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American cuisine is known all over the world. It is often associated mainly with hard-to-digest and high-calorie dishes. It is characterized not only by diversity, but above all by the speed and simplicity of preparing dishes.

Burgers, hot dogs, fries, fried chicken, pancakes and apple pies are some of the American dishes that are popular in almost every country. The richness of this cuisine is the lack of imposed rules according to which specific dishes should be prepared.

On Friday afternoon, i.e. on October 21, 2022. seniors participated in American cuisine workshops under the project “World on a plate” No. 2021-2- PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040182. During the workshops, the menu was as follows:
– corn soup,
– mini burgers,
– pancakes,
– lemon tart.

During the course, participants learned about new flavors and recipes of American cuisine. The atmosphere at the workshop was very nice and cheerful. Everyone gathered was extremely pleased.

The effects of the work of seniors can be admired in the photos below

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022. it turned green in the Technical Secondary School No. 4 in Sosnowiec! It is thanks to the initiative on viral hepatitis carried out under the action “Colors of Life” – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535, under the patronage of the SMART Foundation, the European Solidarity Corps and with the support of the Sanepid.

Traditionally, students dressed in all shades of green, apples, bows and information leaflets about hepatitis were distributed. All this to draw attention to a very big problem which is Viral Hepatitis. Information was presented in information materials and on leaflets about the types of viruses that can attack our liver, the routes of infection, symptoms, diagnostics, as well as vaccination and prophylaxis. All this to increase our vigilance, get to know the “enemy” and know what to do to avoid infection.

The project “E-Senior II” – 2022-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000067331 has started in the best! In Opole, as many as 3 groups of seniors who want to learn computer skills have been created! Two intermediate and one elementary. Classes are held at our office from Monday to Wednesday every two weeks. During the first classes, the primary group took their first steps when starting the computer and typing simple sentences on the keyboard. On the other hand, intermediate groups started their adventure with Google Docs. During the classes they got to know:

• Basic functions such as: bold text, italics, change the font type, change the color of the text;
• How to add graphics from the Internet to a document;
• How to download a google document to a computer disk;
• How to attach the resulting document to an email.

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The last month in the project “Colors of Life” – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535 is October. The disease assigned to this month is hepatitis C and the main color is dark green. Hepatitis C is caused by the HCV virus that is present in six different genotypes, each divided into subtypes – the main difference between the subtypes and genotypes is their response to treatment. Infection with hepatitis C is spread parenterally by transfusion of blood and blood products, as well as by medical procedures performed with the use of non-sterile equipment, combined with the violation of the continuity of the body integuments. People particularly exposed to hepatitis C infection are:

• healthcare professionals,
• drug addicts who inject drugs (sharing needles promotes infection),
• people with blood transfusions,
• people who frequently change sexual partners (casual sex) – this applies to both homosexuals and heterosexuals,
• haemophiliac patients who require the administration of blood-derived clotting factors
• people who live under the same roof or have very close contact with someone infected with hepatitis C,

Hepatitis C can also be infected by transmission from mother to fetus during delivery.

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On Friday, September 16, 2022, culinary workshops devoted to Mexican cuisine took place. The workshops are organized as part of the project “The world on a plate” – 2021-2- PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040182.

However, before the participants started to prepare the dishes, Mrs. Mariola, the teacher, introduced the seniors to the traditions and culture of Mexican cuisine. Exotic Mexican cuisine is one of the most interesting cuisines in the world. It is full of colors, flavors and aromas. A special feature of traditional Mexican cuisine is the blend of ingredients, recipes and cooking methods by Native Americans and Spanish conquerors.

The basic foods used in Mexican cuisine for savory dishes include legumes (including beans), peppers (both hot and mild) and corn.

At the workshop, we found out how to easily and quickly prepare:

• QUESADILLA WITH SWEET FRUIT,
• BURRITO or TACO DE HARINA,
• GUACAMOLE – MEXICAN PASTA (salsa, dip) with avocado,
• Mexican SOPA DE LIMA – sour lime soup.

The prepared dishes turned out to be incredibly delicious, aromatic and fully reflects the taste of Mexico.

You can find the recipes of these dishes here -> Mexican Cuisine Recipes

On September 24, 2022, workshops on interpersonal communication were conducted under the project “Tell me …” – 2021-2-PL01-KA210-YOU-000051578. The classes were held at the Museum of the People’s Republic of Poland in Ruda Śląska. The theme of the activities was “Tell me … Who are you?”. The circumstances in which the young people lived allowed them to return to the past, which was an ideal opportunity to analyze who the man of the People’s Republic of Poland was and who he is today. The guiding question – “Who am I?” – is related to the concept of human identity, it concerns shaping a positive one
self-evaluation and awareness of positive qualities and strengths. The students listened to the lecture and then worked independently on worksheets and looked for answers to the following questions:

• Who am I?
• How do I know who I am?
• Why am I what I am?

The lectures will be continued …

Ukrainian cuisine is extremely rich in various flavors due to the influence of culture and religion
and geographical location of Ukraine. It’s a simple kitchen born out of poverty.

For individual dishes, products are used that the vast majority of average Ukrainians can grow or hunt on their own. On Ukrainian tables we find dishes based on flour, mushrooms, fish, vegetables, sauerkraut, meat, cucumbers, and buckwheat. Potatoes, called the second bread, are the basis of most dishes.

On September 30, 2022. seniors prepared Ukrainian specialties during culinary workshops carried out as part of the project “World on a plate” project no.: 2021-2-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000040182.

The main course was a cauldron, i.e. baked potatoes with kefir. The dish that the participants of the workshop really enjoyed were potatoes stuffed in a peasant way.
Ukrainian cuisine workshops ended with a sweet dessert, i.e. Ukrainian cheesecakes.

Recipes of the prepared rarities can be found here

Although October has entered our calendars for good, it is worth stopping and summarizing
previous month. In September, as part of the “Colors of Life” project – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-
000036535 we were discussing Alzheimer’s disease and the main color was purple. At the beginning
of the month, we have briefly presented what this severe disease is all about. Today we want to present in
in a nutshell the most important facts about it, namely:

1. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to dementia.
2. Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 50-70% of dementia cases.
3. It is estimated that 1 in 85 people worldwide will develop Alzheimer’s in 2050.
4. The course of the disease is different for each patient, so detection and treatment attempts are extremely difficult.
5. The average life expectancy of a patient with confirmed Alzheimer’s disease is 7 years.
6. Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease of the 21st century. Annual expenses related to it
   exceed $ 240 billion. It is estimated that in 2050 this amount will be 4 times higher.
7. Many famous people fell ill with Alzheimer’s, incl. President of the United States Ronald Reagan, Irish writer Iris Murdoch, footballer Ferenc Puskás, actress Rita Hayworth, actor Charlton Heston, writer Terry Pratchett.
8. Almost twice as many women suffer from Alzheimer’s disease than men.
9. A person with Alzheimer’s can lose their sense of smell.

Training for employees under the project “Conscious Parent Academy – Replacement parent urgently needed!” – 2020-1-PL01-KA204-082283 has ended. Let us recall that the host organization was the Municipal Social Welfare Center in Żory, and the subject of the training was “Legal conditions for the functioning of foster care in the partner countries”. The training was attended by employees from:

•  IAC – Instituto de Apoio à Criança
•  Mano šeimos akademija
•  Municipal Social Welfare Center in Żory

During these 5 days, the participants broadened their knowledge of the following topics:

• What legal actions are taken in individual countries to secure children from biological families and transfer them to a foster family,
• Ways to promote foster families in individual countries,
• Organization of foster care and adoption in Poland,
• Family foster care: the first days of a child in foster care, activities aimed at referring a child for adoption. Overview of actions taken in individual States,
• How to prepare a child for return to the biological family and who are the family assistants.

During the training, the employees had the opportunity, in addition to broadening their knowledge, to get to know the city of Żory and the surrounding attractions, such as:

• The City Museum in Żory,
• Kapias Gardens,
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum,
• Castle in Pszczyna.

It was a time full of work and activity. The institution’s employees shared their experiences and knowledge that will be necessary for everyday work in their profession. Certificates confirming participation in the training were also awarded.

On the occasion of September 21, that is the World Alzheimer’s Day, a purple action took place at the Technical Secondary School No. 4 in Sosnowiec, organized as part of the “Colors of Life” project – 2021-1-PL01-ESC30-SOL-000036535. As part of the campaign, purple ribbons and candies were distributed. On the occasion of this day, students dressed in purple, which made the whole school colorful. Moreover, the youth answered questions about Alzheimer’s disease. For correct answers, they received points for behavior and marks for activity. All this to familiarize students with this very difficult and insidious disease.