FREE Barstow Area Adult Education

The Barstow Area Consortium for Adult Education consists of the Barstow Unified School District, Silver Valley Unified School District, and the Baker Valley Unified School District in conjunction with the Barstow Community College District. Their goal is to support adult education learners in achieving academic success in pursuit of personal gratification, better employment opportunities, job promotion potential, and increased postsecondary educational opportunities or skilled vocational careers. The Adult Education courses are free.

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Psychotherapy... What exactly is it and do I need it? - Page 4

Financial Help for Seniors - Page 6

5 “Bad” habits taht are actually Good for you, according to Doctors - Page 7

News 4 Veterans- Page 14

Self Care for the Caregiver: 8 practical tips - Page 15

11+ Beautiful California Wildflowers and Flower Fields You Must Visit This Spring - Page 22

IF THIS IS SPRING WEATHER, I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING. We just might go from winter to summer with a few days of spring. I think all of us are happy with the amount of rain/snow we have had this year.

The TEAM here at the PULSE has been busy with new products (see page #?) as well as marking some milestones. Last month the paper was 32 pages and 22,000 printed copies. We showcased the City of Barstow with great success.

We continue to look for articles that you our readers enjoy. Working with our advertisers and other contributors to be the source for information for seniors-veterans-families & communities.

Our new project, Pieces&Bits, is geared toward small businesses, cottage industries, events and services within local areas.

We are active members of local chambers of commerce working within those groups to make our economies and communities stronger. You do not have to have a business to be a member of your local chamber, check them out.

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