GRG of Brevard
June 2013 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA INC.
SUMMERTIME FUN
GRANDPARENTS BY THE NUMBERS
Upcoming Events During the months of June and July all GRG of Brevard support group meetings will include
We are leaving the GRG office at 8:15 am. You will learn about pigs, cows,
children’s activities. Please plan to
goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys,
bring your grandchildren.
ducks, geese, donkeys, horses and
These activities will include
more! Plus you will milk a cow, ride a
swimming, bowling, The Dinosaur
pony, and go on a train and hay-
Store and other activities. All these
wagon ride. Baby animals are born
activities will be free for the
through-out May and June.
entertainment of the children.
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There are NO restaurants for
We still have spaces open for
purchasing food. You must bring
assistance with summer camps. You
your own lunches (drinks will be
must find where you want your
provided). There is room on the bus
grandchildren to attend. GRG of
for coolers and there is a large
Brevard will provide the payment to
covered pavilion. We will be
the camp you have chosen and
walking through an active farm and
you will be responsible for getting a
there are NO paved walkways.
receipt for these activities to our office. On Wednesday, June 12th GRG of Brevard will take a field trip to Greens Meadows Farm in Kissimmee. We will be renting a bus and providing the entrance fees.
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Did you know? Grandfamilies are families headed by grandparents and other relatives who are sharing their homes with their grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and/or other related children. These grandparents stepped in to provide care when their parents could not care for the children. Children: More than 6.7 million children live in households maintained by grandparents or other relatives. Grandparents: About 2.5 million grandparents who live with their grandchildren report they are responsible for their own grandchildren. About 830,000 of these grandparent s are age 60 or older. About 950,000 of these grandparents report that they have been responsible for the grandchildren for more than 5 years. *Statistics on Grandfamilies from U.S. Census complied by Generations United Data on children and caregivers in grandfamilies comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2005-2009 American Community Survey (ACS).
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SENIOR COUNSELING ~ A REMINDER Cliff Valentine has offered senior counseling. Cliff is a certified counselor and has offered his services each Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Each client will receive an hour of counseling free of charge. If you are interested in using his services please call 631-7776 for an appointment.
UF/BREVARD EXTENSION YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Brevard County Agriculture and Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will offer the following classes in June at the Cocoa Extension office, 3695 Lake Drive: CLUE: Careers and Life Under Exploration. Youth will learn about career activities once they are hired on as a horticulturist, marine scientist, chef, or farmer for this summer program. Classes are 5:30-7 p.m. June 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, and 26. Open to youth entering 2nd through 6th grades. Please pre-register at 4hclue2013.eventbrite.com Cost: $30. Bob Evans 4-H Day: 4-H Fundraiser. Dine at Bob Evans with an approved flier and 15 percent of the check is a donation to Brevard County 4-H. June 15 at Palm Bay and Viera Bob Evans. Find the flier at: bobevans4hdaybrevard.eventbrite.com. 4-H Family Science Day: Open to youth of all ages. Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 for a free fun-filled day with NASA educators and learn all about science through hands-on activities. 4hfamilyscienceday.eventbrite.com. Satellite Beach 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program: 3-4:30 p.m., June 6 through Aug. 1. Meets every Thursday for elementary age youth. Youth will participate in a summer gardening program and learn about plants, how to garden, insects, soil science, etc. Please pre-register at 4hjmgbrevard.eventbrite.com. Cost is $10. Camp Ocala: Enjoy a true sleep away summer camp experience with campfires, kayaking, and smiles galore. Open to youth 4-H ages 8-13. June 17-21, Altoona, FL. Please pre-register at 4hcampocala2013brevard.eventbrite.com. Cost: $230. For more information or to register call (321) 633-1702 or visit http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu.
OPEN HOUSE The City of Rockledge held an open house for our facility on May 30th with GRG of Brevard, LEAD of Brevard, The Art Center and a small reading library within our building. The community responded well to the event with 100 people in attendance. There was a ribbon cutting and refreshments.
SUMMER PICNIC On Saturday, July 20th, our 8th Annual Children’s Picnic will be held at the Kiwanis Park on Merritt Island just east of the Merritt Island Mall on State Rd. 520 from 12:00 to 4:00PM. There will be a large water slide, snow cones, hot dogs, hamburgers, organized children’s games and a river cruise. Mark your calendars there is something for everyone. For a day of fun don’t forget to bring bathing suits, a towel, sunblock, and a covered dish to share. Please RSVP and let us know how many attending so we have enough food and drinks. If you would like to help with set-up, clean-up or cooking, please call 321-631-7776 and let us know if you plan to attend.
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Thank you so very much for the help of GRG of Brevard and Mary Ann Sterling this summer. I am a BCC fulltime student raising a grandchild without help
SOCIAL NETWORKING A Grandparent’s Guide Taken from Brevard County Sheriff’s Office BCSO Star You’ve probably heard the
from the parents. Without this
names - Facebook, Google +,
your support I would not have
Instagram, SnapChat, and other
been able to take a summer
social networking websites. Many of
class which is critical one to me. It
these websites have become an
is greatly appreciated!
online craze for both teens and adults. You’ve probably also heard stories about how pedophiles and other criminals are actively surfing these websites, looking for their next victim; or how people are having
Explain that anyone in the world can access what they post online. Remind your grandchildren never to give out their passwords to anyone, but you – not even their friends. Make sure that your grandchildren understand that some people they meet online may not be who they say they are. (I have taken the liberty of using grandchildren where kids and child were used) For a complete copy of this article please contact the GRG of Brevard office at 321-631-7776.
their identities stolen after posting too much information online. The good news is that you can protect yourself and your loves ones This is Belle she is five and we have been raising her since she was four months old. She loves going to the park and climbing the monkey bars. Thank you so much for helping us, it is helping her also. ~Susan
relatively easily, if you know how. Talk to your grandchildren about the risks. Explain that online information and images can live forever. Tell your grandchildren not to post any identifying personal
Help is just a Call Away: Office: 321.631.7776 Cell: 321.848.8006 123 Barton Blvd. Rockledge FL 32955 www.grg-brevard.org GRG of Brevard offers information and referral to assist you, support and discussion groups to connect you and educational workshops to inform you.
information online.
JUNE 2013 ~ SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Tuesday, June 11th – Titusville Support Group Meeting 805 Century Medical Dr, Building B, Titusville. This group is partnered with Parrish Senior Solutions. 10:00 – 11:30 am (This meeting is always the second Thursday of each month) Thursday, June 13th – Club Esteem Support Group Meeting Libscomb Street Community Center 10:00 – 11:30 am. (This meeting is always the second Tuesday of each month) Tuesday, June 18th – Central Brevard Support Group GRG of Brevard Office, 123 Barton Blvd., Rockledge 09:30 – 11:00 am (This meeting is always the third Tuesday of each month) Thursday, June 20th – South Brevard Support Group Meeting Memaw’s Restaurant, 4916 Babcock Blvd, Palm Bay 6:00 – 7:30 pm (Dinner is available at member's expense) (This meeting is always the third Thursday of each month) Thursday, June 27th – Beach Side Support Group. Memaw’s Restaurant, Indian Harbour Beach, 9:30 – 11:30 am (Breakfast is available at member's expense) (This meeting is always the last Thursday of each month)
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HELP THE GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN OF GRG OF BREVARD BECOME A MEMBER AND/OR FRIEND Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County FL, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. All gifts are deductible on corporate, foundation and individual tax returns to the extent provided by state and federal laws.
Members of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard County, FL, Inc. receive our newsletter and invitations to events where they can meet others in similar situations Name
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