The Rose Garden Weblog

Sat - September 13, 2008

The Rose Garden is Moving!

You're at the old homepage called, "The Rose Garden Weblog". It was created using iBlog software, a third-party software for Mac computers. It is no longer being updated. Meanwhile, Apple has come out with its own blogging software, iWeb. Much easier for me to use!

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Thu - January 4, 2007

Pictures from Boyer's Annual ASL Christmas Party, 2006

We had a great turnout this year of 27 humans and 2 canines (puppies). There was lots of food, fun and fellowship at our home. We enjoyed seeing everyone and having a great time with a great bunch of friends. Click on the read more link below to read up on the party and see pictures. Until next time, we wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2007!

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Sat - December 9, 2006

Borders ASL Social January 5, 2007

Borders is under the red balloon icon. Starts at 7 pm and runs until store closes at 11 pm. Held every month on the first Friday, this is the largest ASL Social in the Harrisburg/West Shore area.

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New Covenant Deaf Fellowship ASL Social

On Friday, January 26th, 2007 from 7 pm to 9 pm, New Covenant Deaf Fellowship hosts an ASL Social for the Signing Public.

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Return?

Thank you all for your patience while I was away from maintaining my blog. With so many other blogs out there I don't blame you for not surfing here. Well, I hope to continue my return by staying active with the Deaf Community. My wife and I have been going to ASL Socials all along and have continued with our Church Deaf Ministry. Due to life's priorities, I needed to get away from blogging. Now that some of those priorities have been taken care of, I hope I can make a comback.

Here's wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Mon - February 13, 2006

Deaf Bible Study

New Covenant Deaf Fellowship is a ministry of New Covenant Fellowship, a member church of PCA , which believes that the church life need be made open and available to the Deaf Christian Community.

We welcome especially the Deaf to come and learn more about Jesus Christ, or who may be interested in knowing who Jesus Christ is. The primary focus of our Bible Study is to help Deaf Christians in their walk with the Lord.

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Risks of Implants for Bacterial Meningitis

The Wall Street Journal reported on a study made in 2002 by researchers at the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which was later published in 2003 by the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Mon - January 16, 2006

Greater Harrisburg Chapter PSAD Meeting

Meeting this month is on January 21st, beginning at 10:00 am. The location for this meeting which is open to the public is at the GHAD Clubhouse, 5107 Sunset Drive, Harrisburg, PA. Click on Read More below for more information.

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Sign to Voice Skills for Working Interpreters

Tuesdays, February 28 to March 28, 2006. Six week class designed for interpreters in learning techniques for improving your ASL to English skills. Taught by Tara Potterveld, MA, Pennsylvania Registered, RID CT and CI at Lancaster Theological Seminary. Class is limited to 12 students. For more information click Read More.

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New Covenant Deaf Fellowship

The 10:45 am Sunday Worship service is interpreted for the Deaf. Address for New Covenant Fellowship church is 4500 Creekview Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. It is situated in the middle of Hampden Township. There are different ways you can get there including from I-581 or the Carlisle Pike via local roads. The most simple route is take I-581 West to Exit #2, Creekview Road, and drive East on Creekview Road until you see the church. You can get on I-581 from Carlisle Pike or I-81. I-581 is also part of the "Capitol Beltway" which connects the West Shore and Harrisburg areas.

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Wed - December 21, 2005

The Book of 3 John in ASL

This video is a free download from Deaf Missions website (click here ) and is the Book of 3 John done in ASL. It is part of the New Testament from ASL Bible. Enjoy.

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Thu - October 27, 2005

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Lancaster

DHHS of Lancaster provides many needed services to the Deaf community and they have their own website.

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Mon - May 2, 2005

Inside Deaf Culture

An excellent new book by Deaf authors Carol Padden and Tom Humphries! A smallish book at 208 pages, including index, it contains a lot of information on Deaf Culture throughout history. List priced at $22.95, but available from Amazon for under $16, the book is worth your money. It is, however, written in Collegiate slang by which I mean, sometimes it is long-winded and dry reading. Somethings I learned included the famous early 20th century movies made by NAD to capture the Sign Language of famous Deaf living at that time, including Gaulladet and Viditz. Deaf History in America is filled with struggles of the Deaf to receive a fair education and to be taught in their own native language, ASL. How the early blue-collar economies of the 40's and 50's created a boom in Deaf Clubs, but then was followed by the long decline, and how now Deaf Culture is being threatened by current events. There is a lot here. Highly recommended!

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Sun - May 1, 2005

New Poll for May

This month's poll is, "How many ASL Socials do you attend each month"? Click on Read More below for results of last month's poll.

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NorthEast Deaf Recreation, Inc. (DeafRec)

What is DeafRec ? Common question is who are we? Is it for deaf people only? Answer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people with the goal to get them all together and enjoy the community! The local, Central Pennsylvania coordinator for DeafRec is Justin Drawbaugh. Click below to read more from Justin Drawbaugh.

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Open-Captioned Movie, "The Pacifier"

New Poll for April

Laurent, SD

John and Louisa Boyer's Homepage

Please Support Pennsylvania Senate Draft Resolution!

New Poll Question For March

Last Month's Poll Results Are In