G.E.D. Classes Update

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G.E.D. classes will now start the week of January 30th. One more registration day will be offered on January 24th, beginning at 9 am. Please call (614) 547-2171 for more information about the G.E.D. classes. You must register and take a placement test before beginning classes. Thanks.

G.E.D. Classes starting again at St. John Learning Center

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The St. John Learning Center G.E.D. program is restarting in January in partnership with Columbus City Schools.

Registration will be on Tuesday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the St. John Learning Center site.

Classes will start on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 and Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 9:30 am to 12 noon. They will continue every Tuesday and Thursday after that at the same time.

St. John Learning Center
Located on the top floor of the St. John Community Center
640 S. Ohio Ave. (between Main and Livingston)
Columbus, OH 43205

Call (614) 547-2171 for more details.

Mental Health and Parenting Workshops for 2023

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The St. John Learning Center will have a series of mental health and parenting workshops in 2023.

The Stop the Stigma mental health series includes:

January 19, 2023 at noon: Let’s Talk about Mental Health
February 16, 2023 at noon: Caring for Your Mental Health (Self Care)
March 16, 2023 at noon: Processing Grief
April 20, 2023 at noon: Surviving Domestic Violence
May 18, 2023 at noon: Understanding Trauma
June 15, 2023 at noon: Feelings of Anger
July 20, 2023 at noon: Depression
August 17, 2023 at noon: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
September 21, 2023 at noon: Suicide Prevention
October 19, 2023 at noon: Reducing Anxiety and Stress
November 16, 2023 at noon: Managing Holiday Stress and Anxiety
December 14, 2023 at noon: Dealing with Grief during the Holidays

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The Parenting workshops, taught by staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, are:

January 12, 2023 at noon: Balancing Work and Family
February 9, 2023 at noon: Being a Parent
March 9, 2023 at noon: Coping with Stress
April 13, 2023 at noon: Depression after the Birth of Your Baby
May 11, 2023 at noon: Home Safety
June 8, 2023 at noon: Supporting Your Partner

[More to be added to the parenting workshops later in the year.]

To register for any of these classes, please go to:

stjohnlearning.eventbrite.com

Start Your Own Business Fall Workshop Series

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St. John Learning Center
Start Your Own Business Lunch & Learn Series
on Wednesdays from Noon to 1 pm

– September 21, 2022 (noon to 1 pm): Developing a Business Plan presented by Ellen Harvey of Ohio Small Business Development Center

– September 28, 2022 (noon to 1 pm): Insurance Issues presented by Sandra Moody Gresham of Dehan Insurance

– October 5, 2022 (noon to 1 pm): Grants and Loans presented by Jesse Mark of the Columbus Urban League

– October 12, 2022 (noon to 1 pm): Tax Rules and Business Configurations presented by Carla Gwinn of Liberty Tax Service

– October 19, 2022 (noon to 1 pm): Marketing and Social Media presented by Joshua Wagner of Inspiring Hypnosis

Classes are all on Zoom. Register on Eventbrite.
Call 614-547-2171 for details.
Or email: sjlc.coordinator@gmail.com

Eventbrite link to sign up for classes:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

School Supplies Giveaway on August 12th

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Holy Rosary-St. John Church School Supplies Giveaway
Friday, August 12, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm
St. John Community Center (640 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus)
Children must be present to receive bookbags and supplies.
First come, first served until 7 pm (or before if supplies run out).

Stop the Stigma Series

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Stop the Stigma: A Round Table Series on Mental Health and Wellness
Sponsored by the St. John Learning Center

Upcoming Topics:

– Understanding Grief on Thursday, July 21, 2022 @ noon

– Surviving Domestic Violence on Thursday, August 18, 2022 @ noon

– Understanding Trauma on Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ noon

– Reducing Anxiety and Stress on Thursday, October 20, 2022 @ noon

Location: Attend in person at the St. John Community Center (640 S. Ohio Ave.) OR on Zoom (register through Eventbrite for the link)

Fear, shame or rejection from family, friends and society are the most common reasons why individuals fail to seek mental health services. It is also the definition of stigma. Mental health stigmas have an adverse effect on the well-being of individuals, families and communities. It is time to stop the stigma. These round table discussions are designed to educate you on the benefits of mental health services and create the path to wellness.

Velecia Luckette, LPCC-S, is working with the St. John Learning Center to present this series.

Follow St. John Learning Center on Eventbrite or on our Facebook page (facebook.com/stjohnlearning) for information on upcoming workshops, including additional mental health workshops and our Start Your Own Business series in the fall.

For more information, email sjlc.coordinator@gmail.com or call (614) 547-2171.

To register, go to the St. John Learning Center Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

Stop the Stigma: Processing Grief

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Stop the Stigma
A Round Table Series on Mental Health and Wellness

Sponsored by the St. John Learning Center

Topic for July:
Processing Grief
Thursday, July 21, 2022 @ noon

Location:
Attend in person at the St. John Community Center (640 S. Ohio Ave.)
OR
on Zoom (register through Eventbrite for the link)

Fear, shame or rejection from family, friends and society are the most common reasons why individuals fail to seek mental health services. It is also the definition of stigma. Mental health stigmas have an adverse effect on the well-being of individuals, families and communities. It is time to stop the stigma. These round table discussions are designed to educate you on the benefits of mental health services and create the path to wellness.

Velecia Luckette, LPCC-S, is working with the St. John Learning Center to present this series.

Follow St. John Learning Center on Eventbrite for information on upcoming workshops, including additional mental health workshops and our Start Your Own Business series in the fall.

For more information, email sjlc.coordinator@gmail.com or call (614) 547-2171.

To register, go to the St. John Learning Center Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

Stop the Stigma: Dealing with Anger

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Our St. John Learning Center workshop on dealing with anger is Thursday, June 16th at noon. You can attend in person (St. John Community Center, 640 S. Ohio Ave.) or online (through Zoom – register through Eventbrite to get the link).

Velecia Luckette, LPCC-S, is working with the St. John Learning Center to present this series.

For more information, email sjlc.coordinator@gmail.com or call (614) 547-2171.

To register, go to the St. John Learning Center Eventbrite page (scroll down to see all workshops):
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594

While you’re there, “follow” our Eventbrite page for future workshops.

Stop the Stigma: Dealing with Feelings of Anger

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Stop the Stigma
A Round Table Series on Mental Health and Wellness

Sponsored by the St. John Learning Center

Location:
St. John Community Center
640 South Ohio Ave. (main entrance and parking lot in back of the building), Columbus Ohio

ALSO AVAILABLE ON ZOOM. REGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK.

Fear, shame or rejection from family, friends and society are the most common reasons why individuals fail to seek mental health services. It is also the definition of stigma.

Mental health stigmas have an adverse effect on the well-being of individuals, families and communities. It is time to stop the stigma.

These round table discussions are designed to educate you on the benefits of mental health services and create the path to wellness.

This informational part of this event will also be available on Zoom. The link will be sent after registration for those who wish to view it on Zoom.

Velecia Luckette, LPCC-S, is working with the St. John Learning Center to present this series.

Topics:

Dealing with Feelings of Anger
June 16, 2022 @ noon

For more information, email sjlc.coordinator@gmail.com or call (614) 547-2171.

To register, go to the St. John Learning Center Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/st-john-learning-center-22982702594