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Year 30, No. 5
Celebrating 30 Years of Community News
October 1 – October 7, 2014
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY China Town Hall Features Nationally-Renowned Education NEWS HERE! Consultant Dr. Michele Borba to Speak Live Webcast with Former Renowned educational consultant to speak on building character in our children – October 9 at The Shipley School on tools to help in parenting for success. Attendees will learn techniques to help children manage time and stress, handle defeat, bounce back from setbacks and learn independence. Borba is best known for her practical, research-based strategies to enhance children’s
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Dr. Michele Borba will communicate simple ways to help kids and teens learn to manage time and stress, as well as practical ideas to boost self-reliance, resilience and confidence. Attend this free event October 9 at The Shipley School.
he Shipley School invites the community to attend a presentation by Dr. Michele Borba, an internationally-recognized educational consultant, on Thursday, October 9, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Bryn Mawr campus. Borba’s thought-provoking session will focus on ways to help our nation’s children who – regarded as the smartest and most educated generation – are also the most stressed out. Borba’s ideas focus on boosting self-reliance, resilience and confidence among children and teens. During her presentation, Borba will touch on which skills matter most in raising successful, productive children and will share hands-
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character, self-esteem and behavior, reduce bullying and create moral learning communities. A best-selling author, she has written several books including “The Big Book of Parenting Solutions” and “Parents Do Make A Difference” and she frequently commentates on the Today Show, Dateline NBC, CNN, and Dr. Phil. Borba received a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of San Francisco, an M.A. in Learning Disabilities and her B.A. from the University of Santa Clara. She formally worked as a classroom teacher, with children with learning, physical, behavioral and emotional disabilities and in private practice with youth. This free event is open to the public and anyone can register online at www.shipleyschool.org/ borba. Walk-ins are welcome. The presentation will take place at The Shipley School’s Riely Theater, on Upper Campus, located at 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) is hosting the National Committee on United States-China Relations’ (NCUSCR) eighth annual China Town Hall, featuring a live webcast with Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, on October 16. hina’s rapid development and Sino-American relations have a direct impact on the lives of all Americans. To help illuminate this important international relationship, Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) will host the National Committee on United States-China Relations’ (NCUSCR) eighth annual China Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, on Thursday, October 16.
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See China Town Hall at St. Joseph’s University on page 12
MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE Bat Mitzvah Project Helps Children and Adults with Special Needs any young men and women of Jewish faith ask for donations to charitable causes to celebrate their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, but few of those gifts are as personal as one recently received by Melmark. On Thursday, September 11, a group gathered in Melmark’s Physical Therapy Department to celebrate Remy Peskin’s generous and For her Bat Mitzvah Project thoughtful donation, a top-ofRemy Peskin raised funds for a the-line lift for clients with top-of-the-line lift for clients with mobility challenges – clients like her brother, Corey, who mobility challenges – clients like her brother, Corey, who attends attends The Melmark School. The Melmark School. For anyone who knows Corey, one thing is for sure: he is one of the happiest young men at Melmark. Always smiling as he maneuvers his wheelchair through the hallways, Corey has a sparkling personality and an enthusiasm for life that is contagious. He’s also a huge fan of his sister, and it’s obvious the feeling is mutual. Just standing in a room with Corey and Remy, you immediately see the connec- and little sister you’d meet in life, except it seems the two appreciate one tion these siblings have. They huddle together, giggling at the family photos another more than most siblings. Their bond is heartwarming. Equally heartwarming is the fact that Remy immediately knew she would stored in Corey’s iPhone. They whisper together as they share moments only siblings can share. Corey and Remy are just like any other big brother See Remy Peskin’s Bat Mitzvah Project Helps Melmark on page 12
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