In brief: Long term care advocates sought

Sat., Aug. 7, 2010

SPOKANE VALLEY – Long Term Care ombudsmen are needed to volunteer in the Spokane Valley area.

Long Term Care ombudsmen routinely visit nursing homes, adult family homes and boarding homes. They act as advocates for those who reside in the facilities and protect and promote the rights of residents. They are also welcome visitors to those who often receive few guests.

Spokane Valley currently has 59 adult family homes, 16 boarding homes and four nursing homes. At this time, the program currently has about 40 trained volunteers covering a five-county area.

Those interested in volunteering for the ombudsman program can attend a four-day training session, Sept. 23, 24, 28 and Oct. 1. Participants who attend the 30-hour training will receive certification as a long term care ombudsman.

The training is free, and lunch will be provided.

Following certification, an ombudsman can expect to spend approximately four hours per week visiting facilities in their area. Continuing education on issues regarding the program is provided at monthly meetings.

For an application and for more information, call (800) 660-7133 or (509) 456-7133.

Bluegrass band at Zion Lutheran

MILLWOOD – Molly and Tenbrooks, a local bluegrass band, will perform at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave., on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Debra at (509) 926-5407.

Chef will offer sushi instruction

POST FALLS – The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. in Post Falls, will continue its What’s Cookin’ at the JACC series with a sushi and Japanese cuisine course, featuring Chef Atsuko Schlesinger, on Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The menu will include the Northwest Roll with salmon and asparagus, an East Meets West seared steak appetizer and tangerine cups.

The course is $50. Space is limited.

To reserve a spot and for more information, call (208) 457-8950.

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