I got my flu shot today. It came with a spiffy purple bandage with some weird design on it. I figured if I was going to take my kids to get their vaccination, I should lead by example.
It’s not going to help put their minds at ease, though. It will be a battle to get them in the car, out of the car, and then when it’s over and they’ve undoubtedly survived the ordeal, they’ll be mad at me for a while.
My conscience is clear.
However, if this year is anything like last year, I’m not sure who was more traumatized—them or me. They gave me a run for my money. When kids don’t want to do something, like get a shot, they suddenly become slippery, wet noodles with superhuman strength that can fit in any crevasse. I had no idea it was going to be so hard to get a 50-pound kid out of a Ford Fusion. By the time we got in the doctor’s office, we were all sweaty, some were crying, and no one was happy.
I guess this is part of the reason I run 5ks. Wish me luck.
Rebecca
Community Groups Screen Documentary LIKE
Troy Youth Assistance and Troy Tech Talks are screening the compelling new documentary LIKE, about the impact of social media on our lives, on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., at Troy High School Auditorium, 4777 Northfield Parkway.
LIKE reveals the true effects of technology on the brain and uncovers the impact social media can have on our lives.
The film is recommended for ages 10 and up. For more information go to TheLikeMovie.com. Everyone is invited, but space is limited. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A49A9AB28A6F49-like.
Jamboree on the Air Happening in Troy
Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually over the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and amateur radio operators, or “hams,” around the world, around the nation, and in the local community.
The Troy JOTA event will take place at Troy Fire Station #2, 5600 Livernois Road in Troy, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, with the majority of activity occurring on Saturday, Oct. 19. Troy Scout Troop 1702 will participate in the morning session on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Troop 1707 will participate in the afternoon session on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
For additional information visit https://www.scouting.org/jota/ or https://www.qrz.com/ and type K8S in the call sign search box.
Flu Shot Clinic
Don’t let the flu knock you out this season. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can drop in and get your influenza vaccination at Room 303 in the Troy Community Center. Bring your picture ID with current address and Medicare/Medicaid card for billing. For more information, call the Oakland County Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533. No registration required.
CodeRED Reverse 911 System is Now Active
If you have a landline, your phone number was added to the CodeRED system through an automatic process. If you would like to receive critical public safety alerts to a cell or email, sign up now through Troy’s app — tinyurl.com/y3gpbkzs (Apple) or tinyurl.com/y63zh4ct (Google).
CodeRED alerts will be used to inform the community about imminent threats to life or property, disaster and evacuation
