September, 2013 - Riverside Sheriffs' Association

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Military Corner Benefits for Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen By Robert Simmons Contributing Writer This month I want to highlight several programs that helped my family out personally while I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. They are the National Military Family Association (NMFA), Our Military Kids and Military OneSource. These programs are mainly designed to help families who have deployed members. Our Military Kids Our Military Kids is an organization that provides tangible support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for sports, fine arts and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our Ryan Simmons, Age 8 Military OneSource Gabby Douglas, 2012 Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas, 2012 Olympic Gymnast deployment to Iraq. The $500 grant she received allowed her to attend an Olympic training camp that boosted her talents to prepare her for the 2012 Olympics. country. The organization will provide up to $500 for childcare services or for your child to start, or continue, a sports program or National Military fine arts program. In our case, my son Ryan, The third program I want to highlight is Military OneSource, which has a website that who was 6-years old at the time, was interested benefits in taking up to Tae all Kwon military Do. My wife members Military and veterans, OneSource too extensive provides Family resources Association to a myriad of applied for the grant and the organization here. They The NMFA assist is an organization with locating that programs sent a check directly for children to the studio, of which all ages, The spousal third program benefits I want to highlight and deploye veteran works military with various summer members. camps to Military covered OneSource 6 months of classes. does Ryan not started provide is Military services OneSource, themselves, which has a website but they provide retreats for military families and out as a white belt and loved it so much, we that provides resources to a myriad of benefits to all military them members onto and veterans, one website provide camps links for children to of various deployed members, organizations kept him who in the program do, in after a I way returned. that combines easy among access. many other They programs. also They screen have the 2 ½ programs years later he is and a black monitor belt, working them. too extensive My wife to list and here. They I have assist with used this one program called “Operation Purple” on his second Dan, and has competed in locating programs for children of all ages, many that times sent our as son a to starting a camp near Santa point for several getting national information competitions. for either spousal ourselves, benefits and deployed or our or veteran troops. I recommend Barbara the year making I was deployed it a and favorite on The your program internet even assisted search 2012 engine. military members. Military OneSource does helped him engage with children going Olympic gymnast, Gabby Douglas. In 2006, not provide services themselves, but they through the same experience he was. her father, SSgt Timothy Douglas, deployed provide links to various organizations who Operation Purple camps offer a free week with the Air National Guard for his second Resources do, in a way that combines them onto one of summer fun for military kids website for easy access. They also screen with parents who have been, are the programs and monitor them. My wife http://www.militaryfamily.org/ currently, will be deployed. and I have used this site many times as a http://www.militaryonesource.mil/ The goal of the Operation starting point for getting information for Purple camp program is to give either ourselves, or our troops. I recommend http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/ military children tools to help deal making it a favorite on your internet search with the stresses that result from engine. “Deputy a parent’s Simmons deployment, is currently through assigned to the San Jacinto Station. He is an Army veteran and currently serves as a Major in Force a Reserve. memorable His camp email experience is rls452asts@gmail.com if you have any military/veteran Resources related questions or issues you would lik researched.” in a “purple” environment. www.militaryfamily.org Operation Purple camps are open www.militaryonesource.mil to military children of all ranks www.ourmilitarykids.org and Services: active and reserve Ryan Simmons, Age 8 components—and give priority to children whose parents are in a deployment phase between September and December of the year you apply. Their website is listed at the end of this article. Ryan Simmons, Age 8 Deputy Simmons is currently assigned to the San Jacinto Station. He is an Army veteran and currently serves as a Major in the Air Force Reserve. His email is rls452asts@gmail.com if you have any military/veteran related questions or issues you would like researched. Military Page 20 • All Points Bulletin Issue 9, 2013
Benefits Health Corner Jennifer Lewis Health and Wellness Coach, Nourishthegift.com Issue 9, 2013 Back To School Balance Police Officer’s Health With School back in session it means early morning motivation to get ready for school, breakfast rush hour, sports practice, homework, dance lessons, children’s programs, Bible studies, youth groups and that old familiar feeling of overwhelm. You may not feel it just yet, but I assure you it is on its way. So what can you do to avoid the overwhelm? The simple answer is find your balance. Balance is a sticky subject among many people though. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies, worship time – plus, big desires to improve our health. How can one possibly balance so many things? I’m going to let you in on a little secret here: You can’t. Balance. Is It A Myth? “Harmony” is an easier goal than balance. Harmony means everything is co-existing in a spirit of cooperation. But whatever you want to call it – harmony, balance, or “fitting it all in” – there is a secret to doing more of what you want and less of what you don’t want. Want to hear it? I just need to warn you that although the equation sounds simple, it actually takes massive willpower to execute. It also requires that you get absolutely clear on what you want your life to look like, and what you do not want in your life. Ready? Okay, here’s the secret: First ask yourself what isn’t serving you. What doesn’t need to be in your life? What is dragging you down? Keeping you awake at night? Have you identified a few things? Now get rid of them (or fix them - now). Next, ask yourself what you want in your life – or in this week or day? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to do? Who do you want to be with? Focus your energy on these things. Anything that Valentine’s Day Soul Food By Jennifer Lewis, Health Coach Back the Badge Wellness doesn’t fit into this larger scheme… let it go (or learn how to say “no”). Ready to dive in and make a few changes? Give these tips a try and see how much more harmonious your life can be. No balance required. Get Even Healthier! Are you curious about how to harmonize your health goals? How to fit wellness into your busy schedule? Let’s talk! Schedule an initial complimentary consultation with me today – or pass this offer on to someone you care about! About Me I am a Health and Wellness Coach and certified Master Transformational Coach, I help Moms let go of self sabotaging behaviors, so they can be fully present for their children and live happy and healthy lives. I will help you shift your behavior to develop lifelong healthy habits and a deep understanding of your bio-individual needs. We’ll work together to create lasting changes to your health, energy, and well-being. Schedule a phone consultation today: www. nourishthegift.com/freeconsult Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great specific reason. Maybe it is macaroni and cheese, slow-simmered tomato sauc potato pancakes. For me it is ice cream, it brings me back to memories of a ch Doctor’s appointment. Eating comfort foods (every now and then) can be incre your rational brain might not consider it highly nutritious. Sign up for Get Food has the power to impact us on a level deeper than just our physical w reconnect us to precious memories, like childhood playtimes, first dates, holida cooking or our country of ancestry. Our bodies remember foods from the past o cellular level. Eating this food connects us to our roots and has youthening and far beyond the food’s biochemical make-up. RSA Email Alerts and receieve the latest association news in your inbox in the Know! Acknowledging what different foods mean to us is an important part of cultiv with food. This month when we celebrate lovers and relationships, it’s importan To have sign a relationship up, go online with food—and to that this relationship is often far from loving www.rcdsa.org attempting to control our weight. We often abuse food, substituting it for emotio ignore food, swallowing it whole before we’ve even tasted it. or call the RSA office at (951) 653-5152 What would your life be like if you treated food and your body as you would gentleness, playfulness, communication, honesty, respect and love? The next Page 21 • All Points Bulletin food, do so with awareness and without guilt, and enjoy all the healing and nou
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