Websites
- Did you know that there is a local organization able to provide support services, education, and recreation to you? It's the Calcasieu Council on Aging; contact #: 337-474-2583
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Want to be informed on local government, government services, and public affairs?
Visit C-Gov (Calcasieu Government Channel) - Looking for something to do this weekend or during the week? Visit the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau! Browse the Calendar of Events.
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La Familia Centro de Recursos es una organizacion bilingue, multi-servicios, sin fines de lucro 501c (3) para cumplir las necesidades de Latinos y familias multiculturales y otros individuos. Nosotros cumplimos con ayudarlos con informacion local, referencias y acceso a programas entre la comunidad de Lake Charles. (La Familia Resource Center is a bilingual, multi-service, non-profit 501c(3) organization developed to meet the needs of Latino and other multicultural families and individuals by providing information, referrals, access to services and programs within the Lake Charles community.)
- Take a FREE computer class at the Calcasieu Parish Public Library.
- Visit other community websites or contact them for information on additional classes.
- Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana--337-494-7000 or 800-393-READ
- McNeese Leisure Learning--337-475-5000 or 800-622-3352
- Adult Education Center---337-217-4220
- Care Help of Sulphur--337-527-2273
- Internet Room and Training--337-494-1717
- The Lifelong Learning Center---337-494-7000 or 1-800-393-7323
- My PC Tech--337-497-0900 or 337-436-1136 (Free Classes)
- Tech Center--337-491-1797
- Need additional information.....try Beginning Computer User Tutorials/Helps
- Did you know that learning is a continuous process and we are never too old to learn?
Visit this website: Continuing Education Guide for Seniors
- Enjoy your grandparenting years with Grandparents.com
- Enjoy the wealth of information provided by LPB
- Don't be scammed? First step...check this site: Better Business Bureau
- Need to make a will, create a bill of sale, or declaring gifts? Legal Forms can help.
- Social Security Administration
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Find government resources on money, housing, health, consumer protection, and more with USA Gov: Seniors
- Visit the AARP website.
- Need to know how something was created or how it works? Find How is the place.
- They are your national voice....they are the National Council on Aging
- National Institute of Health--Senior's Health
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Senior Living is your guide to living and retirement!
- Need helpful tips on health, bullying, reading, and more? Use these helpful sites for Parents.
- Are you homeschooling? Use Just for Homeschoolers
- Do you have teenagers? Check out these resources.
- Do you need recipes for one or more? Try All Recipes
- Find the latest news about titles, programs, and read staff book reviews at Bayou Book Bytes Blog
- Looking for eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, and videos? Choose your own lending period and there are no late fees.It's easy with the Digital Library Collection
- Access information about U.S. farmers market locations, directions, operating times, product offerings, and accepted forms of payment with the Farmers Market Directory
- Are you a crafty person? Or are you ready to learn something new? Browse Fav Crafts for ideas.
- Are you traveling around the world? Do you need to know a country's currency, food, a map, etc? Use Global Road Warrior to plan your trip.
- Find your travel destination with Fodor's Travel Online or Frommer's Budget Travel Online
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Want to learn a new language? Learn new converation skills with Mango Languages.
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Looking for an online book club? With the Online Book Club read portions of the book via email. Check out the Online Newsletters too!
