.@lifetimefitness Locations in #Detroit Announce #SummerCamps for Kids #motownmom #fitness

Life Time Kids Summer Camp

WHAT:	As you’re working on your Summer Camp round-ups for mom and dad, please consider including Life Time Kids Summer Camp, a robust program for kids aged 4-12. Camp registration is flexible offering individual, weekly and full summer registration for its signature camp offerings, as well as weekly registration for specialty camps. More information is available below and at www.lifetime.life/summercamp.   *Summer Camp is open to both Life Time Members and non-members.*   Signature Camps Pre K Camp (Ages 4- 5): In small groups, kids will learn and play through wacky games, zany theme days and daily activities, including S.T.E.A.M. lessons and skill development. It’s a great way to introduce kids to the routines and behaviors that will benefit them when they get ready for school.   Base Camp (Ages 6 – 8): Fun that’s anything but basic. School-age kids will enjoy themed dress-up days and choose their favorite daily activities while learning and growing through S.T.E.A.M. lessons, community connections, warrior challenges, and skill development.   Tween Camp (Ages 9 – 12): Extreme fun exclusively for older kids, our Tween Camp is designed to help kids develop leadership skills and encourages team building and character development while learning new skills. Half and full-day options are available with electives for full-day campers including additional benefits like swimming and American Red Cross Certification classes in babysitting, first aid and CPR.   Weekly themes include: Animation Domination, Dinosaur Dynamics, Pajama Party, Glitter & Slime, Time Machine, Fortress Nights, Larger than Life, Emoji Week, Space Travelers, Neon Nonsense, Secret Agents & Escape Rooms, and Wizardry vs Science.   Specialty Camps Martial Arts Dance Sports Sampler Art Boys Girls Rock & Swim Advanced Rock Climbing Science Cheer Volleyball Soccer Conditioning Fit Academy Tennis & Swim Football
COST:	Signature Camp: $175-400 per week Specialty Camp: $80-350 per week
WHEN:	Start and end dates vary by club & follow the local school schedule 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Early care available starting at 7 a.m.
WHERE:	Life Time Bloomfield Twp. | 4106 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Life Time Canton Twp. | 1700 N Haggerty Rd, Canton, MI 48187 Life Time Commerce Twp. | 2901 Commerce Crossing, Commerce Twp., MI 48390 Life Time Novi | 40000 High Pointe Blvd, Novi, MI 48375 Life Time Rochester Hills | 200 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Life Time Shelby | 14843 Lakeside Blvd, Shelby Township, MI 48315 Life Time Troy | 4700 Investment Dr, Troy, MI 48098

About Life Time^® – Healthy Way of Life

Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members across 151 destinations in 40 major markets in the U.S. and Canada. As the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life brand, the company is focused on encompassing the full spectrum of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for all ages. In addition to its athletic lifestyle resorts and Athletic Events portfolio, Life Time is expanding its brand to include Life Time Work coworking spaces and Life Time Living high-end leased residences. For more information, visit lifetime.life.

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Detroit COVID-19 Response – Updates for 3/27/2020 #motownmom

Confirmed Michigan cases – 3657

Confirmed Detroit cases – 1075

This information is updated daily at 2 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

** Effective March 24, 2020 at 12:01 am, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21) went into effect and continues through April 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm. Click here for a summary of the Stay Home, Stay Safe order.****

Per the Order

You Can

• Go to the grocery store or pick up take-out food
• Go to the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions
• Engage in outdoor activities like, walking, hiking or biking
• Go to the hospital or travel to receive necessary medical care for yourself or a loved one
• Fill your car with gas
• Return to Michigan to a home or residence from outside the state
• Leave the state for a home or residence elsewhere
• Walk your pets and take them to the veterinarian for necessary medical care

You May Not

• Leave your house to work unless your employer has designated you a critical infrastructure worker
• Participate in any public gatherings
• Visit someone in the hospital, nursing home or residential care facilities (with limited exceptions)
• Go to the mall or restaurants

HAPPENING ACROSS CITY GOVERNMENT 

City expands meal distribution at Recreation Centers

Many of Detroit’s children rely on their schools to provide daily meals. Since schools closed 2 weeks ago, the City of Detroit and its Dept. of Recreation has provided nearly 30,000 meals to Detroit children.

 

Starting Monday, we’re adding 3 additional recreation centers to our curbside food distribution program, and increasing the number of meals we’re serving to ensure we’re meeting the need in our community.

 

Meal pick-up will be provided at the following City Recreation Centers (MON-FRI 8:30-1:30PM):

• Adams Butzel Recreation Center, 10500 Lyndon
• Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive
• Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort Street
• Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere starting March 30

Meals pick up will be provided at the following City recreation centers (TUES, WEDS, FRI 8:30-1:30PM):

• Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser 
• Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon

 

This move will allow the City of Detroit to serve nearly 40,000 meals to Detroit children every week.  You can find a complete listing of places where Detroit children, families, and seniors can pick up meals and groceries on the City’s website at www.detroitmi.gov/food.

***Drive Up COVID-19 testing is now available, a doctor’s prescription is requited.***

Coalition of City, 3 Counties, 3 Health Systems Open Regional Drive Up COVID-19 testing site

• Testing will begin Friday at Joe Dumars Field House at Michigan State Fairgrounds
• Site will have capacity to conduct 400 tests per day, 14,400 over six-week period
• Appointments to be taken starting today, testing begins Friday
• Doctor’s prescription required to be tested

Four hundred people per day will be able to start getting tested on Friday for COVID-19 at a new drive up testing center thanks to a unique coalition of Southeastern Michigan governments and health care systems.

Testing will be done Monday-Saturday, 7 AM – 6 PM at the State Fairgrounds in Detroit, starting this Friday. The samples will be taken by staff of the three health care systems from residents who will remain their cars at the Drive Through site. The tests of the samples will be run by Bioreference Labs of New Jersey under a contract with the City of Detroit to process up to 500 samples a day for the next 6 weeks.

Doctors Order and Appointment Needed for Tests – Quicken Loans Running Call Center

In order to be tested, patients need to first get a doctor’s order and then either the doctor or the patient can call 313-230-0505 to schedule the Drive Through appointment. Dan Gilbert has donated the call center operations of Quicken Loans and Rock Connections to handle the appointments, which can be made from 9AM until 7 PM, seven days a week.

How the CCCN Drive-thru testing site will work

• Between March 27 and May 8, the site will perform 14,400 tests, which will be conducted by appointment only, based on referrals from doctors.
• During this six-week period, the site will operate from 7 AM until 6 PM Monday thru Saturday starting Friday, March 27. It will operate until May 8.
• The entrance will be off of W. State Fair.

Who can go to the CCCN drive thru testing site?

• Only individuals who have received a testing order from their physician and scheduled an appointment with the CCCN call center can get tested.
• COVID-19 testing will be available to any resident of the tri-county region (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County)
• Individuals who do not have an appointment and a physician order will not be tested.

There are two ways a person can be scheduled for an appointment:

• 1. A physician schedules an appointment for a patient and calls in a prescription to the call center, or,
  2. An individual must receive a written prescription from a physician, schedule an appointment with the call center, and bring their prescription to the testing location.

How do I schedule an appointment with the CCCN call center?

• Call the CCCN call center at 313-230-0505 to schedule your drive-thru testing appointment. Appointments are scheduled up to one week in advance.
• The call center is open Monday through Sunday 9am – 7pm.
• The appointment scheduling process for physicians includes:

1. Patient arrives at their doctor’s office presenting COVID-19 symptoms.
2. Doctor evaluates patient for COVID-19 and determines whether the patient should receive testing.
3. If the doctor determines that COVID-19 testing is needed, the doctor writes a prescription for the test.
4. While the patient is still present, the doctor’s office calls the CCCN call center with the prescription information and schedules an appointment for the patient at the drive thru.
5. The doctor’s office provides the patient with their drive-thru appointment date, time, and location and instructs them to bring their state issued or another form of valid ID.

• The appointment scheduling process for an individual includes:

1. Patient arrives at their doctor’s office presenting COVID-19 symptoms.
2. Doctor evaluates patient for COVID-19 and determines whether the patient should receive testing.
3. If the doctor determines that COVID-19 testing is needed, the doctor writes a prescription for the test.
4. The patient calls the CCCN call center with their written prescription information and schedules their appointment at the drive thru.
5. The patient arrives at the drive-thru appointment with their state issued or another form of valid ID and their written prescription.

COVID 19 RESOURCES: DETROIT’S GOT YOU COVERED

If you suspect you have COVID-19

If you are feeling sick please stay at home and call your primary care doctor or local hospital hotline (see list below)

• If you have a fever and a cough AND are experiencing any of the following go immediately to the emergency department or call 911 for EMS:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Confusion
  • Weakness
  • Chest pain

• If you have a cough and no fever or are concerned that you may have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19:
  • Contact your primary care physician by phone (don’t go unannounced) or
  • Seek a telemedicine evaluation or
  • Contact a regional hotline

• If you have a cough WITHOUT difficulty breathing AND no chronic medical conditions*
  • Drink fluids
  • Take over the counter remedies for fever and mild discomfort (e.g., Tylenol)
  • Stay at home and try and stay at least six feet away from others without symptoms

*Chronic medical conditions include: diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer or heart disease.

Hospital Emergency Rooms are still open for emergency medical care. For all other ambulatory care or office appointments, please call the location to get up-to-date information on hours and scheduling an appointment.

There will be continued updates to the public with additional regional resources as they become available. You can find a list of available hospital services on the city of Detroit’s website.

Detroit Health Department Hotline

Call the Detroit Health Department at (313) 876-4000 for guidance on next steps if you are:

• A healthcare provider with a possible COVID-19 positive patient
• An individual who suspects they have COVID-19

The call center is operational 24 hours a day. For additional information, visit DetroitMI.gov/coronavirus.

Hospitals across the area have set up special hotlines for the coronavirus questions. Details on each are below:

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – 888-535-6136
• Ascension – 833-978-0649
• Beaumont Health – 800-592-478
• Henry Ford Health System – 313-874-7500

MEDC/DEGC to provide covid-19 relief funds to detroit small businesses

· Fund open to small businesses with fewer than 50 employees

· Eligible businesses can receive up to $10,000

· Fund part of MEDC initiative to provide Michigan small businesses $20 million in grants and loan assistance

· Online applications for Detroit businesses to open next week; grants to be distributed by mid-April

.@lifetimefitness Locations in #Detroit Announce #SummerCamps for Kids #motownmom #fitness

Life Time Kids Summer Camp

WHAT:	As you’re working on your Summer Camp round-ups for mom and dad, please consider including Life Time Kids Summer Camp, a robust program for kids aged 4-12. Camp registration is flexible offering individual, weekly and full summer registration for its signature camp offerings, as well as weekly registration for specialty camps. More information is available below and at www.lifetime.life/summercamp.   *Summer Camp is open to both Life Time Members and non-members.*   Signature Camps Pre K Camp (Ages 4- 5): In small groups, kids will learn and play through wacky games, zany theme days and daily activities, including S.T.E.A.M. lessons and skill development. It’s a great way to introduce kids to the routines and behaviors that will benefit them when they get ready for school.   Base Camp (Ages 6 – 8): Fun that’s anything but basic. School-age kids will enjoy themed dress-up days and choose their favorite daily activities while learning and growing through S.T.E.A.M. lessons, community connections, warrior challenges, and skill development.   Tween Camp (Ages 9 – 12): Extreme fun exclusively for older kids, our Tween Camp is designed to help kids develop leadership skills and encourages team building and character development while learning new skills. Half and full-day options are available with electives for full-day campers including additional benefits like swimming and American Red Cross Certification classes in babysitting, first aid and CPR.   Weekly themes include: Animation Domination, Dinosaur Dynamics, Pajama Party, Glitter & Slime, Time Machine, Fortress Nights, Larger than Life, Emoji Week, Space Travelers, Neon Nonsense, Secret Agents & Escape Rooms, and Wizardry vs Science.   Specialty Camps Martial Arts Dance Sports Sampler Art Boys Girls Rock & Swim Advanced Rock Climbing Science Cheer Volleyball Soccer Conditioning Fit Academy Tennis & Swim Football
COST:	Signature Camp: $175-400 per week Specialty Camp: $80-350 per week
WHEN:	Start and end dates vary by club & follow the local school schedule 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Early care available starting at 7 a.m.
WHERE:	Life Time Bloomfield Twp. | 4106 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Life Time Canton Twp. | 1700 N Haggerty Rd, Canton, MI 48187 Life Time Commerce Twp. | 2901 Commerce Crossing, Commerce Twp., MI 48390 Life Time Novi | 40000 High Pointe Blvd, Novi, MI 48375 Life Time Rochester Hills | 200 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Life Time Shelby | 14843 Lakeside Blvd, Shelby Township, MI 48315 Life Time Troy | 4700 Investment Dr, Troy, MI 48098

About Life Time^® – Healthy Way of Life

Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members across 151 destinations in 40 major markets in the U.S. and Canada. As the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life brand, the company is focused on encompassing the full spectrum of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for all ages. In addition to its athletic lifestyle resorts and Athletic Events portfolio, Life Time is expanding its brand to include Life Time Work coworking spaces and Life Time Living high-end leased residences. For more information, visit lifetime.life.

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#motownmom: Making Foam Soap on a budget #14anhr #frugaldiva #motownmoxiemom

I’ve just fallen in love with foam soap in my bathroom and I have an old Caress foam soap bottle.

I was pretty tired of paying CVS an arm and a leg for a refill on this soap and now that I have this video and of course I have Dr. Bronner’s soap in my house, I’m going to do this from now on.

I also added a little peppermint oil drops and it’s just heavenly.

Let me know if you’ve tried this as well or what do you use? Do you even like foam soap?

Comment below and lmk

Dr.Educational Arts Society Newsletter – Vol. 55 – The Community/Business Initiative #motownmom

EDUCATIONAL ARTS SOCIETY NEWSLETTER – VOL. 55 Get Involved – Upcoming Event in May The Community/Business Initiative Show Your Wares or Services Hear Music Food     Fun     Family Contact admin@easzmusic.org – Call 248 828 – 4316 100% Cotton T-Shirts – How to Get Yours Support: Create a Smile with Music Order Your Shirt Here Order Your Book Here Detroit’s Eastside:  Moving Ahead EASTSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK 313 571 – 2800 The Eastside Community Network (ECN) is “people driven” and “growth determined.”  Since 1990, it has motivated and initiated positive transformation of Detroit’s east side.  As Educational Arts Society’s COO Dr. Mamie Smith listened to the voice of ECN Director  of Community Organizing and Planning Angela Wilson, she heard goal direction, confidence, self-reliance and we are proud of the work we are doing, but we know…the job is not done. Walking around the website of ECN, one sees positive signs of the organization’s purpose: positive change in neighborhoods, engagement of residents, leadership development, and youth attraction.  It advocates “sustainable development” through: Quality Education Diversity Inclusion Community Connectivity Re-Purposing Vacant Land Healthy Families Smith was motivated to attend the next Meeting!  ECN’s impact on the east side has been steady and recognizable.  They demonstrate that  “communities grow as people grow.” Discount Candles 1484 Gratiot Detroit, MI 48207 313 566 – 0092 What is Discount Candles about? Discount Candles doesn’t sell just any kind of candle. Instead, they specialize in 7-Day candles, a religious item that’s said to help with everything from healing the body to winning the lottery.  So…walk on over there and . . . see what’s in the future for you. The 20 SHOPPE Fundraiser Get (NEW) designer women and children clothing, purses, wigs, cologne, jewelry, vintage wear, all for $20.  There are a variety of styles and colors.  Selections may be one piece, two-piece or three-piece, with each at the price of twenty dollars.  Funds aid in the purchasing of instruments for children. Appointments only.  Call 248 828 – 4316 or email admin@easzmusic.org. ANNEX to the Parham Academy of Performing Arts Piano     Voice     InstrumentS CREATE A SMILE WITH MUSIC FREE lessons in voice and piano to children who qualify. All lessons are 30-minutes. Paid lessons are $25. Contact Dr. Smith @ admin@easzmusic.org                 501 C 3 Non Profit 248 599 – 2827 easzmusic.org admin@easzmusic.org Advertise with Us

Educational Arts Society, Inc., P.O. Box 70894, Rochester, Michigan 48307, United States

Find updated food pantries in Metro Detroit #motownmoxiemom

• Click here to find all the pantries in various zip codes: https://foodfinder.us/
• Click here to find updated food pantries in Metro Detroit https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/mi-detroit

• Food banks and free food pantries in Detroit as well as Wayne County, plus other services Click here

If you have an exclusive food giveaway event coming up, please leave in the comments.

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Early Conference Registration Ends in Just 3 days @bmbfa #detroit #mothers #motownmom

REGISTER TODAY and SAVE UP TO $150.  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS ON FRIDAY,  MARCH 6, 2020.  When Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT -to- Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Where Courtyard Marriott 333 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 Driving Directions Get more information. CHAMPION PLATINUM SPONSORS Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Nursing contact hours & lactation consultant CERPs provided by LER. Dietitian & Social Worker CEs to be announced soon. Kiddada Green Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association conference@bmbfa.org 313-400-1215 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW BLACK BREASTFEEDING CAUCUS ANNUAL MEETING Wednesday Afternoon, May 13th The mission of the Black Breastfeeding Caucus is to mobilize families, communities, and public/private institutions to create strategies, make decisions and implement action steps that result in equitable breastfeeding support for black families.  The BBC Annual Meeting is a reserved space for black people to address and advocate for racial equity in breastfeeding support. The annual meeting is open to both current and potential members who self-identify as a black person with an intentional purpose of working on behalf of the community. OPENING RECEPTION  Wednesday Evening, May 13th The conference kicks off with a formal observance of national contributions to the field, leading field spokespersons, a celebrity ambassador, heavy hors d’oeuvres and motown sounds. MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH IMMERSIVE BUS TOUR Thursday Afternoon, May 14th Enjoy a maternal child health immersion experience like never before. Participate in site visits to several of Motown’s traditional and non-traditional maternal child health service providers.  See innovative models, tour sites and learn from program staff and participants about their birth and breastfeeding practices. Additionally, delight in a photo opp at one of Detroit’s historic sites. DINNER & NETWORK  MOTOWN KARAOKE Thursday Evening, May 14th Motown karaoke! Come dressed ready to network, dance and sing.  Motown costumes encouraged but optional. FORMAL LEARNING SESSIONS Friday Morning & Afternoon, May 15th Enjoy lectures, plenaries, panels, masterclasses and workshop sessions from a diverse group of field builders and maternal-child-health experts.  Get a better understanding of ways to address the specific socio-cultural needs of black families as related to birth and breastfeeding. Explore and examine leading information about the most current practices, studies, experiences and program models. Sessions focus on direct service, advocacy, research, community programs and public health.  Also included is the Red Table Talk: BMBFA Edition.

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association, 19750 Burt Rd Rm 205, Detroit, MI 48219

the Perfect Mother [video] #motownmom – we have to remember we aren’t perfect, but we can be so good we make it look easy

we have to remember we aren’t perfect, but we can be so good we make it look easy

 

Preparing for Emergencies at home #MotownMom #Urban

 

I can say first hand I know how it feels to have emergencies. When I was a single parent, I constantly stay on alert.

I can say always have a plan for everything. Fire, Crime, Shortages (especially when you’re broke but even pandemics come to mind), we went through a power outage when the east coat went out, Car stolen and more!

Per the CDC you should have and I’ve put my thoughts in

• Paperwork – Collect and protect important documents and medical records https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/prepareyourhealth/Paperwork.htm
  • Keep all this in a bag. When I had my fire, the fact that I could just grab a bag with all our important papers was a life saver. I didn’t have to think. I just knew grab the big black bag in an area I could easily get to.
• Personal Needs – Gather food, water, & medical supplies to last at least 72 hours
  https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/prepareyourhealth/PersonalNeeds.htm
  • For personal needs you need to make sure you have enough in your house for a month for each member
  • One case (24 bottles) of water per person in the house and also put an extra at the bottom of a deep freezer or if you don’t have one a regular freezer.
  • Check out our grocery list site to make sure your pantry is well stocked
• Prescriptions – Prepare your prescription medications for an emergency
  https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/prepareyourhealth/Prescriptions.htm
  • Stock your prescriptions for at least three months if you can. I get migraines and I make sure I have at least two to three months of Excedrin with Caffeine  on hand.
• Power sources – Prepare for power outages with backup power sources
  https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/prepareyourhealth/PowerSources.htm
  • Also think of power sources for CPap and any kind of breathing or other medical machines
  • Gas or Propane should be stored safely and ALWAYS keep you vehicle over a half tank of gas
  • Buy rechargeable power supplies and extra cords on hand.
• Practical Skills – Learn Life Saving skills, such as CPR, to use until help arrives.
  https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/prepareyourhealth/PracticalSkills.htm
  • Try to learn a little gardening, home building skills, can food, fix cars, weapons handling and so forth as well.

Hey Moms, Are You Getting in the Way Helping Others to Help Yourself? #motownmom #selfcare

 

Getting out of our busy mode and into our heart occasionally, I’m certain that many of us would find at least one moment during our day where we could pause, reflect on a situation, and see something that we can do to make a difference in someone else’s life.

The pace of life and work has increased a lot and I daresay we don’t give as much thought as we could to the circumstances of other people’s lives. Sometimes, we’re so caught up in our own struggle that we don’t think we can even afford the time to “give” our time, suggestions, talents, to others. And yet, if we do, we are rewarded.

We are often times, throughout our lives, able to experience richness, synchronicity, and reward through small acts of generosity. This isn’t even about money, although sometimes the rewards will impact our financial status as well. And yet, we fail too often when we are so self-absorbed or consumed by our own situation thinking we’d give up too much by helping.

So, this is just a gentle reminder for all of us to pay attention to at least one “little thing” that will make a difference for someone else. Try to make it for someone you don’t know well or don’t know at all; family and friends are too easy and natural.