Prescription Take Back Day

PRESCRIPTION FOR DANGER 

Drop off medications 

April 30 

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW?

􏰀  Many people believe prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs because a doctor prescribed them—they’re not. 􏰀  More people die accidentally from prescription drugs each year than all types of illegal drugs combined. 􏰀  Combining pain killers or anti-anxiety drugs with alcohol multiplies the effect--your heart or breathing can stop. 􏰀  Drug-induceddeathsnowexceeddeathsfrommotorvehicle accidents in more than 17 states. 􏰀  Most kids who abuse prescription drugs report they get them from their home medicine cabinets or from friends.

SYMPTOMS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG OVERDOSE

􏰀  Abnormal pupil size 􏰀  Agitation 􏰀  Convulsions 􏰀  Delusions 􏰀  Paranoid behavior 􏰀  Difficulty breathing 􏰀  Drowsiness 􏰀  Hallucinations 􏰀  Nausea and vomiting 􏰀 Non-reactive pupils 􏰀 Staggering or unsteady gait 􏰀 Sweating or extremely dry, hot skin 􏰀 Tremors 􏰀 Unconsciousness 􏰀 Violent or aggressive behavior Suspect Overdose? Call 911.

Properly Dispose of Medications  April 30 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.!

Alexandria Police Headquarters  3600 Wheeler Avenue The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray 2204 Mt Vernon Avenue First Baptist Church 2932 King St

  

Go to www.ondcp.gov/prescriptiondrugs

Spread the Word . . . One Pill Can Kill 

Mural Dedication this Saturday

We are excited to unveil our newest addition to the Kelley Cares Miracle Field this Saturday! The mural was inspired by the Courage Wall, a project launched last year by Alexandria resident and business owner Nancy Belmont. Artist Matt Corrado created a vibrant design with the words, "Courage to Live BIG."  The colorful, larger-than-life art will face the Kelley Cares Miracle Field. The Theme of the wall - the Courage to Live Big - particularly applies to the special needs players in the Miracle League Program. Every day, they show the courage to face life's challenges and keep moving forward.   The project will be the city's first long-standing interactive mural, with chalkboard space for participants in the City of Alexandria Therapeutic Recreation Program to write and draw, adding their contributions in colorful chalk. The Therapeutic Recreation youth and adults inspired the portion of the mural reading "Time to Play!" A cluster of hand prints from participants in the program illustrates the power of diversity in building unity.    The project will be unveiled on Saturday, April 23 at 12:30PM, just before the season's first Miracle League baseball game. The unveiling will be a family-friendly celebration of courage, featuring a performance by the Rainbow Rock Band, a mindfulness moment by the Mindful Junkie, Gina Rollo White, reflections on courage by Therapeutic Recreation participants and a cookout featuring Southblock juices. The public is encouraged to attend the unveiling and stay for the game.   The mural is a true community partnership, with funds and brainpower contributed by the City of Alexandria, Kelley Cares Foundation, Miracle League of Alexandria,lululemon Alexandria, #WeLiveBig, Gravitate Solutionsand Jen Walker the Realtor for Del Ray & Beyond.

Thank you all again for your love and support! Sincerely, The Kelley Cares Team

STEAM Event in Alexandria

Yoga-Thon this week - ACT for Alexandria

WHAT: Alexandria’s first 18-hour YOGA-THON on April 20th wants YOU!

WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM (EDT) – Add to Calendar

WHERE: Ease Yoga & Cafe – 3051 Mount Vernon Avenue #102, Alexandria, VA 22305 – View Map – is generously hosting this event.

WHY: Help us raise awareness about yoga & mindfulness for under-served youth!

HOW: Stretch your yoga practice with area yoga teachers Jafar Alexander, Megan Brown, Cathy Burke, Tara Casagrande, Maureen Clyne, Pia Economou, Kathy Judd, Jessica Purtell, Nicole Radshaw, Gina White, Ronit Zelivinski and MORE; while raising funds for under-served youth to have the same privilege.  Stay for all 18-hours or come for just one class. Please sign up for free here and plan to make your cash or credit donation when checking in for class at Ease. 

MORE DETAILS: The proceeds from this event are a part of Alexandria’s Spring2Action- 24 hours of giving- and will support YoKid’s programs. YoKid…Stretch Your Limits is a 501(c)3 therefore all donations are tax-deductible.

BONUS: Pre-game the yogathon with lululemon athletica Old Town, Alexandria on Tuesday, April, 19th, from 7pm-8pm, with 40% of sales during this hour benefiting YoKid’s programs. 

On the 20th, freebies and price specials offered by South Block Juice Co. ALL day in the café at Ease, with a portion of their sales donated to YoKid.

Schedule Sneak Peak. All Classes are for adults unless noted:

• 6:00am-7:30am: Michelle Kelsey Mitchell
• 7:30am-9:00am: Maureen Clyne
• 9:00am-10:30am: Gina & Megan’s Funky Pilates followed by a Mindfulness Meditation
• 10:30am-noon: Nicole Radshaw (kids welcome)
• Noon-1:30pm: Jafar Alexander
• 1:15pm- 3:00pm: Cathy Burke (family yoga: kids 2-5 welcome with caregiver)
• 3:00pm- 4:30pm: Kathy Judd
• 4:30pm- 6:00pm: Pia Economou
• 6:00pm-7:30pm: Jess Purtell
• 7:30pm-9:00pm:Tara Casagrande
• 9:00pm-10:30pm: Ronit Zelivinski
• 10:30pm- Midnight: Special Guest Teacher