加斯林糖尿病中心點心會 11/13

Website    Events    Contact Us    A Taste of Ginger November, 2015 Dim Sum for Diabetes in Chinatown Join us for a meal that gives back! Empire Garden Restaurant in Chinatown, Boston Last year's event with Mayor Walsh November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The AADI is planning many events in the community this month to raise awareness and encourage you to get screened. In honor of World Diabetes Day, we are having the 2nd Annual Dim Sum for Diabetes event on Friday, November 13th at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Chinatown, Boston. Come and see us, receive free consulation and educational material, and you get a chance to win a pair tickets to our A Taste of Ginger event ($500 value)! For more information, please check our Dim Sum for Diabetes event page. Special thanks to Empire Garden Restaurant and Ms. Ann Wong - thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you all there! Upcoming community events in November Here's the list of upcoming events. Please check our website for more information. - Sun, 11/8: Health Seminar at Lexington Chinese School - Wed, 11/11: Asian Social Cooking Club at Joslin Diabetes Center - Fri, 11/13: Dim Sum for Diabetes in Chinatown, Boston - Sun, 11/15: South Asian Diabetes Awareness at Diwali event - Wed, 11/18: Dr. George King on Vietnamese TV program Screen at 23 Campaign in Massachusetts Do you know your BMI? Find out with our Asian BMI Calculator Let's start with checking your BMI Over a half of Asian Americans with type 2 diabetes and an even larger percentage of Asian Americans with prediabetes are unaware that they have diabetes. Screen at 23 is a national awareness campaign that calls for Asian Americans to be screened for type 2 diabetes at a body mass index (BMI) of 23 kg/m2. It supports the ADA's new guidelines for diabetes screening in Asian Americans which is based on recent findings by Dr. William Hsu, et. el in Diabetes Care. AADI is proud to lead this campaign in Massachusetts as a founding partner of the Asian American Native Hawai'ian & Pacific Islanders Diabetes Coalition (AANHPI-DC). If you have any questions regarding the Screen at 23, please contact AADI.  Check Out the New AADI Website New aadi.joslin.org is now available The AADI trilingual website has been accessed from over 160 countries. It is now mobile-friendly so you can read up on the go as well! Stay tuned for our new Drag 'n Cook(TM), a free meal planning app that will include Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Korean cuisines for you to explore!

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華美福利會開始接受燃油補助申請

Asian American Civic Association starts accepting new applications to the Fuel Assistance program on November 1 until April 30 2016. Would it be possible for you to place an announcement on
your newspaper? Please see the text below.

暖氣補助計劃是幫助低收入家庭於冬季期間繳付暖氣費用.
申請日期: 11/1/2015 至 4/30/2016
申請資格: (1) 波士頓 (Boston), 布碌鄰 (Brookline)及牛頓市(Newton)居民. 凡合資格的申請者皆可獲得電費,
煤氣費及電話費等的折扣優惠. 歡迎有興趣申請的人士致電 (617) 426-9492 分機0號或到華美福利會預約.

家庭人數	稅前年薪        $	家庭人數	稅前年薪   $
1	33,126	5	73,897
2	43,319	6	84,089
3	53,511	7	86,000
4	63,704	8	87,912

Fuel Assistance Program is a Federally-funded program that helps
low-income households with their home heating bills in winter season.
All eligible Fuel Assistance applicants will receive discounted gas,
electric and telephone rates.

Application date: 11/1/2015 to 4/30/2016
Eligibility: (1) Residents of Boston, Brookline or Newton
To apply, please call (617)426-9492 ext: 0 or go to AACA to make an appointment.

Household Number	Gross Annual Income       $	Household Number	Gross Annual Income   $
1	33,126	5	73,897
2	43,319	6	84,089
3	53,511	7	86,000
4	63,704	8	87,912

TREASURER GOLDBERG AND THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF THE “MEETING THE COMMONWEALTH’S WORKFORCE NEEDS” REPORT

TREASURER GOLDBERG AND THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF THE “MEETING THE COMMONWEALTH’S WORKFORCE NEEDS” REPORT

New Report Offers Valuable Insight Into The Relationship Between Today’s Education And Opportunities In The 21^st Century Workplace

BOSTON –Treasurer and Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Chair Deb Goldberg and the MSBA have released the results of the “Meeting the Commonwealth’s Workforce Needs” report. The report, conducted in partnership with Northeastern University’s Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban Regional Policy, utilizes comprehensive data and innovative analysis to further explore the relationship between what Massachusetts students learn in school today and the educational requirements the job market is expected to demand tomorrow.

“At the Massachusetts School Building Authority, we are investing in 21^st century classrooms where teachers are able to provide the education necessary for the jobs here in Massachusetts,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “As we work with communities across the state we believe we can better match our school buildings to provide the environment needed for the skill set necessary to grow our economic base.”

“This extraordinarily detailed research uncovered some surprising and critically important trends in the Commonwealth’s workforce including the fact that up to two-thirds of the 1.1 million job openings between 2012 and 2022 will be for replacement workers of those retiring or changing occupations,” said Barry Bluestone, Director of the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University.  "This suggests the need for a huge training effort to make sure that Massachusetts’ employers can find qualified workers to meet their workforce needs.”

The “Meeting the Commonwealth’s Workforce Needs” is an innovative approach for looking at how the MSBA will address capital projects going forward. The report provides insight into the anticipated demands of the job market and into how Massachusetts schools can address these demands.

“My colleagues at the MSBA and I are delighted to have partnered with the Dukakis Center at Northeastern to present this important study. The insights gained from this report will help us evaluate what jobs will be needed in the future and the ability of both traditional schools and vocational facilities to meet the real world demands of the 21^st century workplace,” said MSBA Chief Executive Officer Maureen Valente, who was extensively involved in the project.

The report stresses the importance of strong post-secondary education options for Massachusetts students, from vocational-technical schools, to community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities, while offering insight into how these different opportunities relate to the labor market.

The report covers at length the expanding role of vocational schools in Massachusetts, while also emphasizing the importance of financial education within school curricula, the projected job growth in Massachusetts over the next decade, and the top occupation groups in terms of projected job openings.

“One of the successes of vocational technical education is the ability to meet the labor market demands of business and industry. This report, commissioned by the MSBA in collaboration with the Dukakis Center at Northeastern University, identifies the emerging careers that will assist graduates of vocational technical schools with opportunities in our innovation economy and play a crucial role to the economic stability of the Commonwealth,” said David Ferreira, who serves as executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators.

"As we continue to redefine the Chapter 74 comprehensive model of education in our District, we are excited to reap the benefits of offering a 21st-century program coupled with a rigorous academic curriculum,” Said Dr. Gary Maestas, Superintendent of Schools, Plymouth Public Schools. “In navigating the school designs at our High Schools in partnership with the MSBA, it is our belief that we have clearly mapped a comprehensive model delineating 21st-century learning expectations for our students."

Some key findings from the report include:

• Between 2012 and 2022 there will be nearly 1.2 million job openings  in the Commonwealth
• More than 3 out of 5 of the nearly 1.2 million job openings will require less than a B.A. degree, and 1 out of 3 will require no more than a high school degree
• Vocational school graduates will be able to fill approximately 11.7 percent of all job openings by 2022
• While various regions of the state have vocational technical schools that seem to be well positioned to meet their region’s projected occupational openings, there are other areas of the state including the City of Boston, the Metro North Region, Metro Southwest, and the Cape and Islands where more attention needs to be paid to increasing the capacity of vocational schools to meet projected job needs

CITY OF BOSTON ANNOUNCES NEW ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO TAXPAYERS

CITY OF BOSTON ANNOUNCES NEW ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO TAXPAYERS

BOSTON - Monday, November 9, 2015 - The City of Boston Assessing Department today announced the public disclosure period to allow taxpayers the opportunity to review their preliminary residential and commercial properties assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. The Assessing Department is in the final stages of completing a revaluation of all residential and commercial properties, as required by state law every three years. Preliminary assessment notices will be mailed the week of November 16. The following public disclosure period allows taxpayers the opportunity to review their preliminary assessment with an assessor prior to the state Department of Revenue's final certification: Monday November 16 - Friday November 20 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Boston City Hall, Room 301 Monday November 23 - Tuesday November 24 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Boston City Hall, Room 301 On these dates, property owners will have the opportunity to review their FY 2016 preliminary assessments by: Visiting the Assessing Department at Boston City Hall, Room 301; Calling the Taxpayer Referral and Assistance Center between 9AM and 5PM at (617) 635-4287; or Visiting the Assessing Department on the web atwww.cityofboston.gov/assessing While preliminary assessments are included in the disclosure notices that will be mailed to taxpayers the week of November 16, the assessments are also available online at www.cityofboston.gov/assessing . By following the revaluation links, taxpayers may submit an online contact form with questions about their FY 2016 assessment directly to the Assessing Department. After certification of the new values by the state Department of Revenue, the new assessed values will be indicated on the FY 2016 Third Quarter real estate tax bill to be issued by the Collector-Treasurer at the end of December. The FY 2016 assessments will be based on the value of the property as of January 1, 2015, and will reflect the market conditions in each property's immediate area on or before that date. Market activity occurring after January 1, 2015, will be reflected in the FY 2017 assessment. In FY 2016, assessments reflect a strong market for real estate, with most neighborhoods exhibiting signs of appreciation over the prior year. As a result, many homeowners will see an increase in their assessment. However, with Proposition 2½ limiting the annual growth of the City's tax levy, assessments will cause a decline in the property tax rate that will mitigate, in part, tax bill increases. TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS The City of Boston offers a number of tax relief programs to qualified homeowners. The residential exemption, in particular, can provide substantial savings to taxpayers that owned and occupied their homes as of January 1, 2015. A residential exemption is an amount of assessed value that is exempted from taxation by recommendation of the Mayor and vote of the City Council. Last year, qualified taxpayers saved $1,880 on their tax bills. Taxpayers who receive the residential exemption for FY 2016 will see the exemption value indicated on the Third Quarter tax bill. The deadline to file for the residential exemption for FY 2016 is April 1, 2016. In addition, the City offers personal exemptions to those taxpayers who are elderly (over age 65), surviving spouses (widow/widower), minor children of deceased parents, blind, disabled veterans with a service-connected disability, and certain members of the National Guard. Each exemption has eligibility requirements, such as age and certain income restrictions. Taxpayers who receive a personal exemption for FY 2016 will see the exemption amount indicated on the Third Quarter tax bill. Taxpayers who believe they may qualify for a personal exemption have until April 1, 2016 to apply. The lone exception is the National Guard exemption, which has a filing deadline of February 1, 2016. The City also offers a tax deferral for those elderly homeowners whose current expenses make the continued ownership of their home difficult. To qualify for FY 2016, taxpayers must be age 65 or older and have an income of less than $57,000 per year. The amount of the deferred taxes, plus interest accruing at a rate of 4% per year, must be repaid when the property is sold or upon the passing of the owner. More detailed information on tax assistance programs can be obtained by calling the Taxpayer Referral and Assistance Center at (617) 635-4287.