Taking Charge! News

Jan 24, 2012 - Career Search Strategies
9:30 - 3:30

Jan 16, 2012 - Advanced Word
January 16-17, 1:00 - 3:30pm. January 18, 1:00 - 3pm

Jan 13, 2012 - Career Search Strategies
9:30 - 3:30

Jan 12, 2012 - Peer Support - Self Esteem
9:30 - Noon

Jan 09, 2012 - How to Talk to Kids
January 9+10, 16+17. 9:30 - Noon

Jan 09, 2012 - Intro to Word
1:00 - 3:30pm January 9-12

Dec 20, 2011 - Taking Charge! Closed
Taking Charge! will be Closed on December 26th and 27th.

Dec 15, 2011 - Peer Support: The Power of Positive Thought
1:00pm - 3:30pm

Dec 05, 2011 - Family Focus: Positive Parenting Program
December 5, 6, & 12 - 9:30 - Noon

Dec 05, 2011 - Intro to Word
December 5+6 - 1:00 - 3:30 December 7 - 9:30 - 3:30

Dec 01, 2011 - Peer Support: Stress, What a Mess!
9:30 - Noon

Oct 14, 2011 - Intro to the Internet
9:30 - Noon

Oct 11, 2011 - Advanced Word
1:00 - 3:30 October 12 & 13 1:00 - 3:30

Oct 04, 2011 - Intro to Word
October 4-5 1:00 - 3:30 October 6 9:30 - 3:30

Oct 03, 2011 - Intro to Windows
1:00 - 3:30pm

Sep 20, 2011 - Intro to Excel
1:00 - 3:30pm

Sep 12, 2011 - How to Talk to Kids
9:30 - Noon

Sep 06, 2011 - Peer Support - Self Esteem Workshop
9:30 - Noon

Sep 01, 2011 - Intro to Windows
9:30 - Noon

Aug 22, 2011 - Advanced Word
1:00 - 3:30pm

Aug 16, 2011 - Peer Support - Rediscovering Writing
1:00 - 3:30pm

Aug 15, 2011 - Peer Support - Emotional Intelligence
1:00 - 3:30pm

Aug 08, 2011 - Intro to Word
1:00-3:30pm

Aug 04, 2011 - Career Search Strategies
9:30 - 3:30

Aug 03, 2011 - Peer Support - Time Management
9:30-Noon

Jun 07, 2011 - Peer Support - Self Esteem Workshop
9:30 - Noon

May 31, 2011 - Peer Support - Stress, What a Mess!
1:00 - 3:30

May 27, 2011 - Career Search Strategies
9:30 - 3:30

May 16, 2011 - We've Moved!
Taking Charge! has moved to 276 Colony Street.

Apr 14, 2011 - Intro to Word
9:30 - Noon

Feb 16, 2011 - Peer Support: Embracing Change
This Peer Support workshop is held on the morning of February 16.

Feb 07, 2011 - Intro to Word
The basic applications of Microsoft Word are taught in a 4 day course, from February 7-10.

Feb 07, 2011 - Siblings Without Rivalry
This Family Focus workshop is being held Monday and Tuesday on February 7-8, 14-15.

Jan 10, 2011 - How to Talk to Kids
An educational program for parents of children. This program runs in the AM for January 10-11, 17-18.

Jan 06, 2011 - Intro to the Internet
The Intro to the Internet covers the basics of navigating the World Wide Web. This class is aimed at those with little or no experience with internet usage.

Jan 05, 2011 - Intro to Windows
This introductory class covers the basics of computer usage in a Windows 7 environment.

Nov 22, 2010 - Bullying Workshop
This workshop looks at various aspects of bullying. What is it? What are the roles of the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. The Bullying Workshop runs November 22-23.

Nov 12, 2010 - Career Search Strategies
Can you identify the factors affecting your career choice? Develop a realistic career action plan and learn the value of self-assessment.

Nov 08, 2010 - Siblings Without Rivalry
The goal of the Siblings Without Rivalry workshop is to help you help your children learn to live together. This workshop is delivered over 4 days November 8-9, 15-16. 9:30-11:30.

Nov 03, 2010 - Positive Parenting Program
9:30am-11:30am. This is the Third Installment of the Positive Parenting Program, titled, "Raising Resilient Children".

Oct 11, 2010 - Taking Charge! Closed for Thanksgiving
Taking Charge! is closed on October 11 for Thanksgiving.

Oct 05, 2010 - Intro to Word
Intro to Word is a 4 day course, and is taught October 5-8. First two days are in the afternoon, the third and fourth day is in the morning.

Oct 04, 2010 - How to Talk to Kids
9:30-11:30am. An educational program for parents of children.

Oct 04, 2010 - Intro to Internet
1:00pm-3:30pm. This class teaches the basics of Internet use. It includes navigating the World Wide Web, using search engines, and using Email.

Aug 12, 2010 - The ABCs of Anxiety
9:30 to 11:30am. Peer support presents a workshop that focuses on the causes and sources of anxiety, how to spot anxiety in your life, and how to manage these feelings.

Aug 09, 2010 - How to Talk to Teens
August 9-10, 16-17. 9:30-11:30am. This Family Focus workshop focuses on techniques that parents can use when communicating with teenage children.

Aug 04, 2010 - Intro to Windows
9:30 - Noon. This Computer Lab workshop demonstrates how the new Windows 7 operating system can be used. Includes instruction on saving, opening and deleting files.

Aug 04, 2010 - Emotional Intelligence
Peer Support Group - 1:00-3:30pm, August 4-5.

Apr 08, 2010 - Peer Support: Healthy Relationships
This peer support group examines the aspects of relationships that make them positive forces in everyday life. It starts at 9:30am and runs until Noon.

Apr 02, 2010 - Closed April 2-5, 2010
Taking Charge! will be closed for Easter long weekend, from April 2nd to April 5, returning to regular service April 6, 2010

Mar 25, 2010 - Peer Support: Ready, Set, Goals 9:30 - Noon
The Peer Support workshop Ready, Set, Goals starts at 9:30am. Don't be late!

Mar 22, 2010 - Intro to Word
This introductory class covers the basics of word processing such as creating and formatting documents. March 22 - 25, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Mar 22, 2010 - Intro to PowerPoint
The Intro to PowerPoint workshop is a two day workshop, March 22 - 23, 9:30 to noon.

Mar 19, 2010 - Intro to Windows
The Intro to Windows starts at 9:30am in the computer lab. Don't be late!

Mar 17, 2010 - Peer Support: The Power of Positive Thought
Think Positive! This Peer Support Workshop runs from March 17-18, begins at 9:30am and runs to Noon. It focuses on the beneficial effects of optimism and hope in everyday life.

Mar 08, 2010 - Family Focus: Nobody's Perfect
An educational program for parents of children from birth to age five. March 8-9, and March 15-16, from 9:30 to noon.

Aug 17, 2009 - Welcome Leah!
Leah is another addition to our dedicated team of Employment Facilitators. We welcome her to Taking Charge!

Jul 15, 2009 - Farewell to Danielle
We wish all the best to Employment Facilitator Danielle, and wish her the best of luck in future endeavors.

Jun 22, 2009 - Welcome Sheila!
We welcome Sheila, our most recent addition to the team of Employment Facilitators here at Taking Charge!

Jun 11, 2009 - Congratulations to Graduates!
Taking Charge! wishes a warm congratulations to the Graduates of 2009!

May 11, 2009 - Welcome Kim!
Taking Charge! would like to give a warm welcome to our new Receptionist Kim Boss!

Dec 12, 2008 - Christmas Craft Activity
The participants of Taking Charge! organized an event to build some great Christmas decorations. Click on the headline to see pictures of the event!

Nov 18, 2008 - Welcome Carolyne!
Taking Charge! welcomes Carolyne as our new Administrative Services Coordinator.

Nov 14, 2008 - Third Floor Fully Operational
The Third Floor of Taking Charge! is humming with activity. Paving the Way, Proven Workers, the computer lab, and Taking Charge! of Academics are all using the newly renovated space.

Nov 10, 2008 - Welcome Kai!
Taking Charge! is happy to welcome Kai to the organization, as our newest Employment Facilitator.