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A publication of St. Luke’s Community House
5601 New York AvenueNashville, TN 37209phone: 615-350-7893fax: 615-350-7895www.stlukescommunityhouse.org
InvitationRemembrance & Reflection
The Year Anniversary of the Historic May 2010 Flood
We invite you to remember and reflectwith your neighbors and community at
St. Luke’s Community House.
Date: May 1, 2011Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Community House ~ The Fred D. Rogers Center:
1605 56th Avenue North, Nashville, TN. 37209
Come and join us for an afternoon of music, prayer, remembrance, reflection, support, and camaraderie.
~Light Refreshments Served~
Dot Funke enjoys the monthly Bingo event.
Advisory Council Join us in planning our upcoming June event and annual programs for the Family Resource Center on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
Just call Angela at 350-1131 to let her know you’ll be there.
Historic West Nashville/Nations WatchThe April bulk clean-up was very successful, but we still need help catching those who are illegal dumping. Please report any dumping in your area.
Join us for monthly Nations Watch Group meetings will be May 19th and June 16th at 6:30 at St. Luke’s.
Contact Jeremy Jeter at [email protected] for information on our upcoming neighborhood audit
Robertson/Urbandale/Nations Neighborhood Association (RUN): Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm at St. Luke’s Community House.
Thursdays at St. Luke’s Every Thursday from 10am-1pm, St. Luke’s Community House offers activities for seniors in St. Luke’s service area. We always welcome new people to the group!
Upcoming events include:May 5 – Craft and GamesMay 12 – Wal-mart ShoppingMay 19 – Craft and GamesMay 26 – BINGO!
June 2 – Craft and GamesJune 9 – Wal-mart ShoppingJune 16 – Craft and GamesJune 23 –Craft and GamesJune 30 – BINGO!Additional activities throughout the week coming soon!
Mobile MealsSt. Luke’s Community House delivers free lunches to seniors and disabled individuals Monday through Friday in parts of the 37209 zip code. We have for more individuals. If you or someone you know could benefit, please call 350-1142 to determine if eligible.
Volunteers are also needed to deliver meals. You can deliver as often as your schedule allows and deliver on your lunch break. Call Christie at 324-8375 for more information.
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Saturday, June 1111 am to 2 pm
St. Luke’s Rogers Center
1605 56th Ave N.
Food • Entertainment • Games • Door prizes
Community Block PartyCommunity Block Party
FREE Citizenship ClassesProvided by the Nashville Adult Literacy Council
Enrollment Dates: May 12, 19, 26 from 9am – 12pm St. Luke’s Community House
May 23 at 6pm Cohn Adult Learning Center library4805 Park Ave.
Enrollment is open to anyone, regardless of where you live. You must bring an unexpired green card to register. You will be assigned to the class closest to where you live. For more information, call Patty Swartzbaugh at 615-891-7685.
Counseling Now AvailableWhen the pressures of life weigh you down, allow us to help lift you up! Family & Children’s Service now provides counseling at St. Luke’s Community House. Licensed therapists help address:
• Marriage issues • Domestic violence /Trauma • Parent-child relationships • Mental health issues • Substance abuse All services are provided free or on a sliding scale. For information or to make an appointment, contact New Client Services at 615-340-9731.
Free Résumé Writing WorkshopMay 5: 10 – 11amMay 19: 6 – 7pmJune 2: 10 – 11amJune 16: 6 – 7pm
Free Computer ClassesMay 12, 26 : 6 – 7pmJune 9, 23 : 6 – 7pm
Childcare provided for evening classesFor more information and to sign upCall Kelli at 350-1134.
Several FREE classes are now offered at St. Luke’s. Learn skills to find a job or a better job.
A year ago many people’s lives changed. Many people have completed the repairs or rebuild of their home or are nearing completion. However, many are still struggling. If you are struggling, please call St. Luke’s Community House’s, Restore the Dream Center. We are here
to help you! If you are having trouble coping with the events over the past year, let us know. We can help access resources, find someone to talk to, and help you through an incredibly difficult time. Please call us to see how we can help you. Our phone number is 324-8368.
Girl Scout Activities
Girl Scout Troop 5959 recently sorted food at Second Harvest Food Bank. This summer they will assist with St. Luke’s food pantry and Mobile Meals.For information regarding Girl Scouts later in the summer, please call Fern Richie at 351-1665. Registration for Girl Scouts will be held again in August.
Youth Life Learning Center OpeningsThe West Location at 4402 Tennessee Ave. has several openings for its after-school program.
Y.L.L.C. provides children with homework and school assistance based on each child’s needs. Students are surrounded by positive role models who help them grow into successful young adults.
The program is free for youth who qualify. Please contact the West Location at 385-3881 to enroll your student today!
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Pictured: St. Luke’s Girl Scout troop 5959.
St. Luke’s Restore the Dream Center is here to help you!
You’re Hired!
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ELL Class 6-8pm
ELL Class 6-8pm
Seniors Activity Citizenship class 9am-12pm Resume workshop 10-11amNations watch 6:30pm
Seniors Activity ELL Class 6-8pm Resume workshop 6-7pmNations watch 6:30pm
ELL Class 6-8pm
Girl Scouts 5:30-6:30pmELL Class 6-8pm
Citizenship class 9am-12pmSeniors Bingo 10-1pmComputer class 6-7pmAdvisory Council 6-7pm
Citizenship class 9am-12pmSeniors Bingo 10-1pmELL Class 6-8pm
Seniors Activity ELL Class 6-8pm Computer class 6-7pm
Rover Clinic Coming June 10th!
Call Christie at 324-8375 to schedule a FREE appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered.
ELL Class 6-8pm
Girl Scouts 5:30-6:30pm
ELL Class 6-8pm
Mother’s Day
Seniors Wal-Mart tripCitizenship class 9am-12pmComputer class 6-7pmRUN Mtg 7-8pm
Seniors Wal-Mart tripELL Class 6-8pmComputer class 6-7pmRUN Mtg 7-8pm
ELL Class 6-8pm
First Day of Summer
ELL Class 6-8pm
Memorial Day St. Luke’s
Closed
West NashvilleFarmers Market
9-12pm Richland Park
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Rover ClinicWest Nashville
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8-11am Community Summenr
Block Party 11-2pm
West NashvilleFarmers Market
9-12pm Richland Park
West NashvilleFarmers Market
9-12pm Richland Park
Seniors ActivityResume workshop 10-11amELL Class 6-8pm
Seniors ActivityResume workshop 10-11amELL Class 6-8pm
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May 2010 Flood Remembrance & Reflection 2-4pm