Blog Events Join Us Grants & Programs Latest Posts2018 Yard Sale Fundraiser – Oct 13thAugust 13, 2018... Read more...To Siri with Love: A Mother, Her Autistic Son, and the Kindness of MachinesJuly 31, 2018August's Donated Book To Siri with Love: A Mother, Her Autistic Son, and the Kindness of Machines By Judith Newman Yes, this is a book about autism but it is also about so much more. In a series of funny, poignant and uplifting stories, To Siri with Lovebeautifully describes Newman’s experiences living with her extraordinary son, who has helped her see the world differently. From the charming (Gus’s insistence on bringing his iPod to the Apple store so it can visit its friends”), to the painful (being asked to medicate him when he was only six), to the humorous (Gus’s habit of meowing at strange women if they happened to have particularly pretty “feeties”), to the profound (how an automated “assistant” helped a boy learn to communicate with the rest of the world), the stories in To Siri with Love open our eyes to the magic and challenges of a life beyond the ordinary. It began when Judith Newman’s thirteen-year-old autistic son noticed that there was someone who not only would find information on his various obsessions (trains, planes, escalators, and anything related to the weather) but also would actually semi-discuss them with him tirelessly. Her name was Siri and she lived in his mother’s iPhone. Newman’s story of her son and his bond with Siri is an unusual tribute to technology. While many worry that our electronic gadgets are dumbing us down, she reveals how they can give voice to others, including children with autism, like Gus – a boy who has trouble looking people in the eye, who hops when he’s happy, and who connects with inanimate objects on an empathetic level. As author Sandra Tsing Loh writes, “To Siri With Loveis a ‘major chord’ memoir in a sometimes ‘minor chord’ world (in the words of our hero Gus)…. While exploring the complexities of being human, it is also, in the end, the enduring story of family and all the mysteries, crises, and unexpected joys therein.” This book will pull you in and not let you go until the final page. It might also help you feel compassion for some strange quirks in your own friends and family. Why does he keep making those repetitive noises when he knows it drives me crazy?.. Judith Newman is the author of You Make Me Feel Like an Unnatural Woman, a regular contributor to the New York TimesStyle Section and People, and a contributing editor to Allureand Prevention. She has also written for Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, the Wall Street Journal, Vogue,Redbook, GQ, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan. She and her sons live in Manhattan.... Read more...Aug 22 – Women In NetworkingJuly 17, 2018This is a FREE event. “More than just another networking group”. FRWRC WIN is open to all the women in our community. It was founded on the concept of women lifting each other up, through meaningful connections, opportunities to learn from one another and shared interests. We hope you will join us. Wednesday, August 22nd 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 213 E Main Street Bring your lunch and business cards to share and a door prize if you like. Guest Speaker: Debbie Romero Topic: Alexander Technique Debbie has over 15 years experience in alternative health and movement therapies. Debbie began her career with National Certification in Therapeutic Massage. In 2005, Debbie added Certification in Orthopedic Massage and maintained a full time private practice specializing in injury and surgical rehabilitation of connective tissue. From 2010-2012, Debbie became the lead instructor at the Virginia School of Massage sharing her extensive knowledge of human anatomy and movement. Seeing a need to help people move pain-free in daily activities, Debbie earned her Certification as an Alexander Technique instructor. Alexander teacher training is an intensive 3 yr (over 1600hrs) course with a student/teacher ratio of 8 to 1.This extensive training teaches how to achieve pain-free, effortless movement in daily activities. Note from Beth Waller: In late March 2016, we opened a new space on Main Street in the Middle of Main building. It is called Team Waller’s “Open House: Meet in the Middle” and will serve as a resource to our community. We will offer a wealth of real estate and community information, as well as cutting edge technology to learn more about listings, the buying process, and our local community attractions and resources. This space isn’t just for Beth Waller Real Estate; it is for the entire community. We will open our doors to community groups to educate the public about the causes that are close to their hearts and also offer our space as a meeting venue to anyone in need of a local location. Helping our community grow and serve as a resource to our neighbors is “What Matters” to us.... Read more...Aug 16th – WomanGatheringJuly 17, 2018WomanGatherings are informational and inspirational evenings intended to nurture the womanspirit in each of us. This is a FREE event 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM 213 E Main Street - Open House/Meet in the Middle FB LIVE @ 6:15 PM with hostess Eka Kapiotis Guest: Anne Adams, Acupuncturist Topic: Seven Star Hammer Seven Stars for this tool! Anne Adams, long-time acupuncturist, will talk about the wonders of the Seven Star Hammer. It's inexpensive and easy to use yourself. With it, you yourself can relieve redness and itching from any cause - mosquito bites, hives, allergies, poison ivy, inflammation, injuries - plus reduce swelling and pain. It can help you relax and improve your mood. Acupuncturists have used this ancient method since ancient times, and now it is available to everyone. It's home care magic! Note from Beth Medved Waller: In late March 2016, we opened a new space on Main Street in the Middle of Main building. It is called Team Waller’s “Open House: Meet in the Middle” and will serve as a resource to our community. We will offer a wealth of real estate and community information, as well as cutting edge technology to learn more about listings, the buying process, and our local community attractions and resources. This space isn’t just for Team Waller; it is for the entire community. We will open our doors to community groups to educate the public about the causes that are close to their hearts and also offer our space as a meeting venue to anyone in need of a local location. Helping our community grow and serve as a resource to our neighbors is “What Matters” to us.... Read more...
