Is there a connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline?
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Take a dive into the most recent science and news with Dr. Workman.
Dr. Cory Workman
Dr. Workman "Dr. Cory" comes to Estes Park by way of Idaho. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Idaho State University in his hometown of Pocatello, Idaho in 2006. He received his doctorate in Audiology in 2013 also from Idaho State University. He completed a clinical residency with Colorado West Otolaryngologists Ear, Nose, & Throat physician's clinic in Grand Junction, CO. He spent 3 years in Grand Junction working specializing in hearing loss and balance disorders. He also coordinated the implantable hearing device program while there. Most recently, Dr. Cory has worked in Boise, Idaho with Southwest Idaho ENT as a clinical audiologist. Dr. Cory specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, balance and dizziness disorders, hearing aids, repairs, wax removal, hearing protection, and assistive devices. He brings a personalized, straightforward approach to his patients and enjoys improving the lives of those he serves.
Dr. Cory has served on the national Student Academy of Audiology board of directors from 2011 to 2013 and as president of the Colorado Academy of Audiology from 2014 to 2015. He carried board certification from the American Board of Audiology and is very active nationally for the professional of audiology.
Dr. Cory and his wife, Melinda, have 2 daughters and share a love of music, the arts, and the great outdoors. They can be found around town looking for the best live music or in the outdoors biking and skiing. They are excited to be a part of the Estes Park community and look forward to many years ahead.
Our program this week will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided. Click on the link below to be admitted. Meeting link: http:// https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7985707369 Rotary Weekly Luncheon Place: American Legion Time: Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:00 Cost: $20 Parking: American Legion and the church only
As a courtesy to our members, please silence your cell phones during the meeting. Thank You!
Please volunteer to help follow up with merchants about donating prizes for the Duck Race. We have 12 volunteers so far, but there will be hundreds of merchants to follow up with. The more merchants we can connect with, the more prizes we will have for the Duck Race.
We will show you how to do this -- it's very easy. This can be done either in person or by phone, your choice. Most of our merchants love the Duck Race and are happy to donate prizes. A big thank you to the 12 people who have already volunteered to help. If you haven't already signed up and would like to, please let Beth know at the meeting on Thursday, or else email her at weisberg.family@verizon.net .
We will be assigning which volunteers are to contact which merchants around March 14, So please let Beth know as soon as possible if you are willing to help.
Thanks, everyone! Beth
Learn What Interact Is Doing
Last Friday, Interact met at the high school for the second time this year. We are working with the seventh and eighth graders right now. Stacey Winsor from the morning Sunrise Rotary club led our meeting focusing on the 4-way test. We talked through different scenarios and examples in their daily life where these commitments apply. We talked about why this is important to us at Rotary as well. It was humbling to hear their answers, as these students were very engaged. Each week we intend to build on teaching our students the foundations of Rotary. We were able to elect officers for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and some committee heads last week! We will be working with them on our expectations as they begin to lead! There were approximately 25+ students in attendance. Our next meeting will be on March 22nd where we will discuss RYLA and Young RYLA. If you would enjoy experiencing this exciting meeting, please contact me or Annie Slack at anneslack@aol.com. Thank you all for your care and support of this growing Interact club.
Anna Weddle
Crossroad Needs Supplies
CROSSROADS REQUESTS
Cereal - Family Sized
Hearty Soups - Vegetable, Chicken, Beef
Canned Fruit - Peaches or Pears
Ramen Noodles
Baked Beans
White Rice (any size - we can repackage)
Thanks! Andrea Escorcia
Yarn For Ukraine
Merry Martha's, Paula Edwards' and Gray Rueppel's Weavers of Estes Park Donations
50# of yarn from Estes Park is on its way to 2 villages. Thanks to the Merry Martha’s, Gray Rueppel’s Weavers of Estes Park and Paula Edwards 50# was quickly accumulated for shipment. Then Beth Weisberg and Ron Gordon stepped up with funds for shipping. Andy Lenec of the Broomfield Rotary originated the solar panel recharger project, and the yarn effort was an outgrowth through Gregg Johnson, a master knitter and fellow Peach Corps member. The yarn goes to Andy for onward shipment through Sun Flower Seeds Ukraine who creates aid shipments each month. During this month’s zoom call with the Ukrainians, we heard Dr. Valeri say the villagers have turned this into kind of a competition to see how many socks can be made amongst each other and mix and matches of colors have taken on a new meaning.If I get pictures in the future, of course, they’ll be shared. Given the despair creeping into the picture in the Ukraine with the threats of further Russian advancement, this donation still brings some light of hope to the situation.
Chuck Bonza
Duck Race Update
March 14, 2024
Ducks in the Water 120 Earnings to Charities $6,808 Volunteers committed 23 Sponsors 26 Sponsor Revenue $15,350
Scott Robbins, aka Big Duck
Gratitude for EVICS Donation
to Bilingual Program
EVICS Bilingual Program with school children
Dear Noon Rotary Club members,
We are pleased to report that the Bilingual Story Time Kit program is progressing smoothly, and we have received a great response from the community. As of now, we are halfway through the program, and we have been visiting the school to read to the kindergartners and distribute the packets. We are thrilled to see the joy on the children's faces as we share with them the stories in their own language. We are excited to inform you that we are working to gather the calming corner items for the three kindergarten classes. This will provide a safe space for the students to relax and decompress when they feel overwhelmed, which we believe will have a positive impact on their emotional well-being and academic performance.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Noon Rotary Club for your generosity and support. Without your help, this program would not be possible. We promise to continue to work hard to provide the best experience for the children. We would also like to thank the Noon Rotary Club members who volunteered their time to help us with the program. Your support has been invaluable, and we appreciate all your efforts in making this program a success.
Please find attached a few pictures of our visits to the school. We will provide a final report once we have purchased all the materials needed and finished the project.
Thank you again for your support.
Rut Miller Program Director EVICS Family Resource Center 1182 Graves Ave. Unit A. Estes Park CO. 80517 (970)586-3055 www.evics.org
Noon Rotary Community Service Director Beth Weisberg;
Estes Park Rotary Foundation President Jim Whiteneck
On February 26, 2024, Beth and Jim W. delivered to Estes Park High two checks, totalling $4,800, to buy a complete, 1004-piece set of Teng tools with a cabinet workstation. Two thirds of the money came from our Club's Project Funds, and one third came from our Club's Foundation funds earmarked for a qualifying community service project.
The tools are needed because finally the school has a senior master technician to teach an Auto Shop program -- something they have been trying to do for years. But the brand-new course has so far been using incomplete sets of miscellaneous tools, which has limited what types of auto repairs the students have been able to do. The $4,800 we have provided will buy a complete set of lifetime-warranted tools, as well as a toolbox to keep everything stored and organized so everything can be found efficiently -- and any tools that break will be replaced without charge. According to the teacher, TJ Appel, the new tools will allow multiple students to be able to work on cars at the same time, and will mean that the Auto Shop students will now be able to learn how to do "almost anything and everything on a car."
Principal Mary Barron, the Auto Shop students, and TJ Appel, all were there to thank us for the funds -- they were all quite excited that with this money, they will be getting the new tools soon. In fact, the students let out a spontaneous cheer when they saw us walk in with the checks. And some of the students walking out to the parking lot at the same time we were leaving, came over individually to thank us again. This grant will certainly make a difference. Well done, Rotarians!
The 2024 event on Saturday, May 4, will try to bring some peace, tranquility, and togetherness to life in the Rockies. The theme of this year’s duck race is We are Family. During these troubled times, the Duck Race Committee thought it would be appropriate to step back and honor family both in terms of our immediate families and in a broader context, as members of the family of man,” said Scott Robbins, Big Duck for the 2024 festival.
From The Chaplain
Do you know a Club Member who needs assistance? Maybe a ride to meetings, or just a phone call to keep in touch? Please contact Bill Smith 970-420-1033 or billsmithbronx1956@gmail.com.
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