I am interested if there are any Bunko groups in Steiner or if anyone would be interested in starting one?

I’m looking for somebody that is local that fits ceiling fans. Preferably somebody that is ‘inexpensive’ and somebody that has been used already and that can be recommended. I have two of them to go up.

and also for a maid…

We are very interested in seeing if any of your readers have suggestions for a good, dependable maid service.

and while I am at I might as well throw in an old post about lawn mowing that did not get much response.

Thanks for all the help.

We are new to Steiner Ranch and I was wondering if you know of any Mommy and Me-type playgroups that meet in the area?  My son is 13 months old and he and I would love to get out and meet some of our new neighbors!

I was wondering if there is a water aerobics group that meets at any of the pools in the summer?

Here are some simple things I think we can do.

1. Tomorrow take all those HEB plastic bags and turn in five of them for a green reusable bag.
2. Start recycling if you don’t already. Here is a list of all things you can recycle with IESI our waste management provider. (IESI will collect and recycle aluminum and tin/steel cans, newsprint, #1 plastic & #2 milk/water jugs, and glass that only contained food or beverage. IESI will not accept glass soda bottles, glass milk jugs, pie plates, food trays, aluminum foil, aerosol cans, window glass, light bulbs, crystal, phone books, dishes, rubber bands, or plastic bags. )
3. Reduce the postal mail that you get. Follow the instructions in this link. Whatever mail you do get, try and keep it in one box and recycle it all at once.

I think these are a good start. Use the comments to think of more. One thing a reader mentioned to me in email was a paper recycling can at the mail boxes. I know I would use that to throw away all those credit card offers we seem to get. I am going to try and talk to the HOA and see if this can be done. Any other ideas?

The Steiner Cares Dress for Success Clothing Drive was a True Success!

Our community came together for an overwhelming response. We are still receiving donations, but the latest totals are over 140 suits (many of which still had tags on them!) and more than 300 additional clothing items including dresses, blouses, shoes, make-up, and accessories.

Items that cannot be used by Dress for Success will go to the Arc of the Capital Area, a 501 (c)(3) organization, which provides services to adults and children with developmental disabilities. http://www.arcofthecapitalarea.org/

Thank you to everyone who helped out, especially:
Sharon Adams
Kathy Mayor
Heather Bland-Ho of Conquer Your Chaos Organizing
4 Sons’ Quality Cleaners
Jennifer Swenson and the Shire Ridge gang
John and Sharmae Erickson
Kelly Adams-Browning

We are working on scheduling our next campaign and will announce details on the Steiner Cares website.

Please join us for these upcoming volunteer opportunities:

· Steiner Cares has partnered with The Summit at Northwest Hills (located @ 2222 and Mesa Drive), an assisted-living facility for the retired and elderly. We are seeking volunteers for visits on a monthly basis for game nights, birthday celebrations and other recreational events to provide some fellowship and cheer for the residents. Those interested can contact Greg or Lynne Stamps at 512-266-3114 for more information.

· Steiner Cares has also partnered with the Texas Baptist Children’s Home http://www.tbch.org/ (located @ Hwy 79 and Mays in Round Rock). We are scheduled to work on the campus during the morning of May 10, from 9-12:30, to help to beautify the campus while landscaping and working to enhance the overall décor of one of the campus’ cottages.

· Please mark your calendars: The second annual Steiner Cares’ back-to-school clothing drive, for less-fortunate area children, is planned for mid-August. Details will be posted on our website.

Please go to www.steinercares.org for updates and to volunteer. Thank you for helping!

Last Saturday kicked off our 3 week drive to support the Austin chapter of Dress For Success. We have had a great response so far! Thanks to all who have contributed to helping these women of Austin get back on their feet.

Who are the women served by Austin’s Dress For Success?

Age:
51% are under the age of 31
28% are between 32 and 45

Education:
18% have not completed high school
30% high school diploma
21% GED
10% have college degrees

Marital Status:
69% are single
20% are divorced or separated

58% Have Children

46% are living in a safehouse, homeless shelter or transitional housing

We still have 2 more weeks left. Please show your support for Austin’s disadvantaged women. Dress For Success helps these ladies help themselves. Please take time to clean your closets!

We still need:

Ladies Suits, blouses, gently used shoes and handbags, scarves and new pantyhose, bras and new cosmetics.

Drop your donations at the Welcome Center, the HOA offices, the fire station, or 4 Sons’ Cleaners in Steiner Ranch.

If you need us to come to you, we will. If you would like to make a monetary donation we will gladly accept it. Just contact us:

Tom or Cathy Henry at tomcathenry@gmail.com

Heather Bland Ho at Heather@ConquerYourChaosOrganizing.com

Todd Hindman of Steiner Cares http://steinercares.org

I am not going to tell you who to vote for, that is something you have to decide on your own. Vote for someone you believe in and for who you agree with. If you don’t know who that is here are a couple of websites that might be able to help. Link and link.

If you do vote do remember to also attend the caucus at your primary polling location. It is 7:15pm for the Democratic Caucus and 9pm for the Republican Caucus.

Most important though is to get out and vote.