Self-Sufficiency Programs and Services March 2023 Schedule 3/1/23 Wednesday – March is recognized as Women’s History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. 3/4/23 Saturday – How to Start a Nonprofit Community Workshop 10:00 am EST-3:00 The Villages at Carver Family YMCA 3/7/23Continue reading “March 2023 Schedule”
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February 2023 Schedule
The Write-Right Literacy & Nutrition Programs February 2023 Schedule 2/1/23 Wednesday – February is recognized as Black History Month, which honors the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. 2/7/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles * 2/8/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and WritingContinue reading “February 2023 Schedule”
Ephemeral
Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day Ephemeral Correct pronunciation: /əˈfem(ə)rəl/ Definition: 1. lasting for a very short time 2. lasting one day only If you describe something as ephemeral, you mean that it lasts only for a short time. – Collins English Dictionary Part of Speech (POS): Adjective Why is it important to know aContinue reading “Ephemeral”
Logophiles
Logophiles Word Game | Building Vocabulary Good morning, DFOWW learners. Our Logophiles and Word of the Day (two-part) reading and writing workshops have been designed to help our students improve all areas of communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Having a robust vocabulary is essential for these skills. Our objective is to introduce andContinue reading “Logophiles”
Charlatan
Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day Charlatan Correct pronunciation: shahr-luh-tn Definition: 1. a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud 2. a person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people Someone cheating people by claiming special knowledge – Macmillan Dictionary Part of Speech (POS):Noun Why isContinue reading “Charlatan”
Logophiles
Logophiles Word Game | Building Vocabulary Good morning, DFOWW learners. Our Logophiles and Word of the Day (two-part) reading and writing workshops have been designed to help our students improve all areas of communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Having a robust vocabulary is essential for these skills. Our objective is to introduce andContinue reading “Logophiles”
January 2023 Schedule
The Write-Right Literacy & Nutrition Programs January 2023 Schedule 1/1/23 Sunday – Welcome to the New Year! 1/3/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing WorkshopPart 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles * 1/4/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing WorkshopPart 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day * 1/10/23 Tuesday – Two-Part OnlineContinue reading “January 2023 Schedule”
December 2022 Schedule
The Write-Right Literacy & Nutrition Programs December 2022 Schedule 12/6/22 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing WorkshopPart 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles * 12/7/22 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing WorkshopPart 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day * 12/13/22 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing WorkshopPart 1 Building Vocabulary |Continue reading “December 2022 Schedule”
Specious
Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day Specious Correct pronunciation: ˈspē-shəs Definition: 1. seeming to be right or true, but really wrong or false 2. having a false look of truth or genuineness Something that is specious seems to exist or be true, but is not real or true. – Collins English Dictionary Part ofContinue reading “Specious”
Logophiles
Logophiles Word Game | Building Vocabulary Good morning, DFOWW learners. Our Logophiles and Word of the Day (two-part) reading and writing workshops have been designed to help our students improve all areas of communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Having a robust vocabulary is essential for these skills. Our objective is to introduce andContinue reading “Logophiles”