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NYSTRA GUESTBOOK - 2010

Welcome! Share a comment, post a question, tell us who you are, etc. to the NYSTRA Guestbook. Please do not post job openings in the guestbook. Please go to the JOB posting page to post job openings.

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Looking for a roommate for the conference. Tried to email Yvette if you see this, tried to email you, it didn't go through. Looking to stay Sunday/Monday nights.
Lorrie Prescott lpres13*gmail.com
Ridge, NY USA - Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 14:54:19 (CST), IP Address: 691142057


Just a reminder to have your CTRS code or ATRA member number for you CEU Sheet as this is the only way we can accept them.
Denise Horton dhorton824*yahoo.com
Massapequa Park, NY USA - Friday, March 05, 2010 at 11:02:33 (CST), IP Address: 7523785208
Conference is just a short 17 days away! Don't forget to registar!
Loretta MissLoretta84*hotmail.com
Utica, Ny USA - Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 10:36:39 (CST), IP Address: 208105244122
In need of assistance, help or guidance.. Ok so I have been working in recreation for 5yrs now and really in need of my ctrs. I took it in 2004 and now I really need to take it to have it under my belt. I am terrified and need good studying resources. Does anyone think I should use the flash cards or what.. Please help..
shaq zodiac2757*aol.com
valley stream, ny USA - Monday, March 01, 2010 at 18:32:51 (CST), IP Address: 2418654120
anyone need a roomate for the up coming nystra conference ?
yvette chowy216*gmail.com
brooklyn, ny USA - Friday, February 26, 2010 at 09:06:43 (CST), IP Address: 661661989
I am deeply saddened to inform the NYSTRA community of the death of Richard Nadal on Feb. 5. A proud graduate of Lehman College, Richard was a truly inspiring recreation professional and an outstanding motivational speaker who deeply believed in the transformative value of leisure. I know many of you had the chance to hear him speak in classes and at conferences. There will be a memorial on Sunday February 28 from 2 to 5 at the Castle Hill Community Center in the Bronx.
Robin Kunstler robin*lehman.edu
bronx, ny USA - Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:40:35 (CST), IP Address: 6819395205
Drumming Workshop announcement: Drumming Technique & Therapeutic Rhythmic Activity Facilitation Presented by: Marlon Sobol, MT-BC, LCAT, Manager, IMNF at Schnurmacher Register for any one of these sessions: Thursday, March 11, 2010 w Monday, June 28, 2010 Wednesday, October 6, 2010 w Wednesday, December 1, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. w Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 12 Tibbits Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606 w $125.00 registration, lunch included For more information or to register, please call (718) 519-5840 Each session, participants will learn basic drumming techniques, how to play different rhythms from diverse cultures, how to facilitate drumming circles, therapeutic benefits of drumming circles, how to clinically use the loop machine, and how to rhythmically utilize the tone bars. This course is valued at 6 credit hours. JOIN US ON ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DATES!!! March 11, June 28, October 6, or December 1
Concetta M. Tomaino ctomaino*bethabe.org
Bronx, New York USA - Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 08:40:32 (CST), IP Address: 655122218

Hi All, Just a reminder if you plan on attending Sue & Sue Again we are limited to 30 people. A few new games and a few surprises too. See you at the NYSTRA conference
Susan Drumgould Sueddcf1*aol.com
Poughkeepsie, NY USA - Monday, February 08, 2010 at 18:13:20 (CST), IP Address: 6412116204

Hello Southern TR professionals, Just a quick note to let you know of an upcoming National and Provincial TR conference slated for June 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2010. Hamilton Ontario is located about 45 minutes north of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. Session information and further details will be released soon. Please visit the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario website and look under the 2010 conference button for further details and updates.
Michael Latin mvlatin*hotmail.com
Hamilton, On Canada - Monday, February 08, 2010 at 09:51:36 (CST), IP Address: 142238252197

ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY Workshop-Successful Documentation in Long Term Care for Activities- Kathy Hughes, ADC This session will cover how to create effective care plans & progress notes, examples of individualized goals & interventions, requirements defined in state & federal regulations, the role of Activities in care planning & how the philosophy of culture change has influenced how we document. About Kathy Hughes, ADC… Kathy Hughes is the owner and president of Activities Assistance, a service providing continuing education to Activity Professionals since 1996 and has herself been an Activity Professional since 1977. She has over 30 years of experience in the delivery of activities services to long term care residents and has worked in skilled nursing, assisted living, senior centers and adult homes in central New York. She has consulted to facilities in New York and is currently one of three instructors of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals in the state. Ms. Hughes is also the Vice President for the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. WHERE? Putnam Ridge, a Long Term Health Care Facility located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. WHEN? Thursday- March 25, 2010 SCHEDULE MEET & GREET In the Great Room at 11am EDUCATIONAL SESSION 1.5 CLOCK HOURS SUCCESSFUL DOCUMENTATION IN LONG TERM CARE FOR ACTIVITIES-11:30 AM -1PM Complimentary Lunch to be served in Great Room. HOW DO I REGISTER? Putnam Ridge: Activities Dept. 46 Mount Ebo Road North Brewster, NY 10509 Registration Cost: $35.00 per person. Please make checks payable to Activities Assistance. Any questions? Just call- Linda Redhead, ADC –Director of Activities (845) 278-3636 EXT.2922
Linda Redhead linda.redhead*putnamridge.com
Brewster, NY USA - Monday, February 01, 2010 at 14:13:53 (CST), IP Address: 6625139179

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.
Peg Connolly mconnolly*email.wcu.edu
Cullowhee, NC USA - Friday, January 15, 2010 at 07:53:52 (CST), IP Address: 962358481

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