An annual fitness tradition at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School continued recently with “Parents in PE.” Each spring, Phoenix elementary students invite their parents or adult family members into physical education class.
Lanigan Elementary students recently celebrated their mothers, grandmothers and other positive female role models during the school’s annual Muffins with Mom event.
Older adults planning to downsize their living arrangements or move to an apartment home now have another option if they want to bring their furry friend along – that’s because Bishop’s Commons in Oswego is now a “pet friendly” community. “We have seen an increase in the number of people who want to move and become a part of our Bishop’s Commons community and keep their pets with them,” said Julie Chetney, director of senior services.
Community connections matter. Especially when your family member needs help. Barb Bateman, vice president of NBT Bank of Oswego, knew about the ARISE Ramp Program from her community participation. When her mother became ill, ARISE was able to help her mother get in and out of her home by putting in a ramp.
Through informational pamphlets created by Senator Ritchie – who serves on the Senate’s Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases – students and families throughout Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties are being connected with information on how to protect themselves from Lyme disease and EEE.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and Family Court Referee Thom Benedetto wants Oswego County residents to have a greater awareness of how critically important foster parents are to making a wonderful difference in the lives of children and youth whom they support, as well as ways the system can be improved in the county.
Governor Andrew Cuomo today (May 15) announced the opening of the 2018 navigation season along the 524-mile NYS Canal System, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The eastern Erie Canal opens today. The remainder of the system opens on May 18.
“Madame Guimaraes is a legendary woman in Oswego history, with a rags to riches tale. Over time the life of Madame Guimaraes has been filled with local lore and now the real story is surfacing,” said Justin White, OCHS board trustee and Oswego County Historian.
Parents of Special Children presents its annual Jam-BOWL-ee chicken BBQ fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, May 19, from noon until 3 p.m., at Lakeview Lanes, Fulton. The family event will include a bowl-a-thon, chicken barbecue, door prizes, raffles, and a delicious bake sale.
Leadership Oswego County will hold a graduation ceremony for its class of 2018 at 6 p.m. June 6, in Sheldon Hall ballroom on the SUNY Oswego campus. This marks the 25th year of the annual community program — administered by the SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations — which teaches community trusteeship, leadership skills, current issues and networking to a diverse group of county residents.
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