healthy happenings

in and around Rochester, NY, October-November 2008

To list your organization's event, please email it to: info@rochesterhealthyliving.com.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC has planned a number of events to raise awareness throughout the community.

Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC
170 Sawgrass Dr.
Rochester, NY 14620

October 1-31	The “2008 Lights of Courage” will be displayed at the Elizabeth Wende Breast Care building in Brighton.  The pink lights displayed at EWBC in October signify and express the respect and admiration we have for each patient diagnosed with breast cancer.  Our hope is that the lights will serve as an inspiration to all women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, as reassurance that they are not alone, that there is support for them and that there are continued advances in medical treatments for breast cancer.
October 14	An educational presentation for the public will be held at EWBC. Learn the facts about screening for breast and bone disease, new medical techniques and tips on healthy habits you can easily work into your busy life. The presentation is free, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Please phone (585)758-7037 for information and reservations.
October 15 and 27	A professional education presentation for radiologic technologists entitled “MRI and Emerging Technologies in Breast Imaging” will be presented.  ASRT Category A/A+ credits provided. The presentation is free, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Please contact nwayne@ewbc.com or call (585)758-7009 for information and reservations.

October 7. Hearing Loss Association/Rochester chapter meeting. 11 AM - “Our returning war vets: Do they get what they need?” Nelson Peck, associated with the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, discusses needs of demobilized service personnel and comments on services at the local Veterans’ Outreach Center, which provides counseling, housing, outreach, and education. 7 PM. Two presentations: “Bluetooth technology and hearing aids.” Bluetooth technology is a wireless protocol using low power radio signals to transfer files short distances at high speeds and create personal area networks. Dr. Amanda Picioli, Au.D., an audiologist at NTID, explains the use of Bluetooth to enhance modern hearing aid technology. Followed by “WebCapTel telephone service.” Sprint, in charge of the NY Relay Service, has rolled out a free new telephone service. It’s web-based captioning, running on any kind of telephone (cell phone, amplified phone, regular, landline or cordless), and it’s available wherever callers have access to both a working phone and the Internet. Meredith Low, a Relay Ambassador for the New York Relay Service, demonstrates and explains the service as well as the captioned telephone, “CapTel.” The 11 AM program is Audiolooped. The 7 PM program is Audiolooped and captioned. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Avenue at Westminster Rd., across from George Eastman House. For more information, call (585) 266-7890 or visit www.hlaa-rochester-ny.org.

To Your Health! is a health and wellness series geared toward active older adults, featuring health experts from the University of Rochester Medical Center. All lectures through November will be held at the Hahnemann Club, 301 Stoutenburgh Lane, The Highlands at Pittsford, off of Rt. 31 just east of the village of Pittsford.  Parking is conveniently located right outside the clubhouse along the street.  All seminars are free but registration is limited. Register by calling (585) 275-2838.

October 7, 4 – 5:30 PM	Peace of Mind – Home Care 101	Ellen Avery, R.N., Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester	Avery will answer questions about home health care and available coverage options; for example, personal care, cooking and housekeeping, and transportation to and from outpatient procedures.
October 14, 4 – 5:30 PM	Arthritis in Major Joints – What Can Be Done About It?	C. McCollister Evarts, M.D., Dept. of Orthopaedics	Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two major forms of arthritis that can progress in later years. Evarts will center on prevention as well as treatment and include a description of an arthroplastic procedure.
October 21, 4 – 5:30 PM	Macular Degeneration and Other Age-Related Changes of the Back of the Eye	David M. Kleinman, M.D., M.B.A., University of Rochester Eye Institute	Macular degeneration and other eye problems are common with age. Kleinman will discuss risk factors, prognosis, and treatment options currently available.
November 3, 4 – 5:30 PM	Treatment and Prevention of Stroke	Curtis Benesch, M.D., M.P.H.	Strong Stroke Center Director Benesch will discuss recognizing the symptoms of a stroke, decreasing risk of stroke, and treatment of acute stroke.
November 10, 1 – 2:30 PM	Diabetes Care Targets and Why You Should Care	Brett Robbins, M.D.	Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure in the U.S. Robbins will list six health goals to lessen the chance of developing blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, and amputation.
November 17, 4 – 5:30 PM	Sleep and Sleep Disorders in the Elderly	Carla Jungquist, M.S.N., F.N.P.-C.	Insomnia and sleep problems are two of the most common complaints health care providers receive, especially as people age. This program will define normal sleep and address sleep disorders.

October 10-11. Heartwork from Any Location. The retreat can be done from any location by conference call. The retreat is designed for people wanting to experience the Heartwork meditative process, and/or deepen their inner work, and/or prepare for the Letting Go Retreat, and/or get a taste of the letting go process in order to determine whether or not to attend the Letting Go Retreat. Register by calling (888) 340-9865, or visit www.awakentheheart.org for more information, including fees.

October 17-18. International Go Green Earth Summit, Syracuse. The International Go Green Earth Summit is an unprecedented opportunity for education leaders, government officials, professional recyclers, students, and concerned parents to receive the highest quality training in cooperative environmental stewardship available anywhere and network with like-minded people from across the U.S. and around the world. The International Go Green Earth Summit is constructed to allow for networking breaks, roundtable discussions, panel discussions, lectures, tours, and sidebar meetings. Conference participants are afforded the rare opportunity to chat with state and national leaders in environmental protection, child advocacy and education in informal, relaxed settings that facilitate meaningful networking and idea sharing. Participants will enjoy a diverse gathering of agencies and individuals who all agree on a common goal: to protect children's health through environmental stewardship. More information is available at gogreeninitiative.org/earthsummit2008/index.php.

October 19, 7 PM. “Dedicated To You” -- 4th Annual Jazz for the Park benefit concert. Kurt Elling sings Coltrane/Hartman, featuring Ernie Watts. Grammy-nominated and winner of multiple DownBeat and JazzTimes critics’ polls, Kurt Elling pays homage to the 1963 recording “Dedicated To You,” which marked the only time John Coltrane ever collaborated with a vocalist and romantic balladeer Johnny Hartmann. Hailed as “truly a musical phenomenon” by London ’s The Guardian, “Dedicated To You” is considered a masterpiece, a perfect synergy of ‘Trane’s passionate tenor saxophone and Hartman’s sensual baritone vocals. Eastman Theatre. Proceeds from this event will benefit Wilson Commencement Park in Rochester. To order tickets, call Ticketmaster at (585) 232-1900 or Wilson Commencement Park at (585) 263-7938. $22.50 for general seating, $32.50 for preferred seating, $85 for patron tickets (which includes a patron reception at Max of Eastman Place immediately following the concert). For more information, visit www.jazzforthepark.org.

“Achieve a New Emotional Balance.” An 8-week program for people who have experienced depression or anxiety led by Myrna Hill, M.S., a licensed mental health counselor. Hill has more than 30 years’ clinical experience helping adults, adolescents, couples, and families recover from mild and severe mental health problems. Learn mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that improve mood, lessen anxiety, enrich daily living. Classes meet on Tuesdays, from Oct. 21-Dec. 16, 7-9 PM, 1654 Monroe Ave, near 12 Corners. A half-day retreat on Dec. 6, 9 am-1 pm. No class on Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Week. Limited to 12 participants. $400 for 20 hours of instruction, CDs, and manual. Payment plans are available. Call Myrna Hill, M.S., L.M.H.C., (585) 899-9422.

October 23. Community Labyrinth Walk with free Reiki and Chair Massage. 7-9 PM Labyrinth Walk; orientation from 7-7:15 PM. Free Reiki and Chair Massage sessions from 7-8:30 PM. Sponsored by Labyrinth Quest. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 South Winton Rd. Handicapped Accessible. Cost: Free Will Offering. For more information, contact Hallie Sawyers at (585) 967-0009 or hallie@soulsong.com.

October 23, 7 PM. “Discovering Deaf Worlds.” Christy Smith, who is deaf and a former contestant on CBS-TV’s “Survivor: The Amazon,” and David Justice, an American Sign Language/English interpreter and deaf community advocate, will be special guest presenters at Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD) for the school’s 16th annual Adventures in Education program. As co-founders of Discovering Deaf Worlds, an organization dedicated to promoting deaf awareness globally, Smith and Justice are currently wrapping up their first-ever international adventure which began in October 2007. Since that time, Smith and Justice have traveled extensively through New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal, and India. In major urban centers and rural communities they met with deaf community leaders, government officials, educators, and deaf and hard of hearing youth, adults, and their families. They will present their personal travelogue of encounters and experiences as they interacted with individuals with hearing loss in countries outside of the United States. Open to the public. In American Sign Language with voice interpretation and real-time captioning display. RSD Auditorium. $45 per person, including a hors d’oeuvres and dessert reception starting at 5 PM in the Learning Resource Center, in Westervelt Hall on the RSD campus. A limited number of student presentation-only tickets are available at $20 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Rochester School for the Deaf at (585) 544-1240 (voice/TTY), or visit www.RSDeaf.org/Adventures for details.

October 25, 2-4 PM. 4-H Information Event. The Monroe County 4-H Program invites you to an informational meeting at Springdale Farm, 700 Colby St., Spencerport. Meet 4-H staff, current leaders, and members and find out how you can get involved in the largest youth development organization in the world. There will be activities for youth and a tour of resources available for 4-H at Springdale Farm. Free. Please Contact Margo Bauer at (585) 461-1000 x230 for more details and to RSVP.

October 29, 6-9 PM. Rochester Green Building Group meeting. This month we have an interesting topic that will really get the creative juices flowing and provide a great opportunity for everyone in our group to meet, network, and let their voices be heard for a worthwhile community project. We will be discussing/planning for Rochester 's first Urban Center for Sustainable Living! This topic has been on the drawing board of many groups around the city for some time and it is time to take action. We hope to have city officials, contractors, business owners, and the public alike at this meeting, so tell anyone that may be interested to bring their ideas and suggestions. We will have an initial powerpoint presentation on other sustainable community facilities similar to this one, then we will open the floor for an all-inclusive forum. We will have an itemized minutes sheet posted soon to keep the meeting as efficient as possible. Brighton Town Hall Auditorium (downstairs), 2300 Elmwood Ave. The space can hold 60 people and we hope to fill it so please RSVP as soon as possible at greenhome.meetup.com/73/. We are asking for a $5 donation to support the initiatives to help educate the city. For more information, visit sustainablerochester.ning.com.

October 31, 8 PM – Midnight. Singles Halloween Costume Party fundraiser for Parents Without Partners. It's Halloween fun as we meet, mingle, and all howl a good time. Cozy nooks, comfy chairs, a dance floor, and all sorts of things to get you into the spirit. DJ Jimmy C just might get you moov'n and ghoul'n to all the hits. Prizes given for best guy and gal costumes. Door prizes, raffles, giveaways, ice breakers, and munchies. Charades Night Club at the RIT Conf. Center, 5257 West Henrietta Rd. $5 at the door.

November 14, 8 PM-Midnight. Parents Without Partners Singles Night/Social. Meet, mingle, and dance to DJ Jimmy C. Door prizes, raffles, give-a-ways, ice breakers, munchies, and more. Charades Night Club at the RIT Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd. Cost: $5 at the door. For more info, please go to singleparents.meetup.com/721. This event is a fundraiser for Parents Without Partners.

November 18-22, 2009. Heartwork Transformational Program. Join an interactive and supportive community of individuals from across the globe to learn and practice this contemporary healing work on an ongoing basis. Open Enrollment through 1/31/09. Register by calling (888) 340-9865, or visit www.awakentheheart.org for more information, including fees.

New class times for Staria Yoga studio at Physikos: Tuesdays at 9:15 AM and 5:30 PM; Thursdays at 12:15 PM; plus every third Saturday of the month, a 2 hour intensive Prana Flow Class (Hatha - Vinyasa Style Yoga). If you haven't tried yoga, it’s never too late! It’s easy, pain-free, and offers numerous health benefits. Village Gate Square, 302 N. Goodman, 2nd floor above Salena's Mexican Restaurant. For more information, email Teresa Principe at stariayoga@gmail.com or call (585) 615-2134.

Sundays, 2-3 PM. Laughter Yoga.  Come and find out why laughter is the best medicine for stress relief and healing. Open to everyone; donation suggested. Wadsworth Square Park (across from Abundance Co-op) or The Health Spot (if rainy). Free parking in Wadsworth parking lot behind the park. For more information, contact Sarah at laughingbaby@gmail.com, Dale at: daleheffer@gmail.com, or Joellen at jchu@mail.rochester.edu, or visit www.laughteryoga.org.

Weekly meetings, Sundays 7-8:30 PM. Fear Buster Support Group meets at rotating locations. Based on the book Fearless Living. For location info, RSVP to FearBusterGroup@yahoo.com.

Every Tuesday, 7-8 PM. Mindful Meditation sessions. No meditation experience needed. Meditation is facilitated by Wendy Sullivan, MSW, and based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Sessions are free and open to the public. Bring mats or blankets for sitting. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 350 Chili Ave. Wheelchair accessible. Free (donations accepted). For more information, call (585) 328-0856 or email wendy@sullybrown.com.