Health Events Calendar (13 events)

1/1/09 - 12/31/09

Breast Cancer Support Groups
Details: Breast cancer support groups offered monthly by Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Facilitated by trained peer counselors who have experienced breast cancer. Focus is on life after a cancer diagnosis, including topics relating to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. Includes groups for young women, women in treatment, women with recurrence, and all survivors. Please call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 to learn more details about each group. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - CALL SUPPORT CONNECTION AT 914-962-6402
Hours: Various days and times
Cost: free-pre-registration required
Location:  VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, NY 

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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1/1/09 - 12/31/09

Yoga for Women with Cancer
Details: Weekly yoga classes for women living with cancer, offered through Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Classes are taught by qualified yoga instructors. To learn more about the specific focus of each class, and to pre-register (REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) call Support Connection at 914-962-6402.
Hours: Saturdays @ noon
Cost: free; pre-registration required
Location:  Club Fit
Jefferson Valley, NY 

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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1/1/09 - 12/31/09

Aquatic Fitness for Women with Cancer
Details: Program is offered by Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, and Club Fit of Jefferson Valley. Aquatic movement and exercise programs offer benefits to women living with cancer. Please call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 to learn more details about each class. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - CALL SUPPORT CONNECTION AT 914-962-6402.
Hours: Mon.,Wed.,Fri., 10:15am-11 am, and Sundays, 9:30 am - 10 am
Cost: free; pre-registration required
Location:  Club Fit
Jefferson Valley, NY 

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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1/7/09 - 12/31/09

Toll-Free Telephone Support Group-Women with Breast Cancer
Details: Support Connection, Inc. announces the launch of a new monthly support group for women living with breast cancer. This service is available to women regardless of where they live. The group offers women with breast cancer the opportunity to support one another and to share their concerns and experiences with other women who have the same diagnosis. The group is facilitated by a trained facilitator who has experienced breast cancer. Participation is free. After registering in advance with Support Connection, participants call into a toll-free number and are connected with the group via teleconference. For info or to register, call Support Connection at 914-962-6402, or toll-free at 800-532-4290.
Hours: 1st Wednesday of the month 8 PM
Cost: Free, pre-registration required
Location:  Support Connection, Inc.
360 Underhill Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY  10598

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@ supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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1/14/09 - 12/30/09

Ovarian Cancer Telephone Support Group
Details: A Toll-Free Telephone Support Group for women with ovarian cancer is available every month through Support Connection, Inc. This service is available to women regardless of where they live. The group offers women with ovarian cancer the opportunity to support one another and to share their concerns and experiences with other women who have the same diagnosis. Ovarian cancer support services are hard to find in many places. Participants in this group include women who live locally as well as women from across the country. Participation is free. After registering in advance with Support Connection, participants call into a toll-free number and are connected with the group via teleconference. For info or to register, call Support Connection at 914-962-6402, or toll-free at 800-532-4290.
Hours: 2nd Wednesday every month 8 pm (NY time)
Cost: free; advance registration is required
Location:  Support Connection, Inc.
360 Underhill Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY  10598

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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9/23/09, 10/27/09, 11/23/09

Wonderful Women Without Kids! Monthly Club Meeting
Details: A club where we get together to acknowledge & validate ourselves as valuable individuals & to celebrate our success & acomplishments. Fun, friendship, sisterhood & understanding, from other women, like yourself, who never had kids. Any age. Straight or gay. Bring a friend.
Hours: 6:30-8:30 PM / Wed. Sept. 23, Tues. Oct. 27, Mon. Nov. 23
Cost: Free!
Location:  Scarsdale Public Library
54 Olmstead Road
directions - www.scarsdalelibrary.org
Scarsdale, NY  10583
Accessibility: A,B

For additional information:
Judi Brome (914) 320-8672. Leave name, phone, fax & e-mail
Wonderful Women Without Kids!
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9/24/2009, 10/22/2009, 11/19/2009, 12/17/2009

Monthly Knitting Circle for Women with Cancer
Details: Great comfort is found by many in the time-honored practices of knitting and crocheting. As a result of renewed interest in these favorite crafts, knitting circles have formed around the country, giving women a place to gather around a common interest. In this monthly group, women with no knitting or crocheting background will learn from an experienced teacher, and women who already knit or crochet are welcome to join them. To learn more or to pre-register (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) call Support Connection at 914-962-6402.
Hours: Thursday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location:  Support Connection
360 Underhill Ave
Yorktown Heights, NY  10598

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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10/19/2009, 10/26/2009, 11/2/2009, 11/9/2009, 11/16/2009, 11/23/2009

Yoga Interlude for Women with Cancer
Details: Six-week yoga series for women living with cancer, offered through Support Connection, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Attain a healthier and fuller life by harmonizing your mind, body and spirit through the practice of yoga. Class will be taught by Chun Kim Levin, a Board Certified Holistic Nurse and certified Prana yoga teacher who has been teaching yoga and practicing Holistic Health since 1997. To learn more or to pre-register (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) call Support Connection at 914-962-6402
Hours: Monday 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Cost: Free
Location:  Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6
Mahopac, NY  10541

For additional information:
 914-962-6402
Support Connection, Inc.
E-mail: info@supportconnection.org
Website: www.supportconnection.org
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11/19/09-11/18/10

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
Details: Support group for survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and caregivers.
Hours: 3rd Thursday of every month (except August),6:30-8 PM
Cost: Free
Location:  Wood Pavilion, Building #7, Room G-41
785 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Accessibility: A,P,B

For additional information:
Janet Goodman, LMSW 597-2237
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
E-mail: jgoodman@burke.org
Website: www.burke.org
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11/24/09-11/23/10

Amputee Support Group
Details: Support group for amputees brings together those who have a common situation and provides the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences.
Hours: Last Tuesday of every month, 3-5 PM; Barbecue for group members, family and friends is held every August.
Cost: Free
Location:  The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
785 Mamaroneck Avenue
Wood Pavilion, Building #7, Harris Parlor
White Plains, NY  10605
Accessibility: A,P,B

For additional information:
Laura Toohig 597-2389
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
E-mail: rehab@andrusonhudson.org
Website: www.burke.org
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12/3/09

Mary Lou Seaman Westchester Employee Blood Drive
Details: There is a consistent need for blood donors. County Employees will again be donating Whole Blood to fill the need. If you wish, you may donate Double Red Cells also. Thanks as always for your support and assistance. This Blood Drive is also open to any citizen who wishes to donate. Call Janet Lokay at (914) 995-2127 to schedule an appointment. By scheduling an appointment, your wait time is held to a small minimum. Previous Donors -Don't forget to bring your Donor Card. Meet super County Employees from other departments. Parking is free at the County Center. Picture ID required. Free Van Ride from the County Office Building at 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM by the DPW Fleet Mgmt Employees. Check in to snacks in under 1 hour. Free juice, coffee, cookies, and tasty snacks provided. Join us and Thanks !
Hours: Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free
Location:  Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains , NY  10606
Accessibility: A,P,B

For additional information:
Janet Lokay 914-995-2127
Westchester County Center
Website: www.westchestergov.com
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12/7/09

Herbal Gifts for the Holidays
Details: Join clinical herbalist and herbal educator Janice Ditchek and discover how herbs can help you throughout the year and during important times of your life. Sign up is required at least 2 days in advance in order to prepare necessary class materials. Learn to create cost-effective, hand crafted herbal gifts for the holidays. Your family and friends will love receiving home-made presents that look great, smell wonderful and are good for them too! *Participants should bring along a mug or glass that they would like to use in preparing one of their herbal gifts. Please call 914.421.1500 ex 0 or email lcorritori@fullcirclefamilycare.com to RSVP.
Hours: Mon 7:00 - 8:30pm
Cost: $15
Location:  Full Circle Family Care
1241 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY  10605
Accessibility: A,B

For additional information:
Janice Ditchek 914-421-1500 ex 0
Full Circle Family Care
E-mail: lcorritori@fullcirclefamilycare.com
Website: http://www.fullcirclefamilycare.com/herbal_fall_cl
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12/9/09

Finding the Right Medicare Health Insurance Plan for You
Details: The Westchester Library System, in partnership with Medicare Rights Center, offers free programs to help older adults and their caregivers choose the Medicare health insurance plan and Medicare prescription drug plan that best meets their needs
Hours: Wednesday, December 9, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location:  Grinton I. Will Library
1500 Central Avenue
Yonkers, NY 

For additional information:
Robin Osborne 914-231-3237
Westchester Library System
E-mail: rosborne@wlsmail.org
Website: www.gpny.com
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Key to Accessibility: (if listed)
Accessible Entrance = A Reserved Parking Spaces = P
Sign Language Interpreter = S Listening System = LS
Accessible Bathrooms  = B

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