Inspiring Hope for those with RA and other Autoimmune Diseases

Health & Fitness, Neighborhood News, Uncategorized

Friends-of-the-Wells-Branch-Library-Logo-(Outlines)-(extra-large)Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. The Friends of the Wells Branch Community Library is proud to sponsor this event.

Think powerfully … Think positively … As if every moment depends on it. Because it does. This the wisdom of Lora Tucker Kaasch, who will present her message of hope in honor of Arthritis Awareness Month.  Attendees will receive a copy of Lora’s eBook “Thrive with RA: Build Momentum and Create a Life You Love,” which is applicable to almost every chronic illness. If you’re suffering from tourettes syndrome, then you might also want to look into tourettes syndrome cannabis treatments here.  Having a positive mindset as well as nutrition and fitness tips will be introduced. Lora will also share her patient checklist which includes important questions to ask the doctor to ensure having an active role in the health care process. And if you are currently looking for a course that will fit your wants, then you may consider having a career in the medical industry. At physical-therapy-assistant.org you can compare the different types of physical therapist assistant careers and programs.

This free program will take place at the Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port on May 31 at 3:30pm.  Use this link to register: http://hopewithra.eventbrite.com

Hope to see you there!

hummingbirdHummingbirds of Central Texas

Thursday, May 28 • 6pm
in the Library’s Meeting Room Building (Main library will be closed for painting during this event.)

Learn to identify these beautiful little birds, and what you can do to attract them to your garden! Presented by Shelia Hargis of Travis Audubon Society. Co-sponsored by the Wells Branch Birding Group. No registration required.

Wells Branch Garden Guild Tour • Saturday, May 16

1459996_676464325816740_5210458711229334784_nThis year’s Garden tour will include all types of gardens “in progress” Wells Branch has seen a surge in gardening and water conservation. Join us to take a look at a few. Look for signs in

the yards on Saturday.

  • 8:45-9:00 Meet at Rec Center Parking Lot • 3000 shoreline
  • 9:05-9:30 Parker & Celeste Richardson • 2109 Nathan Dr
  • 9:35-10:00 Chandra Patel • 2409 Rick Whinery Dr
  • 10:05-10:30 Rachel LeBansky • 14904 Yellowleaf Trl
  • 10:35-11 Dianne Koehler • 14909 Alpha Collier11209695_676464242483415_3726786229301138149_n
  • 11:05-11:30 Elaine & David Betterton • 14939 Doria
     Vicky Linsalata • 14975 Doria Drive
  • 11:35-12 Tracy Simon • 15036 Babbling Brook Dr.
  • 12:05 WBE school garden and orchard– patio tomato plants available in the greenhouse $1-2.

Click HERE for Tour Map

Click HERE for Photo Album of Tour

Springtime Events in Wells Branch!

Upcoming Events –

2015 Disc Golf3rd Annual Wells Branch Disc Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 9 •  9am-2pm • WB Branch Disc Golf Course                    

You may arrive and tee off any time between 9:00am-2:00pm.  The Wells Branch Disc Golf Course is located on Owen Tech Blvd across the street from Whataburger. Parking is available along the street. Each participant will receive a disc golf disc with custom artwork (see attached photo) as part of their registration ($10 Pre-register or $15 On-site). If you can’t go to such sports events, worry not because you can still enjoy golf at home or any other sports that you prefer doing indoors.

There will be door prizes and awards for winners of each division donated by our VERY generous sponsors
– Branch BBQ (family pack full of tasty BBQ)
– Thundercloud Subs ($5 off coupons) – Pflugerville location on Grand Avenue Pkwy. just east of I-35
– Third Base Sports Bar (Coupons) North 183 by Anderson Mill Rd location
– Wells Branch Disc Golf Club (various prizes donated by club members)

We are staggering the tee off times across several hours to avoid congestion on the course, and division winners will be contacted by telephone after the last group finishes. Prizes can be picked up at the end of the event or winners will be contacted to arrange prize pickup.

In this casual tournament, players will compete in age brackets with separate male and female divisions as defined by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) rules. (Legend 70+, Senior Grandmasters: 60+, Grand Masters: 50+, Recreational: 20-49, Junior I: 17-19, Junior II: 14-16, Junior III: 11-13, Junior IV: 10 and under)

Pre-registration is only $10 and will be taken at the WB Recreation Center, located at 3000 Shoreline Dr.  You may also call to register at 251-9814 or email your registration request to rec@wellsbranchmud.com ~ Brian Litke

Eco Fair Flyer greenClick HERE to download coloring contest page.  Bring to Eco Fair for PRIZE!

Follow the links below for PHOTOS from 2015 Events –

Quarterly Extreme Clean • January 17, 2015

WB MUD Valentine’s Day Dance • February 14, 2015

WBNA Elected Official Reception • February 26, 2015

WB MUD St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Concert in the Park • March 17, 2015

WB MUD Dog Fair • March 28, 2015

WBNA Easter Bunny Photos • April 4, 2015

WBNA Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts in the Park • April 4, 2015

Extreme Clean Spring! • April 11, 2015

FOL Community Garage Sale • April 18, 2015

Homestead Pioneer Fest • April 25, 2015

WB MUD Spring Youth Fishing Tournament • May 2, 2015

WB Logo Best VersionWB MUD Now Hiring!

Great jobs for college kids home for the summer!

The Wells Branch MUD is currently hiring for the following positions:

• Lifeguard
• Summer Day Camp Counselor
• Lead Summer Day Camp Counselor

Please visit the link below for detailed information on jobs available and the application process.

http://wellsbranchmud.com/jobs

Travis County Community Development Block Grant Program Meeting

Thursday, March 26 • 7pm • WB Community Center

As a neighborhood association, we’re interested in how we can better serve our residents and increase community involvement from those living in our apartment communities as well as our single family homes. Wells Branch has several new apartment complexes that have opened recently or plan to open in the near future. As a group, we’ve been concerned about a lack of infrastructure and amenities where some of these apartments are located. We will be reaching out to the management teams for the 20+ complexes we have in our area and encouraging attendance at the upcoming CDBG meeting. We’d like for you to join us as well.

Every year, Travis County receives approximately $997,649 in federal funds from a program called the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds housing, infrastructure and social services projects for residents with low and moderate income that live in the unincorporated areas of Travis County. Residents and non-profit agencies can help determine projects by providing project ideas and proposals. Travis County Health and Human Services will explain the CDBG program and provide our community paper copies of the Participation Form so that we may provide our comments and ideas to the Commissioners Court by March 31st.

Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, present community needs and recommend projects for CDBG funds at the meeting. Please make time to attend.

To learn more about CDBG, take the survey online, or suggest a project, visit www.co.travis.tx.us/CDBG