BLACK HISTORY MONTH FACTS

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Living Well…Put Life Back in Your Life — Join Action In Maturity, CARE, and Good Samaritan Outreach nurses, Debbie Bena and Karen Kansler, for a FREE six-week chronic disease management program.  Each class will give you skills that use nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and goal setting to manage symptoms related to chronic illness.  Classes will begin on Monday, February 15^th, at 3838 Roland Avenue from 10:00 to 12:30 PM.  Please call the AIM office if you are interested in participating.  Enrollment is limited.  Light refreshments will be served at each class and a celebratory lunch at the final class. 

THE WEINBERG MATCHING GRANT CHALLENGE

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation have been very generous and supportive to AIM’s mission in providing transportation and support services to older adults.  They have given us the funds to purchase our new minibus and have promised us another $25,000 towards operational costs if AIM is able to raise $15,000 additional ‘new” money from individuals.

PROTECT YOURSELF

Check the internet before purchasing an “as seen on TV product” or any product.

Since we are in the midst of shopping/ retail season, AIM recommends shoppers to research a product before buying.  Simply google: ‘reviews for _________ (product name).’  For the ‘as seen on TV products’, go to http://www/as-seen-on-tv.reviews.net  As you have probably guessed, very few items advertised on TV have good reviews.  If you are an informed shopper, you end up being satisfied.

Good Sense Advice regarding the H1N1 virus

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, and in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to buy N95 or Tamiflu).   Frequent hand-washing is first line of defense and also a ‘hands-off-the-face’ approach.  Second, gargle twice a day with warm salt water or Listerine.  H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferate and show symptoms.  Similarly, clean your nostrils at least once a day with warm salt water. Simply blow you nose hard and swab your nostrils with cotton tips dipped in salt water.  Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive, and powerful preventative measures.

Rediscover Baltimore and explore its treasures

YOGA

Where:               St. Mary’s Outreach Center

When:                Thursdays 10:30 AM till 11:30 AM

Cost:                   $40.00 for an 8 week session.

Sponsored by:   Union Memorial Hospital

Light Weight Lifting Exercise Class

When:   Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time:    9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cost:    $40.00 for 8-week session

For more information:

Please call Volunteer Services – 410-554-2507

Instructor Carole Kennedy

Transportation By Request

Transportation By Request has resumed service.  This service is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please call the office to reserve your appointments.

AIM IS LOOKING FOR BABY YARN

We have a volunteer who will make baby blankets and baby clothes.  If you have any yarn that you would like to donate please call us at (410) 889-7915.

ST. MARY’S ROLAND VIEW TOWERS

3838 Roland Avenue

An affordable apartment community for the elderly (62 or older) has efficiency, one bedroom, and

two bedroom apartments from $416.00 to $700.00 with utilities included.

Call 410-889-8255 fax # 410-889-8769

Smryt2@covad.net

Equal Housing Opportunity