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Wildcat PRIDE

January 2015

What’s Inside LIFE and WELLNESS

Welcome Babies Healthy You! Live Well, Work Well Public Health—Reducing Air Pollution Thyroid Health Wellness Coach Appointments Available EVENTS

Consigners Needed for Sale, March 21 Exton Mall Walk, February 1 Read Across America, March 2 MS Presents ANNIE, Feb. 27-28 Save the dates: ANNIE Tea Party, Feb. 22 Prom Fashion Show, Feb. 20 Musical, March 20-22 CULTURE

Ski Discounts Wrestling Take Down Cancer Fundraiser MS Art Show @ Hankin School Board Month Resolution COMMUNITY

Harlem Globetrotters Pottstown Parks & Rec Adult Programs

Another baby for the NORCO family!!!! Blythe Noelle Colfer arrived at 1:45 AM December 23. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was 6 pounds, 1 ounce and 19 Âž inches

Cuteness Alert!!!! Natalie Lucille Silva Born Friday, December 26 at 9:29am 8lbs 12oz and measuring 21 inches long

Assignment On Time! Samantha Lee Jones Born at 4:17 AM on her due date- December 31st 7 lbs. 6 ounces; 20Â˝ inches

January 2015

THIS EDITION FEATURES:

When to Exercise and When to Rest All Sugared Out Make a Plan, Not a Promise Relaxing Routines for Better Sleep A Day in the Life of a Germ Brought to you by

When to Exercise and When to Rest Being under the weather can really throw a wrench in your exercise routine. Depending on how sick you are, physical activity may be the last thing on your mind. However, sometimes it could be just what the doctor ordered. Here’s a general rule of thumb: If your symptoms are mainly in your head — nasal congestion, headache, runny eyes, or a minor sore throat — it’s likely safe to participate in moderate exercise. It's still important to know your limits and do only what you can. Here are some suggestions for staying active when you don’t feel well: • W alk or take a short, low-intensity bike ride outdoors. Fresh air coupled with low-intensity cardio can open up nasal passages and temporarily relieve congestion. • P ractice restorative yoga. Gentle stretches can give you energy and lift your spirits. If you have a fever, chest congestion, respiratory distress, upset stomach, and/or muscle aches, it’s best to take a break from exercising and keep your germs at home. So, next time you come down with a bug, remember to listen to your body and be gentle with yourself. If you’re not sure, consult a physician. And always wash your hands and be mindful of not sharing your germs when you hit the gym.

All Sugared Out Another holiday season full of cookies, cakes, brownies, and other sweet treats has come and gone. The rational side of your brain may realize that it’s time to back off the sugary sweets, but another part of your brain may still be screaming for more! Why is this? And what can you do to tame those sugar cravings? Don’t underestimate the power of sugar. It affects our brain in the same way as addictive drugs like cocaine and heroin. The more sugar you eat, the more you crave. The best way to break the bond to sugar is to avoid eating it. Of course, drastic changes are hard to sustain, so making small changes, such as simply cutting back on your sugar consumption, can lead to big results. A few strategies include: • Find non-sugary ways to decompress from stress (a good book, warm bath, time with a friend). • When you need something sweet, reach for juicy berries and fruit. • Don’t fall into the “I’ll only eat one” trap. You’re likely not going to stop with one cookie. • Throw it out. Don’t keep sugary sweets in the house. Give them away, throw them away, or avoid buying them altogether.

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov for tips on eating healthy and kicking the sugar habit.

Make a Plan, Not a Promise The New Year seems like a perfect time to start changing habits. While New Year’s resolutions are usually noble goals, without a plan they are likely to fail. The key is to make a plan, not a promise. Instead of committing to a general goal like eating better or exercising more, think of specific small steps to change habits, such as:

1. E at more fruits and vegetables. Aim for at least five a day, and fill half your plate at each meal with fruits and veggies. 2. E at breakfast every day. Include lean proteins like eggs and whole grains like oatmeal or quinoa. Green smoothies are also a great choice! 3. T rack your food. Recording what you eat with a journal or smartphone app can help you think twice about food choices. 4. S tay hydrated. Drink more water and avoid sugary drinks. 5. C reate an exercise schedule. Choose activities you will enjoy and commit to certain times and days of the week in your schedule. You can make a fresh start by setting easily attainable, healthy goals and identifying the steps it will take to accomplish them.

To test your nutrition knowledge and pick up healthy eating tips, visit Nutrition.gov

Relaxing Routines for Better Sleep Why can’t the transition to sleep be as easy as lying down and closing our eyes? A lot goes on during the day and the brain needs to gradually disengage from the world by relaxing. The senses are hard to turn off, so once the body winds down, the brain starts to re-cap the day and plan for tomorrow. To help your mind let go of daily worries and concerns, try practicing these simple steps before you go to bed: 1.) S et a cut-off time. Select a time that is the end of your day. This should be an hour or two BEFORE your bedtime. Put work aside, turn off the phone, and ignore unfinished tasks until tomorrow. If you have too many thoughts racing, try keeping a notebook nearby so you can jot down things you don’t want to forget, and allow yourself to save them for tomorrow. 2.) R eflect. Recall three good things that happened in the day. Identify them in your mind, or even better, write them down in a journal.

Visit cdc.gov/sleep/ for tips on preventing sleep sabotage.

3.) I dentify relaxing activities. Some people find reading, taking a bath, or listening to music helps them unwind. Others may meditate or simply spend quality time talking to a loved one. Find out what works for you and build your own evening routine.

A Workday in the Life of a Germ Day breaks at an ordinary office building in a town like any other. An employee who woke up with a mild sore throat and cough pulls into the parking lot. To the excited germs in the car, this employee is just a host to hitch a ride. The germs have one goal: mingle with the others at the office and spread around as much as possible. And, a cough, sneeze, or stray scratch is all they need. The employee coughs, scratches the bottom of his nose, and walks to the front door: 8 a.m. — First opportunity to spread: The employee grasps the door handle and a few germs decide to hang around and see who else will be coming to work that day. The rest of the germs stay with the employee to see what’s inside. 8:05 a.m. — A quick elevator ride and a handshake give a few more germs a chance to meet, spread out further, and stick around on the elevator buttons. 8:15 a.m. — Another employee picks up some germs in the elevator and heads to the coffee pot, opening the refrigerator door for cream.

Secrets to minimizing workspace germs • Wipe your desk, phone, keyboard, and mouse with a disinfecting wipe once a week • Wash coffee mugs and glasses • Keep hand sanitizer at your desk and wash your hands often • Don’t go to work when you’re sick

9:30 a.m. — Now, the germs have made their way to several employees’ desks and settled in for the exciting day ahead. Throughout the building, germs have found their way to the handrail on the stairs, the bathroom doors, and even onto several keyboards. 10 a.m. — Soon, a different employee has a problem with her computer and calls IT to take a look. All the germs partying on her keyboard are jumping with excitement as their next victim approaches. Noon — By lunchtime, the germs have spread to about half of the common surfaces in the building. The building has been overtaken by microscopic troublemakers who stop at nothing — except hot water, soap, and hand sanitizer!

Recipe of the Month: Quick and Easy Berry Breakfast Ingredients: 1 English Muffin

¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese

½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries Instructions: Split the English muffin in half, spread the cheese on each muffin half, top each half with berries, and toast in a toaster oven on medium-to-high until the berries bubble.

Happiness: It’s Worth the Wait

What do buying concert tickets, booking a vacation, or making a date have in common? You get to enjoy the pleasurable effects long before having the experience! In fact, people often get excited and savor the anticipation of an experience even more than the actual event. We don’t get bored with happy memories as we often do with material objects. Something to look forward to makes the future more bright and exciting. Extend the joy of happy events in your life with these stages: Stage 1: Anticipation — Look forward to the positive experience. Stage 2: Enjoyment — Savor the moment. Stage 3: Reflection — Take time to reflect on your memory of the event.

Monthly Quiz:

How much did you learn in this month’s issue? 1. W hich of the following is a general rule of thumb for exercising with a cold? a. Exercise is always safe if symptoms are BELOW the neck. b. Some moderate exercise is safe if symptoms are all ABOVE the neck. c. Never exercise if you don't feel well.

2. When changing habits for health, it's generally better to: a. Make a plan, not a promise. b. Make a promise, not a plan. c. Give up, it's too hard to change.

3. C hoose the answer that is most true about preventing the spread of germs. a. Always cough into your hands. b. Always go to work when you’re sick c. Wipe your desk, phone, and keyboard with a disinfecting wipe weekly.

ANSWERS 1.) b

2.) a

3.) c

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Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The information in this publication is meant to complement the advice of your health care providers, not replace it. Before making any major changes in your medications, diet, or exercise, talk to your doctor.

Presented by The Reschini Group

Goal Setting in 2015 Resolutions are possibly the best and worst part of beginning a new year. Who doesn’t like a fresh start or a new challenge? However, New Year’s resolutions can often be viewed negatively. Part of the reason many resolutions fail is that the term is seasonal and fixed to a very specific holiday. Come February, New Year’s resolutions start to look as relevant as a brown Christmas tree. On top of that, resolutions come loaded with a ton of cultural baggage and are often the setup to jokes about failure. So, instead of making resolutions that will quickly fade, why not try setting goals for yourself? With that new attitude, here are some tips that should increase the probability of success for your 2015 goals.

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Blood donation is a simple, four-step process: registration, medical history, donation and refreshments.

Set specific, measurable goals. A vague goal is easily broken. If you’re dieting to lose weight, set a specific number as your 5. goal. If you’re saving, decide on a precise dollar amount. Detailed goals help you focus, making it easier to determine an end point and to meet benchmarks along the way.

Choose goals that are meaningful to you, not to somebody else. If you’re doing it for yourself, rather than to please others, you’ll have much more motivation to succeed.

Don’t do what you’ve always done. Try something new, especially if what you’ve been doing hasn’t worked in the past.

If you have more than one goal, try varying the levels of difficulty. Completing smaller goals will give you the momentum you need to achieve a big one, and small successes will keep you from obsessing about difficulties along the way. Use other people to hold yourself accountable. It’s one thing to fail privately, but nobody likes to be seen as unsuccessful by other people. Announce your goals on social media to commit yourself, or consider adding another negative consequence to failure. In his book “Drop Dead Healthy,” A.J. Jacobs conquered his snacking urges by asking his wife to mail a signed contribution to a hate group if he didn’t stop snacking. The thought repulsed him so much that he refused to give in to temptation. Most importantly, if you mess up, do not give up. There is a world of difference between experiencing a setback and stopping. So stick with it! It’s a new year and a fresh start— there’s no better time to make a commitment to a positive change in your life.

National Blood Donor Month While advances in medicine have lessened the demand for blood transfusions, the need for blood donors remains great. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. That comes to a total of 41,000 blood donations needed every day. January has been named National Blood Donor Month in an effort to offset a seasonal period when blood donations drop significantly. If you’ve never donated blood before, it is a simple, four-step process: registration, medical history and mini-physical, donation and refreshments. The actual blood donation is a safe process that typically takes 10 to 12 minutes. A sterile needle is used only once for each donor and is then discarded. The average adult has about 10 pints of blood in his or her body. Approximately 1 pint is given during a donation. Visit the Red Cross website to find a blood donation center in your area.

Battling January Gym Crowds For those who make it a New Year’s goal to exercise more, working out in January can quickly test their resolve as throngs of people pack the gym with the same goal in mind. But since half the country lives where it’s too cold to exercise outdoors during winter, how else can wannabe fitness fanatics get their workouts in? Here’s how: Be flexible. Whether you like to use the gym at a specific time or go about your workout a certain way, you need to be open to altering your routine. If manageable, try going before work, during your lunch break or later at night. When at the gym, make use of the available machines and free weights while watching occupied equipment to see when it becomes available. “Work in” exercise between someone else’s sets. While not the most appealing option for many, allowing another member to use a machine while someone is resting between sets is considered good gym etiquette. All you need to do is ask.

Hoppin’ John

Think outside the gym. Avoid the hassles altogether by finding another place to exercise. Rock climbing centers, dance and yoga studios and even bowling alleys can provide you with some level of exercise while you wait for the gym crowds to subside. Even the most frigid locales have some winter days that are nice enough to allow for a jog outside, provided you dress appropriately. And that snow isn’t going to shovel itself!

Hoppin’ John is a peas and rice dish from the Carolinas, traditionally served in many parts of the South on New Year’s Day. Though the origin of its name is lost to history, it is thought to bring prosperity to the coming year.

Calories Outside the Kitchen

Many people follow proper nutrition in the kitchen, only to fare poorly when eating outside their homes. While everyone should be allowed an occasional restaurant indulgence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that Americans consume a third of their total caloric intake from dining out, and the nutritional uncertainty in all that takeout can be frustrating. However, changes are coming that should make keeping track of prepared food much easier.

Businesses have one year to comply with the new rule. Until then, dieters are advised to stick to restaurants that voluntarily publish nutritional info and to eat healthily at home whenever possible.

On Nov. 25, 2014, the FDA announced that calorie counts must be listed for a wide range of food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages shown on menus. The rules require all restaurants with 20 or more locations to display calorie counts on their menus. The rules also extend to vending machines, amusement parks and movie theaters.

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Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance specialists at The Reschini Group

Clean air is essential for almost every living thing on the planet both plants and animals.

PUBLIC HEALTH: REDUCING AIR POLLUTION The air around us fills our lungs with oxygen and allows us to live. Clean air is essential for almost every living thing on the planet—both plants and animals. However, while engaging in certain activities, humans release pollutants into the air that are harmful and can cause problems for all living things. Pollution comes in many forms and exists both outside and within the confines of our homes and workplace. Regardless of the cause, the effects of poor air quality are detrimental. Outdoor Air Pollution There are several types of outdoor air pollution that have serious implications for our health and the wellbeing of the environment.

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Caused by a chemical reaction between pollutants from a multitude of sources (predominantly exhaust and industrial emissions). Urban areas suffer more from smog, especially in the hot summer months. Geographic location, temperature, wind and weather factors affect how smog is dispersed in the atmosphere. Depending on how these factors interact, pollution can build to dangerous levels.

Sulfuric acid combines with water droplets in the air and becomes acidified. This damages plant leaves, poisons the soil and modifies the chemistry of the earth’s water sources. Acid rain can also harm trees and wildlife.

As carbon dioxide is produced when fuels are burned, plants convert the gas back into oxygen. However, there is more carbon dioxide in the air from human activities than the plants can convert. As carbon dioxide increases, the situation becomes worse. The buildup of carbon dioxide traps heat close to the surface of the earth and has traumatic effects on animal, plant and human life.

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As chemicals are released into the air from items such as aerosol cans, cooling systems and refrigerator equipment, holes form in the ozone layer in the stratosphere (one of the layers in the earth’s atmosphere). Without the protection of the full ozone layer, these holes allow radiation from the sun to reach the earth. Ultraviolet radiation can be harmful to plants and animals, and can cause skin cancer in humans.

PUBLIC HEALTH: REDUCING AIR POLLUTION Indoor Air Pollution Americans spend approximately 80 to 90 percent of their time inside, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, which means that indoor pollutants are a serious concern. Since air circulation is often restricted inside, it is speculated that indoor pollutants are far worse for humans than poor outdoor air quality. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy speculates that indoor air pollutant levels are 25 to 62 percent greater than outside levels and pose major health risks. Sources of indoor air pollution include: • Cigarette smoke • Cooking fumes • Heating appliances • Building material vapors • Paint fumes • Furniture • Radon Dangers of Air Pollution There are both short and long-term health problems resulting from poor air quality. Overall, the elderly, young children and people with asthma or heart or lung disease suffer more from poor air quality. However, the extent to which someone is truly affected depends on the amount of total exposure he or she has had. In other words, the harm is dependent on the duration of exposure to air pollution and the concentration of the chemicals in the air. •

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Eye, nose and throat irritation Upper respiratory infections (bronchitis and pneumonia) Headaches Nausea Allergic reactions Aggravation of existing medical conditions such as asthma or emphysema

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Chronic respiratory disease Lung cancer Heart disease Brain, nerve, liver and kidney damage Affected growth of the lungs in young children Complicated existing medical problems in the elderly

Prevention There are many things that you can do to reduce air pollution and restore air quality for future generations. • Research the household products that you currently use. Determine whether they have harmful effects or interactions with the environment. If they do, discontinue use. If not, follow the safety instructions carefully and do not use them excessively. • Before using building materials, review the harmful effects of each product and select those that are less harmful to the environment and your health. • Monitor home and working environments to make sure that there are adequate air flow and proper exhaust systems installed. Adequate ventilation will significantly control indoor air pollution. • Do not smoke, and steer clear of secondhand smoke. Remember, this is a problem that affects us all. Through the efforts of scientists, legislators and citizens like you, air pollution can be reduced, and the environment can be preserved for generations to come.

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It is estimated that over 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.

THYROID HEALTH Eating more fruits and vegetables is a safe and healthy way About 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease and approximately 13 million more are currently undiagnosed today. About the Thyroid The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple and right above the collarbone, surrounding the windpipe. The thyroid helps control the function of many of the body’s organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin, but mostly helps to set the metabolism. The two types of thyroid disease are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism This is when the thyroid gland produces less than the normal amount of thyroid hormone, resulting in the decrease of many bodily functions. When the metabolism slows due to hypothyroidism, the following may occur:        

Fatigue Unexplained weight gain Dry skin and hair Difficulty concentrating Increased cholesterol Intolerance to cold Constipation A heavier menstrual flow

Risk Factors

Hyperthyroidism

Risk factors for thyroid disease include:

This disease refers to an overactive thyroid gland, which produces too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include:

 Being female – Women are five to eight times

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Goiters Enlarged thyroid Rapid heart rate Nervous, anxious or irritable behavior Trembling hands Unexplained weight loss Heat intolerance Increased sweating Hair loss Diarrhea Sleeplessness Decreased menstrual flow or impaired fertility

more likely to suffer from a thyroid disorder than men are.  Age–The Thyroid Foundation of America recommends that women get annual thyroid hormone level tests yearly starting at age 50; men should as well beginning at age 60.  A family history – If the disease runs in the family, testing every five years after age 35 is recommended.  Pregnancy –Thyroid conditions can arise after giving birth. Treatment Treatment for hyperthyroidism usually includes prescription drugs, radioactive iodine therapy and/or surgery. Hypothyroidism tends to be treated most effectively with a prescription thyroid replacement hormone.

This brochure is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For further information, please consult a medical professional. © 2007-2011, 2014 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

Wellness, Nutrition, & Education, LLC Wellness Services at Owen J. Roberts School District Founded in 2010, Wellness, Nutrition, & Education, LLC (WNE) develops & implements programs for employers and individuals to encourage healthy lifestyles. WNE specializes in providing personalized health coaching at the employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worksite or our offices. WNE will be offering onsite services to the employees of Owen J. Roberts School District including voluntary one on one health coaching. Employees will be able to schedule their own appointments at times that are convenient for their individual schedules. Independence Blue Cross (Personal Choice) covered members and dependents receive 6 sessions per year covered 100% with no co-pay. Hours will be flexible to work around employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work schedules. Sessions are offered at a group discounted rate for participants without insurance coverage ($50.00 per session).

Wellness coaching consists of establishing healthy lifestyle habits in any of the following areas: Weight Management Nutrition Education Stress Management Exercise Motivation Tobacco Cessation Disease Management (Diabetes, Heart Disease, IBS, etc.)

Individual Health & Wellness Coaching: Use the sign up link listed below if you Health and Wellness coaching is the prac- are interested in participating. You will then be contacted to schedule your aptice of health education and health propointment. motion to enhance the wellness of clients by facilitating the attainment of their health and wellness goals.

WNE provides personal wellness coaching and medical nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.

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The initial comprehensive session generally lasts 60 minutes, with follow-up sessions lasting between 30-60 minutes.

** If an appointment needs to be cancelled or re-scheduled, cancellation must be made 24 hours in advance of appointment to avoid a $50.00 late cancel fee. Cancellation can be done via phone or email listed below. **

Individual health coaching is being offered onsite at many locations throughout Owen J. Roberts School District. Sessions can also be completed via telecommunication.

Phone: 610.644.5870 Fax: 610.647.3751 53 Darby Road Paoli, PA 19301 nicole@workplacenutrition.net WNE Health Coaches will address the following areas with employees: Indentify Needs Provide Education Develop a Plan Monitor Progress Address Barriers Provide Positive Support

Saturday, March 21, 2015 8:00am to 12:30pm OJRMS Not only can you get paid for cleaning out your closets, you can help fund programs and new technology for classrooms

Consign or Donate! Consigners get private pre-sale shopping privileges! Get details at www.ojref.org, pick up a consignment packet at your schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, or contact Kathy Soeder at KSoeder@ojrsd.com

Presented by Main Line Health and Lankenau Heart Institute in association with Activate Chester County

Kick off Heart Month at Super Walk 2015 DESIGNED TO GET CHESTER COUNTY MOVING AND ON THE ROAD TO HEART HEALTH

Game Day, Sunday, February 1, 2015 Snow date: February 8, 2015

Registration: 7:30–8:30 am Kick off: 8:30 am Main Line Health Center at Exton Square 154 Exton Square Parkway Exton, PA 19341 (Please use mall entrance adjacent to Health Center.)

Families and walkers of all ages are invited to take an indoor, stroller-friendly Super Walk! • Special appearance by NBC10 meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz • Free kids activities including face painting • Community health fair • Refreshments, prizes, giveaways and more! • Make it a ‘Soup’er day by bringing soup can donations for the Chester County Food Bank

To register and for more information: 1.866.CALL.MLH mainlinehealth.org/superwalk

7 Annual Read-In

Oh the Places You Will Goâ&#x20AC;Ś Owen J. Roberts celebrates Read Across America

March 2, 2015

The Owen J. Roberts Middle School

Theatre Company Proudly Presents:

ANNIE

The Musical

Location: Owen J. Roberts Middle School Theatre

Show Times:

Friday February 27 - 7PM Curtain

Starring - Maxwell Louis as Annie & Brianna Kerley as Hannigan

Saturday February 28 - 2PM Curtain

Starring - Kira St.Clair as Annie & Isa Sykes as Hannigan

*Please arrive 30 min prior to performance for Will Call & Seating*

Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Students

Order Forms available on MS Website or in MS Office Starting Feb 23rd.

Send forms to OJRMS, Attn: Mattie Moran.

Checks payable to OJRMS - “Annie” in Memo.

Tickets to be picked up at Will Call. Tickets will sell out, so order early.

The Owen J. Roberts Middle School Theatre Company Proudly Presents:

ANNIE

The Musical

Location: Owen J. Roberts Middle School Theatre Show Times: Friday February 27 - 7PM Curtain Starring - Maxwell Louis as Annie & Brianna Kerley as Hannigan

Saturday February 28 - 2PM Curtain Starring - Kira St.Clair as Annie & Isa Sykes as Hannigan *Please arrive 30 min prior to performance for Will Call & Seating*

Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Students Order Forms available on MS Website or in MS Office Starting Feb 23rd. Send forms to OJRMS, Attn: Mattie Moran. Checks payable to OJRMS - “Annie” in Memo. Tickets to be picked up at Will Call. Tickets will sell out, so order early.

Your Chamber Membership saves you money & time! Planning on skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing this winter? The Chamber offers Winter Consignment Tickets.

Midweek (non-holiday): Our Price: $31; Gate Price: $48 Weekend: Our Price: $59; Gate Price: $63 Evening (4-10 PM): Our Price: $23; Gate Price: $35

*Must be purchased ONLINE ONLY to receive Chamber discount

Adult Midweek (19+): Our Price: $35; Gate Price: $46 Adult Weekend (19+): Our Price: $41; Gate Price $53 Adult Holiday (19+): Our Price: $46; Gate Price (16+): $55 Youth Midweek (5-18): Our Price: $31; Gate Price: $35 Youth Weekend (5-18): Our Price: $33; Gate Price: $43 Youth Holiday: Our Price: $38; Gate Price: $45 Night Anytime (5+): Our Price: $25; Gate Price: $30 Email jeff@tricountyareachamber.com using your work email and we will send you a special website and login information to purchase the tickets. Prices are subject to change without notice. Ticket prices may include Chamber administrative fee.

Owen J. Roberts High School Wresting Team Takedown Cancer Event Monday, January 26 All proceeds go to “For Pete’s Sake” to help families “take a break from cancer” Can’t go? Visit the link below: https://give.everydayhero.com/us/ojr-wrestling-fundraiser

OJRMS Art Show

Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

March 1-28, 2015 Opening Reception: March 8th at 1:00 pm

April 1-25, 2014

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School Director Recognition Month January 2015 WHEREAS, the role of locally elected school officials has served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local communities in meeting the needs of public education since the p assage of the Free School Act in 1834; and WHEREAS, these local boards have discharged their responsibilities to public education in a manner which has placed public education in the forefront of our educational systems; and WHEREAS, locally elected officials have distinguished themselves and their communities in this nonpaid, volunteer public service commitment; and WHEREAS, the contributions of these men and women should be recognized and appreciated by those who benefit from the workings of our public school system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association hereby proclaims the month of January as School Director Recognition Month in this commonwealth; and FURTHER RESOLVE that this proclamation be communicated to all school districts, school o fficials and local communities in a planned program which brings visibility and awareness of the role of locally elected school officials to the citizenry of this commonwealth.

Unanimously approved July 18, 1985 Reaffirmed December 13, 2014 Pennsylvania School Boards Association Board of Directors Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

March 4th at 7pm Santander Arena

Tickets are $38 Pre-game and Halftime performances by Re-Mix Dance Studio

**including OJR students and other performances **

Contact Kelly Loomis for tickets! KeLoomis@ojrsd.com

Did you know that Parks and Rec offers many activities and programs for adults? Spend the day with us in NYC, learn a new hobby, or maybe brush up on an old one – read on for more information!

The Big Apple upcoming trips: Treat Yourself! All trips depart at 7:30am and return at 10:00pm

April 18, 2015 – Jersey Boys, Honeymoon In Vegas, and Wicked  Spend a few hours walking around, enjoy a Broadway matinee show, and finish this trip off with a delicious dinner at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance Restaurant in Scotch Plains, NJ

May 9, 2015 – On Your Own in NYC!  Treat mom to a day of NYC tourism, shop ‘til you drop, or enjoy a “ME” day without the hassle of driving! Whatever your reason, spend the day with us in ‘The City That Never Sleeps’!

September 19, 2015 – Matilda and Les Miserables  Spend a few hours walking around, enjoy a Broadway matinee show, and finish this trip off with a delicious dinner at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance Restaurant in Scotch Plains, NJ

Looking for a new hobby or fun date night opportunity? Reminiscing about something you use to do with grand-mom or an aunt long ago? Take a look at some of the new offerings we have below! Knitting for Beginners - Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting! Class will begin with

casting, then move on to basic techniques, and conclude with the completion of a small finished project. Minimum age 13. Classes will be held at the Pottstown High School Tuesday nights beginning February 24 through March 17, 2015 7:00-8:30 pm.

Have you always had an interest in Ballroom Dancing? Have a wedding or cruise coming up? Learn the basics to dances like Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Swing, Foxtrot, Salsa, and Merengue in a friendly and welcoming class format! All skill levels are welcomed! Classes will be held at Lincoln Elementary, located at 461 N. York Street. Couples and single adults are invited: ages 18 to 80 and beyond! Already know the basics? Then come brush up and learn a few new steps. Join us for our 9 evening series of dance samplings and have some fun! Classes begin in March and run through mid- May, 2015. One hour sessions beginning at 6:00pm or 7:00pm.

Call Parks and Rec at (610) 970-6618 or visit www.pottstown.org to learn more information and to register for any of the above opportunities today!