Archive for the 'Health Notices and Upcoming Events' Category

The 9th Annual Living with Breast Cancer Educational Conference

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

The 9th Annual Living with Breast Cancer Educational Conference will be held Saturday, October 9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  This conference is from 8am – 3:30pm and includes educational seminars, a resource center, and a style show.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the Commons Area.

Preparing For The Road Ahead

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Preparing For The Road Ahead is a three night series focusing on the importance of mental health and life transitions for aging adults.  It will be held on Mondays, October 4, 11, and 18 from 6 to 8:30pm at the Vadnais Heights Commons in Vadnais Heights.  Topics include: depression, addiction, grief, health and fitness.  It’s [...]

Growing Through Loss Grief Support Series

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The Growing Through Loss Grief Support Series is once again being offered this fall, every Thursday from 6:45 – 9:00pm starting September 16 through October 21 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Roseville.  You may attend one session or all.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the Commons Area.

The ECRA Film Festival and Program

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The ECRA Film Festival and Program is brought to you by the ElderCare Rights Alliance and will be held on Friday, September 10 from 8:00am – 3:00pm at the Continuing Education Center at the University of Minnesota.  Topics include:  Creativity and Aging, Preserving Personal Autonomy, Caring with Someone with Dementia, and Dying with Dignity.  General [...]

Caring for Persons with Memory Loss

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Caring for Persons with Memory Loss is a free educational conference to be held at the University of Minnesota (Moos Tower 2-650) on Saturday, June 5 from 8:00am – 4:00pm.  The goal of this conference is to provide information, support, and education for adult children, spouses, parents, community care providers, and other individuals concerned with [...]

Screening Clinic for expert pediatric orthopedic care

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Does your child have bone, muscle, or joint problems?  Shriner’s Hospitals for Children is offering a Screening Clinic for expert pediatric orthopedic care at NO COST on Tuesday, May 11 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.  To make an appointment, call 612-596-6105 or 1-888-293-2832.

A Gathering of Grandparents: Explore Your Vocation

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

A Gathering of Grandparents: Explore Your Vocation will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 8am – 12:15pm at Augustana Lutheran Church in West. St. Paul.  Keynote speaker is Marilyn Sharpe presenting: Grandparenting: Called to Love, Laugh, and Leave a Legacy.  Cost is $15 which includes breakfast.  For more information and/or to register, go to [...]

LIFE Group

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Please join the LIFE Group on Wednesday, May 19 at 11:30 AM for a potluck lunch and fellowship followed by a discussion about “Living at Home Safely” presented by occupational therapists from HealthEast’s Optimum Rehabilitation.  Everyone is welcome!  Invite a friend!

Hugh’s News for April15, 2010

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Don’t miss the BIG EVENT -  The annual Peace Church Salad Luncheon, this Sat. April 17th, 12:30 pm.  Our speaker is Nora Murphy, St. Paul author of “Knitting the Threads of Time”. (Of special interest to all ye knitters, crocheters, sewers or wannabees.) Last call for reservations by Fri.am to Lucy Meyer 651-484-7996.  Everbody needs one.  Everybody needs a [...]

Healthy Decision Making & Healthy Relationships

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

On Sunday, March 28, Tim Turner from Northwest Youth & Family Services (and a Peace church attendee) spoke to the CIA about Healthy Decision Making & Healthy Relationships.  The following is information he brought for the presentation; and, as you will read, it is very applicable to everyone no matter your age. Characteristics We All [...]