Golf Tourney Benefits Camp Champ
Here’s an alarming statistic: According to a preliminary study by Dr. Roe A. Roberts of Eastern Washington University, the number of children with asthma in the Spokane area is two times the national average.
Because of their asthma, the children are severely limited in their choice of outdoor activities. Don’t miss the opportunity to support a fund-raising event to help send them to camp this summer.
On Tuesday, join health care professionals and the American Lung Association at the Asthma Camp Golf Tournament at the Creek at Qualchan Golf Course.
All proceeds from the tournament remain in our community to provide scholarships for Camp Champ, a medically-supervised asthma camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene designed for children with moderate to severe asthma.
The camp is fully staffed with volunteer physicians, nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapists who provide 24-hour medical supervision for the campers.
No child is turned away due to financial hardship; about half of the children who attend Camp Champ receive camp scholarships.
“Camp Champ gives kids a chance to participate in summer camp like any other child,” says Yvonne Bucklin, regional director of the American Lung Association. “They have a chance to feel in control of their asthma and be a regular kid.”
The Asthma Camp Golf Tournament begins at noon. Entry fees are $50, which includes a post-tournament banquet and prizes. Individual golfers and foursomes are welcome. Register as soon as possible by calling Bucklin at 325-6516.
Seniors
Senior citizens in search of housing alternatives are invited to a Housing Fair on Thursday, sponsored by the Corbin Senior Activity Center.
More than 20 housing agencies will participate in the free fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corbin center, 827 W. Cleveland. For more information, call 327-1584.
Thrift shop
Persons debilitated by mental illness should have a place to go, opportunities for work and meaningful relationships. These needs are met through the Evergreen Club, a program of Spokane Mental Health, which helps its members pursue vocational and rehabilitation goals.
The club offers a thrift shop called Treasures N’ Stuff, which sells low-cost items to the community while providing vocational learning opportunities for club members. All proceeds from the store help support the treatment services of Evergreen Club.
The thrift store accepts donations of furniture, art, kitchenware and slightly used clothing. Drop off items at Treasures N’ Stuff, 2102 E. Sprague, or arrange for a home pick-up by calling Faye Stephenson, 458-7454, ext. 6015.
Treasures N’ Stuff is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Health notes
At least 20 percent of all women delivering babies will experience post-partum depression. Symptoms of the mood disorder can include feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, numbness, over-concern for her baby, anger, excessive crying and lack of interest in sex.
Deaconess Medical Center offers a post-partum support group for women of all ages. Join them on the first and third Thursdays of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Deaconess. (The exact location will vary; call Deaconess prior to the meeting for room assignment).
The support group also offers information for fathers and families, professional referrals and telephone support.
Services are free, but registration is requested; call Community Programs at 744-7666. For more information, call Carolyn Ringo at 458-5800, ext. 7372. , DataTimes MEMO: Community Update appears each Sunday in The Spokesman Review. Please allow two weeks notice for inclusion in this column.
This sidebar appeared with the story: KUDOS Congratulations to Cindy Imbrogno who recently received the 1997 Woman of Distinction Award by Soroptimist International of Spokane. The philanthropic organization honored Imbrogno, a federal magistrate, for her work on behalf of legal gender equity. Also honored at the May meeting was Soroptimist Betsy Blake, who received the Woman Helping Women Award for her projects and activities helping women and families in our community. Soroptimist International is one of the country’s oldest women’s service organizations with the mission to make a difference in the lives of women in a community. Group activities include service projects involving children, education and women’s equity issues, as well as providing scholarships and awards. Working women of all fields are invited to join the organization. For membership information, call Judy Hawkins at 328-4262; or Sheri Renner at 922-5691.
This sidebar appeared with the story: KUDOS Congratulations to Cindy Imbrogno who recently received the 1997 Woman of Distinction Award by Soroptimist International of Spokane. The philanthropic organization honored Imbrogno, a federal magistrate, for her work on behalf of legal gender equity. Also honored at the May meeting was Soroptimist Betsy Blake, who received the Woman Helping Women Award for her projects and activities helping women and families in our community. Soroptimist International is one of the country’s oldest women’s service organizations with the mission to make a difference in the lives of women in a community. Group activities include service projects involving children, education and women’s equity issues, as well as providing scholarships and awards. Working women of all fields are invited to join the organization. For membership information, call Judy Hawkins at 328-4262; or Sheri Renner at 922-5691.