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In This IssueCommissioner's UpdatesFebruary in ReviewCommunity Updates
Contact Information:
Email:[email protected]
District Office: 1490 West 68th Street
Suite 101 Hialeah, Florida 33014
(305) 820-8424 Fax: (305) 820-8340
Alina Garcia Executive Director
Daisy CastellanosCommunity Outreach
Leslie MendezCommission Aide
Lenna BorjesCommission Aide
Carlos FleitesCommission Aide
Downtown Office: 111 Northwest First Street
Suite 320 Miami, Florida 33128
Dear Neighbors and Friends: I invite you to read this month's newsletter where you will find information aboutupcoming community events, county services, February in review and other importantlegislative updates. May God bless you and your families today and always! Sincerely,
Esteban Bovo, Jr.
COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES
Miami, Florida 33128 (305) 375-4831
Fax: (305) 375-2011
Alex AnnuziatoLegislative Director
Christopher FerreiraCommission Aide
Events Around Town
Hialeah8th and 22nd- City Council
Meeting
Miami Lakes 1st- Town Council Meeting
Palm Springs North
8th- Civic Association Meeting
Town Calendars
Miami Lakes Hialeah
Stay Connected
Community Action and Human Services DepartmentElderly and Disability Services Division Senior
Companion Program The Senior Companion Program is part of Senior Corps, a network of national andcommunity service programs that each year supports the engagement of nearly500,000 Americans age 55 and older in service to meet critical needs in education, theenvironment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas.
The Senior Companion Program offers friendship and assistance to other olderAmericans who are homebound and need an extra helping hand to live independently intheir own homes. Senior Companions make the lives of those they serve less lonelythrough their friendship, education, provision of community resources, and regularfriendly visits. Thanks to the efforts of Senior Companions, many older adults are able toavoid institutionalization and can lead more happy fulfilling lives in their own homes.
Benefits of Community Volunteer Service Participation:
The Senior Companion serves 20-40 hours a week.
Senior Companion Program is open to income eligible individuals age 55 andover. In return for their service, Senior Companions receive a stipend of $2.65 anhour, reimbursement for transportation, and a monthly training.
Participation in volunteer program does not affect any of your social securitybenefits, food stamps or government housing.40 hour pre-service orientation & education training.
The volunteers annually are recognized for years of service and participate incommunity events
To apply for the Senior Companion Program please click here.
Here is the schedule for the month of March for the movie programs at the PalmSprings North Branch Library.
Saturday Matinee: Showing Saturdays at 2:00pm March 5: Princess Kaiulani March 12: Soul SurferMarch 19: The Quiet Man March 26: Easter Parade Movies for Kids: Showing Wednesdays at 4:00pm
March 2: The Cat in the Hat
March 9: Hoot March 16: Darby O'Gill and the Little PeopleMarch 23: HopMarch 30: Babe
Mobile Constituent Hours
Our office will be holding mobile office hours every month in order to meet withconstituents in the Miami Lakes and Palm Springs North region of District 13.
Monday, March 14th1 to 3 p.m.
Miami Lakes Library Branch6699 Windmill Gate Road
Miami, FL 33014
Monday, March 14th3 to 5 p.m.
Palm Spring North Branch 17601 NW 78th Avenue
Miami FL, 33015
Should you need any assistance with Miami-Dade County issues or have any concernsthat you would like to address with Commissioner Bovo, please come out and meet with
him. No appointments are necessary.
Commission Meeting Dates
Board of County Commission Meeting: Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 at 9:30am, 111NW 1st Street, Commission Chambers, Miami, FL 33128
Strategic Planning and Government Operations Committee: Tuesday, March 15th,2016 at 9:30am, 111 NW 1st Street, Commission Chambers, Miami, FL 33128
UMSA Committee: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 9:30am, 111 NW 1st Street,Commission Chambers, Miami, FL 33128
Transit and Mobility Services Committee: Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 at9:30am, 111 NW 1st Street, Commission Chambers, Miami, FL 33128
Zoning Meeting: Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 9:30am, 111 NW 1st Street,Commission Chambers, Miami, FL 33128
MPO Meeting: Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 9:30am, 111 NW 1st Street,Commission Chambers, Miami, FL 33128
To view the meetings live visit: http://miamidade.gov/wps/portal/Main/webcastin
Would you like to serve on a board?
Commissioner Bovo encourages you to become a member of one of the many countywide advisory community boards. These boards serve to advise the Board of CountyCommissioners on a variety of issues. For a list of District 13's board vacancies, their descriptions and qualifications, pleaseclick here.
If interested, please send your resume and contact information [email protected]. If you have additional questions please call our office at(305)820-8424.
(305)820-8424.
PSN Civic Association
The PSN Civic Association meets every second (2nd) Tuesday of the montha t 7:00pm at the Community Center located at Norman Jean Reach Park located at7901 NW 176 Street.
Thank You!
Commissioner Bovo would like to thank the Arsht Center for hosting the seniors from theTown of Miami Lakes.
FEBRUARY IN REVIEW3rd annual 5K walk for "A Safe Haven for Newborns"
Commissioner Bovo attended the 3rd Annual Safe Haven for Newborns Walk at AmeliaEarhart Park. The Commissioner presented the organization a Certificate of Appreciationon behalf of the County Commission for their work. The event raises money for the SafeHaven for Newborns initiative.
District Advisory Committee Meeting
Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. hosted his quarterly District Advisory CommitteeMeeting at his office to hear questions, comments, and concerns from residents aroundDistrict 13. At the meeting the Norman and Jean Reach Park project, the Commissioner'stransportation initiatives, and the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza Event werediscussed.
Sunshine Meeting with Commissioner Rebeca Sosa andCommissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. met with Commissioners Sosa and Diaz regarding thepotential southwest rail expansion on the CSX rail line corridors. The lines run parallel tothe Palmetto Expressway and the SR874 (Don Shula Expressway) to Zoo Miami endingin Florida City.
Hialeah Housing Authority Valentin's Day Party at Milander
Commissioner Bovo attended Hialeah Housing Authority's Annual Valentine's Day Partyat the Milander Center in Hialeah.
Open Your Heart and Your Home Pet Adoption Event
Commissioner Bovo joined Miami-Dade Animal Services and Miami-Dade Parks,Recreation and Open Spaces hosted another "Open Your Heart and Your Home" eventthat was held on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Amelia Earhart Park's BillGraham Farm Village.
In addition to adopting a pet, event goers took advantage of low-cost vaccinations,micro-chipping and license tags. Pet owners also registered in advance for freespay/neuter services by calling 311. The event also featured music, food trucks, ponyrides, a farm animal petting zoo and a SunPass giveaway. A donation bin was set up for donations of blankets, leashes and other pet products.Check donations were also accepted at a donation booth. Moneys were used toenhance the County's delivery of spay and neuter services, support low-cost adoptions,and prevent the needless killing of sheltered animals.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee Visits Zoo Miami
The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee visited Zoo Miami this month with the help ofCommissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. The Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs'sGolden Booklet contains activities and tickets for seniors to enjoy the various culturalattractions around the county. To obtain a booklet please call the District 13 Office at305-820-8424.
Miami Lakes Town Council Presentation Regarding
Miami Lakes Town Council Presentation RegardingTransportation
Commissioner Bovo attended the Town Council meeting to update Miami Lakesresidents on the various initiatives the Commissioner has been working on as Chair ofthe Commission's Transit and Mobility Services Committee. Commissioner Bovo hasbeen working towards expanding commuter rail in the county with the east-west rail linethat travels from the MIC by the airport west to 137 Avenue.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Certificate Course for the Caregiver of People withAlzheimer's and Related Dementia in Partnership
with Miami-Dade College School of ContinuingEducation
Are you a Caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's or Dementia? At aloss for what to do at times? You can learn EXACTLY HOW to turn & lifta person without injury, prevent falls, proper feeding techniques, dealwith challenging behavior, manage their medications, and reduce your
stress while providing the best care possible!
Call Oylime Fernandez, LCSW, MBA at (305) 856-8940, extension
104, to get more information about this HANDS-ON CAREGIVERCOURSE offered throughout Miami-Dade County. Get your Certificateof Completion proving you have the knowledge of how to best care for
people with Alzheimer's and related Dementia!
Neuroscience Centers of Florida Foundation (NSCFF) has partneredwith Miami-Dade College to bring this workforce educational opportunity
to all in Miami-Dade County.
If you would like to submit a community invitation or update for our next newsletter, please email us [email protected]
Board of County Commissioners- Esteban Bovo, Jr. - Dist.13 | (305) [email protected] | http://www.miamidade.gov/district13
1490 West 68th Street, Suite 101Hialeah, FL 33014
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