CCFC Weekly Update
March 12 - 15 2024
March 2024
March 10: Daylight Saving Time Starts
March 17: St. Patrick's Day
March 19: Spring Equinox
March 25: Full Worm Moon
March 31: Easter
TIME CHANGE
Yep, it is once again time to move the clocks ahead by 1 hour this weekend. Granted, most clocks adjust on their own but there are still a few that need to be changed. It pays to be mindful of any potential clock time changing needed.
And, just because the world needs more acronyms, this one is DST...Eek
In case you are wondering, the time changes back again on November 3, 2024.
SAVE THE DATE - CCFC SPRING CELEBRATION
CCFC Spring Celebration
Sunday, Apr 14, 2024, 05:00 PM
Wisconsin Riverside Resort, Inc., Shifflet Road, Spring Green, WI, USA
$50 per ticket or a reserved table for eight people, for $400.
Physical tickets are not issued. The Check-In desk at the event will have a list of ticket holders.
Original Lauren Thuli “What's all the Twitter” artwork will be auctioned!
Entertainment by Trio Soleil!
Cognac-infused Jazzicana with a Crescent City tinge
Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Live Band, Cash Bar
Generous Support Provided by Wilkinson Auction & Realty
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE CCFC SPRING CELEBRATION📧
There is now an email address to request tickets for the CCFC Spring Celebration:
THE BUS STOP
THE FCOW IS GOING ON A FARM VISIT TO DARLINGTON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH.
THE BUS DEPARTS FROM CCFC AT 9:30.
⭐FCOW NEWS⭐
The FCOW has some potential farm visits for March. These are tentative dates:
March 13
March 27
If you are available and interested in this unique opportunity, please contact CCFC. There is plenty of room on the bus!
ANI IS BACK FROM INDIA
Hello CCFC friends!
After a month away, I am back in the US. For those unfamiliar with my travels, the purpose was what I would describe as an artists’ residency in which about 100 artists and craftspeople from 50 countries were invited to participate in a cultural exchange and collaboration at Tasara Weaving Centre in Beypore, Kerala, Inda. We were housed in a building with dormitory style accommodations with shared rooms and bathrooms. My bed was decked out with a mosquito net tent. The rooms all faintly whirred with the sound of a single ceiling fan intended to cool us down enough to sleep at night; the typical cool nights shattered by record breaking heat worsened this year by the impact of El Nino. This proximity created an intimate space for sharing and connecting.
Kerala is a tropical state in southwestern India filled with coconut palms, jackfruit, mango, nutmeg, tamarind, bougainvillea, marigolds, cosmos, tapioca, jasmine, rice, sugarcane, and many other lush, tropical trees and plants which color the landscape with vibrant, jewel tones. Geographically it is bordered on the eastern side by the Ghat mountains and on the western side by the Arabian Sea. It is religiously diverse, and from what I understand, the people are better educated and live a higher quality of life than in other parts of India. This is in part due to the communist/labor party influence and access to work in the nearby Middle East.
Every morning, I woke to the sound of Muslim prayers blaring through an intercom from a nearby mosque, accompanied by the crow of roosters. As night surrendered to the light of day, the clamor of buses, scooters, motorized rickshaws puttering with the distinct sound of tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk, and trucks weaving their way through traffic by hammering out beeps sounding a bit like Morse code, added to the din. I was fascinated and terrified by the driving, which was akin to salmon swimming upstream - seemingly primal and urgent but also deft and accurate. Given the proximity to the sea, a group of several people from all over the world would take daily walks for a swim in water barely cooler than the air. On our way there, we were greeted with celebrity status waves and the shout of “hello, how are you, what is your name,” from the locals and school children, phrases that must be part of their early introduction to English. There were regular festivals at the local Hindu temples, and it was common to hear drumming and music everywhere. These were the sights and sounds that saturated my life for 5 weeks, an explosion of stimuli, and the perfect backdrop for creativity.
While there, we were asked to host workshops for other participants. Many of you know I have a passion for fiber art and weaving, and I was specifically asked by our host to introduce others to a type of weaving called Ondule, a French word which means “to undulate.” The Japanese term is called water weave. The technique is executed by using a reed called a fan reed in which the slots are arranged in slants rather than vertically up and down. By moving the reed up and down, the weave varies from narrow to wide, creating a wavy, undulating pattern. The week prior to departure, my host asked me to bring a warp (the threads that are wound onto the loom and run vertically to the weaver). My mother was kind enough to donate a beautiful hand-painted warp, the colors perfectly echoing the sky, earth, and flora of India. The looms at the center were rustic and termite damaged, but with the help of fellow weavers from the Calicut Weavers Society, Bena and Ramu, we were able to get a loom up and running. I had to adapt to the equipment and material available to me and ended up deciding to incorporate the spine of the leaves from the coconut palm into the piece I was planning, marrying the warp from the US with the weft materials from India. During my stay I was interviewed by a film crew, and my final question was, “what do I hope to manifest while at Tasara.” My response to this was that I hoped to weave connections and to create a space that facilitated a sense of love and allowed for vulnerability. I worked with a total of 13 people from 7 different countries (various parts of India, Holland, Suriname, Mongolia, Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Korea) with varying degrees of English and weaving proficiency. Despite a language barrier and cultural differences, we were collectively able to weave together our stories creating a perfectly, imperfect work or art – one which embodies our lives, individuality, and time together in India. This experience reminded me of the beauty of our shared human experience, something I feel will be very important to remember as we navigate the inevitable chaos of a changing world and climate.
I am including a few photos that better capture this experience, and I plan to share more about my trip next week. You can also find some videos on my Instagram Page: driftless_weaver
These are the weavers from the Calicut Weavers Society that helped me set up the loom. From left to right: Ramu, me, Bena, and Devi. Without their support, I would have been lost.
The final piece is two stories long.
Collaborators holding the finished piece.
I am including a few photos that better capture this experience, and I plan to share more about my trip next week. You can also find some videos on my Instagram Page: driftless_weaver
These are the weavers from the Calicut Weavers Society that helped me set up the loom. From left to right: Ramu, me, Bena, and Devi. Without their support, I would have been lost.
The final piece is two stories long.
Collaborators holding the finished piece.
NEW MONTH - NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We have such wonderful volunteers here at CCFC! Now that we have landed in the new year, it seems like a good time to recruit new volunteers to add to our group. We welcome new volunteers and would love to see some of our previous volunteers again too! Maybe you know someone who is looking for an opportunity. Please send them in our direction. Ani will be out of the clinic for the month of February. Extra help is needed in February due to staff/volunteers being off. There are many positions available.
Closing Due To Weather
As a general rule, if the Dodgeville School District closes due to weather conditions, CCFC also closes and does not see patients if the snow days fall on clinic days Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Of note: We will also close evening clinics if school is in session during the day and cancels evening activities due to changing weather later in the day.
Looking for additional volunteer nurses!!
We are hoping to add to our already wonderful list of volunteer nurses. Please spread the word. If anyone is interested, we encourage them to shadow during patient care hours. It is a very rewarding experience, and there are snacks.....
EDGEWOOD STUDENT NURSES WILL NOT BE IN CLINIC ON TUESDAY, MARCH 12. HELP WANTED
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
- Afternoon Clinic: 1PM-4PM
- Provider 1: Dr. Micke
- Provider 2: Dr. Petersen
- Provider 3: Kam NP Student
- Reception: Mary
- Scribe: Sam
- Nurse 1: Ani/Rebecca
- Nurse 2: Becky
- Nurse 3:
- Pharmacy:
- Lab:
- Interpreter: HELP WANTED
- Evening Clinic: 5PM-8PM
- Provider 1: Dr. Dunn
- Provider 2: Kam NP Student
- Provider 3: Dr. Morny Resident
- Reception: Aimee
- Scribe: Sam
- Nurse 1: Ani/Rebecca
- Nurse 2: Myra
- Nurse 3: Help Wanted
- Pharmacy:
- Lab:
- Interpreter: HELP WANTED
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Thursday, MARCH 14
- Evening Clinic: 5PM-8PM
- Provider 1: Dr. Grieshaber
- Provider 2: Dr. Kavanaugh
- Provider 3: Kam NP Student
- Reception: Chris & Jayne
- Scribe: Sam
- Nurse 1: Rebecca/Ani
- Nurse 2: UW Student Nurses
- Nurse 3: Help Wanted
- Pharmacy:
- Lab:
- Interpreter: Lew
HELP WANTED: RECEPTION
We are currently accepting applications for our front desk. This opportunity involves greeting people at the door and various front desk duties. This position could even be on a fill in basis. No experience is necessary. BUT, please hurry to apply, these positions might fill up quickly!
Clinic Hours:
- Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Calling All Interpreters
We are looking for additional interpreters to join the fabulous interpreters who volunteer at CCFC. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please send them our way. Remember, it is also very helpful to have interpreters virtually. In-person or virtual are both options for this very important role.
SignUp Genius vs SignUp Gina
Please feel free to contact me at the clinic if you would like to sign up but are not comfortable with SignUp Genius.
Kathy W. refers to this option as SignUp Gina. 🌞 Either way works.
TUESDAYS NOW HAVE AN AFTERNOON CLINIC SIGN UP AND AN EVENING CLINIC SIGN UP
CCFC Mission Statement:
To provide basic health care for those who cannot afford or access medical services in Iowa County and surrounding areas.
Community Connections Free Clinic
Email: ccfcvistamember@gmail.com
Website: http://ccfcwi.org/
Location: 101 East Fountain Street, Dodgeville, WI, USA
Phone: 6089302232
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