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March 2021
SPRING INTO YOUR GARDEN 2021
SPRING INTO YOUR GARDEN 2021 What: SPRING PLANT SALE When: Friday, March 19, noon to 4 pm AND Saturday, March 20, 9 am to 1 pm Where: Clovis Botanical Garden 945 N. Clovis Avenue, Clovis (north of Alluvial Avenue) Admission: FREE Shop for water-wise landscape plants, visit the Garden Gift Shop and enjoy self-guided tours of the Garden. It’s a great opportunity to talk with knowledgeable Garden volunteers. Face masks and social distancing will be required.
Find out more »SPRING INTO YOUR GARDEN 2021
SPRING INTO YOUR GARDEN 2021 What: SPRING PLANT SALE When: Friday, March 19, noon to 4 pm AND Saturday, March 20, 9 am to 1 pm Where: Clovis Botanical Garden 945 N. Clovis Avenue, Clovis (north of Alluvial Avenue) Admission: FREE Shop for water-wise landscape plants, visit the Garden Gift Shop and enjoy self-guided tours of the Garden. It’s a great opportunity to talk with knowledgeable Garden volunteers. Face masks and social distancing will be required.
Find out more »Long Term Care Workshop
Long Term Care Workshop Long Term Care Workshop is an hour and a half virtual class workshop provided by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. Designed to assist caregivers in the decision-making process related to care needs that arise for a loved one with a chronic condition or dementia related disease. A review of long-term care options and services will help caregivers plan for both in-home care and out-of- home care needs. When: Friday, March 23 , 2021 Time: 2:00 PM –…
Find out more »April 2021
The Big Fresno Fair Presents “Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition”
Title: The Big Fresno Fair Presents “Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition” Dates & Times: Wed, April 14 – Sun, April 18 Customize Times: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily Location: Fresno Fairgrounds Copy: Get ready for ROUND 2 of The Big Fresno Fair’s popular Drive-Thru Eats! The Fair is bringing all your favorite Fair foods to its “Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition”! This fun food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition will take place Wednesday, April…
Find out more »FREE College Planning Webinar
Parents, do you have a College bound student? College Planning Fresno is hosting a FREE Educational College Planning workshop that will discuss the admissions process and the problems with 529 Plans. College Planning Fresno is a 501c3 organization that provides no-cost College Admissions Planning education for parents with college bound students. There are two webinars. April 20th & 22nd 2021. 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. To register and learn more, go to https://collegeplanningfresno.com/
Find out more »Caregiving 101 – En Español
Caregiving 101 – En Español es un taller de clase virtual de hora y media proporcionado por Valley Caregiver Resource Center. Cuidadores de familia aprenderán herramientas que pueden reducir el estrés del cuidado. Estas herramientas permitirán al cuidador adaptarse a los cambios en los roles y expectativas de la familia, planificar una reunion familiar y mejorar la comunicación general con los miembros de la familia. Cuando: Jueves, 29 de Abril, 2021 Horario: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Para más información…
Find out more »Caregiving 101
Caregiving 101 Caregiving 101 is a 6-week hour and a half virtual class workshop provided by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. Becoming a full- or part-time caregiver to a loved one may have been something you saw coming years ago, or it may have been a sudden surprise. Whether or not you prepared yourself for the possibility that someone you love would need your care, caregiving can come with a whole lot of uncertainty. How will you keep track of your…
Find out more »Island Waterpark Holding Job Fair
Fresno, CA – Island Waterpark is holding a job fair on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Island Waterpark. The Island Waterpark is looking to fill 250 positions, including lifeguards, cooks, cashiers, ticket attendants, housekeeping, landscaping, maintenance, guest services, cabana servers, I.T., personnel, beverage servers, rentals, security and grounds. For precautionary reasons, the job fair will be outside, and interviews will be done socially distanced. All attendees will be required to wear a face mask.…
Find out more »June 2021
Emergency planning for caregiving
Emergency planning for caregiving Floods, Fires, and Power outages, Extreme Heat, there likely exists the potential for a variety of natural disasters or emergency situations. When you are caring for a loved one, it is times like these that you will be thankful for having prepared for such a situation. When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For more information or to register, call 559-224-9154 or 1-800-541-8614.
Find out more »Dementia-Proof your home
Dementia-Proof your home Anyone who is cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia knows the worry you can have for their safety. Wandering, forgetfulness, difficulty with depth perception and coordination and balance issues cannot only lead to falls and other serious injuries for a person with dementia; they can also put a household at risk. Dementia proofing your home can go a long way toward easing your anxieties and keeping your loved one safe.…
Find out more »Fireworks for the Cause
Fireworks for the causeJuly 1st - July 4th10 am - 10 pmBetween McDonald's and El Pollo Loco634 SHAW AVENUEClovis, CA 93612Buying fireworks? Have friends/family who do? Pick up some for the neighborhood kids?! And, support the LGBT+ Community at the same time.Buy 1 Get 1 Free (equal or lesser value) on select itemsCurbside Pickup & Delivery available.Special offers, daily deals and promotions. Full listing available at our website.We're located between McDonald's & El Pollo Locohttp://ClovisFireworks.comVOLUNTEERS also needed, text/call us at…
Find out more »Making mealtime easier
Making mealtime easier Mealtimes can be challenging for older adults. While a little bit of an appetite loss is normal with age, many seniors undergo other changes that make eating feel more like a chore than a joy. Conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia can make it more difficult for the elderly to focus on food, or remember to eat. Similarly, seniors may be experiencing physical changes that can make it harder to cook and serve themselves food. In other cases,…
Find out more »July 2021
Difficult Conversations about difficult Decisions
Difficult Conversations about difficult Decisions Talking with your loved ones about end of life care When you are caring for a loved one with a cronic illness, you and your family will eventually face some diffcult decissions. Anticipating the kinds of situations that may arise can help you honor your loved one’s health care wishes and avoid having to make tough decisions alone during a crisis. How to start a conversation, Dealing with resistance, getting family members together, what are…
Find out more »Elder Law Seminar by Kevin D. Gunner, Attorney at Law
Elder Law Seminar by Kevin D. Gunner, Attorney at Law A two-hour seminar conducted by an Attorney at Law that reviews issues relevant to family caregiving situations such the Durable Power of Attorney for health care and finances, trusts, conservatorships, Medi-Cal planning for long-term care and other legal matters. When: Thursday, July 22, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For more information or to register, call 559-224-9154 or 1-800-541-8614.
Find out more »August 2021
Let’s Talk Clovis is BACK!
LET’S TALK CLOVIS is back! Date: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District Building, 808 4th Street Speaker: Jay Ventress Bull Rider on Fresno State Rodeo Team Movie Industry Stuntman Ranch Cowboy
Find out more »October 2021
February 2022
Free College Admissions Seminar
Free! College Admissions, Financial Aid and 529 plan problems. Parents, do you have a college bound student? Are 529 plans all what they’re cracked up to be? Don’t miss this educational workshop! Thursday, Feb 17th , 2022 – Live at Woodward Park Regional Library – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday, Feb 22nd , 2022 – Live at Bullard High School Theater / Library Room – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Thursday, Feb 24th , 2022 – WEBINAR – 6:30…
Find out more »Free College Admissions Seminar
Free! College Admissions, Financial Aid and 529 plan problems. Parents, do you have a college bound student? Are 529 plans all what they’re cracked up to be? Don’t miss this educational workshop! Thursday, Feb 17th , 2022 – Live at Woodward Park Regional Library – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday, Feb 22nd , 2022 – Live at Bullard High School Theater / Library Room – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Thursday, Feb 24th , 2022 – WEBINAR – 6:30…
Find out more »March 2022
Medicare Fraud – What You Need To Know
Medicare Fraud – What You Need To Know Medicare Fraud – What You Need To Know is a one-hour virtual class presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This class will be presented by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). Are you a Medicare beneficiary and feel you may have been a victim of Medicare fraud or fear you may potentially be one? Con artists may try to get your Medicare number or personal information, allowing them to steal…
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