Neighborhood briefs

By Times staff writers

© St. Petersburg Times, published November 26, 2000

American Stage to hold memorial for director

American Stage will present a memorial service in honor of the late stage director William Garette Shepard Jr., who passed away unexpectedly in September, at 8 p.m. today at the theater, 211 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. The service will include readings, musical numbers and performances by many of the artists who worked with Shepard during his four years as production stage manager at the theater. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended. A memorial fund has been set up in Shepard's name, and family members ask that anyone wishing to donate to send funds to the American Stage William Garette Shepard Jr. Fund. For more information, call 823-1600, ext. 203.

Diabetes group to offer free health screenings

The American Diabetes Association will offer free health screenings for vision, diabetes, hearing, skin, feet and cholesterol from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Florida Eye Center, 1515 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, call 895-2020.

Sunshine Brass Band needs brass players

The award-winning Sunshine Brass Band is looking for a few more brass players. Especially needed are cornet, trombone, alto horn and tuba players. The band expects to give a number of concerts and to participate in a national contest in April. Call 528-4700 for additional information.

Meals offered by senior services group

Neighborly Senior Services offers a service called Neighborly Care, with services that include Select Choice Meals. The program provides a choice of 18 meal selections to be delivered to those who are unable to shop for or cook their own meals, regardless of age. Consumers may purchase packages of five or seven complete meals for $27 and $33. Meals are delivered frozen and may be heated in the microwave or oven. For information, call (727) 573-1832.

Item answers questions on powers of attorney

Have you made provisions for someone to make financial and medical decisions for you should you become incapacitated? It's a good plan for many of us, but the Florida Bar recommends that you get all the facts about powers of attorney before assigning someone else that authority.

The Florida Bar provides an easy-to-understand consumer pamphlet, Florida Powers of Attorney. Set up in a question-and-answer format, it helps explain the differences between general and durable powers of attorney and the relationship between them and other advance directives, such as living wills. For a copy of this pamphlet, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Consumer Pamphlets, Public Information & Bar Services, 650 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300. Single copies are free. Information on bulk orders is available. Call (850) 561-5834. The pamphlet is available on the Florida Bar's Web site at http://www.flabar.org.

Nursing home residents need ombudsmen

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Councils in the Tampa Bay area are looking for volunteers to act as advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteers help in investigating patient complaints and inspecting facilities. Ombudsmen are asked to ensure that they are free from conflict of interest. For more information, call one of the following councils: (727) 834-3127 (North Pinellas/Pasco), (727) 588-6912 (Mid- and South Pinellas), or (813) 871-7185 (Hillsborough).

Infants and children can get free food

The Florida WIC Program, a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, is available to anyone with legal responsibility for a child younger than 5 who qualifies. It provides free food, including cheese, cereal, eggs, peanut butter, infant formula, beans, milk and fruit juice. Eligibility for WIC is not affected by the client's status in the WAGES/TANF programs. For information, call 824-6914.

Groups aim to create new peacemakers

The Center Against Spouse Abuse, the Haven of RCS, PAR and Community Pride Childcare have established a program called Creating a New Generation of PeaceMakers in Pinellas County. The program is aimed at preschool and middle school children. The organizations will address the issues of violence and diversity. The program, including staff and presentations, is free to all schools. For more information, call 823-4413 in south county and 449-8444 in north county.

AIDS Community Project is seeking volunteers

The AIDS Community Project of Tampa Bay needs volunteers for its St. Petersburg location. ACP volunteers are needed for the Buddy Program, office support, telephone reception area, special events planning and fundraisers. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications can be picked up at 136 Fourth St. N, Suite 303 (Saint Peters Cathedral Annex). ACP buddies spend at least four hours a week with their buddy. Call 820-0305.

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