The Christmas Blog by David Dziegielewski, Operations Assistant The Christmas holiday will soon be upon us. In this Blog I hope to share some thoughts and experiences about Christmas. I will try to keep it interesting with a bit of humor. Thank you for letting me share. I can recall one childhood memory of aContinue reading “The Christmas Blog”
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Interview with Jecoliah Ruddock and Rorey Kroening, Wraparound Care Coordination Supervisors
Q: What is the name of your Department? What is the mission and vision of your Department? We are Wraparound Care Coordination department. Our mission is to help youth and families make positive changes for a better life. We are committed to helping youth and families stay together by linking them to natural supports andContinue reading “Interview with Jecoliah Ruddock and Rorey Kroening, Wraparound Care Coordination Supervisors”
CLEANING FOR GUESTS: TIPS FOR THE ASPIRING CLEANING LOVER
With the holidays approaching, it is time to get ready for our GUESTS! There are so many things to prepare for. Traveling arrangements, food, sleeping arrangements, festive activities, sweet treats, and gift sharing. Although, there’s one topic I don’t believe is talked about enough and has a great impact on how successful your guest’s stayContinue reading “CLEANING FOR GUESTS: TIPS FOR THE ASPIRING CLEANING LOVER”
Deck Building
Deck building is a productive use of time and provides much time for thought. Envisioning the space it will occupy, figuring out where to place the steps, attaching the ledger and digging the footings by hand are the beginning steps for years of fun. The deck provides space and time to think while observing theContinue reading “Deck Building”
Favorite Childhood Memory
I am writing this blog to share my favorite childhood memory in hopes that you will have one of your own to reflect upon. A memory can be as real as it was yesterday or as present as it was fifty years ago. My favorite childhood memory is fishing with my Father. My Father andContinue reading “Favorite Childhood Memory”
Interview with Abby Matthews
Q: What is the name of your Department? What is the mission and vision of your Department? I oversee the Comprehensive Community Services department at APC. We recently identified the following mission: ‘Providing a respectful and supported experience for members while collaborating with others to assist in reaching the overall vision members have for theirContinue reading “Interview with Abby Matthews”
Qi Gong in the Park
As the monarch butterflies dance amongst the blades of bright green grass and the Blue Jay bird whisps through the treetops, the scenery has been set for the perfect Qi Gong practice. I say practice because the only one of us present who is an expert at Qi Gong was our instructor Pam Fleider.Continue reading “Qi Gong in the Park”
Self-Care is the Best Care
A lot of us spend countless hours of the day tending to others. Maybe it’s the kids or a spouse, or it could be your job or your friends…whatever it is, it rarely seems to be you. Why are we afraid to put ourselves first? It feels like society has taught us that loving andContinue reading “Self-Care is the Best Care”
Volunteer- Be the Difference
I am writing this blog to share my experiences and perspective on being a volunteer. I believe a volunteer to be someone who gives of themselves to help others in need. I am hopeful that in sharing my experiences that you may be inspired to become a volunteer. I believe my most rewarding and recentContinue reading “Volunteer- Be the Difference”
An Open Door- Seeking Help for Mental Illness
I am writing this blog to that person who suffers from mental illness and is afraid or ashamed to seek help. Please remember that you are not alone. The latest statistics from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) cites that 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some sort of mental illness. Mental Illness is aContinue reading “An Open Door- Seeking Help for Mental Illness”