CPR Certification Course

Pearce is offering a CPR certification course on Wednesday, November 16, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for people 11 and older. Training includes chest compressions, breathing, and using an AED.

The cost is $5. Register in advance at Pearce.

SafeSitter Babysitting Class

Pearce is offering the Safe Sitter® babysitting class on Saturday, November 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for ages 11 to 17.

The class will develop knowledge of first aid, rescue skills, and behavior management techniques as well as provide the experience to handle medical, behavioral, or household emergencies. Participants will also learn how to feed and diaper small children and create their own personalized toolkit of activities, crafts, and games to take with them to babysitting jobs.

The cost of the class is $30 for Foundation members; $40 for members; and $50 for non-members. Register for the Safe Sitter® program at Pearce.

For more information on the class, or to learn how to become a member of Pearce Community Center, call (309) 274-4209 or visit Pearce at www.pearcecc.com.

Spooktacular Friday, October 28

Don't miss our annual Halloween event this Friday featuring dozens of new games for the kids to play, a performance by James and the Hip Hop Howlers, and a costume contest!

Monthly Senior Potluck at Pearce

Pearce will host the monthly senior potluck at noon on Tuesday, October 25. All seniors are invited to bring a side dish and their own table service and join in the fun. Fried chicken and drinks are provided. This month, musical entertainment will be provided by Tom Beckman Band.

Senior Nutrition Program ((Meals on Wheels)

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, Pearce hosts Neighborhood House Association's Senior Nutrition Programs in the Community Room. This program provides activities that include bingo and chair aerobics that begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a lunch meal for seniors.

Recently, Greg Owens from Owens Design Group donated magnetic signs for use on the cars of the volunteers who deliver the meals in our community. These signs will make meal delivery safer and give greater visibility to this valuable program.

Left to Right: Bill Stoops, Sandy Tucker, Terry Claycomb, Linda Wilson, Barb Hines, Don Wilson, Donna Gillham, Ramaah Sprinkle, and the driver is Roy "Speed Demon" Lewis.

Rocky Conquers Tough Mudder

Have you ever wondered why Pearce Fitness Manager Raquel Herron has the nickname "Rocky?" Because when it comes to physical strength, endurance, and stamina, she is one tough cookie.

Just for the fun of it, she recently competed in a Tough Mudder competition in Plymouth, WI, taking on five miles of physically demanding obstacles in and out of dense woodlands, up and over mud mounds.

"It wasn't about competition for me," said Rocky, "it was about completion. I only did the half mudder because I couldn't stay for the second day to do the full event. Really, that's the truth!" 

Pearce Running Club Members and Friends Participate in Local Run

Members of the Pearce Running Club and some of their friends competed in the Snackpac 5K/10K to benefit the Snackpac program in Chillicothe that provides a weekend and summertime boost of nutrition for school age children who qualify for the free school lunch program. Pearce Community Center collaborates with the Chillicothe First United Methodist Church and other Civic organizations to make this program possible. Local volunteers operate the program.

In the 5K:

Diane Legaspi, 7th, female 60-64

Pam Waldschmidt, 10th, female 60-64

Jim David, 4th, male 60-64

Tina Bajic, 6th, female 40-44

Cliff Lee, 15th, male 65-69

Bill Holmes, 18th, male 65-69

Rod Curtis, 13th, male 60-64

Lori Curtis, 21st, female 55-59

Debra Cheng, 22nd, female 50-54

Marla Anderson, 24th, female 45-49 

 

In the 10K:

Jason Young, 1st, male open

Daniel Razo, 12th, male 65-69

Left to right: Tina Bajic,Jim David, Tom Mullen, Jason Young, Dan Razo, Cliff Lee, Pam Waldschmidt, Bill Holmes, Debra Cheng, Rod Curtis ,Lori Curtis, Marla Anderson.