neighborhood news - november/december 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS LDCHA RESIDENT SERVICES

N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5

Employment pg. 2

Homeownership pg. 3

New Staff pg. 1

Current Calendar pg. 4-5

Youth Program pg. 6

Special Events pg. 9

IN THIS EDITION

Edgewood Community Mural

Led by muralists Amber Hansen, Nicholas Ward and assistant muralist

Jafiya Birdling All in My Neighborhood is an imaginative,

collaborative, mural that explores the rich cultural roots, daily life

and future aspirations of the Edgewood community.

Project collaborators include Edgewood neighborhood residents,

LDCHA staff, and Full Circle Youth Program. Special thanks goes to

the project coordinators Chris Lempa, Mary Orem and to Doug and

his team for their help installing the panels.

L: Full Circle youth

imagine and create

drawings for the

community mural.

Youth depiction of Edgewood.

Jafiya Birdling speaks to the crowd at the Edgewood community

mural unveiling with local artists Amber Hansen and Nicholas Ward.

R: Mural assistant

Jafiya and his mom

paint together.

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EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

Resident Services needs a new Office Assistant!

Resident Services is hiring a temporary, part-time office assistant. This is a 28-hour a week position that pays minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and will

last up to 9 weeks. If you have been

* out of the workforce most of this year (i.e. you are unemployed,

raising a family, or you were in school) AND

* having trouble transitioning into an office / desk job

… then this position may be perfect for you. Applicants must have firm

employment goals and a commitment to gain knowledge of filing systems and front-office protocol, have an ability to maintain strict confidentiality

and work with people from diverse backgrounds. If interested, contact Steven at Resident Services for information on how to apply.

November Employment Workshop: College Planning Spring For 2016

Are you interested in going to college in the spring? Want to find out how

to get through school with the smallest amount of student loan debt pos-sible? Come and join Steven to learn about college planning for next se-

mester, including what intersession classes are and when they are of-fered, how much community college tuition costs versus KU’s tuition and

online school’s tuition. This workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at RSO (1600 Haskell #187)

Steven Mutz Employment Specialist Trainer

Resident Services Office 1600 Haskell Ave. #187 Lawrence, KS 66044 (785)842-1533 [email protected]

Need to work this week? Contact the local temporary agencies!

(785) 842-1515 (785) 749-7550 (785) 749-2800 (785) 842-6200

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 3

HOMEOWNERSHIP

The Homeownership Program has seen a lot of action these last few weeks.

There have been THREE Homeownership Program graduate families! The Asuku

family will be enjoying their brand new Habitat for Humanity home starting this

month! Myrna and her family moved into their Tenants to Homeowners

home last month.

Krystle and her family purchased on the open market in

Tonganoxie, Kansas. Not only is it a wonderful experience to purchase

a home, but with the Homeownership Program Matching Grant Fund, the purchaser can receive

up to $3,000 based on your savings!

Thursday, November 19, 2015 Holidays in Your Own Home: Keeping a Budget

6:00 PM — 7:30 PM Huppee Community Facility (#149)

Presented by Anju Mishra from HCCI

Thursday, December 17, 2015 Your House Payment: What To Do When Money Gets Tight

6:00 PM — 7:30 PM Huppee Community Facility (#149) Presented by Anju Mishra from HCCI

Ashley Woolsey Self Sufficiency Specialist & Homeownership Facilitator Resident Services Office 1600 Haskell Ave. #187 Lawrence, KS 66044 (785)842-1533 [email protected]

UPCOMING HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM WORKSHOPS

A HUGE thank you to

our partners:


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Ballard/Penn House Thanksgiving

Sign-up Starts

ECKAN Christmas Sign-up Starts

3 4 5 6

No School PreK-5 (USD

497)

RSO Closed

Salvation Army Christmas Deadline

Just Food Thanksgiving Deadline

7

8 9

Just Food Christmas Sign-up Starts

10

10-11 a.m. Employment

Workshop: College Planning

For Spring 2016

11

LDCHA Offices Closed

12


497)

13


497)

RSO Closed


Deadline

14

9:30am-1:30pm First Time

Homebuyer Workshop at

Tenants to Homeowners

15 16 17 18 19

6-7:30 p.m. Homeownership

Workshop: Holidays In Your

Own Home (HCF)

20

RSO Closed

21

22 23

5:30pm Board of Commissioners

Meeting (Edgewood Homes)

24

12pm—Thanksgiving Potluck

(HCF)

25 26


27


28

29 30

November 2015

Fall Break—No School PreK-12 (USD 497)

Veteran’s Day

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 5

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2


Sign-up Starts

ECKAN Christmas Sign-up Starts

3 4 5 6


497)

RSO Closed

Salvation Army Christmas Deadline

Just Food Thanksgiving Deadline

7

8 9

Just Food Christmas Sign-up Starts

10

10-11 a.m. Employment

Workshop: College Planning

For Spring 2016

11


12


497)

13


497)

RSO Closed


Deadline

14

9:30am-1:30pm First Time

Homebuyer Workshop at

Tenants to Homeowners

15 16 17 18 19

6-7:30 p.m. Homeownership

Workshop: Holidays In Your

Own Home (HCF)

20

RSO Closed

21

22 23

5:30pm Board of Commissioners

Meeting (Edgewood Homes)

24

12pm—Thanksgiving Potluck

(HCF)

25 26


27


28

29 30

November 2015

Thanksgiving

Fall Break—No School PreK-12 (USD 497)

Veteran’s Day


Tutoring Available

When: Monday—Thursday

Time: 3:00—6:00

Who: Youth ages 7-17

Both small group and individual tutoring sessions are available. Please call or

email Chris (842-1533 / [email protected]) for more informations

Music For The People Beginners as well as orchestra members are welcome to jam with KU grad stu-

dents Kolby and Kroy. Every Thursday they will be leading improve percussion

sessions. Call Chris—842-1533—for more information. No

experience necessary! Who: Youth 7—17

When: Thursdays from 4:30—5:30

Where: Huppee Community Facility, #150

Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough Log

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 Tbs sweetener

2 big Tbs of almond or peanut butter

1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or

coconut) (Optional: Protein Powder)

Directions:

Puree first 3 ingredients

Add nut butter and puree again until smooth

Once fully mixed, form into a log shape and wrap

plastic wrap around (like a sausage casing) and

freeze for 1 hour or until firm but not frozen

Remove from freezer and roll in sugar free mini choco-

late chips or whatever else you like (pumpkin seeds,

nuts).

Store in freezer. This will become solid in freezer so plan

on thawing before serving.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 1 hour

Serves: Many

Holiday cooking does not have to difficult or unhealthy. The recipe on this page is an inter-

esting twist on pumpkin pie. Best of all it contains no added sugar. The recipe on the back

page is for a stuffing recipe that was served at last year’s RSO Thanksgiving Potluck.

Both recipes can be made in advance and are kid-friendly.


Early Childhood Drum Circle The early childhood drum circle is a free event for newborns—5 year olds at the Toy Store. Come join percussionists and other families as they play music during these interactive sessions. No previous experience is necessary. Contact Mary Orem—842-1533 or [email protected]—for more information. When: Mondays from 11:30 am—12:00 pm Where: The Toy Store, 936 Massachusetts St.

MEDICARE PART C AND D ENROLLMENT

Each year, you have a chance to make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug coverage for the following year. The enrollment pe-riod this fall is October 15 - December 7. If you have questions about enrollment you can access a SHICK volunteer near you during the enrollment period. SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas ) is a free program offering Kan-sans an opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues.

During the enrollment period you may change from original Medicare to a Medi-care Advantage Plan, change from an Advantage Plan back to the original Medi-care, switch from one Advantage Plan to another, change your prescription drug coverage within the Advantage Plan or join a Medicare Prescription drug plan and more. To explore all your options visit one of the sites below or call the Douglas County Senior Services at 785-842-0543 for an appointment.

November 3rd November 10th November 17th 9:00 am—12:00 pm 9:00 am—12:00 pm 9:00 am—12:00 pm Roberts Pharmacy Eudora Community Center Baldwin City Library 112 Eighth St, 1630 Elm St. 800 7th St. Baldwin City, KS 66006 Eudora, KS 66025 Baldwin City, Ks 66006

More information about your Medicare can be accessed at www.medicare.gov or contact your Douglas County SHICK Coordinator @ 785-842-0543.

For more information regarding Medicare or other senior services please call Laurie at 842

-1533.

Ingredients:

3 large yukon gold potatoes, grated

1 large sweet potato, grated

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

4 large celery stalks, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

3 small carrots, sliced

8-10 cooked chestnuts, chopped

1 medium size granny smith apple,

diced

1 garlic clove, minced

4 large sage leaves, chopped

¼ tsp salt (or to taste)

2 cups vegetable broth

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

Two– Potato, Apple & Chestnut Stuffing

Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hour 45 mins Serves: 6-8

Directions:

1. Place grated potatoes on a colander over a bowl. Add one teaspoon

of salt and toss well. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes to drain some of

the water out (you can also let them sit in the fridge overnight)

2. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 3x9x13 inch baking dish with cooking

spray

3. In a large non stick skillet or a soup pot, heat olive oil. Add potatoes,

celery, onions, chestnuts, apples, garlic, sage and salt. Toss well and

cook at medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until the vegetables are ten-

der

4. Transfer to a prepared baking dish, pour vegetable broth over and

bake, uncovered, for an hour and a half. Broil for 2-3 minutes until

golden brown.

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