LSC-CyFair ALL Advisory Committee

We want everyone to stay informed and to contribute to the programs and events offered by ALL Academy for Lifelong Learning. To encourage participation, we will post the minutes of each Advisory Committee meeting. These meetings are OPEN to any and all ALL Members. Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month immediately following the L.I.F.E. program....so you can just walk from the Library to the Mod 2 classroom. Come give us input !!
Minutes from October 20, 2010 - Click Here.

How to Find a Good Auto Repair Shop

Kathryn van der Pol, president of the Automotive Service Association in Houston, and her husband, Sybren, gave the class some great information on what to expect from your auto repair shop. Kathryn told us what to look for when choosing a shop and some of the differences between the independents, chains, and dealerships. There were lots of questions and plenty of helpful answers. We looked under the hood and learned how to check the fluids, the battery, and the belts.
What you should carry in your car - Click Here.
What you should carry in your car (pdf) - Click Here.
The presentation - Click Here.

Change Your Mind / Change Your Life - Class 4

The last class of the Change Your Mind / Change Your Life was led by Dick Schmelzkopf. He shared his personal journey through the recovery process. We all can learn from Dick's wit and humor how our brains can be trained, our bodies can be utilized and our minds can be changed with gentle ease and consistency. You can truly Change Your Mind, to Change Your Life.
Affirmations & Quotes - Click Here.
Dick's Books - Click Here.

Railroad Class & Museum

What a fantastic class !! Bill Willits gave a great presentation about Houston's Historic Railroads. The theme for Houston in the 1920's was "Where 17 railroads meet the sea." From that humble beginning Houston has grown to be the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States.....and the railroads helped make that transition.
Following the Railroad Class the group was invited to have lunch as a group and then carpool across town to the Houston Railroad Museum. As a director of the Gulf Coast Chapter of National Railway Historical Society, Bill gave the group the grand tour of the museum.
Click on the following links to review Bill's discussion.
Houston Historic Railroads - Click Here
Houston Railroad Museum - Click Here
Map to Railroad Museum - Click Here

History and Mystery of Zero

We took a trip through history learning about zero, and its cousin infinity, and their effect on our lives through mathematics, religion, philosophy, and science. What is zero and what does it mean? Mark Darby and Ken Doherty, ALL members, led us on this interesting journey about nothingness.
To see the presentation - Click Here

Get Ready For Life

Adele Gorody, Executive Director of the Senior Guidance Directory started a four part presentation called "Get Ready For Life". This program covers four primary focuses for seniors. Part I covered HEALTH. Check out the website www.getreadyforlife.org to learn more about 1) Checkups, 2) Staying Active, 3) Nutrition, 4) Managing Challenges, and 5) Mental Health.
There are three more sessions ahead....the next three Friday mornings October 15, 22 & 29. Each session will be different....so don't miss any of them. Also check out the website for Senior Guidance Directory at www.srguidance.org.
Overview of Sessions - Click Here
Blessed In Aging - Click Here

Elder Law

Molly Dear Abshire of Wright Abshire Attorneys presented an informative program on Elder Law and how certain laws may affect your estate planning. They specialize in ways to protect your assets through Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Miller Trust, and other strategies. Each person's situation is different, so you may want to schedule an appointment to review your needs.
Who They Are and What They Do - Click Here
Molly's Presentation - Click Here
Information Request - Click Here

We Are Being Invaded !

Dr. Paul Nester of the Texas AgriLife Extension Department shared important information about "invasive species", especially the dreaded Fire Ant. Check out this site for more info and read the attached documents - http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/fireant/index.htm
Latest Broadcast Baits - Click Here
Two Step Method - Click Here
Rasberry Crazy Ants - Click Here
Computers at Risk from Crazy Ants - Click Here

Home Health Care

Robin O'Neal of Pinard Home Health, Inc. presented information on Medicare and Home Health Services. As you know, Medicare Benefits are being changed by the recent healthcare reform. Please go to the following website for the most up-to-date information on Medicare Benefits. Attached are several documents taken from this website giving an overview of 2010 benefits. We plan on having Robin back in the Spring to explain the changes in 2011 benefits. http://www.medicare.gov/
Medicare Rates for 2010 - Click Here
Different Parts of Medicare - Click Here
Medicare Part A Benefits - Click Here
Home Health Care - Click Here