This Week at the Wimberly Center: Week of March 8th
Gooooood Morning friends!

We have tons of good stuff for you this week!
Let's get started.

Have a wonderful week!
Wimberly's Roots Spring Open House & Seed Swap is almost here!
Dropbox Relocation & More!
The Wimberly Center has now officially broken ground and began Phase 2 of the Wimberly Center renovation project. Here is what this means:
Beginning Wednesday, March 10th, these doors on the MLK Jr. Drive side of the building will be our Temporary Entrance until Phase 2 is complete.

You can park on the side of MLK Jr. Drive as well as the White Oaks Springs parking lot.
The Winder Housing Authority Dropbox will be relocated under the Boys & Girls Club bus entrance.
If possible, if you are dropping something in the dropbox, please enter through the Wright Street entrance.
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Stimulus Check Update

Find when and how the IRS sent your 2021 Economic Impact Payment with the Get My Payment tool.
Did you know???
That you can have your rent payments automated from your bank account!
Lawncare Schedule for the week of 3/15
3/15: Fort Yargo, Upper Smith Heights, & Vacant Lot
3/16: Oakwood
3/17: Glennwood
3/18: Glennwood
Now Hiring: PSSI is seeking 4 to 5 Fulltime Employees!
Did you know?
Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among men & women and the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths.

We are proud to partner with the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support throughout the month of March to promote
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Throughout the month of March, we will be bringing you information, tips, and other information to make you aware and proactive in the battle against colorectal cancer.

For more info, contact The Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support at 706.475.4900
Community Cafe Update!
The Wimberly Center is continuing to improvements to the building and our next phase is to update the front parking lot. This is a much-needed improvement to the campus as we continue to grow and serve more people!
 
This process is expected to take several months and the Wimberly’s Roots Community Café will need to change locations for pick-up and adapt the menu. Starting this Wednesday (3/10), meals will be picked up at the end of the Lanier Tech wing of the building along MLK Jr Drive. Parking will be available along the street at this end of the building. The menu will change daily and consist of a choice of protein (chicken, beef or tofu), set starch and set vegetable.
Third Thursday Food Distribution at River Hills Church (3/18)
10:00 AM
416 Argonne Rd. Winder, GA 30680
Church of the Month for March
Church of the Month for March:
Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
Interviews | Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9AM- 12:00 PM
Email assist@bethlehemfirstumc.com or call 770.867.3727
Food Talk: Better U
The UGA Extension | SNAP-Ed Program is now offer SNAP-ED virtual health and nutrition education classes to a set cohort of SNAP-eligible adult Georgians who are 18 and over.

The classes meet once a week for 4 weeks and each class lasts 1 ½ hour. Each week, participants get complimentary gifts that correspond with that week’s lesson topic and, after completing the entire program, participants also get a certificate of completion from the University of Georgia. Below is the Better U overview and recruitment flyer. The classes will be on Wednesdays, May 12th- June 2nd, 5:00-6:30 pm via-zoom in Barrow County.

Please email lina1@uga.edu if you would like to participate in this FREE class!
Looking for affordable housing in Barrow County?
Looking for resources in Barrow County?
Check out the NEW Resource Guide!
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. will be opening up the Cooling LIHEAP program soon!
Find us on Facebook
Now Hiring!
Checkout our new website!
Now Offering: Wellness Checks
Seniors- do you live alone and have few visitors?
Sign up with the Winder Housing Authority for wellness checks!

We will come by Monday’s and Thursday’s just to check on you!

Call Mary at 770-867-7495 to request this service”.
Spirit of Sharing Offerings:
SOS Dance: Every Tuesday in gym
 
Class times - K-2: 5:00-5:30
3rd and up-5:30-6:15
 
If you missed the registration, you can register during class
 
Masks are mandatory!
 
Basketball for Youth: Starting October 27th, the gym will be open 6:30-7:30 pm for youth to play basketball. Adults will be onsite for coaching and supervision. Limited to the first 20 kids that register on the 27th.

199 Wood Ave, Winder, GA 30680
Little Free Pantries are everywhere!
Our friend Frank Olinger has made a nifty document that shows where every Little Free Pantry is located.

These are great for those in need OR if you have an abundance and want to donate.

We may be a little biased but the one at the Wimberly Center is our favorite. :)
Barrow County Family Connection | barrowfamilyconnection.org