Upcoming Events

Family Fun Night--March 2014

Family Fun Night: Recycling Adventures!



Thursday, March 27
 PODER Learning Center
 1201 Thorpe Ln
 6PM-7PM

The PODER After-School Program will be hosting a Family Fun Night for parents and their children to have an hour of bonding time with fun activities! This month's theme: recycling!

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STAT Source Inc. Job Opportunities--February 2014

STAT Source Inc. Job Opportunities



Friday, February 28
 PODER Learning Center
 1201 Thorpe Ln
 10AM-12PM

A representative of STAT Source Inc. will come to the PODER Learning Center to answer questions, do interviews, and give information about their company.

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B&J Pharmacy Presentation--February 2014
 

B&J Pharmacy Presentation 



Tuesday, February 4
 Springtown Villa
 501 Springtown Way
 3PM-4PM

  
   

Representatives from the B&J Pharmacy will be coming to Springtown Villa to do a presentation about diabetic shoes. Please call Gracie Campos at 512-353-7343 for more information.

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Zumba Classes--January 2014

Zumba

 Mondays, January 30
K.A.D. Korner Store
801 River Rd.
11AM-12PM   

Free, healthy, and great for seniors! Call Bonnie Pecina at 512-392-6273 for more information.

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Cook for Your Life Classes--January 2014
 

Cook for Your Life Classes 



 Mondays, January 6, 13 and 27
K.A.D. Korner Store
801 River Rd.
1PM-2:30PM

  
   

The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas is  sponsoring a Cook for Your Life Class series. Classes will be every  Monday at the KAD Center from 1:00 — 2:30 PM and will be held on January 6, 13, and 27 and on February 3 and 10.  Come sign up to participate.

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Spanish Classes--May 2013
 

Learn how to speak Spanish

SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 2013--¿Se habla español? Would you like to learn how to? It's never too late to learn! Adult disabled and elderly friendly atmosphere! Call Gracie Campos at 512-353-7343 for more information. The next class is:

Thursday, May 16
Springtown Villa
501 Springtown Way
3PM-4PM

 

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Zumba--May 2013

Zumba Class

SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 2013--Do you want to get more healthy and active?  Join our Zumba classes! Call Bonnie Pecina at 512-392-6273 for more information. The next class is:

Thursday, May 16
K.A.D. Korner Store
801 River Rd.
10AM-11AM

 

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 Boy Scouts--May 2013

Boy Scouts Meeting

SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 2013--Would you like your little boy to learn how to be a good leader, life and survival skills, and build positive friendships? Join the Boy Scouts! Meetings are held at the K.A.D. Korner Store in the C.M. Allen neighborhood regularly. Call Bonnie Pecina at 512-392-6273 for more information. The next meeting will be held:

Tuesday, May 14
K.A.D. Korner Store
801 River Rd.
6PM-7PM

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Fundraiser--April 2013

Fundraiser for Kids' Program

SAN MARCOS, Texas, January 2013--The Resident Services Department of the San Marcos Housing Authority will be having a fundraiser to raise money for ALL of the Kids' Program in the San Marcos Housing Authority. Much of the profit will go towards the summer program. Please support by coming on:

Saturday, April 13
PODER Learning Center
1201 Thorpe Ln.
8AM--12PM

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 Awards Ceremony--January 2013

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

SAN MARCOS, Texas, January 2013--The Resident Services Department of the San Marcos Housing Authority will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on January 24. Volunteers that have put in at least 50 hours of volunteer time have been invited to celebrate their achievements in this awards ceremony.

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 Resident Meetings--December 2012

Resident Meetings

SAN MARCOS, Texas, December 2012--The Allen Woods Resident Assembly will be holding their monthly meeting Tuesday, Decemeber 4 at 6:00p.m. at the PODER Learning Center. All residents are welcome. There will be a discussion on last months topics, upcoming events, and an update on the "Neighbors helping Neighbors" Can Food Drive.

The residents of Springtown Villa will have their monthly meeting this Wednesday, December 5 in the Community Room at 4:30p.m. to discuss this month's activities.

There will be a Family Self-Sufficiency Class on Thursday, December 6 at 6:30p.m. in the Chapultepec Adult Learning Center for all FSS (Family Self-Sufficiency) program participants. The Hays Caldwell Women's Center will be discussing the different programs and resources their facilities provide. Please call Megan Perez, FSS Coordinator, at 512-396-3364 for more information.

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 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Can Food Drive--November 2012

Can Food Drive

SAN MARCOS, Texas, November 2012--All of November, the Allen Woods Resident Assembly is sponsoring a "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Can Food Drive. Donated non-perishable foods will be distributed to the elderly and families that live in San Marcos Housing that are struggling to make their holiday just as special.  PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS AT:

The PODER Learning Center
1201 Thorpe Ln.
San Marcos, Tx 78666

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Haunted House--October 2012 

Haunted House

 SAN MARCOS, Texas, October 31, 2012--The PODER Learning Center of the Allen Woods Homes will have it's annual haunted house! Ghost and Gouls of all ages are welcome to partake in the activities. Come join the spooky fun!

HAUNTED HOUSE
Wednesday, October 31
5p.m.--6p.m.
PODER Learning Center
1201 Thorpe Ln.
San Marcos, Tx

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Schlitterbahn--August 2012

San Marcos children end summer with a big splash

SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 19, 2012 -- A local non-profit organization, The PODER Learning Center, is hosting an annual Schlitterbahn trip for the children of the families involved with the San Marcos Housing Authority.

“We strive to provide our youth with the opportunity to learn many of the skills needed to become strong community leaders,” said Maria Calcaben, PODER Resident Services Coordinator.

The San Marcos Housing Authority hosts annual events for the members and their families. One of these events consists of the PODER Learning Center, along with two other programs, taking the children to Schlitterbahn at the end of each summer.

Calcaben said PODER currently has around 20 children that attend their after-school care services. Around 40 to 50 children overall attend the Schlitterbahn trip. Calcaben said end of summer is a perfect time to go because it is right before school starts and puts a nice ending to the children’s summer activities.

PODER Learning Center hosts fundraisers to raise money to allow the Schlitterbahn event to happen. Calcaben said they hold garage sales, cook lunches, and provide raffles to raise the money.

“The PODER coordinators and myself put the event on, but we couldn’t make it happen without our parent chaperones and volunteers that come out and help with the children,” said Calaben. “It really is a great event that we look forward to every year.”

The San Marcos Housing Authority offers many different supportive services to the citizens of San Marcos. One of the components is the Youth Development Program, which provides a place where school-aged children in San Marcos can go to find support and encouragement.  The Youth Development Program serves around 90 children at three different sites, one of them being the PODER Learning Center.