Monday, December 10, 2007

great holiday site

There are kids activities as well as Mrs. Claus' recipes.

Great site!
http://www.northpole.com/

e-mail address for Santa

Kids can e-mail him and he will respond!

http://www.emailsanta.com/

Dinner with Santa

Spaghetti with Santa Buffet
North Shore Technical High School
30 Log Bridge Road
Middleton, MA
December 13, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm
$6 Adult $3 Children 10 and under

Things to do: decorate cookies, 50/50 raffle, bucket raffle, craft, picture with Santa
If you are interested in going please e-mail Connie Dawes at C.E.Dawes@Comcast.Net

Rotary Party







A GREAT time was had by all! I think this year's party was the best yet! Kudos to the Salem Rotary for sponsoring the party once again. The gifts were great, we had ice cream, cookie decorating, crafts, balloon artist, juggler and DJ. The party was definitely brought up several notches! Don't think we can top this one! Special thank you's to the Hawthorne Hotel for hosting the party!



Thursday, December 6, 2007

Resource for Finding MassHealth Dental Providers

MassHealth has an Internet link that you can use to help find a general Dentist, Orthodontist or other dental specialist that accepts MassHealth. Click on this link:
http://masshealth-dental.net/MemberServices/Default.aspx.

Go to "Find Provider" and type in the zip code for the georgraphic area in which you are looking for a provider.
In "Search Details", use the drop down menu to find the type of provider you are looking for.
To get a complete list of dental providers by county with details about which ones are accepting new patients, which ones can care for patients with special needs, those that have specific hours of operation and handicap access, and those that speak specific languages - click on "Documents" and scroll down to the "Provider Directory".
Click on "Documents" to also find information about dental beneftis, fact sheets and member forms.
If you have other questions, you can call the MassHealth Dental Program at 1-800-207-5019 for assistance.

Ninth Annual "A Home for the Holidays"

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Children's Action Network are pleased to present the ninth annual "A Home for the Holidays" television special on CBS December 21, 2007 at 8 p.m. EST / PST (7 p.m. CST / MST)! Tune in and watch "A Home for the Holidays" and share, through the eyes of a child, the joy of having a family - not just for the holidays, but forever.

Since 1999, this heartwarming holiday special has generated tens of thousands of calls from viewers moved to action after hearing true stories of families who adopted from foster care and of waiting children.

Fun things to do with kids

The mall Santa at the Liberty Tree mall is reading stories to kids! December 7th- I think at 7 and I think kids wear Pj's. Please call Simon Malls for more info.


Sundaes with Mrs. Claus - Goodies in Danvers is hosting Sundaes with Mrs. Claus. Children will get cookie and hot chocolate while they await Mrs. Claus' arrival. When she arrives she will read "twas the Night Before Chirstmas" and then children will get a sundae!
Costs is $13 / Goodie Ice Cream, Maple St. Danvers. call to make reservation 978-762-4663 (tell them Carla sent ya!)
Dates are 1:00- 2:00 on December 9, 16 and 23rd.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

For anyone who just got new ID's

On the recent foster parent IDs you may have noticed that the photos were blotchy. In response to these poor quality photos, we have ordered a completely new printer. I don't know how long this will take. I have the feeling it could be some time before I will be able to print cards. I apologize for the inconvenience and assure you that as soon as I am able, that I will print your IDs again.

Owen Bailey, MSW

We still have room at the Helicopter Party on 12/15!

This party is for clients, but foster families are welcome. Santa arrives by Helicopter to the screeching delight of the young children.

Helicopter Santa Party
For Families with children 10 and under
Saturday December 15th
(raindate December 16th)
Manchester Athletic Club
1:00

Holiday House Tour

Karen McCarthy in Danvers decorates her house every year and opens her home to free tours. I think in her tiny house she has 16 Christmas trees!

December 6,7,8 and 9. Hours are not available yet.

79 Elliott Street, Danvers. You can't miss the house!
Right near the intersection of route 62 and Liberty Street

Tell her Carla sent you!