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Upcoming Events
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- DeStress Event - University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
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DeStress Event - Salem Community College
Carneys Point, NJ
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Girl Scout Troop Presentation
Kennett Square, PA
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HealthSouth Employee Wellness Fair
Middletown, DE
6 - NAMI Walks
Newark, DE
6 & 7
- Mother's Day Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
Newark, DE
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Dog Day Afternoon
Sewell, NJ
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Point-to-Point
Winterthur, DE
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Girl Scout Troop Presentation
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Childs Elementary School
12 - Alex & Ani Fundraiser Night
Newark, DE
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Mother's Day Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
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Philadelphia Walk for Williams Syndrome
Philadelphia, PA
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Family Engagement Night
Claymont, DE
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Dine & Donate at PJ Whelihan's
West Chester, PA
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Manor Care Visit
Yeadon, PA
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AWA's Paws and Feet 5K Race & Doggie Fun Day
Voorhees Township, NJ
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Spring Back for PAWS
Newark, DE
22 - Marriott Associate Wellness Day
Bethesda, MD
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Marriott Unity Day
Bethesda, MD
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PAWS' Shining Stars
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In order to honor all of our therapy companions-past and present-PAWS has created a wall of fame, a beautiful hallway gallery entitled "Our Shining Stars!"
The gallery will display a stellar, framed, and personalized 8 x 10 photo (of your choosing) of your own shining star!
We hope that you will help adorn the walls of the new PAWS Office & Training Center with photos of our most treasured furry friends! Come visit the gallery anytime!
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
Wilmington, DE
O & T: May 6 & 20
Newark, DE
Fridays, 10:00 AM
O & T: May 12 & 26
Sewell, NJ
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
O & T: May 3 & 17
Kennett Square, PA
Mondays, 5:30 PM
O & T: May 8 & 22
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Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 PM
PAWS Office , Newark, DE
Our PAWS for Reading program is based on the concept that a pet's non-judgmental acceptance and loving attention can help new and struggling readers feel more comfortable and less self-conscious when reading aloud. These sessions create a forum where readers can practice their skills in a "safe" place without criticism. PAWS' goal is to provide a positive reading experience where the reader builds confidence, strengthens literacy skills, and develop a love for reading. PAWS for Reading sessions are held during the day at schools and in the evening at libraries on a regular, set schedule.
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Wednesday, May 24, 10 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
GrandPAWS is a brand new PAWS course! Focus is placed on how the needs and concerns of elders impacts visiting compared to general visiting. Please join us if you are currently visiting in assisted living, skilled care, hospitals, dementia units, or adult day cares - or just want to learn some new visiting skills.
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Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
May 7 - 11:15 AM
June 4 - 11:15 AM
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PAWS PUPPY I
May 18
- 6:30 PM (5 week course)
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THERAPY DOG PREP
May 18
- 7:30 PM (5 week course)
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy with suggestions and stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org |
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FUNd Raising:
Wholefoods Nickels for Non-Profits
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Great news! PAWS for People has been selected as Whole Foods Nickels for Non-Profits beneficiary for this quarter which started on Monday, April 10
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and runs thru early July 2017. Whole Foods will donate 5 cents to PAWS for People for each "Bring your own bag" brought into the store by customers. This great fundraiser will benefit the Wag-n-Walk team of Marie DeVoll and Maddie Malone. Marie & Shadow and Maddie & Bella will be seen at Whole Foods several times throughout the quarter promoting PAWS for People and sharing some pet therapy with customers. Way to go Marie & Maddie - Thank You!!!
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Save the Date
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PAWS for People
Volunteer Appreciation Events
This is our special time of the year to celebrate our PAWS volunteers and we want to be sure to get the dates on your calendar early so that you can plan to join us.
Please note these are new dates.
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Saturday, June 24th
1:30-3:30 PM
Newark Senior Center
200 Whitechapel Dr
Newark, DE 19713
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Sunday, June 25th
1:30-3:30 PM
St. Martha's Episcopal Church
117 Maplewood Ave
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
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Save the Date
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Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping
Come select a gift for mom and let us do the wrapping!
Volunteers are still needed for this project.
Sign up online:
Mother's Day:
Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday, May 12th 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 13th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Father's Day:
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, June 16th 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 17th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Alex & Ani Charity By Design
Friday,
May 12th
5:00-7:00 PM
50 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
Alex and Ani will donate 15% of purchases to PAWS - Just in time for a special gift for Mom!
Dine & Donate at PJ Whelihan's
Thursday,
May 18th
5:00-9:00 PM
West Chester, PA
Join us for dinner at
PJ's and they will donate 15% of your dinner check to PAWS for People.
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Facebook Group for Members
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We are so excited to announ
ce a new Facebook community exclusively for PAWS for People members! We'd love you to join, share about yourself and what you are working on and get to know one another! We will also be sharing upcoming events and how you can get involved.
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New PAWSWear
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Personalized Tote Bag
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Navy Blue Long Sleeve T
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Shining Stars
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Kathy Wise & Tebow
Kathy and Tebow, her Mini Australian Shepherd, have been with PAWS since April, 2015. These two visit the many friends they have made at Cadia Rehab Silverside. Kathy and Tebow also enjoy representing PAWS at community events like Barnes & Noble book fairs and gift wrapping. What a great team!
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Karen Pelkey & Rutland
Karen and her English Bulldog, Rutland, joined PAWS in August of 2012 and will be retiring soon. Karen joined PAWS because she "loves sharing her best friend with others." Together, they became a Master's Certified team in June of 2014. They have visited with Courthouse Companions and PAWS for Reading at Haverford Township Library, Media Upper Providence Library, Swarthmore Library, Radnor Elementary and Middle Schools as well as represented PAWS at numerous Community Events. Thank you for being such great ambassadors for PAWS - enjoy your retirement!
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Share Your Talents
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Do you like to write? Share your writing talents by contributing to the print and.or e-newsletters. We are also looking for well written visiting stories to add to our archives.
Want to help with the
2018 calendar?
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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