New group to support caregivers
All are welcome to the next regular meeting of a new group for “informal” or “family” caregivers. “Caring and Sharing: A Time for Caregivers” offers a listening ear and support to individuals who provide care to a family member or friend, providing an opportunity for family caregivers to take time for themselves, to share experiences, and to receive and give support. The group is facilitated by Caregiver Consultant Leslee Loop, program specialist with Koochiching Aging Options. The group will not focus on a particular illness but rather deal with the range of challenges facing the caregiver. Participants may benefit from presentations and resource sharing. Meetings are conducted the last Thursday of each month. The next gathering is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fireside Room of Faith United Church. Registration is encouraged. Call Loop at 283-7030 with questions or for more information.
Teen gaming
Teen gaming at International Falls Public Library is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Anyone in grades 7 and above are welcome for games and refreshments.
New stroke support group
A new stroke support group for people living with the effects and challenges of stroke is set to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18 in the Fireside Room at Faith United Church of Christ (main floor, no steps). Facilitator is Sarah Monahan, speech language pathologist at Rainy Lake Medical Center hospital campus. Those who have had a stroke, are a spouse, family member, friend, or caretaker of someone who has had a stroke, are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact JoAnn Bokovoy at Community Education, 283-2571, ext. 187. Feel free to call or stop by the office with questions, etc., at any time.
Backus Open Gym, Kids Club
There will be no Open Gym at Backus Wednesday. Open Gym will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Backus Kids Club will be closed Thursday and Friday. Kids Club school year schedule begins Sept. 4, 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Back-to-School Night
Littlefork-Big Falls Back-to-School Night is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the L-BF High School commons and elementary classrooms. Parents, guardians and students who will attend the L-BF School District during the 2012-13 year are welcome. Staff will be available to review what will be taking place in their classrooms. A tour of the high school will also be featured to help students and parents become aware of the new environment.
