The Price is Right was a huge success!

I had SO.MUCH.FUN. playing the Price is Right and I think you did too!

Here are some great pictures from game day:







CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF ALL THE ACTION

Thank you for all of your participation and enthusiasm ;)

More recognition from the Pocono Record!

Wow, we were mentioned in the Sage insert of the Pocono Record - AGAIN! :)

Here's an excerpt from the article, written by Carol O'Neil:

"On another note: We extend congratulations to the residents of Shirley Futch Plaza and to Sharlotte Giberson, who runs the Computer Learning Center at the senior housing complex in East Stroudsburg.

The June issue of Sage featured the residents of Shirley Futch Plaza who are attending classes in the Computer Learning Center. Recently Giberson received two awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The first, according to the plaque they received, was "In recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in promoting self-sufficiency and delivering computer access to the residents of 101 units of Shirley Futch Plaza." The second award upgraded the computer center's classification to "certified" status.

Keep on learning!"

A big thanks to Ms. O'Neil!!! ;)

Check out this article!!!

HUD Recognizes Apartment Community’s Computer Facilitator for Personal Outstanding Achievement
Published: July 29, 2009

By Anuradha Kher, Online News Editor

Marlton, N.J.--Sharlotte Giberson (Left in the photo, to the right is Delores A. Pruden, Director of HUD’s Neighborhood Networks) a computer facilitator at Shirley Futch Plaza who has helped the apartment community’s elderly residents start blogging and learning a variety of other computer skills, has been recognized for outstanding achievement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition, the center itself also received an award of recognition.

“Giberson inspires our apartment residents to be creative and to have fun while introducing them to the value of 21st Century technology,” says Mark Morgan, president of Interstate Realty Management Co., a The Michaels Organization company. Interstate provides property and asset management services at Shirley Futch Plaza, an affordable apartment community in East Stroudsburg, Penn., which is designed for the elderly and people with disabilities.

Shirley Futch Plaza is the site of one of HUD’s Neighborhood Networks Computer Learning Centers, which provide technology access and promote self-sufficiency among residents living in HUD’s Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) insured and assisted communities. Interstate Realty Management is one of the first private property management companies to establish Neighborhood Networks at its multifamily housing communities.

At Shirley Futch Plaza, Giberson offers her resident clients typing lessons, English as a second language, Microsoft Word instruction and digital photography training. She created a blog that is updated every day so residents can keep in touch with family and friends, sharing news and photos. In addition, she has helped them learn to navigate the Internet for free product samples and money-saving coupons.

Giberson received the two Special Awards from HUD officials earlier this month as part of a conference held in Philadelphia for Neighborhood Network professionals.


The original article is located on the MultiHousing News Online Website or by clicking here

August Schedule

Tues. August 4:
9:15-12:00 CLOSED

1:30-2:00 Wellness Club

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. August 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 6:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 – The Price Is Right
Meet in the Community Room for a fun filled afternoon!

Tues. August 11:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:30-2:00 Wellness Club

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. August 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 13:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Picasa Class – learn how to fix red eye, add effects and crop your digital pictures

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. August 18:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:30-2:00 Wellness Club

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. August 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 20:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Online Games – Challenge your friends to a game of Literati or Scrabble. All games, all afternoon!

Tues. August 25:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:30-2:00 Wellness Club

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. August 26:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet at the gazebo, if it’s nice out!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 27:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language Class

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

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Submit your favorite picture for Puzzle of the month!
I’m going to choose one picture a month to put on the BLOG as puzzle of the month! Submit your picture digitally (via email) or hard copy. I will scan your hard copy picture and give it back to you.

Your picture will be posted on the BLOG at the beginning of the month! This will be fun for you, your family and friends as well as the rest of the Shirley Futch residents!
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Thank you for the tremendous amount of support and encouragement for the award HUD nominated me for. I went to Philadelphia in hopes of bringing an award back for us however I brought back 2 of them! One of the awards will be hung in the lobby on the 1st floor and the other will hang in the Computer Room.
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The Computer Learning Center is at it again!

This year for HUD’S Neighborhood Networks Week 2009 we are hosting
The Price is Right!
All residents are welcome to play!

When: Thursday, August 6th @ 2:00 P.M.
Where: Shirley Futch Community Room
Cost: $2.00 per person, payable at the door

Support the Computer Learning Center and sign-up today for your chance
to win many great prizes!

Sign-up sheets located on each floor and on the Computer Learning Center
bulletin board.

Refreshments and snacks will be served!