Calendar – May 2015

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Click on specific Resource Center, in row below, to follow link to view all activities offered this month.
Week 1
Butte Valley
FRC
Monday
Dunsmuir
CRC
Happy Camp
FRC
Tuesday
HUB
CFRC
McCloud
CRC
Wednesday
Mt. Shasta
CRC
Scott Valley
FRC
Tulelake/Newell
FRC
Thursday
FCRC
Weed
Friday
Saturday
1
2
NA Meeting
Soup’s On!
AA Meeting
Small Blessings
Play Day
Senior Lunch
Bingo
We>Arts!
Red Tent - Womens’
Support Group
Family Yoga
Yreka
CRC
Sunday
3
Butte Valley
FRC
Dunsmuir
CRC
Happy Camp
FRC
HUB
CFRC
McCloud
CRC
Mt. Shasta
CRC
Scott Valley
FRC
Tulelake/Newell
FRC
FCRC
Weed
Yreka
CRC
Scott Valley
FRC
Tulelake/Newell
FRC
FCRC
Weed
Yreka
CRC
Week 2
Butte Valley
FRC
Dunsmuir
CRC
Monday
Happy Camp
FRC
HUB
CFRC
Tuesday
McCloud
CRC
Mt. Shasta
CRC
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
5
6
7
8
9
Afternoon
Activities
(Elementary
School-Age Kids)
Senior Exercise
Senior Lunch
Soup Social
PAL - Play & Learn
Soup’s On!
Mom’s House Dad’s House Their Kids: Moving
Forward
NA Meeting
Open Play & Parent Social
Family Law Facilitator &
Domestic Violence Court Advocate
Play Group w/Julie Eckert
Soup’s On!
Senior Lunch
DCRC Knitting Club
NA / AA Meetings
Bingo
Transitioning through Power Struggles
SEW-Students Encouraging Worthiness
Stress Awareness - Moving from
Distress to Wellbeing
Medicare Support Services
Veterans’ Coffee
Soup’s On!
Senior Lunch
Play Group
WIC (Women & Infant Children)
AA Meeting
Life Success Class
NA Meeting
Medicare Support Services
Medicare Support Services
AA Meeting
Tai Chi
Reading Time with Julie Eckert
Senior Exercise
Pinochle
Senior Lunch
Dads’ Basketball
Nurturing Parenting –
Spanish speaking Program
Parenting the Second Time
Around
Veterans’ Services Advocate
Pre-school Play Group
Soup’s On!
Senior Gab & Games
Veterans’ Coffee & Donuts
Praising Children & their Behavior
Nurturing Parenting for Families
in Substance Abuse Recovery
Nurturing Parenting
How to Address Your Child’s
Health Needs & Manage
Psychological Medications
AA Meeting
AA Meeting
Senior Lunch
Soup’s On!
Red Tent Womens’ Support
Group
We>Arts!
NA Meeting
Mother’s Day
Brunch
Sunday
10
Week 3
Butte Valley
FRC
Dunsmuir
CRC
Monday
Happy Camp
FRC
HUB
CFRC
Tuesday
McCloud
CRC
Mt. Shasta
CRC
Wednesday
Scott Valley
FRC
Tulelake/Newell
FRC
Thursday
Friday
11
12
13
14
15
Senior Exercise
Senior Lunch
PAL - Play & Learn
Soup Social
Afternoon
Activities
(Elementary
School-Age Kids)
Soup’s On!
NA Meeting
Open Play & Parent Social
Medicare Support Services
Open Play & Parent Social
Soup’s On!
Senior Lunch
DCRC Knitting Club
SEW-Students Encouraging Worthiness
Toddler Play Group w/ Julie Eckert
NA / AA Meetings
Bingo
Veterans’ Coffee
Play Group
AA Meeting
Nurturing Parenting –
Spanish-speaking Program
Soup’s On!
Medicare Support Services
Medicare Support Services
Stress Awareness: Moving from
Distress to Wellbeing
Adoptive Parent Support Group
Tai Chi
AA Meeting
Reading Time with Julie Eckert
Senior Exercise
Pinochle
Senior Lunch
Dads’ Basketball
Nurturing Parenting –
Spanish-speaking Program
(Last class)
Raising Emotionally Healthy
Children
Senior Gab & Games
Veterans’ Coffee & Donuts
Pre-school Play Group
Soup’s On!
Vital Options - Cooking Class
AA Meeting
Nurturing Parenting for Families
in Substance Abuse Recovery
Nurturing Parenting
Mt. Shasta CRC Board Meeting
Senior Lunch
Bingo
Soup’s On!
AA Meeting
Red TentWomens’
Support Group
Family Fun
Night!
We>Arts!
Womens’ Circle
NA Meeting
FCRC
Weed
Saturday
16
Yreka
CRC
Sunday
17
Week 4
Butte Valley
FRC
Dunsmuir
CRC
Monday
Happy Camp
FRC
HUB
CFRC
Tuesday
McCloud
CRC
Mt. Shasta
CRC
Wednesday
Scott Valley
FRC
Tulelake/Newell
FRC
Thursday
Friday
18
19
20
21
22
Senior Exercise
Senior Lunch
PAL - Play & Learn
Understanding
Bipolar Disorder
Soup Social
Afternoon
Activities
(Elementary
School-Age Kids)
Soup’s On!
NA Meeting
Medicare Support Services
Open Play & Parent Social
Play Group w/Julie Eckert
Soup’s On!
DCRC Knitting Club
SEW-Students Encouraging Worthiness
NA / AA Meetings
Bingo
Veterans’ Coffee
Medicare Support Services
Medicare Support Services
Life Success Class
Understanding the Stigma of
Mental Illness
NA Meeting
Tai Chi
Celebrating Spring in Art, Music &
Movement w/ Bayla Greenspoon!
AA Meeting
Soup’s On!
Reading Time with Julie Eckert
Senior Bingo & Luncheon
AA Meeting
Play Group
Nurturing Parenting –
Spanish-speaking Program
Family Law Clinic
Senior Lunch
Pinochle
Senior Exercise
Dads’ Basketball
Senior Lunch
Raising Emotionally Healthy
Children
Senior Gab & Games
Veterans’ Coffee & Donuts
AA Meeting
Family Night Out!
Nurturing Parenting for
Families in Substance Abuse
Recovery
Pre-school Play Group
Soup’s On!
Adoptive Parent Support Group
Veterans’ Services Advocate
Substance Abuse Prevention
Group Meeting
Nurturing Parenting
We>Arts!
Red Tent Womens’ Support
Group
Womens’ Circle
NA Meeting
AA Meeting
Soup’s On!
Bingo
Senior Lunch
WIC - Read & Play
Senior Lunch
FCRC
Weed
Yreka
CRC
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Week 5
Butte Valley
FRC
Dunsmuir
CRC
Monday
25
Senior Exercise
Senior Lunch
PAL - Play & Learn
Soup Social
Afternoon
Activities
(Elementary
School-Age Kids)
Soup’s On!
NA Meeting
Happy Camp
FRC
HUB
CFRC
Tuesday
McCloud
CRC
Mt. Shasta
CRC
Wednesday
Scott Valley
FRC
Tulelake/Newell
FRC
Thursday
26
27
Medicare Support Services
Open Play & Parent Social
Open Play & Parent Social
Senior Lunch
Soup’s On!
DCRC Knitting Club
Toddler Play Group w/ Julie Eckert
SEW-Students Encouraging Worthiness
NA / AA Meetings
Bingo
Veterans’ Coffee
Medicare Support Services
Medicare Support Services
Life Success Class
NA Meeting
Soup’s On!
Tai Chi
Celebrating Spring in Art, Music &
Movement w/ Bayla
Greenspoon!
AA Meeting
Senior Lunch
Play Group
AA Meeting
Nurturing Parenting –
Spanish-speaking Program
Reading Time with Julie Eckert
Friday
FCRC
Weed
Yreka
CRC
Saturday
28
29
30
Senior Gab & Games
Veterans’ Coffee & Donuts
Veterans’ Services
Nurturing Parenting for
Families in Substance Abuse
Recovery
AA Meeting
Pre-school Play Group
Soup’s On!
Family Fun Night!
Nurturing Parenting
Raising Emotionally Healthy
Children
Pinochle
Senior Exercise
Dads’ Basketball
Senior Lunch
We>Arts!
Red Tent - Womens’
Support Group
Womens’ Circle
NA Meeting
AA Meeting
Soup’s On!
Senior Lunch
Bingo
Music in the
Garden with
Bayla!
CalFresh is a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
for California residents in need of financial assistance for purchasing food.
For more information, including assistance with applications,
contact your local Family & Community Resource Center.
Sunday
31
Butte Valley Community Resource Center
Afternoon Activities for Elementary School Age Children Age appropriate activities, crafts, movies, games, & food
preparation for snacks. Facilitator: Sherry Winkle. For more information, call the Butte Valley CRC at 397-2273.
Mondays, 2:15 - 4:00pm. Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friends in the Neighborhood Play Group A parental interaction playtime with child, including story time, simple art
activity, & a healthy snack will be provided. Facilitator: Sherry Winkle. For information, call BVCRC at 397-2273.
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30am. Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Veterans’ Coffee & Donuts Free coffee & donuts will be provided to all retired & active duty veterans.
Thursdays, 9:00 - 4:00pm. For more information, call the Butte Valley CRC at 397-2273.
Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Senior Gab & Games An afternoon for seniors to gather & chat &/or play table games (cards, dominoes, etc.)
Coffee & healthy snacks will be provided. Facilitator: Sherry Winkle. For information, call BVCRC at 397-2273.
Thursdays, 1:00 - 4:00pm. Location: BVCRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Red Tent – Womens’ Support Group – Women Supporting Women Hand in Hand This is a womens’ support
group for all ages. The goal is to bring unity to the women in our community, putting our ideas & passions together
provide an amazing environment! Facilitator: BobbiLee Harris. For information, call BVCRC at 397-2273.
Fridays, 11:00 - 12:00pm. Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Transitioning through Power Struggles Presented by Michael Pautz, LMFT. We have many tasks to juggle, & we
often have to stop playing with our children, end their play with each other, or move them toward a new activity
before they’re ready to make a change. Some children are able to be pretty flexible with these transitions, & other
children protest every single change that is directed by their parents. In this workshop, you will learn strategies that
may help you navigate transitions & avoid power struggles with your kids & schedules.
Free child care & dinner for the entire family! Please register by calling the Butte Valley CRC at 397-2273.
Tuesday, May 5th, 5:45 - 7:45pm. Location: Butte Valley Montessori, 610 W. Third Street, Dorris, CA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WIC (Women & Infant Children) For information, call Siskiyou County WIC at 1-800-442-2333 or 530-841-2170.
Wednesday, May 6th (1st Wed. each month), 10:00 - 12:00pm. Location: Dorris City Hall, 307 S. Main Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Family Fun Night! A night for families to come & meet other families, have fun playing board games, & socializing.
Friday, May 15th, 6:00 - 8:00pm. A light dinner will be provided. For information, call Butte Valley CRC (397-2273).
Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Senior Bingo & Luncheon For information, call 397-2273. Free.
Wednesday, May 20th (3rd Wed. each month), 12:00 - 2:00pm. Location: City Hall, 307 S. Main Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nurturing Parenting – Spanish-speaking Program Presented by Carla Charraga. Begin early in your child’s life to
develop sound discipline & nurturing skills. This 7-week program focuses on the unique developmental needs of
young children & sets the foundation for nurturing & healthy family relationships. Parents learn skills in
developmentally appropriate activities & expectations, nurturing touch, effective discipline techniques &
alternatives to spanking & self-nurturing skills. Carla, Deputy Director for Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis
Center, is an enthusiastic & dynamic educator with extensive professional experience in working with families.
Please pre-register for this workshop by calling (530) 397-2273 or visit us at the Butte Valley CRC.
Wednesdays, May 13th - June 24th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Free classes, child care & dinner for the entire family.
Location: Macdoel Assembly of God Church, 12408 Mt. Pitt Road, Macdoel, CA
Butte Valley Community Resource Center (continued)
Veterans’ Services Siskiyou County Veterans Officer, Tim Grenvik, offers information & assistance for Veterans
currently receiving VA benefits & those interested in enrolling for VA benefits. For information, call 397-2273.
Veterans are welcome to drop-in or can call Tim at 842-8010 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, May 28th, 10:00 - 3:00pm. Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AA Meetings Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm. Call 397-2273. Location: BV CRC, 111 W. 3rd Street, Dorris.
Dunsmuir Community Resource Center
Womens’ Circle This is a support group for women to share, explore, build skills, & encourage one another to live
authentically in mind, body, heart & spirit. Call 235-4400 to register or for more information.
Fridays, 2:00 - 3:00pm. Location: Faith House, 5964 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Life Success Class
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00pm. For information, call the Dunsmuir CRC at 235-4400.
Location: Faith House, 5964 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dunsmuir CRC Knitting Club
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm. For information, call the Dunsmuir CRC at 235-4400.
Location: Rapunzel’s Castle, 5817 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00pm. For information, call the Dunsmuir CRC at 235-4400.
Location: Faith House, 5964 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nurturing Parenting for Families in Substance Abuse Recovery
Are you recovering from substance abuse? Do you want to improve your relationship with your children through
positive interactions & new parenting skills? Come explore ways to strengthen your recovery within your family,
develop self-awareness & build nurturing parenting skills. Class Instructor is Mike Pautz, MA, LMFT.
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm, last class is 06/04th. Referral is required.
For more information, call 235-4400. Location: First Baptist Church, 5962 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness Facilitator: Lauri Hunner, LMFT.
Showing CD entitled Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness followed by group discussion led by Lauri Hunner.
Register by calling the Dunsmuir CRC at 235-4400. Free brunch will be served.
Wednesday, May 20th, 11:30 - 1:00pm. Referral is required.
Location: Dunsmuir CRC, 5844 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parenting Wisely A highly interactive parenting program that you can do at your own pace!
Call the Dunsmuir CRC at 235-4400 to register & for more information. Free.
Location: Dunsmuir CRC, 5844 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Emergency Food is available during regular business hours. Food distribution is limited to once per year.
For information, call the Dunsmuir CRC at 235-4400.
Location: Dunsmuir CRC, 5844 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir.
Happy Camp Family Resource Center
Family Yoga Yoga for the whole family with Morgan McDonald from Woodland Yoga.
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:15 - 12:15pm. Free. For information, call 493-5117.
Location: Happy Camp FRC. For more information, call Happy Camp FRC at 493-5117.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Family Law Facilitator & Domestic Violence Court Advocate will be available to help people with family law matters.
Tuesday, May 5th (1st Tuesday of each month), 10:30 - 2:30pm. Free. For information, call 493-5117.
Location: Happy Camp FRC. For more information, call Happy Camp FRC at 493-5117.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mother’s Day Brunch Join us for a Special Mother’s Day Brunch – Free!
Saturday, May 9th, 11:00 - 1:00pm. Free. For more information, call Happy Camp FRC at 493-5117.
Location: Happy Camp Grange Hall, 64501 Second Avenue in Happy Camp.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Veterans’ Coffee
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00am. For more information, call Happy Camp FRC at 493-5117. Free.
Location: Happy Camp FRC, 38 Park Way in Happy Camp.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soup Social Open to everyone in community.
Mondays, 11:00 - 1:00pm. Free. For more information, call Happy Camp FRC at 493-5117.
Location: Happy Camp FRC, 38 Park Way in Happy Camp.
HUB Communities Family Resource Center
Open Play & Parent Social Come join other parents & children 0-5 years for this parent-led, open play & parent
social with gentle guidance & support from our knowledgeable HUB staff who have been trained in Early Childhood
Education. Healthy snacks will be provided. Let’s get together & become partners in parenting!
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30am. For information, call the HUB CFRC at 459-3481.
Location: HUB CFRC, 310 S. 13th Street, Montague.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WE>ARTS All are welcome: Empowering, strengthening, inspiring, & motivating! Meeting to make, share, explore
arts, drink tea & coffee & find enrichment through these simple things we do together. Art supplies are provided.
We have a wonderful time! Free. For information, call the HUB CFRC at 459-3481.
Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Location: HUB CFRC, 310 S. 13th Street, Montague.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Praising Children & their Behavior Facilitator: Chris Brown.
Smart, positive ways to build your children up to be confident, happy, & responsible.
Dinner & child care provided. Please register for this Free workshop by calling the HUB CFRC at 459-3481.
Thursdays, May 7th, 5:00 - 7:00pm. Location: HUB CFRC, 310 S. 13th Street, Montague.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Raising Emotionally Healthy Children (3-week Series) Facilitator: Toby Reusze.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, teenagers, parents, grandparents all have the same emotional needs.
Meeting these needs in childhood provides the foundation for success in school, work, relationships, & in life.
In this 3-part series, learn what the emotional needs of all children are & how to successfully meet them.
Dinner & child care provided. Please register for this Free series by calling the HUB CFRC at 459-3481.
Thursdays, May 14th, 21st, & 28th. 5:00 - 7:00pm. Location: HUB CFRC, 310 S. 13th Street, Montague.
Mark Your Calendar for this Fun Family Event in June!
7th Annual Box Car Races! Build the Box Cars on Saturday - Race them on Sunday!
Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 - 12:00pm. Free supplies.
Location: Yreka CRC, 201 S. Broadway, Yreka.
Sunday, June 21st, 11:00 - 12:30pm. Free admission. For more information, call the HUB CFRC at 459-3481.
Location: Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, Yreka.
McCloud Community Resource Center
Toddler Play Group with Julie Eckert, Early Childhood Educator (for children 0-3 years)
For information call the McCloud CRC at 964-3250.
Tuesday, May 12th & Tuesday, May 26th (2nd & 4th Tuesday each month), 10:00 - 11:00am. Free.
Location: McCloud CRC, 304 W. Minnesota Avenue, McCloud.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vital Options - Cooking Fun Class All ages are welcome! Free. This will be the last class before summer break.
Thursday, May 14th, 3:30 - 5:30pm. For information call the McCloud CRC at 964-3250.
Location: McCloud High School, Culinary Room, Campus Way, McCloud.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reading Time with Julie Eckert, Early Childhood Educator
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00am. Free. For information call the McCloud CRC at 964-3250.
Location: McCloud Elementary Pre-school Room, 332 Hamilton Way, McCloud.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEW (Students Encouraging Worthiness) Becky Langum will teach boys & girls (5th grade & up) how to sew along
with positive ways to deal with bullying. Due to popular demand, this class has been extended another month!
Tuesdays, last class is May 26th, 4:00 - 7:00pm. For information call the McCloud CRC at 964-3250.
Location: McCloud Elementary School, 332 Hamilton Way, McCloud.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Family Fun Night Join us for an evening of fun family activities & free dinner for the entire family!
Friday, May 28th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. For more information call the McCloud CRC at 964-3250.
Location: McCloud Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 332 Hamilton Way, McCloud.
Mount Shasta Community Resource Center
Stress Awareness: Moving from Distress to Wellbeing Join Kristen Stroud, MA for an informative & interactive
3-part series for parents & caregivers to learn how to use your attention to shift from distress to wellbeing & bring
more ease & joy into your parenting & your life. Kristen will share simple mind-body awareness practices to help
you recognize & rewire automatic, habitual reactive patterns so that you can deal more effectively with challenging
emotions, experiences & behaviors.
Free child care & dinner for the entire family! Please call the Mt. Shasta CRC at 926-1400 for more information.
Tuesday, May 5th is the last class of this 3-part series, 5:30 - 8:00pm.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parenting - The Second Time Around Facilitator: Gloria Endres, MSW. Developed by Cornell Cooperative Extension,
this national award-winning 8-week program is designed specifically to meet the needs of grandparents, relatives &
other caregivers who are parenting children. Gloria Endres, MSW has extensive professional experience as a Social
Worker & in training adoptive parents for Santa Cruz County. She will present information about these topics:
Basic parenting principles & practices that really work; legal information to keep your family safe & stable;
how to identify problem behaviors; why children think & act the way they do; & positive discipline & guidance.
To sign up for this Free workshop, & to request assistance with child care, please call (530) 926-1400.
Thursday, May 7th, 10:00 - 12:00pm. Location: Mt. Shasta CRC, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
Light snacks will be provided.
Mount Shasta Community Resource Center (continued)
Veterans’ Services Advocate Siskiyou County Veterans Officer, Tim Grenvik, offers information & assistance for
Veterans currently receiving VA benefits & those interested in enrolling for VA benefits.
These services are offered by appointment only; call Tim Grenvik at Siskiyou County Veterans Services at 842-8010.
Thursday, May 7th, 9:00 - 3:00pm & Thursday, May 21st, 9:00 - 3:00pm. (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month)
Location: Mt. Shasta CRC, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mt. Shasta CRC Board Meeting
Thursday, May 14th, 3:30 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 926-1400.
Location: Mt. Shasta CRC, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Understanding Bipolar Disorder Presented by Arden Carr, LMFT.
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 &
older every year. Bipolar disorder is the sixth leading cause of disability in the world. Join Arden, as he presents
information on what Bi-Polar depression is, how do we manage it, & support those who struggle with it.
Monday, May 18th, 6:00 - 8:00pm. For more information & to register, call the Mt. Shasta CRC at 926-1400.
Location: Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Adoptive Parent Support Group Open to all adoptive parents & relative caregivers, this is a professionally-led peer
support group facilitated by Leslie Damschroder, MWS, Post-adoption Social Worker for Sierra Forever Families.
Leslie has extensive experience in the field of adoption including adoptive parent & social work training. She has
facilitated supportive pre/post adoption support groups throughout northern California. She is also an adoptive
parent experienced with older child, transracial, psychological & behavioral challenges & a variety of special needs.
This group focus is on your needs & perspective, a place to share & be heard, to get new ideas, & to be valued &
understood for what you do.
Thursday, May 21st, 9:30 - 11:30am. For more information or to register, call Leslie at (530) 879-3861.
Location: Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Substance Abuse Prevention Group Meeting
Thursday, May 21st, 4:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 926-1400.
Location: Mt. Shasta CRC, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PAL- Play & Learn Julie Eckert, Early Childhood Educator, brings a wealth of knowledge & experience & we are
thrilled to have her facilitate this play & learn group. For more information, call 926-1400.
Mondays, 10:30 - 12:00pm. Location: Mt. Shasta CRC, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music in the Garden with Bayla Greenspoon Bayla will explore the magic of Spring through Art, Music &
Movement in this wonderful interactive program for children 5 years & under & their parents or caregivers.
She is passionate about creating an atmosphere of respect, encouragement & playfulness, & incorporating
an appreciation for diversity in all activities.
Saturday, May 30th, 10:30 - 11:30am. To sign up for this Free workshop, please call 926-1400.
Location: Spring Hill Nursery & Garden, 1234 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HICAP - Medicare Support Services HICAP Services of Northern California is a volunteer supported program that
provides assistance with Medicare problems, helps with health insurance & long-term care insurance, including
Medicare, Part D, the prescription drug program. HICAP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency; nor
does it sell, endorse, or recommend any specific insurance.
These services are offered by appointment by calling the Mt. Shasta CRC at 926-1400.
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 4:00pm & Wednesdays, 9:00 - 4:00pm. Location: Mt. Shasta CRC, 109 E. Lake Street, Mt. Shasta.
Scott Valley Family Resource Center
Mom’s House - Dad’s House: Their Kids - Moving Forward! Presented by Arden Carr, LMFT. Separation & divorce
change so many things. How do we "hold on to" in the midst of "letting go"? In this workshop we'll learn how to
address important strategies to maintaining safety, structure & consistency for our children as they adjust to moving
back and forth from Mom’s House & Dad’s House. Free.
Monday, May 4th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Dinner & child care provided. Please pre-register by calling 468-2450.
Location: SVFRC, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soup’s On! This is a free lunch offered to anyone visiting the Resource Center. We serve a different menu each day.
Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 1:00pm. For information, call 468-2450.
Location: SVFRC, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pre-school Play Group This facilitated group is free for parents & their children, ages 0-5 years old.
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00am. For more information, call 468-2450. Free.
Location: SVFRC, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones.
Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center
Small Blessings Play Day (3-5 years) The Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center hosts a play group for our local
daycare/preschool center here in Tulelake. The children have a chance for free play in our gym, to participate in our
group craft activity, & enjoy a nutritious snack at our center. Free.
Friday, May 1st, 9:00 - 10:30am. For information, call the Tulelake/Newell FRC at 667-2147.
Location: The Honker, 810 Main Street, Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bingo 18+ years of age. Cost: Cost of Bingo Packets. Hosted by the Tulelake Senior Center.
There will be food sold to help different organizations raise money for various different causes.
Fridays, May 1st & May 15th (1st & 3rd Fridays each month) 6:00 - 8:00pm. For information, call 667-2147.
Location: The Honker, 810 Main Street, Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WIC (Women & Infant Children)/ Read & Play WIC holds their monthly clinics here at our facility. We offer
free books, story time & a tasty snack featuring our harvest of the month fruit or vegetable. No cost.
Tuesday, May 19th, (3rd Tuesday of each month) 10:00 - 2:00pm.
For information, call Siskiyou County WIC at 1-800-442-2333 or 530-841-2170.
Location: The Honker, 810 Main St., Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Family Law Clinic The Siskiyou County Facilitator/Self-help Attorney & Domestic Violence Court Advocate will be
available to help people with general civil, family law matters, & domestic violence/sexual assault issues.
Wednesday, May 20th (3rd Wednesday of each month), 10:00 - 2:00pm. Free.
For information, call the Tulelake/Newell FRC at 667-2147. Location: The Honker, 810 Main St., Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Senior Exercise Seniors enjoy a light workout & rubber band strengthening exercises as a group in our gym, lead by
one of our community members. Membership is $5.00/month & gives full access to our workout facilities.
Mondays & Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30am. For information, call 667-2147.
Location: The Honker, 810 Main Street, Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pinochle Seniors play pinochle every Thursday. For information, call the Tulelake/Newell FRC at 667-2147.
Thursdays, 10:00 - 2:00pm. Free. Location: The Honker, 810 Main Street, Tulelake.
Tulelake/Newell Family Resource Center (continued)
Senior Lunch Program Senior Center in the FRC is open daily for free senior (60 years and over) lunches.
Cost for guests: $6.50/meal.
Monday through Friday, 11:30 - 2:00pm. For information, call the Tulelake/Newell FRC at 667-2147.
Location: The Honker, 810 Main St., Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nurturing Parenting – Spanish-speaking Program Presented by Tracy Cerri. Begin early in your child’s life to
develop sound discipline & nurturing skills. This 7-week program focuses on the unique developmental needs of
young children & sets the foundation for nurturing & healthy family relationships. Parents learn skills in
developmentally appropriate activities & expectations, nurturing touch, effective discipline techniques &
alternatives to spanking & self-nurturing skills. Tracy currently works as a Parent Involvement Specialist for Early
Head Start. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Oregon University with a Major in Liberal Arts & dual
Minors in Psychology & Spanish.
For more information, call 667-2147 or visit us at the Tulelake/Newell CRC. Free.
Thursdays, May 7th & May 14th (last class), 1:00 - 3:00pm. Child care & lunch are provided.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dads’ Basketball Dad’s are encouraged to bring their children to participate in our dad’s basketball evening weekly.
The gym is open to all ages as long as children are supervised by a parent.
Cost: $2.00 or free with Honker Membership.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm. For information, call 667-2147. Location: The Honker, 810 Main St., Tulelake.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Emergency Food Bank Community members may use the Food Bank 3 times/year, but not more than once/quarter.
If a family’s needs exceed the amount designated, they are welcome to volunteer for 3 hours in the Resource Center
to qualify for another food box. The Food Bank is closed Fridays, as well as days that Commodities or Farmer’s
Market are offered. For information, call Tulelake/Newell FRC at 667-2147.
Location: The Honker, 810 Main St., Tulelake.
Family & Community Resource Center of Weed
Facilitated Play Group Facilitated by Julie Eckert. Parents & Caregivers, bring your children, ages 0-5 & come play
with us! Julie has spent the last 15 years involved with Early Childhood Education. She believes in fueling creativity
& teaching a love of learning for children through exploration, discovery, & play. Come join us in some fun!
Tuesdays, May 5th & 19th (1st & 3rd Tuesday each month) 10:00am - 11:30am. For information, call 938-9914.
Location: Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main Street.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Open Play & Parent Social Join other parents & children for this parent-led, open play & parent social.
Healthy snacks & demonstrations on how to prepare them will be included beginning this month!
Tuesdays, May 12th & 26th (2nd & 4th Tuesday each month) 10:00am - 11:30am. For information, call 938-9914.
Location: Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main Street.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stress Awareness - Moving from Distress to Wellbeing Presented by Kristen Stroud, MA.
Join Kristen Stroud for an informative presentation for parents & caregivers to learn how to develop attention skills
to foster self-awareness, emotional resilience & stress reduction skills in yourself & your children.
To sign up for this Free workshop, please call (530) 938-9914. Free child care & dinner for the entire family!
Wednesday, May 13th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm. For information, call 938-9914.
Location: Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main Street.
Family & Community Resource Center of Weed (continued)
Nurturing Parenting This 7-week program focuses on the unique developmental needs of young children &
sets the foundation for nurturing & healthy family relationships. Parents & caregivers will learn skills in
developmentally appropriate activities & expectations, effective discipline techniques & self-nurturing skills.
Thursdays, ending June 4th, 5:30 -7:30pm. Free. Dinner & child care are provided.
Please call 938-9914 for information. Location: Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main Street.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HICAP - Medicare Support Services HICAP Services of Northern California is a volunteer supported program that
provides assistance with Medicare problems, helps with health insurance & long-term care insurance, including
Medicare, Part D, the prescription drug program. HICAP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency; nor
does it sell, endorse, or recommend any specific insurance.
These services are offered by appointment by calling 938-9914. For information, call 938-9914.
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 3:00pm. Location: Family & Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main Street.
Yreka Community Resource Center
Tai Chi Wednesdays, 11:00 - 12:30pm. For information, call the Yreka CRC at 842-1313.
Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How to Address Your Child’s Health Needs and Manage Psychological Medications
Presented by Debra Higer, MD & Kara LeMere, PHN.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
➤ Gain valuable health information to ensure the safety & well-being of your child
➤ Understand the impact of psychotropic medications on the child & their correct usage & administration
➤ Identify health issues that require professional medical attention & most current vaccine information
➤ Discuss strategies for success in raising youth who are physically & emotionally healthy & happy
To reserve your space at this Free workshop, please call (530) 842-1313 or (530) 925-2515.
Thursday, May 7th, 5:30 - 8:00pm. Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Adoptive Parent Support Groups (Two different sessions) Open to all adoptive parents & relative caregivers, this is
a professionally-led peer support group facilitated by Leslie Damschroder, MWS, Post-adoption Social Worker for
Sierra Forever Families. Leslie has extensive experience in the field of adoption including adoptive parent & social
work training. She has facilitated supportive pre/post adoption support groups throughout northern California. She
is also an adoptive parent experienced with older child, transracial, psychological & behavioral challenges & a
variety of special needs. This group focus is on your needs & perspective, a place to share & be heard, to get new
ideas, & to be valued & understood for what you do.
Open to all adoptive parents & relative caregivers, this is a group setting focusing on your needs & perspective, a
place to share & be heard, to get new ideas, & to be valued & understood for what you do.
Please call 530-879-3861 to let us know you will be attending or ldamschroder@sierraff.org.
Wednesday, May 13th, 10:00 - 12:00pm & Wednesday, May 13th, 6:00 - 8:00pm. (2nd Wednesday each month)
For more information, call the Yreka CRC at 842-1313. Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Celebrating Spring in Art, Music & Movement with Bayla Greenspoon! Bayla will explore the magic of Spring
through Art, Music & Movement in this wonderful interactive program for children 5 years & under & their parents
or caregivers. She is passionate about creating an atmosphere of respect, encouragement & playfulness, &
incorporating an appreciation for diversity in all activities.
To sign-up for this Free 2-session workshop, please call (530) 842-1313.
Wednesdays, May 20th & May 27th, 3:30 - 4:30pm. Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
Yreka Community Resource Center (continued)
Family Night Out - For families with children 0-5 years Free dinner & family fun activities!
Thursday, May 21st, 5:30 - 7:30pm. For more information, please call the Yreka CRC at 842-1313.
Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bingo Games cost $1 each, and coffee is provided.
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm. For more information, call the Yreka CRC at 842-1313.
Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NA & AA Meetings
NA Meetings each Tuesday, 12:30 - 1:30pm
AA Meetings each Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 12:00 - 1:00pm
AA Meetings each Tuesday & Friday, 3:30 - 4:30pm
For more information, call the Yreka CRC at 842-1313. Location: Yreka CRC, 201 South Broadway, Yreka.
Information about support & services offered at each of the TEN Siskiyou Family & Community Resource Centers
is available at www.siskiyoucsc.org & at www.first5siskiyou.org.
This calendar may also be viewed at www.first5siskiyou.org.