Geri Fit at Spencer Public Library
2023-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Spencer Public Library, 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, 51301, United States
Senior Chair Fitness with weights. Every Monday and Friday at 1:00 PM. Spots are limited. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Robin at 712-262-7290.

Grand Avenue Community Kitchen
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Grand Ave Community Outreach, 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States

Clay County Public Health Childhood Immunization Clinic
2023-07-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Medical Arts Building, 116 E 11th St., Suite 206, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
Located on the 2nd floor. Closed over the noon hour. Registration: https://www.clay-vax-clinic.as.me/schedule.php

The Science of Parenting Online Workshops: Understanding Research and Reality
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
How can parents use research to help inform the realities of parenting? Learn about how parenting realities are different and discover helpful parenting tools and techniques. Approved for foster parent credit. Register online. Free for all participants. Questions? Contact Hailey Burgher: hburgher@iastate.edu or 641-895-9037.

Family ECHO: Autism
2023-11-08 15:00 - 16:15 | Online
Family ECHO: Autism is a virtual learning program for families and caregivers raising children with autism. The sessions are designed to shift medical and behavioral information from the clinic into the hands of parents and caregivers so they can learn to better support and care for their autistic children. Session topics have been chosen based on input from participants. Family ECHO: Autism connects families with an interdisciplinary panel of experts from the Autism Care Network. The series is designed to increase autism knowledge, build leadership skills for managing interdisciplinary care teams, and provide strategies that can be applied by families and their teams. A list of session topics is found on the event website.
Eligible participants will register to participate in a 75-minute Zoom session. Each session will include:
• Presentation from subject experts on critical topics and best practices related to autism
• An interactive discussion about a clinical case study
• A Q&A with the presenter and an opportunity to provide feedback
• Resources relevant to the session
To be eligible to participate in a Family ECHO session, you must fall into one of these groups:
• A family member of a child or young adult with autism
• Professional working in the field of autism
• Both a family member and a professional working in the field of autism

His Hands Extended Clothing Outreach
2023-11-09 05:00 - 18:30 | Grand Ave Community Outreach, 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States

Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Debt, and Credit
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Take control of your finances, even when money is short. Worry less when you learn to prioritize bills, protect your credit, and manage debt. Free workshops online (via Zoom). Series of three one-hour sessions, held noon-1pm OR 5:30-6:30pm. Pre-registration is required by November 12, 2023. Questions? Contact Barb Wollan (515-832-9597 or bwollan@iastate.edu) or Carol Ehlers (712-730-3884) Presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Session 1–Prioritizing Bills–Tuesday, November 14 (noon-1pm or 5:30-6:30pm), Session 2–Protecting Credit–Tuesday, November 21 (noon-1pm or 5:30-6:30pm), and Session 3–Managing Debt–Tuesday, November 28 (noon-1pm or 5:30-6:30pm).

The Science of Parenting Online Workshops: Understanding Temperament
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Every child is unique, and their individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This workshop will introduce you to the individual temperament traits and offer an opportunity to explore how your child’s temperament can impact their feelings and behaviors. Register online. Free for all participants. Questions? Contact Hailey Burgher: hburgher@iastate.edu or 641-895-9037.

"Survivor Day" International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
2023-11-18 11:00 - 14:30 | Grand Ave Community Outreach, 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
If you have lost someone to suicide, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an amazing chance to join a community of people who understand what you are going through. Program is Saturday, November 18th 2023, from 11am to 2:30pm at Grand Avenue Community Outreach and includes a video, discussion, lunch, and optional craft activity. Questions? Contact Lynn Graesing (712-260-7072) or Gloria Nieman (712-260-8815).

Abben Cancer Support Group
2023-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Abben Cancer Center Resource Room, 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
This support group is for patients of Abben Cancer Center, family members, friends, and survivors of all cancers to attend.

The Science of Parenting Online Workshops: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
2023-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Just like our kids grow through different ages, we go through stages as parents, too! Learn about those stages, your child’s development, and tips for adapting your parenting to your child’s age and abilities. Register online. Free for all participants. Questions? Contact Hailey Burgher: hburgher@iastate.edu or 641-895-9037.

I've Adopted or am Fostering, Now What? A Training for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families
2023-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
Seasons Center and the Family Support Center are hosing FREE Virtual Training – I’ve Adopted or Am Fostering, Now What? This training will be held virtually Monday, November 27th from 5:30-7:30 PM. This training is applicable for both professionals working with foster/adoptive/kinship children and families as well as families themselves. 2 foster/adoptive CEUs are approved for this virtual training. Training takeaways include: adoption/foster support and guidance, understanding the impacts of trauma on developmental responses, and the 7 core issues of adoption.

The Science of Parenting Online Workshops: Positive Discipline
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Parents often say guidance and discipline is their number one concern. This workshop will help you see positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships. Learn about the difference between discipline and punishment and strategies for positive discipline, including Stop. Breathe. Talk. Register online. Free for all participants. Approved for foster parent credit. Questions? Contact Hailey Burgher: hburgher@iastate.edu or 641-895-9037.

Suicide Grief Support Group
2023-08-02 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1614 W 5th St Suite 2, Storm Lake, IA, 50588, United States
This group offers a safe, confidential support group to anyone (age 18+) surviving the loss of a loved one through suicide. This group will meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Storm Lake, from 7-8pm. For more information, please email Casey Orth-Nebitt at conebitt@icloud.com or Willa Casstevens at wjcass@gmail.com

Community Meal and Roundtable Discussion on Food Insecurity
2023-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Spencer Hospital, 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
Come enjoy a free meal and discuss the issues of hunger and food insecurity in our community—and how we can work together to solve them. The meeting will be held Friday, December 8th, noon-2pm, at Spencer Hospital, 1200 1st Ave E. Reimbursements for childcare and financial compensation for your time (Visa Gift Cards) are available for attendees. Questions? Contact iowahungercoalition@gmail.com. Please RSVP by December 4th.

Food and Clothing Outreach
2023-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Grand Ave Community Outreach, 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States

It Takes A Village--Supporting Family Relationships During Times of Separation
2024-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
This training will provide an increased understanding of the challenges faced by families where children are experiencing out-of-home care and provide strategies to effectively support families where children are experiencing out-of-home care. This training is applicable for both professionals working with foster/adoptive/kinship children and families as well as families themselves! 2 foster/adoptive CEU credits have been approved for this training. Interested individuals can register for the training by following the link HERE. This training will be held virtually Monday, January 22 from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Legal Training--Seasons Family Support Center
2024-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
This training will focus on common legal questions for foster, adoptive, and kinship populations. It will cover topics such as subsidized vs unsubsidized adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, and funding options for adoption/guardianship. Participant questions are welcome. This training will be held virtually via Zoom from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Monday, February 26. It will be facilitated in partnership with attorney Phil De Koster of De Koster & De Koster Law Firm alongside Gina Touney and others of Iowa HHS. This training is applicable for both professionals working with foster/adoptive/kinship children and families as well as families themselves. *Disclaimer: This training is not meant to serve as legal advice for attendees but as an educational resource for information that may be helpful when providing care to children in out of home placement or kinship care. Register HERE

Spouse Support Group--First Responders Foundation
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
The Spouse Support Group is a clinician-led group open to spouses/significant others and adult family members of first responders. Individuals are welcome to join the group anytime. Enjoy time together with others living the first responder family life. Discover skills, support, and understanding of how to best thrive and deal with unique family challenges. Facilitated by the First Responders Foundation Behavioral Health Team. For more information and Zoom link, please email FRST@firstrespondersfoundation.org.

UDMO DJ Bingo Night
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Spencer Municipal Clubhouse, 1320 4th Ave SW, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
Join Upper Des Moines Opportunity for a night of fun to raise money for Clay County UDMO Outreach! Tickets must be purchased in advance by February 26th ($30 individual or $100 table of 4). Doors open at 6pm. To purchase tickets or if you have questions, please contact Clay County UDMO Outreach at 712-262-7409 or ddahm@udmo.com.

GriefShare
2024-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | First Congregational Church, 1212 1st Ave E, Spencer, 51301, United States
GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. Classes are held in-person and childcare can be arranged. Cost is $25 for a handbook and scholarships are available. For more information and registration, contact the church at 712.262.4392 or visit https://www.griefshare.org/groups/184565

Alcohol Misuse & the Movement into Dependency
2024-04-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Spencer Hospital, 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
Educational Training available to healthcare providers. At the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1) Explain the difference between low and high-risk choices; 2) Explain the difference between mental and physical impairment; 3) Explain the behaviors and characteristics of the path to addiction; 4) Explain the information covered and how it can be applied to their work or clinical setting. Registration is required and closed after April 8. No fee to attend. 3.5 Nursing contact hours offered/3.5 EMS contact hours offered (must attend entire program to receive CE credit). Register by calling 712-264-6117 or here. Training held at Spencer Hospital in the Maple and Oak Lower Level Conference Rooms. Event partners include: Rosecrance Jackson Centers, Spencer Hospital, and Clay County Behavioral Health LINC.

Community Discussion on Alcohol Misuse
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Spencer Hospital, 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, 51301, United States
During this discussion, you will learn about the behaviors leading to addiction and have an opportunity to understand how these behaviors played a role in the journey of two individuals who have chosen recovery. Following the discussion, there will be time allotted for audience questions with the presenter and recovery speakers. Free event. Registration is requested, please call 712-264-6117 or register here.

Rural Mobile Food Outreach: Royal and Everly
2024-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | The Great Hall of Royal and Everly Community Park
The Clay County Hunger Coalition will be delivering food outreach to the communities of Royal and Everly on Tuesday, April 23. Royal deliveries will be located at The Great Hall of Royal from 11:00am-Noon and Everly deliveries will be located at the Everly Community Park from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Advanced registration is required! First come, first served. To register, call the Clay County Upper Des Moines (UDMO) office at 712-262-7409 before Friday, April 19 to reserve your food box. New clients must complete an intake with UDMO prior to picking up the box–you must reside in Clay County and be income eligible. Boxes will need to be picked up within the allotted time (if you are unable to pick up your box, please inquire about delivery in advance).
