From the socialsecurity.gov website:
Social Security's Economic Recovery One-Time Payments Information Page
President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This act provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits.
We expect everyone who is entitled to a payment to receive it by late May 2009. No action is required on your part.
We are currently working on the details regarding how we will issue nearly 55 million one-time payments to our beneficiaries.
When more information becomes available, we will promptly post it here. Please bookmark this site and check back regularly. Thank you.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Spring Fling Party!
We are so sick of winter here at Shirley Futch that we just HAD to celebrate the 1st day of spring with a party!!!
Everyone dressed in spring colors:
We ate fruit, cheese and crackers:
Got an introduction to our new Wii (thank you MaryLou for all the hardwork you put into getting our new toy):
We wore CRAZY sunglasses:
And played 'Name that Tune':
Thank you Sue for such a good party! We love you and all that you do for us. You're the best ;)
PS Click here for even more pictures from the Spring Fling!
Everyone dressed in spring colors:
We ate fruit, cheese and crackers:
Got an introduction to our new Wii (thank you MaryLou for all the hardwork you put into getting our new toy):
We wore CRAZY sunglasses:
And played 'Name that Tune':
Thank you Sue for such a good party! We love you and all that you do for us. You're the best ;)
PS Click here for even more pictures from the Spring Fling!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day
The TA sure knows how to eat, drink and be merry!
Check out these pictures from their St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Check out these pictures from their St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
2 Year Anniversary Party!
On Wednesday March 11th we celebrated our 2 Year Anniversary with a PARTY! 40 residents came out to support the Computer Learning Center. We played with 'sticky hands', had an awards ceremony and enjoyed a snack of hot soft pretzels with mustard and yummy citrus water.
The Computer Learning Center reopened its doors in February 2007. Throughout the last 2 years, 41 SFP residents utilized the computers as well as 3 members from the community.
The following pictures show everyone at the party. Those with their hands raised have used our computers!
Here are some pictures of the 'sticky hands' game:
CLICK HERE FOR MORE 'STICKY HANDS' PICTURES
Here I am showing off my Excel skills with pie charts and graph charts:
PS I just loved using that yard stick as a pointer! LOL
The charts above show the resident increase and usage over the last 2 years. Some additional info:
~ an average 16 individual users log in per month
~ October 2008 had the most users of any month: 22
~ Total User Hours for 2007: 1,029
~ Total User Visits for 2007: 674
~ Total User Hours for 2008: 2,032
~ Total User Visits for 2008: 1,382
Top 13 frequest users:
1. Carol Romansky ~ total hours: 574 total visits: 329
2. Judy Griswinski ~ total hours: 413 total visits: 219
3. Verna Overpeck ~ total hours: 409 total visits: 280
4. Eileen Honsberger ~ total hours: 308 total visits: 178
5. Helen Detrick ~ total hours: 281 total visits: 178
6. Patricia Fogarty ~ total hours: 249 total visits: 130
7. Jean Bruck ~ total hours: 217 total visits: 210
8. Norma Dutter ~ total hours: 187 total visits: 89
9. Petra Berrios ~ total hours: 101 total visits: 52
10. Monika London ~ total hours: 84 total visits: 81
11. Marie Counterman ~ total hours: 66 total visits: 71
12. Nettie Martling ~ total hours: 54 total visits: 62
13. Lucille Schmidt ~ total hours: 51 total visits: 28
Here I am with all of my friends:
Click here for some random pictures throughout the party.
Thank you ALL for your support of the Shirley Futch Plaza Computer Learning Center!
I love each one of you so much! ;) I also want to send out a special Thank You to Bob Napoli for taking so many great pictures for us! ~Sharlotte~
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Bonnie is in the newspaper!
From the Saturday March 7th edition of the Pocono Record:
Splitting her time between "life and death" may keep Bushkill resident Bonnie McErlane busy, but she still finds a way to help those in need.
Working as a hairstylist at two local facilities; Shirley Futch Plaza and Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, tips are something she sees quite a bit. But she doesn't keep any of it. Her tip money passes right from her hands and into the hands of a someone in need.
"I get them coming and going," McErlane said of her two jobs.
Donating is nothing new for McErlane. She has been doing this for as long as she can remember.
"Every Christmas, I donate my tips to a family in need in the area," she said. "I am now donating all my tips to Camp Papillon and Animals Can't Talk, as well as to a few local homeless people."
McErlane takes a portion of her tips, and some used clothes, to a hardware store on Crystal Street where owner Jim Andrews takes the money and buys food for local homeless folks. She also uses her tips to buy supplies for the Animals Can't Talk organization.
"I was very upset to hear that the PSPCA closed. These rescues need a lot of help from the community," she said.
For the 62-year-old hairstylist with the sense of humor, charity is a way of life. So is helping animals.
"I have always done some sort of charity work," she said. "And I have always been an animal person. My parents owned two horse stables with 22 horses when I was younger and I always helped out."
Client Marie Counterman said McErlane not only styles hair, but also performs a stand-up comedy routine for her clients.
"There is no way you could get what she does for the price she charges anywhere else. She charges a minimal fee," Counterman said. "She's got a great sense of humor and makes us all laugh."
McErlane has been a hairstylist for 43 years, working at Shirley Futch Plaza for 30 of those years. And her days don't end at styling hair.
"I write poetry and even wrote a children's book recently," McErlane said.
With thousands of copies printed up, she hopes to be able to sell copies of the book and donate the proceeds to local rescue shelters. The 16-page book is an educational coloring book for children of all ages.
"The book is called 'The Squirrel with the Skinny Tail.' I want to get it into circulation soon so I can donate the money to Camp Papillon," she said.
"I did my own illustrations. It is a great learning book."
McErlane is selling the book for $3 a copy. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to animal rescue groups. Anyone interested in purchasing a book can contact her at (570) 424-0828.
Counterman said McErlane does much more than hair, poetry and comedy.
"My friends and I were invited to her house one day for lunch. We were all amazed," Counterman said.
"She did her entire landscaping and does all the maintenance herself, year round. And the inside is like a showcase."
With only so many hours in the day, one might wonder how she does it all.
"She knows how to make terrific use of her time," Counterman said.
To read the original article click here
Splitting her time between "life and death" may keep Bushkill resident Bonnie McErlane busy, but she still finds a way to help those in need.
Working as a hairstylist at two local facilities; Shirley Futch Plaza and Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, tips are something she sees quite a bit. But she doesn't keep any of it. Her tip money passes right from her hands and into the hands of a someone in need.
"I get them coming and going," McErlane said of her two jobs.
Donating is nothing new for McErlane. She has been doing this for as long as she can remember.
"Every Christmas, I donate my tips to a family in need in the area," she said. "I am now donating all my tips to Camp Papillon and Animals Can't Talk, as well as to a few local homeless people."
McErlane takes a portion of her tips, and some used clothes, to a hardware store on Crystal Street where owner Jim Andrews takes the money and buys food for local homeless folks. She also uses her tips to buy supplies for the Animals Can't Talk organization.
"I was very upset to hear that the PSPCA closed. These rescues need a lot of help from the community," she said.
For the 62-year-old hairstylist with the sense of humor, charity is a way of life. So is helping animals.
"I have always done some sort of charity work," she said. "And I have always been an animal person. My parents owned two horse stables with 22 horses when I was younger and I always helped out."
Client Marie Counterman said McErlane not only styles hair, but also performs a stand-up comedy routine for her clients.
"There is no way you could get what she does for the price she charges anywhere else. She charges a minimal fee," Counterman said. "She's got a great sense of humor and makes us all laugh."
McErlane has been a hairstylist for 43 years, working at Shirley Futch Plaza for 30 of those years. And her days don't end at styling hair.
"I write poetry and even wrote a children's book recently," McErlane said.
With thousands of copies printed up, she hopes to be able to sell copies of the book and donate the proceeds to local rescue shelters. The 16-page book is an educational coloring book for children of all ages.
"The book is called 'The Squirrel with the Skinny Tail.' I want to get it into circulation soon so I can donate the money to Camp Papillon," she said.
"I did my own illustrations. It is a great learning book."
McErlane is selling the book for $3 a copy. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to animal rescue groups. Anyone interested in purchasing a book can contact her at (570) 424-0828.
Counterman said McErlane does much more than hair, poetry and comedy.
"My friends and I were invited to her house one day for lunch. We were all amazed," Counterman said.
"She did her entire landscaping and does all the maintenance herself, year round. And the inside is like a showcase."
With only so many hours in the day, one might wonder how she does it all.
"She knows how to make terrific use of her time," Counterman said.
To read the original article click here
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March Schedule
Tues. March 3:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 4:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Learning the Keyboard – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Thurs. March 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 10:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 11:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
2:00 Computer Learning Center 2-Year Anniversary Party – see back of schedule for details
Thurs. March 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 17:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Thurs. March 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 24:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 25:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – Meet in the Community Room
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Thurs. March 26:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Learning the Keyboard – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 31:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
____________________________________________________________
Home Users Club: If you have your own computer you need to join the Home Users Club. We meet monthly to discuss websites, new programs, problems and much more! See the schedule below for date/time.
____________________________________________________________
It’s not to late to join our Typing classes!
2 classes are being offered in March (see below for date/time). Come to any or all the classes that fit your schedule. The more you come, the faster you’ll be typing like a pro!
____________________________________________________________
March One-on-One Appointment Dates:
Tuesday: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
5 days of one-on-one appointments available in March! Take advantage of the opportunity and sign-up for a personalized class NOW!
____________________________________________________________
*****NEW*******NEW*******NEW**********
English as a Second Language classes at the Computer Learning Center! In February we had our first class and although few participated it was well worth it. Those that came had a great time and learned a lot so we’re going to keep this going. If you are interested in improving your English please join us on Thursday, March 5th at 1:15 and Thursday, March 19th at 1:15.
NO COMPUTER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. WE AREN’T EVEN USING THE COMPUTERS RIGHT NOW!
____________________________________________________________
We're Having A Party!
An anniversary party to be exact! We’re celebrating 2 years of the Computer Learning Center and YOU! For complete details see the back of this schedule. It’s going to be FUN!
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 4:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Learning the Keyboard – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Thurs. March 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 10:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 11:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
2:00 Computer Learning Center 2-Year Anniversary Party – see back of schedule for details
Thurs. March 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 17:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Thurs. March 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 24:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
Wed. March 25:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – Meet in the Community Room
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Thurs. March 26:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Learning the Keyboard – see details above
2:15-4:45 Open Lab
Tues. March 31:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab
____________________________________________________________
Home Users Club: If you have your own computer you need to join the Home Users Club. We meet monthly to discuss websites, new programs, problems and much more! See the schedule below for date/time.
____________________________________________________________
It’s not to late to join our Typing classes!
2 classes are being offered in March (see below for date/time). Come to any or all the classes that fit your schedule. The more you come, the faster you’ll be typing like a pro!
____________________________________________________________
March One-on-One Appointment Dates:
Tuesday: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
5 days of one-on-one appointments available in March! Take advantage of the opportunity and sign-up for a personalized class NOW!
____________________________________________________________
*****NEW*******NEW*******NEW**********
English as a Second Language classes at the Computer Learning Center! In February we had our first class and although few participated it was well worth it. Those that came had a great time and learned a lot so we’re going to keep this going. If you are interested in improving your English please join us on Thursday, March 5th at 1:15 and Thursday, March 19th at 1:15.
NO COMPUTER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. WE AREN’T EVEN USING THE COMPUTERS RIGHT NOW!
____________________________________________________________
We're Having A Party!
An anniversary party to be exact! We’re celebrating 2 years of the Computer Learning Center and YOU! For complete details see the back of this schedule. It’s going to be FUN!
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