Learn Microsoft Word
The Mosholu Library is offering a free introduction to Microsoft Word on Feb. 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn to create, edit, print, and save documents. Register in person at 285 E. 205th St. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Social Security Assistance
Representatives of the Social Security Administration will be available to address questions and/or issues concerning Social Security on Jan. 28 at Congressman Eliot Engel’s Bronx office, located at 3655 Johnson Ave. The service is available by appointment only. Call Richard Fedderman at (718) 796-9700 to make an appointment.

Join Local Community Board
The Bronx Borough President’s Office is accepting applications for all 12 Community Boards. Applicants should live or have professional or other significant interests in the Bronx. Applications are available at your local Community Board office or online at bronxboropres.nyc.gov. Applicants can call the B.P.’s office at (718) 590-3914 or Community Board 7’s office, (718) 933-5650. Submission deadline is Feb. 2. 

Learn Computer Skills
St. James Recreation Center at 2530 Jerome Ave. offers free classes in Microsoft Office, Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Computer Basics, and much more. For more information, call Justin Young at (718) 367-3659.

Charter School Accepting Applications
The Bronx Community Charter School, located at 2348 Webster Ave., is now accepting kindergarten applications for fall 2009 (spaces for 1st and 2nd graders may also be available). Meet the co-directors, see students and teachers in action and take a tour at 9 a.m. on Jan. 29; Feb. 12 and 24; March 5 and 19. For more information, call (718) 584-1400 or visit www.bronxcommunity.org.

Join Local Education Council
The Bronx Borough President’s Office is interviewing candidates to fill its vacancy on Community Education Council District 10. Members are unpaid volunteers and serve for two years. The right candidates will have experience in business, trade or education. E-mail resume and cover letter to the Borough President’s Director of Education Policy, Mr. Jesse Mojica, at jmojica@bronxbp.nyc.gov or fax documents to (718) 590-4690.

Free 2009 Parking Calendars
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is offering free New York City Parking Calendars to community residents. To receive one, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to his office at 3107 Kingsbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, or stop by the office in person.

MetroCard Buses and Vans
The MTA’s MetroCard buses and vans will make scheduled stops at Fordham Plaza (Fordham Road and Third Avenue), from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; at Van Cortlandt Village, 3880 Sedgewick Ave., from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; and at the Fordham Road and Grand Concourse intersection, from noon to 2 p.m., all on Jan. 23. Vans and buses will also be available on Jan. 26 at Scott Towers, 3400 Paul Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. Reduced MetroCards will be available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

After School Care
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., provides after school care for children in elementary school. Children are transported from their schools in Norwood, Bedford Park, Williamsbridge and Van Cortlandt Village. The center provides a snack, help with homework, and an array of activities to keep children busy. Financial aid is available. For more information, call Ruth Moore, Program Registrar, at (718) 882-4000.

Job Opportunities
On Dec. 1, Mayor Bloomberg announced the expansion of free job placement services through New York City’s Workforce1 Career Centers. The centers provide personalized career counseling, interview training, resume/cover letter assistance, workshops and ESL classes. For more information, call the Bronx Workforce1 Center, 358 E. 149th St., (718) 960-7099.

Free Workshops for Children With Special Needs
Resources for Children With Special Needs, Inc. is offering a series of free community workshops for families of children, youth and young adults with disabilities. The next workshop is “Transition From School to Adult Life” on Jan. 23 at the Bronx Family Center of the Children’s Aid Society, 1515 Southern Blvd., followed by “Turning 5: Transition to School Age” on Feb. 4 at the Jewish Child Care Association, 555 Bergen Ave. Both workshops are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Gary Shulman at (212) 677-4650 or e-mail gshulman@resourcesnyc.org.

Free Career Seminars
Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W., is offering a free Career Information Seminar for its non-credit career training certificate programs. The Office of Continuing Education will hold the seminar on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, including room locations and careers that will be covered, call (718) 960-8512.

Continuing Education Open House
The Office of Continuing Education, at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W., will host an open house for the children’s spring program on Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Courses are for ages 4 to 16 and include reading, writing, math, Spanish, computers, and Regents exam and SAT preparation. Classes in art, moviemaking, chess, music, theater, dance, swimming and sports are also offered. For more information, call (718) 960-8512 or visit www.lehman.edu/ce.

Capoeira Dance Classes
The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, 841 Barretto St., is offering capoeira classes every Saturday in January, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 per class. For more information, call (718) 842-5223 or visit www.bronxacademyofartsanddance.org.

Computer and English Classes
Fordham University, 557 E. Fordham Rd., is currently holding free computer and English Language classes for parents on Mondays through Thursdays and on Saturdays. Classes can either stand alone or as an 8- to 12-week series. For more information or to register, call (718) 817-3503.

Wii Games for Adults and Seniors
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m., adults and seniors can enjoy free Wii video games at the Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St. To sign up, go to the Adult Information Desk. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Place for Teens With Issues
The Power Project is a free program for teens ages 12 to 18 who are dealing with substance abuse and other problems. Located at 3464 Webster Ave., Power Project provides case management, individual and group counseling, trips, and is just a place to get away from it all. For more information, call (718) 515-7971.

Adult ESL and Computer Classes
PS 94 on Kings College Place will offer ESL levels 1 and 2 and Computer Skills classes through summer 2009. Both classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Computer classes will be taught in English and will include lessons on keyboarding, Microsoft Word and other programs. Registration is first-come, first-served. For more information, call Ms. Seminario, the parent coordinator, at (347) 563-4772 or (718) 405-6345.

Seeking Artists for Aging Project
The Bronx Council on the Arts is seeking artists who are interested in exploring the link between creative expression and the quality of life of older people. BCA is offering unique opportunities in the field of Creative Aging. Send resume and letter of interest to Ed Friedman, Bronx Council on the Arts, 1738 Hone Ave., Bronx, NY 10461 or email: info@bronxarts.org.

Quality of Life Screening
The Psychosocial Oncology Program of the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center is conducting a survey study in order to learn about the physical and emotional stresses faced by cancer survivors. Participants will have to fill out questionnaires and have the opportunity to participate in free/low-cost programs and support services within the program. For more information, call (718) 430-2380.

Breast Oncology Program
The Breast Oncology Living Daily Program also known as BOLD living offers a variety of free educational, support, and mind-body workshops. They are designed to empower and nurture breast cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones, but are open to all. For more information or to register, call (718) 430-3613 or visit outreach@aecom.yu.edu.

After School Child Care
Registration is now taking place for the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s after-school childcare programs at 3450 DeKalb Ave., for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The Discovery Club is offering staff escort from PS 94, PS 280, St. Ann’s, MS 80 and van service from PS 8, PS 94 Annex, PS 56 and 56 Annex, St. Brendan’s, St. Philip Neri, PS 41, Visitation, and PS 95. For complete information or to register, call Ruth Moore weekdays at (718) 944-3207.

Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Association’s New York City chapter provides a support group in Norwood for Spanish and English speaking caregivers who have relatives with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. The support group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. For the location or more information, call Mark Goodwin at (718) 920-7377.

Free Respite Program
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is offering free after-school services to families with mentally retarded or developmentally disabled children ages 5 to 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. KHCC is also offering a Saturday Respite Program for ages 15 to 25, and on Sundays another Respite Program is provided for ages 18 to 65. Weekend Respite Program hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are held at the KHCC, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace (near Sedgwick Avenue) at West 230th Street. To register or for more information, call Hanna Gabris at (718) 884-0700 ext. 202.

Teen Center
The Boys and Girls Club of Mosholu Montefiore Community Center at the Fort Independence Houses announced that memberships are being accepted for the Teen Center program for boys and girls ages 12 to 16. The center is open Monday through Friday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and offers a variety of teen activities. For more information and/or registration, call Israel Rosario at (646) 358-6096.

Free After-School Program
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is accepting applications for its free Fort Independence after-school program, which serves kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. The program offers a variety of activities. For more information, call Israel Rosario, (646) 358-6096.  

Foster Parents Needed
The Foster Care Network is asking families to open their hearts and homes to foster children this holiday season. For more information, call (800) 454-3727.

Speech Program at Ursula 
The Mt. St. Ursula Speech Center, 2885 Marion Ave., is now accepting applications for its fall program. The center has openings for children ages 2 to 5 who are in need of speech and language services. Medicaid and other insurances accepted. For more information, call (718) 584-7679.

Karate Classes at MMCC
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located on Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue, will be offering a wide selection of Karate classes for elementary school students, teens, and adults starting in the next few weeks. The classes are offered for all levels on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Classes are affordable and discounts are available. To register or for more information, call Luis Morales weekdays at (718) 944-3290 or MMCC at (718) 882-4000 ext. 0.

Free GED and Business Courses
The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located at 3950 Laconia Ave., at East 224th Street, is now accepting applications for the fall semester. Classes offered are GED Prep and basic to advanced MOS Certification Computer classes, free training in Business Office Technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Job Readiness (Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Skills) and Pre-Certification Training in various careers (Child Care, Security and more). All students wishing to apply must meet state income and academic guidelines. This is an HRA-approved program. Classes began in September. To begin the application process or for more information, call (718) 547-1001.

Aphasia Clinic Accepting Clients
The Lehman College Speech and Hearing Center, which provides therapy on a sliding scale payment schedule, is now accepting new clients in its recently expanded aphasia clinic. The clinic will provide individual and group therapy sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.; group therapy sessions also take place on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Diagnostic and therapeutic sessions will be supervised by faculty members who are licensed by the NYS Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and certified by ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association). For more information, call Wanda Adams at (718) 960-8138.