COMMUNITY DIGEST
Employment Resource Center
For help with employment and unemployment needs, visit the Arkansas Workforce One Stop Center in its new location at 151 Highway 412 E., Suite D. Unemployment and WIOA career services are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Arkansas Rehabilitation is available on Wednesdays by appointment only. WIOA Training/ Career Services are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, call the Siloam Springs office at 479-5245181. For immediate assistance, contact the Rogers office at 479-636-4755 or the Fayetteville office at 479521-5730.
Republican Women
Siloam Springs Republican Women meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at the Compass Fellowship Building, located at 318 Main St. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Guests are welcome, including gentlemen and students.
VFW in Siloam Springs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1674 in Siloam Springs meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 830 S. Lincoln St. Any veteran who has served in a combat zone for more than 30 consecutive days is eligible to join. For more information call 479549-7313.
Aqua aerobics
Aqua aerobics for women is held every Monday and Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hub White Pool at the Walton Lifetime Health Complex on the campus of John Brown University. This class meets in the shallow (4 foot depth) end of the pool and is great exercise in a low-impact environment. Each session is $3 — no pre-registration is needed. For more information, please contact the WLHC office at 479-5247303 or email wlhc@jbu. edu.
Bookstore at the Library
The Bookstore at the Siloam Springs Library has wonderful bargains on a great assortment of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books — most priced under $2. Signs in the library will guide patrons to the bookstore area, which is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations of used books and electronic media in good condition are always welcomed, especially materials of interest to children and teens. The bookstore is operated by Friends of the Library and all proceeds are used to benefit the library. Everyone is welcome to come and shop in this little hidden corner of Siloam Springs.
Senior exercise options
The Walton Lifetime Health Complex on the campus of John Brown University is a participating facility for both SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit programs. These programs are designed for senior Medicare/Medicaid eligible members and offer a unique blend of physical activity for all. Classes are offered five days a week and are taught by certified instructors. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. There also is a class that meets in the indoor pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday called “Splash.” If eligible, a SilverSneakers or Silver&Fit membership could be covered by insurance at no charge or for a maximum of $25 a year. Find out if you are eligible by going to www. silversneakers.com or www. silverandfit.com. For questions or more information, call 479-524-7303 or email wlhc@jbu.edu.