Keeping In Touch, Volume 29

Volume 29 | January 30, 2021

This issue is all about special days in February, Part 1!

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Greetings, Tutors!

People get excited when February comes for lots of reasons. Some people love Valentine’s Day. Presidents’ Day means a three-day weekend. Others feel like spring is around the corner. Some just love the deep freeze. This newsletter is filled with resources for Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day. We hope you and your learner enjoy learning about these special days together.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need help with tutoring strategies during this time. Be well and take care.

With gratitude and hope,

Carol Garcia

Your Tutor Support Specialist

Resources for you & your student

English Conversation Groups

ESL Conversation Groups offer an informal and friendly environment for adults at an intermediate or above level to practice their English listening and speaking skills.

Literacy DuPage is currently offering six virtual (ZOOM) ESL Conversation Groups. Although these groups are hosted by the following partner libraries, they are open to anyone in DuPage County.

Addison Public Library (Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.) https://addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/7267541
Indian Prairie Public Library (Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. except for the third Wednesday of every month) https://ippl.libcal.com/event/7353930
Itasca Community Library (Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.) https://events.itascalibrary.org/calendar/icl?cid=2175&t=d&d=2021-02-03&cal=2175&inc=0
West Chicago Public Library (Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocOCorDoqGd1sI-Kc2PpkNonhdfPaxZ-J
Wheaton Public Library (Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/events/2021-02-06-100000-2021-02-06-110000/english-conversation-group
Woodridge Public Library (Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) https://www.woodridgelibrary.org/virtual-esl-conversation-group-12

Community Resources

Food Pantry Distribution

The People’s Resource Center’s food pantry, My Pantry Express- Westmont location, will have two distributions in February. Click here for more information

Community Resources - Cont.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update for DuPage County from the DuPage Federation:

The State of Illinois prioritized vaccination phases, authorizing vaccination among those front-line essential workers and older adults in Category 1b.
DuPage County Health Department reminds residents that demand for vaccination is high, and although vaccine production continues, supply is limited.
The COVID-19 weekly update from the DuPage County Health Department is a most valuable tool to be prepared for vaccination. As a community member, you are encouraged to sign-up and receive an update every Friday. https://dupagehealth.jotform.com/200694254415049.
Register for information about vaccine availability www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine
Explore all vaccine options:

If you have a primary health care provider, make sure that your relationship and electronic records are up to date.
Federally Qualified Health Care Centers provide free and low-cost care. https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/, The FQHCs in DuPage County, include Access Community Health Network, VNA Health Care, Hamdard Healthcare, and Pillars Community Health.
Free and Charitable Clinics provide free and low-cost care. Visit https://www.illinoisfreeclinics.org/clinic-search/clinic-directory/ to identify free or low-cost service near you.
For DuPage County residents who have low incomes but are not eligible for Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act because of age and citizenship status, Access DuPage can arrange health services, including primary care, specialty care, medication access, and hospital services. Visit www.accessdupage.org or call (630)510-8720 to enroll or be connected to an enrollment site.
Ask your pharmacy about registration with their system.