Two of the Commonwealths leading industries are major economic generators in the City of Manassas.
According to a recent report from the Virginia Employment Commission, Manassas-based companies in the professional and technical services offer the 4th highest wages in the state.
Research conducted by Home Instead Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, indicates that as the number of prescription medication a person (ages 70 or older) takes increases, so do challenges with medication management and potential health risks.
Register for this webinar to discover the ways medications can jeopardize an older adult’s health and independence. Learn about solutions that could help families and their older loved ones pinpoint potential threats an start the conversations that can potentially lead to effective solutions.
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· CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteer advocates to help protect abused and neglected children in our community. You’ll receive fantastic training to give you all the skills needed to help these kids. Please email Suzanne at: [email protected] to learn more about the program and register for the next orientation session.
Good Morning Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteer advocates to help protect abused and neglected children in our community. You’ll receive fantastic training to give you all the skills needed to help these kids. Please email Suzanne at: [email protected] to learn more about the program and register for the next orientation session.
· Astar Education Institute in Manassas invites recent college graduates a great opportuning to teach English in China for the next school year. Start date is August 22, 2018 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. Qualifications needed include BS in English preferred with TESOL/TEFL certificate but they’ll train you if you don’t have it, ability to obtain background check and valid US passport. Your compensation includes free teaching training, scholarship for TESOL Certificate training, working VISA for China, monthly salary $1200, health insurance, free flights, meals and housing in China. This is a huge resume builder for graduates looking for the next fantastic adventure. Please call Fannie at (703) 368-6838 ext. 14 to learn more.
Good Morning Prince William – ACTS in Dumfries invites you to the next NAMI Family to Family Education Program beginning June 19th.
This is a free 12 session education program for family, partners, and friends of adults living with mental illness. This course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. Thousands of families describe this program as life-changing. The class will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, June 19-July 31st. Please register by calling (703) 659-9983 or email at: [email protected].
Depression, a serious mental health condition that can strike at any age, is a medical condition that interferes with daily life and normal functioning. Unfortunately, many people assume depression is just part of aging. This is not true.
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Depression is a common problem among older adults, but it is NOT a normal part of aging. In fact, studies show that most older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. However, important life changes that happen as we get older may cause feelings of uneasiness, stress, and sadness.”
Good Morning Prince William – Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 5th for Literacy Volunteers of America Food for Thought – A Taste of Prince William fun family event. It’s at the VFW Post #1503 on Minnieville Road in Woodbridge from 6:30-8: 30 pm. Tickets are $30 and kids 10 and under are free. 30 local restaurants will be there along with door prizes, raffle items and a trivia contest. You can purchase tickets at their office or online at www.lvapw.org. This is a super fun way to support adult literacy in our community.
· The General Heiser Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries is looking for volunteer coaches for various skill levels in the girl’s volleyball program age 8-13yrs and the co-ed basketball program for ages 5-15yrs. Typically practice is 1-2 hrs. per week and 2games per week. The basketball season starts June 11-12 and the volleyball season begins June 18th. Come share your love of the game! Please call Debbie at (703) 441-0611 ext. 2616 for more info.
Governor Ralph Northam today released 2017 preliminary state economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association. This information depicts the impact tourism and domestic travel has on the economy.
Local impact data is not yet available for Manassas; however, the preliminary numbers indicate another record year for tourism spending as consumers seek out more experiential opportunities.
Good Morning Prince William – Northern VA Family Service has a fun volunteer opportunity for next weekend. Volunteers are needed on Friday May 25th from 5-7pm to load up merchandise at the Clock Tower Thrift shop in Centreville for the their huge yard sale on Saturday May 26th at the SERVE Shelter. Volunteers can select any of these shifts on Saturday to help at: 7-10am, 10am-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm. Please email Annie at [email protected] to learn more.
· Brain Injury Services is looking for volunteers who like to fish to take survivors for outings throughout the summer. Please call Michelle at (703) 451-8881 ext. 232 to learn more.
