August 2017
Community At Your Fingertips
Parent Life Calming Back to School Jitters
Community Outreach
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Molding Minds
Donald Leonetti Elementary (School 48)
Health Report
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Community Spotlight The Lellow Foundation
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Parent Life
Calming the Back to School Jitters
By Lindsay Asawa, Ph.D.
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fter a relaxing and fun-filled summer, many children find it scary and overwhelming to face a new school year. There are often many unknowns: New schools, different teachers, new classmates, changes in routines, and more challenging school work. For some children, these fears of the unknown are quickly alleviated in the first few weeks. Other children continue to struggle with anxiety and school avoidance well into the school year. Here are a few helpful tips to prepare your anxious child and calm their backto-school jitters:
Reduce the Unknowns
The more you can familiarize your child with the impending changes, the more you will reduce their fears of the unknown. If your child is attending a new school, be sure to drive by the school a few times, stop by the playground for a picnic, go inside to meet the office staff, and attend any summer events and orientations. Sign up for the school newsletter and check for updates on the website to learn about these events. Social media provides options to join groups specific to your child’s school (and even their grade level), creating more opportunities to connect with others and stay involved in back-to-school events. Look through the school website with your child to learn more about the mascot, facilities, teachers, and school events. When the teachers are assigned, it can be helpful to familiarize your child with their teacher as soon as possible. Find pictures of your child’s teacher on the school website, begin using their name in conversations about school, and attend the meet-the-teacher night.
Establish Routines Early
Transitioning from the summer routine to school year routine can be tough. Begin a few weeks before the school year begins. Gradually shift the bedtime routine and begin waking your child closer to the time they will be expected to start their school day. Practice following the morning routine and keep it consistent. Some children benefit from a visual schedule that can be posted in their bedroom or
bathroom. Explain to your child what their daily routine will be during the school year. Plan ahead by creating a calendar for the first few months, including your child’s extracurricular activities, school hours, and school events. Discuss the daily transportation routine to and from school and practice at least once before school starts (e.g., walking to and from the bus stop, driving through the drop off/pick up lane, riding bikes or walking to and from school).
Help Your Child Feel Prepared
Children who are anxious about the difficulty of school work may need a little reassurance. It can be helpful to look ahead with your child at the topics that will be covered this year. Review the grade-level TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) at http://tea.texas.gov or pick up lowcost grade level workbooks to flip through with your child. Discuss your August 2017
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child’s academic accomplishments from the previous year and times when they were able to succeed despite the challenging work. Spend a few weeks briefly reviewing subjects that are difficult for your child before school begins (e.g., worksheets, workbooks, computer games, educational websites and apps). Sign up for tutoring before school begins to ensure that your child will have all the help they need. Finally, be sure that your child has the necessary space and supplies at home. Identify a dedicated “homework spot” in your home. Set it up with a lamp, school supplies, and headphones or a white noise machine.
Keep it Positive
Parents set the tone for their children in so many ways. Anxiety and stress in parents creates anxiety and stress in children. It is always important to manage and cope with your own feelings effectively and seek help if needed. However, these feelings are best kept away from your child as much as possible. Strive to instill confidence in your child and a sense that everything will be fine. Keep conversations about school as low-stress and positive as you can. Describe your excitement for them to start a new school year. Go shopping together to pick out school supplies, backpacks, and school clothes. Check out books from the library to read together about going back to school. Celebrate the start of the new school year with a family outing, get-together with friends, or back-to-school cake. As much as we all want to protect our children and hold on tightly, the best antidote for anxiety is a confident parent who gives their child a loving but firm nudge in the right direction. Lindsay Asawa, Ph.D., PLLC is a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Couples & Families in Sugar Land and Pearland. She provides psychological and educational evaluations for children and teens, individual and family therapy, consultation, parenting workshops, and business and school presentations. Dr. Asawa can be reached at (832) 844-5576 or drlindsayasawa@gmail.com.
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By Rosanna Vidal
ort Bend Independent School District is opening a new Elementary school for your little ones’ in Sienna Plantation. The Donald Leonetti Elementary School, named so after the founder and original owner of Leonetti Graphics, and a Dulles High School graduate, Donald Leonetti, will open its doors this Fall 2017 with Joy Schwinger as its Principal. As Principal Schwinger—an educator since 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston and a Master of Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin University—puts it: Donald Leonetti Elementary pledges to be “The Greatest Place to Be a Kid!... My goal is to provide a culture and environment where all students and staff learn with pride, lead with confidence, and inspire to impact lives!” Graduating from Dulles High School in 1988, Donald Leonetti was a great supporter of Fort Bend ISD. He served as a mentor to students and as an example for young people of the community to follow. The FBISD Transportation Department will be offering all Donald Leonetti Elementary students bus transportation for the 2017-2018 school year. More information on bus route numbers, pickup and drop-off points will be available by mid-August. When naming a new school, guidelines state that the names in consideration come from someone, deceased or living, that has made a significant contribution to society and, in this case our community, the name should lend prestige to the school. The committees choosing the names read detailed information about each of the nominee’s lives and contributions. On December 12, 2016, the FBISD Board of Trustees voted on the name of four campuses and named Elementary school 48 in honor of Donald Leonetti a long-time leader and supporter of the community, Elementary school 49
after James C. Neill, a 19th century soldier. Elementary School 50 was named after James Patterson, the Fort Bend County Commissioner, and Middle School 15 after Ronald Thornton. These four names were chosen from a staggering 2,200 nominations. One of the comments made about Donald Leonetti in the naming process was, “He brought passion, laughter and life to any room he entered.” Leonetti had a “big heart, generous spirit and was a longtime supporter of Fort Bend Schools.” Donald Leonetti Elementary School is located in the Sienna Plantation community at 1757 Waters Lake Blvd., Missouri City 77459. The school staff is very open and willing to form strong and positive relationships with the families to take into consideration any thoughts, ideas or suggestions. Important dates include “Meeting the Teacher” which will be held August 17th from 5pm - 6:15pm for grades KG through 2nd grade and August 18th from 5pm-6:15pm for grades 3rd-5th. Any new student registration, questions or inquiries may be emailed to Cathey Beckman at cathey.beckman@ fortbendisd.com. You may also call 281-327-3198 or check out https://www.fortbendisd.com/dle for more information.
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Back to school days are here and after trying and testing routines to make the crazy scheduled days go smooth I have found that if you will cut up veggies and fruits, boil eggs and sort cheeses and crackers into separate zip lock baggies you can grab and go in between home to school and prepare a quick snack when you pick them up before dance and sports with an assortment of goodies that are healthy and won’t break your budget! 2. Pick a nice spot with morning sun and plant the seedlings you started last month as they are now ready to move to outside and should be producing in a few short weeks. I like to cut back all herbs now as well and really trim things up so they are forced to push through the end of summer early fall. 3. Sign up for a continuing education class. I am always learning and working
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on something and I find that it keeps me busy being productive and not watching TV! Masterclass, Skillshare are great if you are a self-starter and our local Community College always its offering something interesting. 4. On my night side now…. You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero and the latest issues of Bella Grace and Psychologies magazines. 5. Purchase season tickets to the Alley, Stages or the Houston Ballet. Both my children are so much more well-rounded having been given the opportunity to see theater regularly. 6. Make poblano peppers stuffed with basmati rice and shrimp! It’s a favorite poolside and an easy make ahead on those first days of school when everyone still longs to be home and not running around!
8. Books and more books! Take a room and gut it and really organize everything. Currently I have removed all books from the children’s playroom and will sand, repaint and then only put back the books that we have decided to keep and take to our library to donate the rest. 9. Schedule a make-up class and learn how to contour your face or buy just one beauty magazine and see what’s trending in colors for the fall so you’ll be ‘in the know” come party and gala time in a month or so! 10. Watch me on Fridays on KPRC2 mid-day and I will tell you what to do with the children in the city! Each week there’s something new and sometimes free!
7. Get all the planning finished for Labor Day celebrations and assign each family/friend their recipes so it’s off your list and into their hands!
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You’ll need:
3 Poblano Peppers cut in halves and seeded
1/2 cup of pimento cheese spread with jalapeños
1 cup of cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup kernel corn
18 large deveined and peeled shrimp
Sprinkle of cilantro
Handful of mexican blended grated cheese
Set oven to 425 or if making ahead place in pan covered overnight in refrigerator. In a small bowl combine the rice and the pimento cheese. Fill each halved poblano pepper with the rice mixture. Place in oven safe pan and add shrimp (3 per half). sprinkle corn and cilantro and top with cheese.
Bake until the shrimp turn pink 2 minutes.
and then turn onto broil for
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Relief From Pelvic Floor Disorders Through Physical Therapy
f you suffer from a pelvic floor disorder, you’re no doubt familiar with the pain and discomfort that can accompany it, along with the feelings of embarrassment or isolation that many patients report.
struggling with these problems. Our pelvic health therapy program is extremely effective in treating both pain and incontinence, and some patients even see improvements after one session.”
You’re not alone. These disorders are more common than you think, and the good news is that pelvic floor therapy offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital can help manage and, in some cases, alleviate the symptoms of these debilitating conditions.
Macrowski says that pelvic floor disorders have increased in both women and men in recent years. The number of American women with at least one pelvic floor disorder is expected to increase to 43.8 million in 2050, up from 28.1 million in 2010, and the number of women with urinary incontinence is expected to increase by 55 percent.
Studies show that as many as one in four women suffer from a pelvic floor disorder. The most common problem is urinary incontinence, along with fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic muscular issues. A well-designed pelvic health therapy program can reduce pain and give patients improved bladder control by identifying the problem muscles and increasing their strength and coordination through individualized exercise treatment. “A lot of patients are afraid to admit – even to their doctor – that they’re suffering from pain or incontinence, or they’re afraid they’ll need surgery,” said pelvic health specialist Sarah Macrowski, a board-certified physical therapist at Houston Methodist Sugar Land in the Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine building. “So they just live with their symptoms and find ways to manage them by using adult diapers or medication. Fortunately, we have a proven alternative for patients
at night. I also encourage patients to make lifestyle changes that can ease stress on the bladder, such as avoiding irritants like caffeine and spicy or acidic foods. We work with the patient to develop an easy and effective treatment plan so they can begin seeing improvement and feel like they’re taking control of their lives again.” To schedule an appointment with Macrowski, call 281.275.0450. Visit houstonmethodist.org/therapy-sl to learn more about therapy services offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
Physical therapy treatments for pelvic floor disorders begin with an examination and review of the patient’s medical history, symptoms and how long they’ve been experiencing the problem. From there, Macrowski uses a variety of methods to train the patient to enhance their pelvic floor muscle function and coordinate these muscles with their abdominal muscles. Physical therapy typically involves one to two sessions a week for four to 12 weeks. “We want our patients to get the most out of their physical therapy, so we encourage them to take the lessons home and integrate these exercises in their day-to-day activities,” said Macrowski. “Pelvic floor exercises are great because you can do them while sitting at your desk, cooking in the kitchen or even lying in bed
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y Nana used to tell me that I would be lucky if I could count all my friends on one hand. That was true in middle school and college but as years have gone by and I have grown older, I have had and still have more friends than I can count on all my hands and toes! Friendships are an important part of our lives. Our life experiences and how we interpret and then relate them to our friends is an important part of having an enriched life. Friendships and the closeness that we feel to others happens to be a marker of happiness. Friendships all have their ups and downs and some even have their seasons. We all have people who we hung out with in high school and have not seen in 30 years and as life has flown by… neither were less from not having had the company of the other! There are seasons when the people that we connect with the most are perhaps in the same stages of their lives and their companionship is more about relating than connection. The same unfortunately goes for marriages as well. That is why so many couples spend the first halves of their lives with the person they fell in love with and made children…only to find themselves divorcing and connecting on a deeper level with someone entirely different from their first loves in their golden years. People change and our needs change in what makes us
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feel engaged and connected to those close to us. Recently I came across a “Friendship Booklet” and it made me think about my old seasoned friends that have known me since childhood and how their long past with me effects everything about how they see me in the world. It also made me think about how different the answers would be from my newer friends who only know the “Alisa Murray.” This booklet can be homemade or found in FLOW magazine and it asks many questions… some of which are: “A moment I’ll never forget” … “Our friendship is valuable to me because” …. “What I have learned from you is” … you get the point. For myself, I recommend you grab a bunch of really cool paper and in your own handwriting ask a few questions. The article I read recommended that you make a bunch in one booklet and just leave it lying around but I think it would be more likely to actually get finished and also act as a conversation piece between you and your friends if you added it to a gift that you were giving anyway from their birthday or the holidays. Ask them to return it to you either with your gift or as their gift to you the following year and that way it will get back to you finished! The booklet is an obvious exercise of reflection. The answers to the questions can be quite powerful and
enlightening! They may even have a lasting impact such as to encourage you to make changes in your life to be a better friend or remind you of how much your goodness has changed forever so many people’s lives! The old friends still carrying memories of what we once were will have a totally different perspective than the newer friends. Each set giving you a valuable and enlightening look at how those we cherish see us. If you wanted to take this exercise even deeper, I think it would be quite interesting to send a booklet of similar questions to friends that we have lost touch with and see if they even filled the questions in giving us some sort of understanding specifically why we are no longer in touch or close! In any case friends are a major part of living a happy life and sharing how any why they are so important to us is part of building a deeper connection. The Booklet allows for that to take place…I am making them for all my friends and I hope you consider doing it too! A happy life is not measured in how much money we have accumulated but in how many lives we have touched and been enriched by. Friends are necessary for a happy life!
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Realizing my passion for helping struggling learners, I decided to change career paths. I began my teaching career in one of Chicago’s toughest west side neighborhoods. Talk about a culture shock. Here, my eyes were opened to the incredible discrepancies in our education system.
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I experienced children with such great potential being pushed through a broken system in which their individual learning needs were not being met. Children identified as “diverse learners” were overlooked and lost in a system ignorant to what learning diversely actually meant. Students were crippled by the system which made it nearly impossible for them to ever be independent in the classroom, ultimately closing door after door to any future outside of the situation to which they were born. It frustrated me even more to know there were so many great resources out there, yet none of my students would ever have access to these opportunities because of their economic situation. About a year and a half into my teaching journey, The Lellow Foundation was born. I woke up one morning with the realization that my purpose in life was not to cruise along in a job that facilitated a better life style for myself. It was my responsibility to use the blessings I was given, to help others. I knew I wouldn’t be as effective as I needed to be if I stayed in the school system. At 6:30a.m., as I rode the train to work, I called my mom to tell her I was going to start a non-profit organization. I wasn’t sure how I was going to do it yet, but the goal was to help children with exceptional learning needs living in underprivileged communities. I wanted to establish a way for these children to receive the services, support, and resources they needed to reach their highest learning potential. The next few months consisted of several Google searches (“how to start a non-profit”), a move to Texas, and many prayers. I held my first official fundraiser via GoFundMe, raising $2,000 in just three days, exactly enough to pay my attorney and get things officially rolling. This June, we received the long awaited letter from the IRS, recognizing The Lellow Foundation with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3). That’s fancy talk for “We can now officially collect money and begin changing lives!”
As we are just getting started, our initial goals are to begin raising funds for small term projects which will help provide resources, such as school supplies, for children in special education living in underserved communities. Long term, it is our goal to fund larger projects which would pay for the tuition of children to receive interventions through private institutions in the Houston area. The public school system is missing the bar, and The Lellow Foundation is dedicated to providing our exceptional learners with the support they need to reach their highest potential. For more information about our mission, visit our website at TheLellowFoundation.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on our latest ventures, and find out how you can help. The Lellow Foundation is named after my Uncle Johnny, who had Down Syndrome. His favorite color was “lellow.” Johnny passed away three years ago at the age of 53. The Lellow Foundation is committed to honoring Johnny’s life by operating with the same joy that he exhibited, so effortlessly influencing the lives of all who were blessed to know him.
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On Exhibit
The Health Museum: New Ways To Learn About Ourselves
By Rosanna Vidal
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f you’re looking for an enjoyable and educational way to spend an afternoon with the whole family, the Health Museum is a great option for you. Located in the museum district with its own parking and accessible to people of all ages, this museum has found a great way to intertwine fun and learning. As you enter the museum and pay for your tickets ($10; $8 for ages 3-12 and 65+), you may think this museum is on the smaller side, but there are a variety of activities, demonstrations, and exhibits to enjoy. One of the great things about them all is that they cater to all ages. Making way through the museum, the first exhibit encountered is the Humanae exhibit. As it is described, Humanae is a “work in progress”, but one that can give us a better understanding of race and skin color. Brazilian artist Angélica Dass grew up in a mixed-race family in Brazil, wanting to understand why people of different races were treated differently from one another. As an adult, this question led her to create Humanae. Her work is a compilation of photographs of people from 17 different countries and of different skin tones matched to a color Pantone palette. Dass wishes to change the way people view one another and tries to make us see our “oneness.” The Humanae exhibit is accompanied by a ten-minute TED Talk video (geared toward older children
and adults) of her experience and the impact her work has made around the world.
cadaver. Guests can also walk through a human eyeball and through a human brain.
The largest exhibit in the Health Museum is The Amazing Body Gallery where both adults and children can learn and explore by completing the interactive puzzles, questions, and activities. An exciting feature is a twelve feet tall beating heart that clearly demonstrates how the human heart functions. Approximately every 20 minutes, the display demonstrates exactly what happens during a heart attack.
A very popular demonstration that everyone seems to enjoy is a cadaver riding a bicycle. Guests can hop on the bike and see how our bones and muscles interact in order to move the bike. Another hands-on display is a human heart wheel with a biometric system in which guests can check how their heart rate functions while the body moves. There is also a calorie crank demonstrating how many calories you must burn, and how difficult it is to burn those calories, for specific foods you eat. Another interesting display visually exposes the different stages of gestation with doll representations for each stage.
This gallery also boasts a 22-footlong backbone as a ceiling piece with ribs descending all the way to the floor. As guests walk along this area they get the feeling of being inside a human
For adults and older kids, a fascinating and easy to follow display demonstrates what exactly our DNA is and how it works. The human genome (the specific DNA code to each living organism) is explained and how it is sequenced. This display explains what genomic science tells us about human disease and where humans fit into the natural world.
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Continued ~ Kids and adults ages 7+ can also experience the DeBakey Cell Lab ($5 extra) in which experiment station give further insight into cellular biology for future scientists. The stations and experiments are offered in both English and Spanish. So, if you have a budding scientist on your hands or just want to better understand how the human body functions, visit the Health Museum in Hermann Drive for a great experience.
Full Service Pharmacy
With Old Fashioned Soda Fountain & Coffee Bar We are a traditional pharmacy that also specializes in compounded medications. We have a nice selection of OTC products, personal need items, gift items, greeting cards as well as, an old fashioned soda fountain and coffee bar serving delicious ice creams and great coffee/espresso drinks. Come in and experience a little nostalgia!
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Tee Up in August With Golf Month
ummertime is a period when people head outdoor and try to enjoy the daytime. What many people don’t realize is that August is actually National Golf Month. Golf has been around for centuries and has grown from a small sport to one of the most played in the world. The first game of golf known to have ever been recorded was played in 1457, but an even earlier version of the sport might have existed as early as the 1300s. Today, you can find a golf course just about anywhere in the U.S. For anyone hoping to get out into the summer sun and enjoy a round of golf, there are plenty of places to visit around Fort Bend County and Houston. There are great public courses all around Fort Bend County. The Quail Valley golf course is located in Missouri City and is home to a 25,000-square foot clubhouse. Not only are the golfing grounds amazing but the venue is a great place to host weddings and other events. Visitors will find an amazing driving range where they can
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practice their swings, and the practice facility will help you sharpen up your long and short game. Anyone hoping to book a tee time can call Quail Valley at 281-403-5190 or visit their website at http://www.golfquailvalley.com Sienna Plantation is another popular golf club located in Missouri City. It’s a semiprivate golf club that does require an initiation fee to become a member and monthly dues. However, the golf course if of incredible quality. The greens are located on diverse terrain, giving golfers a variety of challenges to overcome as they work their way through the course. The entire location is beautiful, with groves of oaks and cedar elms decorating the area. When you’re done with the golf course, you can retire to the Sienna Grille to enjoy an evening of dining, plus the Sienna Plantation will also be happy to cater your next event. You can get in touch with them at 28-778-4653 or visit them at http://www.siennagolf.com. One of the most highly respected and recognized clubs in the Houston area
is the Golf Club of Houston, which is located in Humble, TX. Formerly known as the Redstone Golf Club, the Golf Club of Houston first opened its doors to members with an 18-hole course. Situated on 900 acres of beautifully sculpted land and adorned with clusters of Cypress, Live Oak, and Pine trees, the club has hosted the PGA Tour’s Shell Houston Open on its latest course. During its existence, the club has been recognized with numerous awards, such as Best New Course, Best Overall Public Course, and Golf Course of the Year. The club’s Tournament Course is also one of only 11 public courses in the country that also hosts a PGA TOUR tournament. Members can also take advantage of the onsite restaurant, the members only clubhouse, and the private golfing lessons. If you’re interested in attending, call the club at 281-459-7820 or visit them online at http://www.golfclubofhouston.com.
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832.569.4847
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By Rosanna Vidal
ometimes we want to “do some good” for our community, but aren’t exactly sure of how we can help. Where to go and who to call? As soon as you have the answers to these questions, finding ways to help is just a matter of getting in contact with the people in charge of your preferred organization, setting a plan and making some time. Here are some of our favorite volunteering opportunities around our community. We can make a huge difference by doing small things.
Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity: Fort Bend Habitat is able to build affordable homes for low-income families by bringing together volunteers and donors. Volunteers ages 16 and up are needed and welcome on construction sites on Saturdays between 8am – 4pm. Walk up volunteers are welcome and can work one of three shifts (8am – 12pm, 12:30pm – 4pm, or all day 8am – 4pm). One adult supervisor should accompany every seven youth volunteers (ages 16-18). Closed toe shoes and safety glasses are required. Call (281) 403-0708 or go to fortbendhabitat.org for more information.
Fort Bend Animal Services: Animal Services welcomes volunteers to assist in animal care. All volunteering services are meant to help the animals stay healthy and happy as they await adoption or rescue. Volunteers may help when it comes to animals needing time out of their cages, with socializing, and walking. Volunteers can also help with bathing and grooming. Email AnimalServices@ fortbendcountytx.gov for more information. 1210 Blume Road Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 342-1512 fortbencountytx.gov
Urban Harvest – Community Gardens: Considered leaders in the local food movement, Urban Harvest focuses on sustainability, good nutrition and community. With over 130 community gardens planted, these gardens have several goals. Community gardens give ways for the community to come together to grow sustainable and nutritious food. Donation gardens focus on feeding the hungry. Urban harvest also has market and therapy gardens. Individual volunteers are always welcome in the community gardens. Minimum age required is twelve and no experience is needed. Call (713) 880-5540 or check out their website urbanharvest.org for more information and to find the garden closest to you.
Sienna Stables: This Premier Equestrian Center is looking for volunteers ages 14 and up that want to make a difference in the lives of some very special riders by way of their “STAR” or therapeutic riding program. By volunteering, you can help people with disabilities as they bond with horses, and make new friends. There are two types of volunteers needed: Sidewalker Volunteers (no horse experience needed), and Leader Volunteers (prior horse experience required). 8255 Camp Sienna Trail, Missouri City, TX 77459 (281) 778-RIDE siennastables.com
Second Mile: Second Mile provides food and counseling needy residents of Fort Bend County. They also provide health care through the Pat McWaters Health Clinic. Volunteers ages 16 and up are welcome. Groups of 5 or more must preregister by calling (281) 2619199 ext. 213. Walk-in volunteers are welcome, but should call first to make sure there are volunteer slots available. 1135 Highway 90A, Missouri City, TX 77489 (281) 261-9199 secondmile.org August 2017
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4502 Riverstone Blvd, Unit 1403, Missouri City, TX 77459
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INJURIES DON’T HAPPEN ON A SCHEDULE Specialized orthopedic care for unexpected injuries
At the Houston Methodist Orthopedic Injury Clinic at Sugar Land, we’re expanding our services and hours to better serve the needs of Fort Bend County and surrounding communities. When you need immediate orthopedic care, count on our knowledgeable doctors and staff to quickly evaluate and treat your injury, and get you back to your active life. The clinic provides treatment for:
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No appointment required
• Acute orthopedic injuries
• Injured tendons
• Sports injuries
Office visit pricing
• Concussions
• Minor dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Fractures and broken bones
• Painful or swollen joints
• Torn ligaments
Major insurance plans accepted
16811 Southwest Frwy., Suite 200 Sugar Land, TX 77479 | 281.609.7547
houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics-sl
Chronic conditions, spine injuries, motor vehicle accidents and worker’s compensation injuries are not treated at the injury clinic. Please call 281.201.0396 to schedule an appointment with the appropriate physician for those conditions.