Monday, November 25, 2013
Lakeland Board of Commissioners Special Meeting 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Lakeland Board of Commissioners Special Meeting 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013 AGENDA:http://tn-lakeland.civicplus.com/Archive.aspx?AMID&Type&ADID=271
Monday, November 18, 2013
Shelby County Sheriff to discuss home security at 1:30 p.m. to 2;30 p.m. Tuesday, November 19 at the Lakeland Senior Center
Shelby County Sheriff Department will discuss home security at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 19 at the Lakeland Senior Center!
Also, Scrapbooking Classes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.!
The Lakeland Senior Center schedule for Tuesday, November 19th:
YMCA Silver Sneakers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Class
If your insurance does not cover Silver Sneakers, each class costs $4. First class is FREE.
Scrapbooking Classes
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lakeland resident Tonya Paul will be teaching a scrapbooking class starting in Tuesdays in October. Tonya will bring supplies (papers, embellishments, and ribbons) and a project printout for everyone for the first class.
Please bring scissors, paper cutter (if possible), and 4-5 pictures. Participants will leave with at least two 12x12 pages. After the first class, the instructor will tailor her instruction to the participants’ interests.
Home Security
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
A Shelby County Sheriff will give a talk about the most effective ways to secure your home against intruders. Attend this class to learn strategies to protect yourself and your home.
If you have questions about the Lakeland Senior Center or Senior Programs, please contact Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-2717 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.
Also, Scrapbooking Classes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.!
The Lakeland Senior Center schedule for Tuesday, November 19th:
YMCA Silver Sneakers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Class
If your insurance does not cover Silver Sneakers, each class costs $4. First class is FREE.
Scrapbooking Classes
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lakeland resident Tonya Paul will be teaching a scrapbooking class starting in Tuesdays in October. Tonya will bring supplies (papers, embellishments, and ribbons) and a project printout for everyone for the first class.
Please bring scissors, paper cutter (if possible), and 4-5 pictures. Participants will leave with at least two 12x12 pages. After the first class, the instructor will tailor her instruction to the participants’ interests.
Home Security
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
A Shelby County Sheriff will give a talk about the most effective ways to secure your home against intruders. Attend this class to learn strategies to protect yourself and your home.
If you have questions about the Lakeland Senior Center or Senior Programs, please contact Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-2717 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013
Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission meeting 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2013 AGENDA
Lakeland Board of Appeals 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2013
Lakeland Board of Appeals meeting 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2013: AGENDA:http://
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
FLU SHOTS AND JAM SESSION AT LAKELAND SENTIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY!
The Lakeland Senior Center program schedule for Wednesday, November 13th:
Flu Shots For Adults 55+
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Walgreens Pharmacist Adrienne Jones will be providing flu shots at the Lakeland Senior Center. Flu shots for Medicare patients are covered under Medicare, and other insurance plans will be accepted if the flu shot is covered by the plan. You may call Walgreens at 901-382-1533 to learn if flu shots are covered by insurance.
Participants using insurance must bring their insurance card the day of the flu shots program. Walgreens requests that participants RSVP by November 8th so that Walgreens has enough of the vaccine on hand. RSVP to Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-2717 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Walgreens Pharmacist Adrienne Jones will be providing flu shots at the Lakeland Senior Center. Flu shots for Medicare patients are covered under Medicare, and other insurance plans will be accepted if the flu shot is covered by the plan. You may call Walgreens at 901-382-1533 to learn if flu shots are covered by insurance.
Participants using insurance must bring their insurance card the day of the flu shots program. Walgreens requests that participants RSVP by November 8th so that Walgreens has enough of the vaccine on hand. RSVP to Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-2717 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.
Jam Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (except 1st Wed. of the month)
Ken Gurley will be hosting Jam Sessions at the Senior Center. The after lunch bunch invites players and singers to come and jam on Wednesday afternoons. Bring your guitar, mandolin, dobro, bass, harmonica, etc. to play and/or sing country, pop, rock, rockabilly, gospel, or whatever. Bring an instrument, come to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the entertainment!
If you have questions about the Lakeland Senior Center or Senior Programs, please contact Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-2717 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Veterans Day Schedule, Monday, November 11, 2013
Monday, November 11: Veterans Day. City Hall is closed. Regular refuse collection routes this week,refuse routes will be picked up Monday.
Saturday, November 09, 2013
Lakeland Park and Recreation Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Lakeland Park and Recreation Board meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Agenda:http://tn-lakeland.civicplus.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/265
Design Review Commission meeting 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 12
Design Review Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013: Agenda
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Free Flu Shots available Saturday, November 16
November 5, 2013
News Release
(901) 500-5227 Mobile
Heather Burton
(901) 270-7179 Mobile
Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart(901) 500-5227 Mobile
Heather Burton
(901) 270-7179 Mobile
Shelby County Health Department Offering
FREE Seasonal Flu Vaccines During Emergency Preparedness Exercise
MEMPHIS – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) Emergency Preparedness Program will host a FREE Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 16, as part of an exercise to test the capabilities to quickly mass vaccinate the public in response to a threat of any new emerging infectious disease.
“We annually review and revise our plans to mass vaccinate the public, should it ever be needed, but it must be tested as well,” said Helen Morrow, M.D., health officer for SCHD. “A flu clinic, thankfully, allows us to simultaneously test our plans and offer the public an opportunity to protect themselves and their family from the flu and participate in an exercise to increase our abilities to protect the community.”
WHEN:
WHERE:
Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all participants, including high-dose in limited quantities for individuals 65 and older. All Medicare, Medicaid and TennCare recipients will need to show their insurance cards.
While the seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months of age, specific populations are at an increased risk for severe complications associated with the flu, including:
Pregnant women;
Individuals over the age of 50;
Individuals of any age with chronic medial conditions, including asthma and other lung diseases, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes;
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities;
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, such as:
Health care workers
Household contact of persons at high risk for complications from the flu Household contacts and caregivers of children less than 6 months of age
FREE Seasonal Flu Vaccines During Emergency Preparedness Exercise
MEMPHIS – The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) Emergency Preparedness Program will host a FREE Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 16, as part of an exercise to test the capabilities to quickly mass vaccinate the public in response to a threat of any new emerging infectious disease.
“We annually review and revise our plans to mass vaccinate the public, should it ever be needed, but it must be tested as well,” said Helen Morrow, M.D., health officer for SCHD. “A flu clinic, thankfully, allows us to simultaneously test our plans and offer the public an opportunity to protect themselves and their family from the flu and participate in an exercise to increase our abilities to protect the community.”
WHEN:
WHERE:
Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all participants, including high-dose in limited quantities for individuals 65 and older. All Medicare, Medicaid and TennCare recipients will need to show their insurance cards.
While the seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months of age, specific populations are at an increased risk for severe complications associated with the flu, including:
Pregnant women;
Individuals over the age of 50;
Individuals of any age with chronic medial conditions, including asthma and other lung diseases, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes;
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities;
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, such as:
Health care workers
Household contact of persons at high risk for complications from the flu Household contacts and caregivers of children less than 6 months of age
Saturday, Nov. 16
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christ Church Bartlett
5955 Yale Rd. (corner of Yale Rd. and Bartlett Blvd.)
The flu vaccine is NOT recommended for the following:
Individuals with a severe allergy to chicken eggs;
Individuals who have previously experienced a severe reaction to a flu vaccine; Children less than six months of age.
To help facilitate the ease and effectiveness of the exercise and clinic, participants are encouraged to email SCHDResponse@shelbycountytn.gov to request a packet of forms which should be completed and brought to the clinic.
Individuals with a severe allergy to chicken eggs;
Individuals who have previously experienced a severe reaction to a flu vaccine; Children less than six months of age.
To help facilitate the ease and effectiveness of the exercise and clinic, participants are encouraged to email SCHDResponse@shelbycountytn.gov to request a packet of forms which should be completed and brought to the clinic.
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS!
Lakeland residents are encouraged to volunteer for openings on Lakeland Boards and Commissions! Applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
Applications are available at www.Lakelandtn.gov or by calling City Hall, 867-2717 or at City Hall, 10001 Highway 70.
Service on Lakeland Boards and Commissions is interesting and members contribute to molding the future (or present) of Lakeland!
Openings are available on all Boards and Commissions, including:
Lakeland Design Review Commission (DRC) The DRC reviews the design, sign, lighting, and landscaping plans of commercial businesses and new residential developments. Members are appointed by the Mayor.
Staff Advisor is City Planner/Deputy Growth Management Director Jim Atkinson.
Lakeland Economic Development Commission (EDC) The EDC reviews and proposes economic development initiatives/programs. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
Staff Advisor is Growth Management Director J. HIgbee.
Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) The MPC reviews development plans, zoning matters and planning-related matters.. Members are appointed by the Mayor.
Staff Advisor is Growth Management Director J. HIgbee.
Lakeland Natural Resources Board (NRB) The NRB has an active role in planning, advising, and promoting the development of a comprehensive, community-endorsed natural resources and environmental stewardship program for the City. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
Staff Advisor is Natural Resources Director Eric Bridges.
Lakeland Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) The PRB reviews and recommends park development plans, recreation programs and recommends locations of new parks. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Staff Advisor is Executive Coordinator Thad Jablonski.
Lakeland Board of Appeals (BOA) The BOA hears appeals on variances and other planning-oriented matters. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
Staff Advisor is City Planner Jim Atkinson.
Lakeland Storm Water Board of Appeals (SWBA) The SWBA reviews civil penalties and/or damage assessments concerning storm water management and pollution control plans. The SWBA meets on an “as needed” basis with at least an annual meeting. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
Staff Advisor is City Engineer Philip Stuckert.
Applicants are welcome to attend the Board of Commissioner’s Regular Meeting (Thursday, December 5 ) to express their interest and present their qualifications.
For additional information or application, contact the appropriate Staff Advisor, or City Hall at 867-2717, visit the City website at www.lakelandtn.gov, or email Rfink@lakelandtn.org. a
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular meeting 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2013:
(Note rescheduled starting time to allow the Board of Commissioners to attend the Emerald Thai Grand Opening and congratulate the newly elected School Board members!
Agenda:http://tn-lakeland.civicplus.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/263
(Note rescheduled starting time to allow the Board of Commissioners to attend the Emerald Thai Grand Opening and congratulate the newly elected School Board members!
Agenda:http://tn-lakeland.civicplus.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/263
Monday, November 04, 2013
LAKELAND JOINS "WALK TENNESSEE" CHALLENGE!
Get points for yourself and Lakeland by walking and exercising! Lakeland has joined “Walk Tennessee” wellness initiative and Lakeland residents are encouraged to exercise and support Lakeland by signing up at http://www.cmecompete.com/communities/walk-tennessee/. Signing up is quick and easy and then watch your progress as you accumulate your points with exercise!
“Walk Tennessee” is an initiative by the Tennessee Municipal League to promote exercise with a program that recognizes all exercise activities in a fun challenge to determine “the most active city in Tennessee”.
Join other Lakeland residents in exercising for yourself and for points for Lakeland!
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