. Planting will start on Monday, Oct. 27, according to McKechnie.

Millican Nurseries of Chichester is contributing the trees and other plantings for the project, and has also stepped up to maintain the circle.

Millican Vice President Ken Michael said the circle will feature the Heritage River birch, a quickly rooting tree with salmon- colored papery bark that can withstand more stress than a typical birch tree and is more resistant to pests.

“We decided to go with that tree because it’s more tolerant of the salt and stress that is going to be in that area,” Michael said. The circle will also contain grow-low sumac, another hardy plant that is pretty resistant to weeds and is fragrant.

The tallest trees in the circle will either be the oak or honey locust trees, but that has not been decided yet, Michael said.

The first step is to get the turf in before winter and set to work on the trees in the spring.

All of the vegetation is low maintenance, and Michael said Millican will be in charge of pruning the trees and bushes every two years or so.

Tips for Seniors to Keep Warm and Save Energy This Winter

Seniors Count — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:24:00 GMT

· Pre-holiday hint, ask for a gift certificate to help weatherize your home or pay for fuel.

· Winter in a warmer climate with friends and/or family.

· Move in with a friend or have your friend move in as your roommate for the winter.

· Attend an Adult Day Program, Church or Senior Center during daytime hours.

· Use a hot water bottle to warm your bed, add extra blankets.

· Wear layers of clothing, especially natural fabrics.

· Use insulated drapes to improve energy efficiency; close draperies at night and on cloudy days; open them on sunny days.

· Trim or remove evergreens and shrubs that block the sun.

· Remove or cover air conditioners.

· Lower thermostat to 65 degrees when away or asleep.

· Set your hot water temperature at the “normal” setting—no higher than 120 degrees; wash clothes in cold water.

· Insulate your hot water tank and pipes with insulation.

· Place aluminum foil behind radiators to reflect heat.

· Vacuum heat registers.

· Close the damper on your fireplace when it is not in use.

· Don’t block radiators/heating vents with furniture or draperies.

· Minimize use of ventilation fans such as bathroom fans and kitchen hood fans.

· Use ceiling fans by reversing the spin and setting on the lowest speed to keep warm air down to the living area.

· Block drafts blowing into your home via mail slot, through the floorboards, doors or windows.

· Keep your garage door closed.

· Install storm doors and windows; put added insulation in your attic.

· Seal doors and windows with draft reducing weather stripping, plastic or door sweeps.

· Close down part of your house and move your bed to the sunniest room.

Important Phone Numbers and Websites

City of Manchester Welfare Department

(603)-624-6484

Health and Human Services District Offices

195 McGregor St. 603-668-2330 – Manchester

Walk-in hours 8:00 – 4:30

1-800-852-3345 ext 4238 – Client Services

New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning

(603)-271-2155 – Office

www.staywarmnh.org/residentialtips.htm#efficiency

www.nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/energyconservationtips.htm

“Keep warm tips and energy saving”

ServiceLink Resource Center (Information and Referral

1-866-634-9412 – toll free for entire state

(603)-644-2240

Southern New Hampshire Services (fuel, electric assistance & weatherization)

(603)-647-4470 or (603)-668-8010

www.snhs.org

Additional Websites on tips to stay warm

“How to stay warm and healthy in winter”

http://seniorliving.about.com/od/healthnutrition/a/stay_warm.htm

“How to stay warm and healthy in winter”

http://seniorliving.about.com/od/healthnutrition/a/stay_warm.htm

“Keep warm this winter while staying warm and healthy”

http://4elders.org/tips/articles/heating-bills.htm

No More Senior Ghettos!

Seniors Count — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:20:00 GMT

I just heard of a project which would build over 100 SMALL/TINY apartments. Another Senior ghetto!

Why must we segregate seniors when what they need to keep healthy and active is a neighborhood where they can interact with all ages, walk to the grocery store, post office and find available transportation? And where younger neighbors can be of assistance in an emergency and perhaps offer help such as taking them to the doctor or the store.

In a ghetto such as the one begin proposed where only the elderly reside there will be none of the give and take of a “normal” neighborhood. It is true that affordable housing is needed for seniors, but make it livable and cost effective. We should plan housing where seniors can access as many services as possible on their own, even when they no longer are able to drive.

I once visited an apartment complex in Nashua that was just what I had in mind. It was less than a block from the hospital, two blocks from downtown where bus service is available as well as stores, restaurants, churches with their many social groups and other forms of entertainment. It was easy for a senior in a wheelchair to access an active community. Needless to say, there were no vacancies.

Instead we plan cramped quarters and confine a fast-growing segment of our population to loneliness and take away there independence. Virtual prisons. This is not cost effective. “the longer seniors can function on their own in a friendly environment where they can reach most of the needs of their daily life, the longer they function without expensive paid care, the more money society saves and the better their quality of life.” We seniors are not afraid of dying. We are afraid of living too long. The way we provide for seniors in our community/neighborhoods is how we can insure the “golden” years become a reality.

Let’s stop building prisons for the elderly!

Although nursing homes are bad enough, they are necessary. But, to take away the pleasure of being independent is truly a crime that our society needs to investigate. Yes, there are assisted living facilities that can provide a varied environment, but the cost is prohibitive for those low income seniors being targeted by this project. It is just a matter of where we place our priorities when we choose locations for senior housing. We need to ask: what is essential and how do we obtain it?

A high rise for seniors was built near Catholic Medical Center, a bank, a grocery store and on a bus line. Great! But now the store has left the area and another group of seniors must adapt. Planning boards need to make responsible decisions regarding what is available in neighborhoods. If we need laws, let’s make them!! But do it before we all go broke caring for our fast-growing senior population which you will be joining soon.

Helen Zarnowski, age 86

Seniors Count Coordinating Committee Member

Manchester Regional Area Committee on Aging

New Hampshire Group Urges NH Federal Legislators to Save Their Breath

bdovidio — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:18:13 GMT

May 2008 - Breathe New Hampshire joined representatives of the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, the Alpha-1 Foundation, the American Respiratory Alliance of Western PA, Breathe California, the COPD Foundation, Arkansas Respiratory Health Association, Chicago Thoracic Society and the National Lung Cancer Partnership, and others in calling attention to the challenges those living with lung disease face and to the necessity of preventing lung disease before it starts.

“I was one of six representatives who made the trip from Breathe New Hampshire, including our 2008 Volunteer of the Year, Vincent Kanhai-Singh. Vinnie is actually living with COPD. He is a great spokesperson for our mission,” said Daniel Fortin, President of the New Hampshire non-profit. “Our delegation met with Senator Judd Gregg, as well as with staff members from the offices of Senator John Sununu, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter and Congressman Paul Hodes. We were very pleased to have secured meeting time with each of our federal legislators,” said Fortin.

“Our purpose in visiting was to discuss current proposed legislation that is important to our mission, such as giving the FDA regulation of tobacco products, legislation on Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation and increased funding of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was also a good opportunity to introduce ourselves as Breathe New Hampshire,” said Dan Aiello, President of Breathe New Hampshire’s Board of Directors.

Breathe New Hampshire, formerly the American Lung Association of New Hampshire, ended its affiliation with the American Lung Association by a unanimous vote of its Board of Directors in 2007. “Our Board takes its obligation to the people of this state very seriously and remaining independent allows Breathe New Hampshire more flexibility in its programming and education initiatives.” said Aiello. “Donations made to Breathe New Hampshire stay in the Granite State and help our residents,” he added.

Others included in the New Hampshire delegation were Diane Smogor, Vice President of Program Services and Claira Monier and John Santos, members of the Board of Directors.

Help Save a Life - attend NH marrow donor drive or join the Registry online

Marrow Advocate — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:00:55 GMT

Leigh Buckley is a wife and mother in Derry, New Hampshire. She is a leukemia survivor, and she is alive and well today because one person chose to join the National Marrow Donor Registry and donated when called.

Thousands of people like Leigh need your help. From May 5-19, the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) is trying to bring 46,000 people to the Registry in an effort called "Thanks Mom." Every day, 6,000 people search the Registry for a life-saving match. Only three in 10 receive the transplant they need, many in part because there is no match for them on the Registry.

Want to help? Joining the Registry is easy - just a swab of the inside of your cheek.

Marrow Donor Drive in Honor of Leigh Buckley
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Calvary Bible Church
145 Hampstead Road
Derry, NH 03038

Can't make it to the drive? Join the Registry online or learn more at www.marrow.org.

Please note that I am a PR professional working on behalf of the NMDP. I am also working with Leigh Buckley to share her story and raise awareness about the enormous need for donors.

This holiday season . . . Give the seniors in your neighborhood a gift from the heart

Seniors Count — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:22:00 GMT

Seniors Count is a collaborative community initiative involving many organizations and individuals partnering to ensure each elder receives the help he or she needs in order to maintain their independence, and to safely live out their lives with dignity and in the manner they choose. For more information about Seniors Count please call 603.644.2240 or visit www.seniorscountnh.org

They are our parents, our grandparents, our friends, our neighbors.
They are our community’s elderly.

The holidays are upon us once again. Many older citizens do not need (or want!) one more afghan, knick knack, or bottle of hand lotion. Instead, they can use our companionship, our love and/or friendship, and our day-to-day help.

Here are a few ideas that may just brighten the holidays.

Take a meal to a senior and eat it with them
Call your elderly neighbor or stop by for a visit
Shovel the walk and driveway for an elderly neighbor
Give a ‘coupon’ redeemable for you to run errands for them a few times a month
Ask to see a neighbor’s family photos
Send a holiday card to an elderly neighbor
Give a senior a pre-paid calling card
Shop for a senior
Include a senior in your holiday gatherings
Exchange recipes with a senior
Take a senior to religious services
Introduce a senior to computers, or send an e-mail to their loved ones for them
Buy a senior a book of stamps
Offer to write out holiday cards for a senior
Play board or card games with a senior
Take a senior for a drive to see holiday lights
Offer to read to a senior who has failing vision
Exchange contact information with a senior in case
of emergency
Help a senior decorate for the holidays
Help with a special project such as organizing closets
Help prevent falls or accidents by installing hand rails, non-slip stair pads and automatic light sensors
Give a calendar with family birthdays marked
Offer yourself as a willing, cheerful helper for the day to do chores (change light bulbs and smoke detector batteries, etc)
Bring a basket of craft projects they can do with a grandchild
Deliver a fresh basket of seasonal fruit in person

Thank you to the generous partners who support this community neighborhood initiative

ServiceLink Resource Center, Easter Seals New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire Services, Weed & Seed

For more information:
Manchester Region ServiceLink
603.644.2240 • www.seniorscountnh.org

Community Partnerships for Older Adults is a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help communities develop leadership, innovative solutions, and options to meet the needs of older adults over the long term.

Volunteer and Teach English as a Second Language

acohen843 — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:43:00 GMT

Want to volunteer and teach English as a Second Language? I started Classrooms Without Walls to provide ESL lessons to anyone who wants to learn English free of charge. It doesn’t matter if they are from Asia, South America, the United States, etc. In fact, English can be their first language. Maybe the student just needs some extra practice.

I volunteer and teach some students in China and Colombia. I want to bring this project to the next level and offer free lessons to more students. I need your help. I need volunteers to teach. All you need is a computer and a free Skype account. My lessons are 60 mins., but you and the student(s) determine how long each lesson is.

There are no commitments. Teach 30 mins. a week or longer. Share whatever time you can.

Sincerely,

Alan