Family Learning Center

Fifth Street & Central in Alton

A partnership between LCCC, Weed & Seed, and Alton Day Care and Learning Center has made possible a FREE Family Learning Center in the Alton Weed & Seed Neighborhood at Central and 5^th St. offering family educational opportunities, GED classes, internet access for job-search, resume writing, research, online college classes, etc. A collaborative partnership with one generous supporter has resulted in that partner fully funding interior renovations to the space including: signage, minor construction, new lighting, carpet and paint as well as labor and installation of all materials. Our thanks to everyone who made this dream possible!

LCCC is also partnering with Alton Housing Authority at the Oakwood Community Center to provide similar services.

We are excited about the shared programming! What a wonderful opportunity for citizens – young and old. If you ever wanted to learn to email your children and grandchildren, now’s your chance. Resume writing and on-line job searching are also skills to be learned.

For more information call Nancy Hess at 468-4110.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE COMPUTER CENTER

Think of us when you need to use the internet, research a topic, write a school paper, create a resume, conduct a job search, pay bills online, or just have fun surfing the net, etc.

1004 East 5^th Street, Alton
Rear Entrance - Old St. Patrick School - 5^th Street @ Central Avenue
On-Site Contact: Nancy Hess
Phone: 618-468-4110

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am to 5:00pm
Saturdays: usually one a month - call for specifics!

Children’s Reading Hour *
Monday and Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
*(A parent or guardian should accompany child(ren) on their first visit
and are welcome and encouraged to participate.)

Offerings:
GED Classes, Project READ tutoring,
Community Technology & Family Education
We also offer space for seminars of Interest to Seniors, Youth and Adults

GED Classes

Description of Services:

GED Preparation Classes: Refresh your reading, writing, and math skills and/or prepare to take the GED test. Join the nearly 200 adults who graduate each year at Lewis and Clark Community College. If you are 16 years of age or older, you may enroll in free basic skills classes offered at various times and locations throughout the area.

Project READ tutoring: If you are 16 years of age or older and need extra help with reading, you may benefit from Project READ’s free one-on-one tutoring services.

Community Technology: Computers are becoming an integral part of modern life at work, home and school. Learn the basics at your local Adult Education center.

Family Education: Give your children a jump-start in life. Join a select group of parents that are focused on improving the whole family’s educational goals. You can get your GED while helping your child succeed.

The Youth Employment Seminar held May 21st met with great success! Thank you to partners Alton Weed & Seed Strategy, Lewis & Clark Community College, Illinois Department of Employment Security and Madison County Employment & Training.

More seminars will be conducted as needed. Contact Bruce Bertolino for information, bbertolino@altonweedandseed.com or 463-5359.

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Seminar

Beginning January 1, 2006 Medicare will begin offering a voluntary prescription benefit. Please attend this FREE seminar to:

• Provide you with enough information that you can make a decision whether or not this program is right for you.
• Find out how you can apply for extra help if your yearly income is $14,355 (or $19,245 for a couple).
• Assist you with filling out applications for extra help. (If you think you may qualify for extra help, bring income and asset information.)

May 23, 2005 9am-12pm
**There will be a raffle and refreshments**

Free transportation will be available from:
Hillcrest, Marian Heights and Skyline Towers at 8am. Please RSVP to Senior Services Plus transportation department at 465-3298.

For more information call: 618-463-5359
Call in advance for special accommodations.

Are you or someone you know having trouble paying for your prescriptions?

For many people with Medicare, it is hard to afford prescription drugs. If you do not have prescription coverage through Medicaid or SeniorCare you may be eligible for some discount or assistance programs.

We can help.

For FREE and confidential help, attend an enrollment session at

The Family Learning Center
Central & 5^th Street in Alton
February 7^th at 10am

**There will be a raffle and refreshments**

What you need to do:

• Write down your annual household income and general idea of your assets (not your home or car).
• Write down the names of your prescriptions.
• Let us find the best program for you and help you enroll!

For more information about this presentation call: 618-463-5359
For more information anytime from the Area Agency on Aging call: 800-326-3221

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