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Chess Club At The Library
Saturday, January 19, 2019 10 A. M. - 12 P. M. Riverview - Community Room
Learn and play the game of chess with Coach Ted Mc- Nair! Benefits of this classic and fun game include improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Meditation For Stress Relief
Thursday, January 17, 2019
6 P. M. - 7 P. M.
New Tampa - Story Time Room
Meditation is an ancient practice leading to stress relief, in- creased awareness, enhanced concentration, positive mood and healthy sleep patterns. This guided meditation enhances coor- dination, focus, breathing and calmness. Known for his light- hearted approach, Rubén Vásquez is a certified yoga teacher and teacher trainer, who has been practicing yoga and medita- tion daily for more than 20 years.
Finding Employment With A Criminal Record
Saturday, January 19, 2019
10 A. M. - 12 P. M.
James J. Lunsford Law - Meeting Room 1
Having a criminal record can present obstacles to employ- ment. Join Debraca Russell of Agape Career Counseling Group to learn how to speak about gaps in employment history, criminal charges and light work history when applying for jobs. Learn about illegal interview questions and how to answer them as well as how to write a resume and cover letter that highlights your transferrable skills. Register through the calendar feature. Limited to 16 participants. For adults only.
Get Your Resume And Cover Letter Noticed
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
10:30 A. M. - 12:30 P. M.
Arthenia L. Joyner - Community Room A&B
Join Kelly Watts in this workforce development workshop and learn about common resume and cover letter formats, as well as the various tactics that make for a noticeable resume. Participants will also explore how to minimize the impact bar- riers have upon getting ones resume noticed.
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813- 273-3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
January Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers celebrat- ing this month. David Ran- dall and Gary Brown, 1/12; Markesha Lovett, 1/15; Miosha Green, Sandra Brown-Jackson, and Dar- rell Tolbert, 1/17; Kenny Caldwell, 1/18; Tehia Robinson, 1/19; Walter Niles, Charles Chuck Jef- fries, Debra Brown-Bell, 1/22; Patricia Vann- Williams, Venetia Walkine-Coles, and Dar- lene Baity-Carter 1/23; Ashley McKenzie, 1/24; Jimmy Hall, 1/28; and Mel- lita Ramzee Mills, 1/29.
Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington, Oliva Darby, Ernestine Turner, Gwen- dola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Harold Williams, Robert Leek, Sr., Flora Jones, Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Singleton, Lucille Beck, Catherine Clark, Ernes- tine Best, Nathaniel Scott, Aritha Scott, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert and Lil- lian Tolbert.
Expressions
card everything that does not go into your regular weekly trash.
Note: Seniors, 65 years and older, you may contact Linda Washington @ 813- 741-3604 for curbside pick-up. You will need to have items to the curb by 8 a. m. on Satur- day. ****Must show ID (proof of residence) when dropping off****
Acceptable items at dump- sters: old refrigerators, ovens, water heaters, steel and other metals, old furniture (such as couches, chairs, tables and mattresses), construction de- bris (such as concrete, bricks, glass and roofing materials), tires, televisions, microwaves computers and radios.
Clean up project made pos- sible by Hillsborough County Board of County Commission- ers, Office of Neighborhood Relations, Public Utilities De- partment and Hillsborough Community College.
Financial Wellness Seminar (Free)
QUESTION: If someone offered to spend a day with you to provide you all the informa- tion and wisdom you need to start getting your financial house in order so that you can meet your financial obligations and prepare for a brighter fu- ture- -- AND they told you their time would be free -- AND they offered to feed you breakfast and lunch, all at no cost to you, would you take them up on that offer?
Well, we have not one, but several financial experts will- ing to do just that. Register for the FREE Financial Wellness Conference to be held on Sat- urday, January 19. We are nearing capacity so do it today. January 19, 2019, 8:30 – 3:30 p. m., FBCOPV 8722 Progress Blvd. Register at: http://www.fbcopv.org/mon- eytalks
Progress Village Civic Council News Annual Donations
The Progress Village Civic Council is a Non-Profit (501c3) organization. All residents of the Progress Village Commu- nity are members of the Civic Council. To help support the work we do in the community we ask for a yearly (tax-de- ductible) donation from each household of $25.00.
Please send your donation in form of check or money order to: Progress Village Civic Council, 7933 Flower Ave., Tampa, FL 33619. Thanks in advance for your support!
Community Meeting
The next community meet- ing is Monday, February 18th, 2019.
Call your news for Progress Village and surrounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741-3604.
Of Sympathy
We send our prayers and condolences during your time of loss to the family of Mrs. Imogene Richardson, a longtime resident of the com- munity.
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”
“Congratulation”
Our own Trey Daniels has “Evolved.” Trey is releas- ing his new solo album “Evolve” this week in Atlanta.
Trey has just finished touring with legendary singer Anita Baker and is now be- coming a legend of his own. He will be coming to Tampa/Progress Village soon so that we can support and share in his evolution.
Save The Date - Upcoming Events
MLK Day of Service, A Day On, Not a Day Off Community Clean-Up Saturday, January 12,20198a.m.–2p.m.,8701 Progress Blvd.
Progress Village residents, now is the time to get rid of your old furniture, appliances, clean up your yards, storage sheds and even your closets. Bring your unwanted and dis- carded items to the park. There will be dumpsters to dis-
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