St. John Learning Center Spring Workshops: Parenting During Pandemic and Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

Please help us spread the word about our spring workshops…

Parenting During Uncertain Times (FREE and online)
Presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM

Kate Roush, Clinical Lead Supervisor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Early Childhood Mental Health) will discuss effective parenting skills to consider during the Covid-19 pandemic, including:

• Preparing a family plan for dealing with the pandemic
• Tips for taking care of your (and your children’s) mental and physical health
• Explaining the pandemic to your children
• General guidelines for answering children’s questions
• Techniques and coping strategies for dealing with feelings of stress and uncertainty
• When should you see a mental health provider?

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Covid-19 Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know About Getting the Vaccine (FREE and online)
Presented by the Delaware County General Health District
Thursday, May 6 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM

Delaware County Ohio Health Department officials will discuss all aspects of the Covid-19 vaccination, including:

• What are the different vaccines and what are they made of?
• Why should I take the vaccine?
• Why are there two shots involved with most vaccines?
• Are there side effects?
• Will the vaccine stop the spread?
• Where do I go to get the vaccine?
• What are the variant viruses, and will the vaccine stop them?
• Why is it important to take other vaccines as well?

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Start Your Own Business Workshops for Winter 2021

St. John Learning Center
Starting Your Own Business Workshops (FREE and online)
Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 pm

• February 3, 2021: Developing a Business Plan presented by Ellen Harvey of the Ohio Small Business Development Center

• February 10, 2021: Insurance Issues presented by Sandra Moody Gresham of Dehan Insurance

• February 17, 2021: Grants and Loans presented by Terry Traster of Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)

• February 24, 2021: Tax Rules and Business Configurations presented by Carla Gwinn of Liberty Tax Service

• March 3, 2021: Marketing and Social Media presented by Jill Frost of Articulated Wisdom and Josh Wagner of the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice

Classes are all online.

Register on Eventbrite: 

eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

Call 614-547-2171 for details.

Or email: sjlc.coordinator@gmail.com

Share our flyer (below)… 

St. John Learning Center Winter Workshops: Building a Facebook Ad; COVID-19 Vaccine; and More

Sign up through Eventbrite for the St. John Learning Center winter workshops (all taking place on Zoom). 

How To Build a Facebook Ad (workshop on Zoom)
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM

Kadi McDonald, Owner of Kadi McDonald Creative, will teach everything you need to know to build effective Facebook ads that promote your products and services and generate leads and sales. You will learn:

– The step-by-step process of using Facebook’s backend tools to build an ad
– How to write compelling content to generate leads and sales
– How to use Facebook’s creative tools to produce compelling graphic design
– How to use Facebook’s analytics tools to assess ad effectiveness, and fine-tune ad performance

Covid-19 Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know Before Getting the Vaccine (workshop on Zoom)
Tuesday, December 15, 2020, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM

Delaware County Ohio Health Department officials will discuss all aspects of the Covid-19 vaccine, including:

– What is the vaccine made of?
– Why should I take the vaccine?
– Why are there two shots involved?
– Are there side effects?
– Will the vaccine stop the spread?
– Where do I go to get the vaccine?
– Why is it important to take other vaccines as well?

Eventbrite Sign Up: 

eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

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October Workshops at St. John Learning Center

October Classes at St. John Learning Center

GED (ongoing on Zoom)
Call 614-547-2171 for details.

Virtual Job Search Workshop (on Zoom)
Presented by the Hyatt Regency Human Resources Department
Thursday, October 15, 2020 from Noon to 1:30 pm

How to Live Better with COPD & Asthma (on Zoom)
Presented by the Breathing Association of Central Ohio
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from Noon to 1:00 pm

Stroke: What You Need to Know (on Zoom)
Presented by the American Heart Association for World Stroke Day
Thursday, October 29, 2020 from Noon to 1 pm

Register on Eventbrite:
eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

Please share our flyer (below).

St. John Learning Center Health Workshops for Fall 2020

Join us for two important health classes during the fall of 2020:

How to Live Better with COPD & Asthma (on Zoom)
Presented by the Breathing Association of Central Ohio
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from Noon to 1:00 pm

– How the lungs work
– Signs and Symptoms of COPD and asthma
– How doctors diagnose respiratory maladies
– The best treatments for COPD, asthma and more
– How COVID-19 impacts COPD, asthma and more

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Stroke: What You Need to Know (on Zoom)
Presented by the American Heart Association for World Stroke Day
Thursday, October 29, 2020 from Noon to 1 pm

Join William J. Hicks, MD, Vascular Neurologist at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital, who will discuss everything you need to know about understanding stroke, warning signs and how you can reduce your risk, including:

– Causes of stroke & different types of stroke
– Recognizing the warning signs
– Advanced treatments for stroke
– General information and tips for staying healthy during COVID-19
– Why the hospital is still the safest place in the event of a heart or stroke emergency

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Register on Eventbrite:  eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

Please share our flyer (below).

Reopening Your Business & Start Your Own Business Workshops

Don’t miss the last of the summer business workshops from the St. John Learning Center. All classes are on Zoom.

Tuesday, August 25th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm: Reopening Your Business During the Pandemic

Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Start Your Own Business (Tax Rules and Business Configurations)

Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Start Your Own Business (Marketing and Social Media)

You can register for all the workshops at:

eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

 

Restarting Your Business Safely During the Pandemic

How to Open Your Business Safely and Successfully During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Tuesday, August 25, 3:00 to 4:30 pm (on Zoom)

In this timely Zoom workshop, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide important information on SBA financial assistance programs available for Businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, and effective safety measures you should take to keep customers and employees safe.

– The different financial assistance programs available
– How to qualify for and prepare to obtain funding
– What the funds can be used for
– Documentation required for acceptance
– Best practices and tips to help small businesses comply with new health department regulations 

Register on Eventbrite: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restarting-your-business-during-the-pandemic-tickets-116512723693

See our general flyer for info on other classes, too…

Start Your Own Business Classes on Zoom

Start Your Own Business Workshops (all workshops on Zoom)

Wednesdays (August 5th through September 2nd) from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

– Developing a Business Plan with Ellen Harvey of the Ohio Small Business Development Center on August 5th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm;
– Insurance Issues with Sandra Moody of Dehan Insurance on August 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm;
– Loans and Grants with Terry Traster and Aaron Cornell of the Economic and Community Development Institute on August 19th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm;
– Tax Rules and Business Configurations with Gordon Sherk of Run-For-Profit LLC on August 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm;
– Marketing and Social Media with Jill Frost of Articulated Wisdom and Josh Wagner of the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice on September 2nd from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Sign up through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

Diabetes Awareness Workshop (online)

Diabetes Awareness Workshop with LifeCare Alliance (taught on Zoom)
Thursday, July 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm

– Registered Dietitian with LifeCare Alliance will present helpful information regarding pre-diabetes, type 2, and type 1 diabetes
– Workshop content will include: how to manage diabetes, how to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes, physical activity that fits your life, food choices and meal planning, preventing health issues, the importance of taking prescribed medications, and new technology
– LifeCare Alliance’s Social Worker/Case Manager will briefly explain what to expect from an individual consultation with one of their dietitians and the simple referral process for a consult

Register on Eventbrite: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diabetes-awareness-workshop-on-zoom-tickets-111050649482

St. John Learning Center On Site Classes Postponed Until August

The on site computer classes and open lab that were to start again next week have now been postponed until August due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Columbus.  The new flyer is below.  Please help us spread the word.  Many of the summer classes will be taught on Zoom, so there is still a lot to participate in.