The Diversity & Inclusion in Government (DIG) Committee hosted a staff panel on immigration in the month of September. Nearly 90 City staff gathered to hear their colleagues share personal and professional experiences on how immigration has impacted their life.
Each panelist shared their greatest challenges, struggles, achievements and learnings that relate to their story. Panelists also answered questions on the biggest myth, stereotype, or misconception on immigration, and shared advice for staff to be more welcoming and inclusive to the immigrant community in the workplace.
Human Services Program Coordinator, Amanda Crombie facilitated the panel and led staff on an immigrant experience activity. The purpose of the activity was to engage audience members so they could learn about what it would feel like to have to gather all of their belongings and flee from their homes.
This panel was complementary to the immigration 101 training that took place in early September led by Director of Policy and Planning in Ramsey County, Elizabeth Tolzmann. Tolzmann was the former Assistant City Manager of Bloomington.
 The Human Services Division partnered with Home Instead Senior Care, Re/Max, Brilliant Moves, and Estate Matters Saturday, September 30 to host a free shredding event in the northeast parking lot of the City's Public Works building.
248 cars steadily came through the line to drop off papers to be shredded. A total of 6,300lbs of paper was shredded onsite. Many of the participants thanked the City for providing this great service. The number one question asked, "When will you have this again?"
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The 2016 Year in Review is available online.
This publication gives a snapshot of the Human Services Division.
If you would like a hard copy, contact 952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740.
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 Writing is a process in which we are able to reveal, express, and heal ourselves using our words as tools. By exploring methods to deal with daily challenges, we can better manage our behaviors and feelings, slow our aging process, cope with change, and enjoy active social interaction.
Join certified Health and Wellness Coach, Sally Miller Thursday, October 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. to learn how writing can bring you a sense of calmness and peace.
Bring a notebook, a pen, and a small meaningful object for inspiration.
Registration required by Thursday, October 5. Cost is $15.
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Stop by Creekside Community Center Wednesday, October 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for the monthly Fare For All distribution.
Fare For All provides packages of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as frozen meat items. There are no qualifications or income restrictions. Pay with cash, credit, or EBT.
Packages:
- Produce package ($10) - typically includes 5 varieties of fresh vegetables and two varieties of fresh fruits
- Mini meat pack ($11) - a minimum of four assorted meat items (3 - 5 lbs), does not include pork
- Combo pack ($20) - save an extra $1 by combining the produce and mini meat packs
- Mega meat pack ($25) - typically includes 7 - 9 meat items
The October hot buy is Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausages for $2 (as compared to $4.50). Limit 2 per household.
 Bloomington Human Services and Public Health are offering flu shots at Creekside Community Center:
- Wednesday, October 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 25, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
These clinics are open to all and no appointment is necessary. Please bring your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, please let the nurse know. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian present.
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 With the holiday season fast approaching, come to Creekside
Community Center Friday, October 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to create a small
ceramic tray to display your favorite cookies and desserts.
This multigenerational workshop will use basic hand building
techniques. Colored slips will be used for decoration and the projects
clear-glazed for finishing.
$20 for the class. Registration required by Friday, October 13.
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 Plans that many seniors have are set to terminate. These changes will highly impact networks and out of pocket expenses.
Join Leslee Gold from Minnesota Medicare Consultants Saturday, October 21, 10-11:30 a.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza in Rehearsal Hall to learn about what changes to expect for the 2018 supplemental coverages in the state of Minnesota.
Please note this is an educational presentation, not a sales pitch.
Bloomington Civic Plaza
952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Creekside Community Center
952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933
9801 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
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