The Wallingford Community Senior Center and PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) have some new classes and sessions available at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). Check ’em out:
Transit Instruction and Field Trips
Saturday, Sept 11, 1 – 3pm. Field Trip Dates: Tue 9/17 10am & Tue 9/24 10am
Learn about navigating the bus system and more in this program for riders who qualify for the Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP). Must attend the class session and at least one field trip. Trip departure location TBA. Free
AARP Driving Course
Thursday and Friday, Sept 12 & 13, 1-5 pm
Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and more in this popular course led by Vic Taggart, AARP instructor. Also learn how to accommodate for changes to vision, hearing and reaction time. You may be eligible for an insurance discount after completing this course! $12 AARP /$14 non-AARP members
LinkedIn Workshop
Monday 9/16 & Tuesday 9/17, 4 – 5:30pm
Get started with LinkedIn, a social networking site for working professionals and job seekers. Learn about setting up your profile, looking for jobs, and more. Sign up for you free LinkedIn account before class and bring a digital copy of your resume and photo. $15 WCSC members/ $20 public
Prevent Falls One Step at a Time
Thursday, Sept 19, 1-3 pm
Join us for a light buffet lunch and get helpful tips from the UW Fall Prevention Team! See their short presentation, get screened for your fall risk, and learn about selecting shoes and “fall-proofing” your home. Free
Navigating Your Journey with Alzheimer’s
Monday, Sept 23, 2-3:30 pm
Receiving a new Alzheimer’s diagnosis brings up many questions for individuals and their families. Where should I turn? What happens next? What help do we need? This Alzheimer’s Association presentation answers these questions and more and provides resources to help people take charge of their journey with Alzheimer’s.Free
Local non-profit PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) has the following program launching in Wallingford starting in September:
Little Peppers is for families with 2 children under age three, most often a toddler and a newborn. One parent attends with both children; babies and children remain in the room with their parents for the entire meeting – which makes for a busy and exciting morning! Meetings are led by a professional facilitator with the help of an assistant to keep the toddlers busy. The Wallingford Group meets once a week for 11 weeks every Friday from 10-1130 a.m. starting September 20 at the Good Shepherd Center.
To register, visit the Wallingford Community Center website and the PEPS website.