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GUESTBOOK - 2009 Welcome! Share a comment, post a question, tell us
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Congratualtions to NYSTRA and all members for the celebration of 15 years! What an outstanding accomplishmnet. I miss all my NYSTRA friends, but stay connected by facebook and other means and I am an active member of NCRTA. Life is good as a university professor. Be well and have a great spring conference. DOCUMENATATION WORKSHOP IN NJ Taking the Write Path: Recreation Documentation for Quality of Life February 3, 2010. Location: Parker at Stonegate Assisted Living Highland Park, NJ Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Speaker:Kimberly Grandal CTRS,ACC/EDU Fee: $145 7 CE's (NCCAP approved) Tired of taking the wrong documentation path? Well, join us for a fun all day documentation seminar that will help put you on the “write path”! This session is designed to provide an educational opportunity for Activity/Recreation Professionals and Creative Arts Therapists in long-term care facilities to learn and utilize documentation techniques, which will enhance the quality of life of the residents. This is an intense and comprehensive workshop that meets the documentation component of NCCAP’s Track 5 for Activity Director Certified. Participants will engage in group exercises and fun games! Topics include: assessment, care planning (traditional and I care plans), RAPs, MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0 update, progress notes, and attendance records) All participants receive downloadable documentation forms and tools. Refreshments and lunch will be served. For more information please contact Kim Grandal at kimgrandal@aol.com or 732-340-1210. You may also register online or via mail. Visit www.recreativeresources.com/seminars.htm. Kim Grandal kimctrsacc*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 10:15:58 (EST), IP Address: 6412116204 Hi All, Does anyone have the definition for the levels of participation in Recreation Programs (limited, moderate, & full)? Can you please share with me. You can give me a call or e-mail me the information. Thank You. Janet Kibassa, CTRS jkibassa*stpatrickshome.org BRONX, NY USA - Monday, December 14, 2009 at 14:53:10 (EST), IP Address: 2161873454 Has any information come out about the annual state NYSTRA conference in March 2010 at Saratoga Springs NY. Happy Holidays everyone. Thank you for your time. David Wickes David Wickes wickes_david*yahoo.com Walden, NY USA - Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 11:10:45 (EST), IP Address: 72221702 Just a little note to wish everyone a delightful, happy and healthy holiday season filled with much Laughter and joy! And of course RECREATION! Daryl C. Willenbrink Daryl.Willenbrink*omr.state.ny.us Thiells, NY USA - Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 15:00:28 (EST), IP Address: 121522524 A Christmas Joke to Share & Spread to Cheer: Three Convicts arrive at Heaven’s Gate. Saint Peter greets them at the gate. He informs them that they were sent by mistake. However, he tells them if they can provide evidence of some understanding of the meaning of Christmas, they can stay. One convict reaches into his pocket shakes his keys, and says “Christmas Bells.” A second convict reaches into his pocket, pulls out a cigarette lighter, and says “Christmas Lights.” The third convict pulls out of his pocket a pair of panties, and shakes them over his head. Saint Peter responds,“You’re very inappropriate. You obviously don’t belong in Heaven.” The Convict responds, “But Saint Peter, these Panties are “Carol’s” Arnie Idelson CTRS, LCAT, CMT, CPRP arn310Aol.com Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 13:28:54 (CST), IP Address: 6412116204 Hey all! I am recently back in the new york area and certified and would love to stay. I am looking for jobs in ny (not nyc or long island) in anything but LTC. If anybody hears of anything I would love to hear about it. thanks! Lauren lauren sirkin laurensirkin*gmail.com plainsboro, nj USA - Monday, November 30, 2009 at 20:17:03 (CST), IP Address: 71245215180 The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the largest national membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists. Recreational therapists are healthcare providers who use recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions. ATRA was incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1984 as a non-profit, grassroots organization in response to growing concern about the dramatic changes in the healthcare industry. As a result of this response, ATRA has grown from a membership of sixty individuals in June 1984 to over 2,000 in 2009. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) is an organization of diverse, engaged and creative professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in making art is healing and life enhancing. Their culture is one of inclusion of people from all backgrounds, open to new concepts and artistic expression that continues to expand the effectiveness of art as a healing therapy. They are rooted in the experience of those who began this field and honor their legacy. The Association serves its members and the general public by promoting standards of professional competence and developing and increasing knowledge in the field of art therapy. The Association represents more than 5,000 members and 36 AATA State and Regional Chapters that conduct meetings and activities to promote art therapy on the local level. Names and acronyms give people a handle on organizations and disciplines. Changing acronyms leads to confusion. ATRA is a relatively young acronym. What if all TR organizations follow suit? NYSTRA may become NYSRTA, WVTRA may become WVRTA, NETRA may become NERTA, WSTRA may become WSRTA and ITRA may become IRTA. These fine organizations are all chapters of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). This petty nonsense detracts from real issues facing the profession. The American ART Therapy Association, AATA, did not get bogged down in such trivial minutiae. Presently, they are attaining licensure for creative art professionals throughout America. New York State Healthcare administrators inform me that this is "Golden'' because it insures third party reimbursement, jobs and good salaries. Suddenly, art therapists are up there with OTs and PTs. Music and Dance therapist are licensed in New York too. CHARLES A SOURBY csourby*msn.com MOHEGAN LAKE, NY USA - Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 17:45:50 (EDT), IP Address: 678773102 DOCUMENATATION WORKSHOP IN NJ Taking the Write Path: Recreation Documentation for Quality of Life November 12, 2009 Location: Parker at Stonegate Assisted Living Highland Park, NJ Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Speaker:Kimberly Grandal CTRS,ACC/ED Fee: $145 7 CE's (NCCAP approved) Tired of taking the wrong documentation path? Well, join us for a fun all day documentation seminar that will help put you on the “write path”! This session is designed to provide an educational opportunity for Activity/Recreation Professionals and Creative Arts Therapists in long-term care facilities to learn and utilize documentation techniques, which will enhance the quality of life of the residents. This is an intense and comprehensive workshop that meets the documentation component of NCCAP’s Track 5 for Activity Director Certified. Participants will engage in group exercises and fun games! Topics include: assessment, care planning (traditional and I care plans), RAPs, MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0 update, progress notes, and attendance records) All participants receive downloadable documentation forms and tools. Refreshments and lunch will be served. For more information please contact Kim Grandal at kimgrandal@aol.com or 732-340-1210. You may also register online or via mail. Visit www.recreativeresources.com/seminars.htm. Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 10:06:15 (EDT), IP Address: 6412116204 For the past 10 years, my passion for creating more accessible yoga opportunities for people who have physical challenges due to MS and other health conditions has also created amazing opportunities to work with students who may never get to attend a regular yoga class. I want to share that with you. Join me for a retreat weekend in the woods of eastern Connecticut for retreat and training. This training program offers tools that will enhance your skills as a yoga teacher and a wonderful retreat opportunity for you to take time out for yourself. Teaching Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis training will address the needs of students who are ambulatory and need some asana modification and the needs of students who require more hands on attention and a totally adaptive approach. Yoga Therapy in Practice brings in other yoga tools for one on one and small group classes. Multiple Sclerosis is the focus of this workshop but the skills are transferable to many other student populations with special needs. The retreat includes overnight accommodations and meals at Camp Wightman on Billings Lake in North Stonington, Connecticut. (mailing address in Griswold, CT). Enjoy quiet reflection on the lake, trail walks in the woods, get a massage, gather with friends and colleagues, morning yoga, evening restorative and yoga nidra, kirtan... November 19 - 22, 2009 See details about the workshops, housing and commuter options, and all inclusive pricing at www.yogahealsus.com/TAYMSGCT.html Om shanti, Karen O'Donnell Clarke certified Kripalu Yoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy Karen O'Donnell Clarke yogahealsus*yahoo.com Ledyard, CT USA - Monday, October 12, 2009 at 22:34:56 (EDT), IP Address: 6937166239 Abstracts for NYSTRA's 15th annual multi-day conference are available!! Any questions please contact me! Loretta Murray Missloretta84*hotmail.com Whitesboro, NY USA - Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:05:40 (EDT), IP Address: 74714251 The Re-Creative Resources Fall Seminar and Webinar schedules are out! Seminar topics include: developmental disabilities, coaching, men's activities, educational activities, documentation, and facilitation techniques. To learn more about these great seminars in NJ, visit www.recreativeresources.com/seminars.htm. Re-Creative Resources also offers a large variety of webinars. The Fall schedule includes adapting activities, staff development, employee orientation, coaching, developmental disabilities, person-centered activities, men's activities, educational activities and more. To learn more about these live, interactive webinars, visit www.recreativeresources.com/webinars.htm Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 09:39:01 (EDT), IP Address: 6412116204 I am hoping someone in the Albany area may know of a TR job. I have experience in PM&R and long term care but want to stay away from LTC (not my thing). I am eager to try other settings (drug and alcohol rehab, community recreation, psych, VA, etc.) I'm open to exploring anything. I was recently laid off after 13 years at a wonderful hospital where I'd planned to stay for the rest of my career. Now I need to find something that I love as much. I'm trying to get names of people at local facilities. Can anyone help? Thanks. Mindy Fairchild melindakfairchild*yahoo.com Albany, NY USA - Monday, August 03, 2009 at 22:59:14 (EDT), IP Address: 69204154198 If you are posting a job, please do it under Jobs and not in the Guestbook so people can find them. Thank you! robin kunstler robin*lehman.cuny.edu Bronx, NY USA - Monday, August 03, 2009 at 16:55:42 (EDT), IP Address: 1488462218 I AM TRYING TO REACH MR ARNIE IDELSON. HE WAS A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR WHO INSPIRED ME TO KEEP MUSIC IN MY LIFE I`M GOING BACK SOME FORTY YEARS. IF YOU WILL PLEASE HAVE HIM EMAIL ME ASAP. THANX TED SCOTT DEACONSCOTT*HOTMAIL.COM PT.ST. LUCIE, FL USA - Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 18:18:05 (EDT), IP Address: 761103992 ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY presents Employee Training Techniques- Kimberly Grandal, CTRS, ACC This session is designed to provide information that will assist recreation directors or supervisors in the development and provision of an on-going employee training and orientation program. Areas covered will include: benefits and purpose of training, mandatory education, training suggestions, the development of training and orientation programs, and incorporating fun into the training process. About Kimberly Grandal, CTRS, ACC… Kimberly Grandal, Founder and Executive Director of Re-Creative Resources, Inc., is a strong advocate for the field of TR and Activities, with over 15 years of experience working with the elderly in various management and consultant positions. She is an ACC and a CTRS and a member of NJAPA, NJ/EPA TRA, and NAAP. She serves as the Legislative Chair for NJAPA, and is an active member of the NCCAP and NAAP Government Relations Committees. Kim founded Re-Creative Resources Inc. in 2006 and provides seminars for various local, state and national activity associations. She also offers lectures for Re-Creative Resources, local colleges, community groups and provides consultation for numerous facilities in the state. WHERE? Putnam Ridge, a NYMED Health Care Facility located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. WHEN? Tuesday- September 15, 2009 SCHEDULE MEET & GREET In the Great Room 8:30am EDUCATIONAL SESSION 3 CLOCK HOURS NCCAP PRE-APPROVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING TECHNIQUES 9 AM –12 NOON 12 NOON -LUNCH Complimentary Lunch to be served in Great Room. Registration Cost: $70.00 per person-make checks payable to 'Activity Advisor' Call (845)278-3636 ext.2922 Linda Redhead for more info. Linda Redhead linda.redhead*putnamridge.com Brewster, NY USA - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 14:02:26 (EDT), IP Address: 6625139179 It's TR week and time to thank all of you for all that you give-to your clients, to your community and to our profession. Have a great summer! Isabel Kellerman isabelkel*aol.com Roslyn Heights, NY USA - Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 19:54:01 (EDT), IP Address: 6412116204 Congratulations! I just read the latest newsletter - great articles, variety of information - with color pictures, yet! Great job to all contributers and the editor. Available under the NYSYTA Resources link: News. Take a look and enjoy. Ron Becker ronald.becker*nychhc.org Roosevelt Island, NY USA - Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 20:07:04 (EDT), IP Address: 1732168134 The July, 2009 issue of the free monthly e-newsletter, The Rec-Room is now available for download at www.recreativeresources.com/newsletter-archives.htm.If you haven't already, you can join the Re-Creative Resources Inc. mailing list and have this free resource emailed to you each month. To join the mailing list visit www.recreativeresources.com/emaillist.htm. It's free! National Therapeutic Recreation Week is July 12-18th. For some great ideas visit www.recreativeresources.com/TherapeuticRecreationWeek.htm Lastly, Christine Jennings has complied a fantastic list of July theme related activities. You can download these ideas (and more) at www.recreativeresources.com/SpecialEventsandThemes.htm Happy planning and have a great summer! Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Monday, June 22, 2009 at 21:39:42 (EDT), IP Address: 205188116204 While googling for TR Week things, I came across a very cool statistic and thought I would share it with my NYSTRA family! NYSTRA was second in highest hits. Second only to NCTRC! Enjoy your day! Check it out. www.recreationtherapy.com Daryl Willenbrink Daryl.Willenbrink*omr.state.ny.us Thiells, NY USA - Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 15:31:20 (EDT), IP Address: 121522524 A seasoned musician (keyboard and guitar) both on the professional stage and in clinical settings with solid experience as rec. therapist is looking for a part-time work (preferably w/ benefits), Will consider consultant arrangement. Specialty settings include Nursing Homes, Home, Adult Day Care Center, short or long term and am open to others. Excellent knowledge of the geriatric population with extensive experience working 1:1 in group dynamic as a performer and as program leader. Skilled with client reports including MDS, care plans and progress notes. Alex Alabin alabin69*gmail.com Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12:05:47 (EDT), IP Address: 244666118 Hello fellow RT's! I am again job searching as another move is fast approaching. Are there any job positions out there in NJ or NYC area? I have emailed a few that are posted on NYSTRA site, but also wanted to reach out to my colleagues! Thankyou all so much and hope you have a great long weekend! Becky Groenewal beckygroenewal*gmail.com albany, ny USA - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 12:55:50 (EDT), IP Address: 720151130 I am researching how to set up a snoozling room at the facility at which I work. If anyone has done one or has information on how to make one, please give me a call at (718) 304-1826 or e-mail me jkibassa@stpatrickshome.org. Thank You. Janet Kibassa jkibassa*stpatrick'shome.org Bronx, NY USA - Friday, May 15, 2009 at 15:54:36 (EDT), IP Address: 2161873630 A JOKE TO SHARE WITH RECIPIENTS OF OUR TR SERVICES:WHEN SOME PESSIMISTIC PEOPLE THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE FOR A BLACK MAN TO ACHIEVE BEING ELECTED AS PRESIDENT, THEY WOULD SAY THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT WILL OCCUR "WHEN PIGS FLY." INDEED, 100 DAYS INTO OBAMA'S PRESIDENCY SWINE FLU! Arnie Idelson CTRS, LCAT, CMT, CPRP arn310*aol.com Brooklyn , NY USA - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 06:48:31 (EDT), IP Address: 205188116204 All webinars are NCCAP approved, live, interactive, fun and educational. Individual rates are $25 per person-group rates are available too. Sessions may also be done as a facility or departmental inservice with private dates and accommodations. The June schedule is as follows: PERSON CENTERED ACTIVITIES: FOR THE GOOD OF THE INDIVIDUAL Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EDT) DECREASING THE BARRIERS TO RECREATION AND ACTIVITY PURSUITS THROUGH ADAPTATION Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) TALKING SHOP: MEN'S PROGRAMMING IDEAS FOR RECREATION PROFESSIONALS Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30am (EDT) Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 13:43:52 (EDT), IP Address: 6412116204 Re-Creative Resources offers webinars for Activity Professionals, Recreation Therapists and other health care providers. Sessions are live, fun, interactive, affordable and educational. Individual and group rates are available. Facilities and organizations may even schedule a private session for ce's or as a staff in-service. All sessions are NCCAP approved for 1.5 contact hours. You may register on-line or via mail. To learn more about these great webinars, please visit www.recreativeresources.com/webinars. You may also email Kim at kimgrandal@aol.com or call 732-340-1210. The May, 2009 schedule is as follows: DECREASING THE BARRIERS TO RECREATION AND ACTIVITY PURSUITS THROUGH ADAPTATION Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EDT) TALKING SHOP: MEN'S PROGRAMMING IDEAS FOR RECREATION PROFESSIONALS Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EDT) Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Monday, April 13, 2009 at 07:57:11 (EDT), IP Address: 205188116204 A PASSOVER Holiday JOKE: (To Share with TR Participants( Residents, Patients, Clients, Consumers, Registrants, & Membersfor Professional Buffoonery) A RABBI FROM SPAIN, JUST BEFORE PASSOVER, ALARMINGLY TELEPHONES A RABBI FROM ISREAL, TO NOTIFY HIM OF A SHORTAGE OF CHRAIN(HORSERADISH). THE RABBI FROM ISREAL RESASSURES HIM NOT TO WORRY, HE WILL SEND THE NEEDED CHRAIN TO SPAIN. WHEN THE RABBI FROM SPAIN DOES NOT RECEIVE HIS CHRAIN, HE TELEPHONES THE RABBI IN ISREAL. THE RABBI FROM ISREAL SAYS I AM SORRY TO INFORM YOU, WE HAVE A MAJOR AIR PLANE STRIKE IN ISREAL. UNFORTUNATELY AT THIS TIME, “THE CHRAIN FOR SPAIN IS MAINLY ON THE PLANE.” Arnie Idelson CTRS, LCAT, CMT,CPRP arn310*aol.con Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 09:09:32 (EDT), IP Address: 205188116204 Hi Everyone, First, thank you to the board and all the committees involved in coordinating this years conference. THANK YOU for all your volunteerism and hard work. Your efforts are not only noticed, but truly appreciated. Secondly, thank you on behalf of all the founding members for your continuous recognition. We may have begun NYSTRA but it's the entire membership that continues to keep it growing. Hats off to all of you. Lastly, some folks were talking about the financial restraints to keep attendance alive for next year. All I can say on that topic is: buy one less bagel and coffee a week and put it in your "NYSTRA conference" piggy bank or when people ask what you want as a gift, say "money toward my conference fund"! Thanks again. Enjoy the upcoming spring! Daryl Willenbrink Daryl.Willenbrink*omr.state.ny.us Thiells, NY USA - Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 10:53:01 (EDT), IP Address: 121522524 Thank you all for a great conference. Anyone have any pictures please e-mail them to me at MissLoretta84@hotmail.com Loretta Murray Missloretta84*hotmail.com Whitesboro, ny USA - Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 18:20:17 (EDT), IP Address: 74714251 Once again it was a wonderful conference! Thank you! Susan Colletti, CTRS susan.colletti*va.gov Albany, NY USA - Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 17:03:33 (EDT), IP Address: 6817211028 Once again NYSTRA did a Great Job on the Conference. HArd to believe that next year we will be celebrating 15 years. Again, I want to Thank everyone for a Great Job. Sue Drumgould Sueddcf1*aol.com Poughkeepsie, NY USA - Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:22:37 (EDT), IP Address: 205188116204 I would like to attend any training or free clasess that you may provide for people like me, interested in the Recreational Therapeutic Field. Let me know ASAP. For any further or Info. In regard to activities in special the one, involving Volunteer work. At the present, I'm a Volunteer afiliated with Coler Memorial Hospital, ( 900 Main Street RI.NY. 10044 ). Feel free to contact me at anytime : E-Mail = altaloveny@yahoo.com Miss. Alta Suarez altaloveny*yahoo.com New York, NY. USA - Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 14:38:33 (EDT), IP Address: 207159196253 The April 2009 Re-Creative Resources Inc. Webinar Schedule is as follows: PERSON CENTERED ACTIVITIES: FOR THE GOOD OF THE INDIVIDUAL (NCCAP approved for 1.5 ce's) Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EDT) DECREASING THE BARRIERS TO RECREATION AND ACTIVITY PURSUITS THROUGH ADAPTATION (Submitted for NCCAP approval for 1.5 ce's) Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 9:00am-10:30am (EDT) Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EDT) For more information about these and other webinars, please visit www.recreativeresources.com/webinars.htm. Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:01:22 (EDT), IP Address: 6412116204 Hey Gang, FYI: I'm holding another study group for the CTRS exam. It will be held on Wednesday April 1st 2009 @ St. Josephs College in Patchogue LI NY. It will be from 6-9pm for $40.00 and will include tons of handouts and snacks will be provided! You need to pre regester and let me know you are coming so there are enough handouts for all. Pleaase Call me at 1 631-444-3605 or e-mail me at Rjozman@aol.com. PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO students coworkers and supervisors! Thanx! C U THERE! Raymond J Archer Rjozman*aol.com Stony Brook , NY USA - Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 10:28:44 (EDT), IP Address: 1294916627 Richmond Community Services’ mission is to partner with members of the community in order to support children and adults with development disabilities and their families to achieve their highest quality of life through individualized services, life-enhancing strategies, education, and advocacy; with particular expertise in meeting the needs of those with complex health issues. We are seeking students, interns, senior citizens, community groups, neighbors, churches, corporate businesses, that would like to volunteer their time and enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities, please contact Elyse Allbee , Recreation Manager; Naomie Muzeau, Community Liasion, at our Volunteer Department at : (914) 968-1900 Ext. 5080 or e.mail us at eallbee@richmondcommserv.org Naomie Muzeau muzeaunaomie*hotmail.com NY USA - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:39:32 (EDT), IP Address: 2165732250 ITHACA COLLEGE will be sponsoring an Alumni Reception at the NYSTRA conference on Sunday, March 29, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Bookmakers Lounge. All students, alumni, and friends of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Dr. Linda Heyne at lheyne@ithaca.edu. Linda Heyne lheyne*ithaca.edu Ithaca, NY USA - Monday, March 16, 2009 at 14:12:03 (EDT), IP Address: 14712921193 I currently work as an Activities Assistant in the Therapeutic Recreation Department at a local nursing home and am looking for a degree program either near the Capital District or online to improve myself and further my carreer. Any help would be greatly appreciated Chris Tierney ctierney*nycap.rr.com Saratoga Springs, NY USA - Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 00:02:52 (EDT), IP Address: 7222632129 The NYSTRA Book Chat is back again at the NYSTRA Annual Conference. Our book this year is "The How of Happiness" by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky. This book is loaded with practical strategies to use with participants in therapeutic recreation practice that are scientifically supported. The book is availabe in paperback for less than $10 from sites like Amazon.com. We hope you will get the book, read it, bring it to the NYSTRA conference, and join us for the annual NYSTRA Book Chat. This year, the chat is facilitated by Lynn Anderson, Vicki Wilkins, Linda Heyne, and Susan Wilson. We look forward to some stimulating, happiness-producing dialogue. See you soon. Lynn Lynn Anderson lynn.anderson*cortland.edu Cortland, NY USA - Friday, March 13, 2009 at 22:35:54 (EDT), IP Address: 2459164219 Remember to sign up for the conference time is ticking.... Loretta Murray Missloretta84*hotmail.com Whitesboro, ny USA - Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 21:24:33 (EST), IP Address: 6920210099 Re-Creative Resources is excited to announce the introduction of live, interactive webinars for Activity Professionals and Recreation Therapists. There will be many different sessions offered various times and dates. In addition, you can schedule a private webinar for your group or as an in-service for your staff. The first session is entitled, 'Person-Centered Activities: For the Good of the Individual." This NCCAP approved session is 1 contact hour. For more information visit www.recreativeresources.com/webinars.htm Kim Grandal kimgrandal*aol.com Clark, NJ USA - Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 20:34:13 (EST), IP Address: 205188116204 I do not have transportation to the annual conference from the NYC/Queens location. Is anyone driving there and would be willing to take me, also. Of course I would be sharing expenses. I would also be interested in a female roomate who does not smoke. Paulette Haller paulettehaller*gmail.com Queens, NY USA - Monday, February 23, 2009 at 13:28:14 (EST), IP Address: 2071272412 I am looking for a room mate (non-smoker) for the upcoming NYSTRA conference. Please call me at 212-318-4728 if you are in need of the same. I will be staying Sunday and Monday night. Ron Becker ronald.becker*nychhc.org Deer Park, NY USA - Friday, February 20, 2009 at 20:57:36 (EST), IP Address: 1732168134 any ctrs study groups this tear?looking to take the exam come october.looking to join/form group in westchestr or bronx.email me if anyone knows of any tks jane jane janeleah1987*yahoo.com yonkers, ny USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 22:03:04 (EST), IP Address: 69119255202 My colleague Tara Mounce and I are hosting a TR Directors division of NYSTRA. It will be dedicated to TR Directors only. There will be local chapters for the multiple regions of New York. We will meet every other month at a different facility (volunteer hosting of course, but you know we all love to have events at our facilities!). We will discuss current trends and problems, offer suggestions and swap ideas. This will also give us the opportunity to share our most recent survey experiences with each other. The purpose of this new division is to take our profession to the next level. If we as TR Directors ban together we can achieve more than individuals struggling alone. If you are interested in joining the Long Island division, please email me. If you are interested in being the host/contact person for a division in your area, please contact me for further information. Thanks! Lorrie Prescott lprescott*islandnursing.org Holtsville, NY USA - Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 11:07:54 (EST), IP Address: 6313819050 Happy New Year! I just wanted to let you all know that I finally have the activity videos available on one DVD. There are 2 short movies (approx. 4 1/2 minutes each) on one DVD. These are just perfect for promoting and celebrating Activity Professionals Week, employee orientation, facility staff in-services, meetings, seminars, and even as a leisure education program for the residents. For more information visit www.recreativeresources.com/videos.htm. Order today if you want these in time for Activity Professionals Week. If you haven't seen these movies yet, visit my blog to check them out at www.recreativeresources.blogspot.com.
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