State’s information line able to answer many questions

Lori DeCreny

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 | midnight

There is not a week that goes by that someone does not call or come into the center needing assistance. Sometimes it's as simple as help reading a medical bill or scheduling an appointment with one of our many support agencies.

Occasionally, the individual needs direction with an issue that is outside our areas of expertise. One of the first places I will refer these individuals is to the State of Nevada's 2-1-1 telephone line. The information line is available 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. This statewide service provides referral information on the following topics:

-- Basic human needs resources, such as food, clothing, shelter, temporary financial assistance, transportation and disaster relief.

-- Physical and mental health resources, such as crisis intervention, prenatal care, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, rehabilitation and children's health insurance programs.

-- Financial stability, such as the earned income tax credit, Women, Infants and Children program, credit counseling, food stamps, rent and utility assistance, unemployment benefits, job training and education programs.

-- Support for older Americans and persons with disabilities, such as home health care, adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, transportation and homemaker services.

-- Support for children, youth and families, such as child care, after-school programs, family resource centers, summer camps, recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, literacy programs and protective services.

-- Volunteer opportunities and donations.

-- Support for community crisis or disaster recovery .

For anyone with a computer Internet connection, there is also a 2-1-1 Web site, www.nevada211.org.

Update on ice machine

As previously reported, the new ice machine was installed about two weeks ago. We are grateful to those individuals who have made donations towards this expense.

We are still in need of additional donations to offset the $1,700 cost.

Upcoming seminars

Sept. 9, 9 a.m. — Julie Arnold, lawyer and licensed social worker will conduct the Ask an Attorney seminar. Sponsored by the Senior Law Project.

Sept. 11, 1 p.m. — Dr. Michael Han, an orthopedic surgeon, will be giving a talk on knee pain and injury. Sponsored by the Boulder City Hospital. Refreshments and door prizes will be included.

This Week at the Senior Center

Thursday

8 a.m. — Wood carvers

1 p.m. — Canasta and pinochle

6:30 p.m. — Weight Watchers

Friday

9:15 a.m. — T'ai chi

8 a.m.-Noon — Farmers market

8:30 a.m. — Book cleaners

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Health and wellness discussion group

1 p.m. — 500 cards

1 p.m. — Pinochle

Saturday

9 a.m. — Weight Watchers

Sunday

10 a.m. — United Methodist Church of Boulder City

Monday

9 a.m. — Toenail clinic

11:30 a.m. — Mah jongg

1 p.m. — Wood carving

1 p.m. — Party bridge

Tuesday

9 a.m. — Congressman Jon Porter's representative

9 a.m. — Ask a Lawyer seminar

10 a.m. — Coin collecting

12:45 p.m. — Poker

1 p.m. — Pinochle

6:30 p.m. — Weight Watchers

Wednesday

9 a.m. — Blood pressure

9 a.m. — Weight Watchers

12:30 p.m. — Open music jam

12:45 p.m. — Bingo

Lunch Menu

Menu items are subject to change

Thursday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, broccoli cuts, garlic bread, salad bar with fruit

Friday — Pork chop, mashed potatoes, corn, salad bar with fruit

Monday — Chicken cacciatore, brown rice, Italian green beans, salad bar, peach crisp

Tuesday — Macaroni and cheese, lima beans, salad bar with fruit, roll

Wednesday — Honey baked ham, apple stuffing, Capri vegetables, salad bar with fruit