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VISION:
Better Tomorrows' vision is that all communities are strong, healthy, and comprised of people who are self-sufficient and successful.

MISSION:
Better Tomorrows’ mission is to empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive.

WHAT WE DO:
The Better Tomorrows impact-driven social service model is aimed at fostering economic stability, educational success, healthy lifestyles and strong communities. By providing a continuum of direct support to affordable housing residents and the neighboring communities, Better Tomorrows’ place-based programming and case management build safe and nurturing environments and uplift youth, adults, families, and seniors.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Thanksgiving Wishes

Wishing each of you a very Happy, healthy Thanksgiving weekend! Don't eat too much turkey ;) I will see all of you again on Wednesday, December 1st. In the meantime, gobble, gobble, gobble. ;)

Monday, November 22, 2010

Campbells Coupons

Click the link below to print up to $20.00 worth of coupons for Campbells soup products!

Campbells Kitchen

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Craft Afternoon -> Advent Calendars

Another fun, creative afternoon at Shirley Futch Plaza thanks to our very favorite Social Services Coordinator - Sue Gehris!

Sue planned this super unique afternoon of Advent Calendar creations! We had so much fun socializing AND crafting.

Here are our little envelopes that we made - we each had to fold 25 of these little cuteys:




The completed Advent calendars!!!


A group shot of all the crafters:


Thank you Sue for such a fun afternoon! We love you ;)

Monday, November 8, 2010

Restaurant Coupons from the Pocono record

Be sure to check out this weeks hot deals brought to you by the Pocono Record!

CLICK HERE FOR THE COUPONS

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Kitten Riding a Turtle

Click on the picture below to watch the kitten ride the turtle!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

New Puzzle -> Bushkill Bear

Click on the picture below to turn it into a puzzle.

Click to Mix and Solve

The picture was taken this morning from my front yard. Isn't he CUTE!?

Who doesn't love free?

For free samples of food and household basics like toilet paper check out this website:
FREE SAMPLES

PS I added the link to our 'Favorite Websites', on the right, so be sure to check back often for free stuff!

Monday, November 1, 2010

November Schedule

Tues. November 2:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

2:00-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 3:
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. November 4:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Digital Crafts - Mugs

2:30-3:30 Digital Crafts - Mugs

3:30-4:45 Open Lab

Mon. November 8:

9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – learn the keyboard

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. November 9:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 10: CLOSED


Thurs. November 11: CLOSED


Tues. November 16:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 17:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter Class – sign-up sheet on Bulletin Board

2:30-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. November 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge - Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

Mon. November 22:

9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Digital Crafts – Tote Bags, Aprons & T-Shirts

2:30-3:30 Digital Crafts – Tote Bags, Aprons & T-Shirts

3:30-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. November 23:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 24:

9:15-Closing Open Lab

Thurs. November 25: CLOSED


Tues. November 30: CLOSED

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November One-on-One Appointment Dates
Tuesday: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
The sign-up sheet for one-on-one appointments is on the bulletin board outside the Computer Learning Center. Sign-up sheet for November will be posted on October 28th at 5:00 pm
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IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGES

OPEN Monday Nov. 8 & Monday Nov. 22

CLOSED Weds. Nov. 10, Thurs. Nov. 11, Thurs. Nov. 25 & Tues. Nov. 30
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"He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart." -J.A. Shedd

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Digital Craft Afternoons

We’re making mugs on Thursday November 4th and tote bags, aprons and t-shirts on Monday November 22nd.

Use a picture, phrase or saying – personalize your gift anyway you want!

Sign-up sheets on the bulletin board outside of the Computer Learning Center.

If you want the Computer Learning Center to make something for you, see Sharlotte.