Community Health Calendar

Event schedule for April 2010

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, April 1, 2010
Event Time:	4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Event Location:	American Cancer Society, 1400 N.Winton Rd. ,Rochester 14609
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

The goals of the Man to Man support group are to provide education and support to patients to promote awareness of prostate cancer as a major health concern.

Meeting Topic:"Open Forum"
Please join us for an open discussion...anything goes! more

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Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, April 1, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Event Location:	Ferris Hills Community Room, West Lake Rd. , Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

The goals of the Man to Man support group are to provide education and support to patients to promote awareness of prostate cancer as a major health concern.

Meeting Topic: Radiation & Prostate Cancer -Ask the Expert
Dr.Charles Albrecht
Finger Lakes Radiation Oncology Center more

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Breast Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, April 1, 2010
Event Time:	7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Event Location:	Lakeside Hospital ,Conference Rooms A&B, 156 West Avenue , Brockport, New York
Contact Telephone:	1(800)227-2345

Free monthly meetings where women support eachother and exchange information through treatment and beyond. Every community's program is different, but many offer other services as well. more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, April 1, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Ask the Expert- Life is Ball

Event Date:	Thursday, April 1, 2010
Event Time:	6 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

"Life is a Ball", Thursday, April 1st - Stress management & coping techniques with Suzanne Feather from MVP

423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org to RSVP more

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Quarter Mile for Kids Quarter Collection

Event Date:	Sunday, April 4, 2010
Event Location:	Marketplace Mall, Henrietta
Contact Telephone:	585-273-5948

The Genesee Kiwanis Club will hold a fundraising event, collecting $4,000, one quarter at a time, throughout the day at Marketplace Mall, located at 1 Miracle Mile Dr.

For details, call (585) 273-5948. more

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Row for Strong Kids

Event Date:	Sunday, April 4, 2010
Event Time:	10 a.m.
Event Location:	Eastview Mall
Contact Telephone:	585-381-5340

The Pittsford Crew team will try to row 1 million meters to raise funds for their team and Golisano Children's Hospital. To make a pledge or for more information, call Jill Lennox at (585) 381-5340 or email her at DDL92@frontiernet.net. more

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I Can Cope Education & Support Program for People Touched by Cancer

Event Date:	Monday, April 5, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
Contact Telephone:	1(800) 227-2345

Educational classes for people touched by cancer. Some of the topics discussed include: side effects of treatment ,pain managment , financial concerns, cancer and intimacy, nutrition during and after cancer treatment, and fatigue.

Meeting topic: " Don't be afraid-what's new for testing for colon cancer"
Jeffrey Goldstein, MD
Gastroenterologist more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Location:	City Public Safety Building, 185 Exchange St.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Monthly Class on Mental Health Topics for Pastoral Care

Event Date:	Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Event Time:	7 pm-9 pm
Event Location:	His Branches
Contact Telephone:	585-275-8401

On April 6 we are beginning a new round of Classes of for the "Mental Health Topics for Pastoral Care" Series.
This is a free monthly class for clergy and lay ministers who are working with under-served populations in the community and wish to learn more about how to work… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital, Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Location:	University of Rochester, Wilson Commons
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Teenage Depression - the Symptoms and Treatments, An Informational Session

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 pm
Event Location:	12 Leach Road, Lyons, NY,Rochester General Medical Group Office
Contact Telephone:	1-877-922-5465

Dr. Effat Jehan, M.D., a board-certified Family Medicine specialist, from the Wayne Medical Group Internal Medicine will offer an informational session on teenage depression for the parents of teens.

The program titled "Teenage Depression - the Symptoms and Treatments" will be held on Wednesday, April 7th at the Rochester General… more

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Diabetes Self Management Workshop

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Event Time:	5:30PM-7:00PM
Event Location:	Rochester Clinical Research, Inc., 500 Helendale Rd, Suite L20. Rochester, NY 14609
Contact Telephone:	585-288-0890

Topic: The importance of controlling cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol, and how they contribute to complications.

Presenter: Michael Brennan, FNP

This program is free and participation will give you the confidence to face the challenges of diabetes.

Learning as much as you can about diabetes.… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, April 8, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital, Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, April 8, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event Location:	University of Rochester, Wilson Commons
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Ask the Expert- Humor Workshop

Event Date:	Thursday, April 8, 2010
Event Time:	6 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Humor Workshop, Thursday, April 8th -Peg DeBaise, MFT is here to teach you how you can use humor in everyday life to cope with all your ups & downs.

423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org to RSVP more

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Grand Opening of Accessibilty Center

Event Date:	Thursday, April 8, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location:	1523A Mt. Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14606
Contact Telephone:	585-247-1210

On Thursday, April 8, 2010, Access Lifts & Ramps will open the doors to its new 7,000 square foot facility designed to offer the public a place to try out accessibility equipment for their home. The new Accessibility Center features a working home elevator, multiple stairway lifts, a vertical porch… more

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Breast Cancer Coalition's Advanced Breast Cancer Seminar

Event Date:	Friday, April 9, 2010
Event Time:	1-5pm; 5-6pm Reception
Event Location:	Memorial Art Gallery
Contact Telephone:	585-473-8177

Admission is free, however seating is limited and reservations are required. more

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Advanced Breast Cancer Seminar

Event Date:	Friday, April 9, 2010
Event Time:	1-6pm
Event Location:	Memorial Art Gallery

This is a free seminar but RSVP is required. Listen to a panel of experts followed by a reception. more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, April 9, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Rochester General Hospital, Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

Celebrate Red Cross Month by donating blood!
The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Better Breathers Support Group

Event Date:	Friday, April 9, 2010
Event Time:	3-4pm
Event Location:	Thompson Health CCC building, RG and E room
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

Better Breathers is a support group for individuals with conditions that affect their breathing, such as asthma, COPD, emphysema and interstitial lung diseases. This group meets the second Friday of every month.

Our speaker for April will be Celeste Belyea, RRT, RN, of the Get up and GO and Sea… more

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2010 Rochester Heart Walk

Event Date:	Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 AM
Event Location:	begins in historic Corn Hill Neighborhood
Contact Telephone:	585-697-6269

Heartwalk is sponsored by the American Heart Association. This walk is an annual event and is a fund-raiser to benefit the American Heart Association.

The 2010 Heartwalk will be held in the City's historic Corn Hill Neighborhood, ending at the Blue Cross Arena, One War Memorial Square.

Register at www.rochesterheartwalk.org… more

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Talent for Tots and Teens Talent Show

Event Date:	Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event Time:	5:00PM
Event Location:	300 East River Rd.
Contact Telephone:	585-273-5907

A kids' talent show will be held at 5 p.m. to benefit the pediatric intensive care unit at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Tickets are $10 each and free for children 5 and younger.

For more information how kids can audition, please contact Ida Wheeler at (585) 273-5907 or IWheeler@Alumni.Rochester.edu. more

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Fabulous 50's Gala to benefit Shepherd Home

Event Date:	Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM
Event Location:	Midvale Country Club, Penfield
Contact Telephone:	383-1995 or 385-9110

The 2010 'The Fabulous 50's' Spring Gala to benefit Shepherd Home will be held on Sat, April 10 at Midvale Country Club in Penfield.

Join us for a night of 'The Fabulous 50's' fun and music.

There will be live and silent auction items for bidding, dinner, dancing, 50's music… more

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Gilda's Cafe

Event Date:	Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event Time:	6-7:30 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

This night is an opportunity for teens and young adults to come together, listen to good music, win prizes, enjoy custom coffee and fruit drinks and maybe add their talents to the evening with our Open Mic!

Anyone with a connection to cancer is welcome. We welcome both teens and… more

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Gilda's Diner- For Men Only

Event Date:	Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event Time:	8- 10 a.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Join the men of Gilda's Club Rochester for breakfast, newspaper and conversation.

423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org to RSVP more

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Row for Strong Kids

Event Date:	Saturday, April 10, 2010
Event Time:	10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event Location:	Eastview Mall
Contact Telephone:	(585) 381-5340

The Pittsford Crew team will try to row 1 million meters to raise funds for their team and Golisano Children's Hospital. To make a pledge or for more information, contact Jill Lennox at DDL92@frontiernet.net. more

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Rochester River Run/Walk 5K

Event Date:	Sunday, April 11, 2010
Event Time:	10 a.m.
Event Location:	Roundhouse Shelter, Genesee Valley Park
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0258

Proceeds from the Rochester River Run/Walk 5K go to Strong Memorial Hospital's Organ Transplant Program. Individuals and teams are invited to participate in the ninth annual Friends of Strong Rochester River Run/Walk 5K on Sunday, April 11, at the Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park.

Hundreds of patients receive organ… more

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Surviving in Style Fashion Show

Event Date:	Sunday, April 11, 2010
Event Time:	2-4 p.m.
Event Location:	Hyatt Regency Rochester
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Sponsored by Rochester General Hospital, Home of the Lipson Cancer Center

PROGRAM
2:00 PM Arrival
2:00 - 3:00 PM Hors d'Oeuvres . Silent Auction . Raffle . Desserts
3:00 PM Fashion Show

Featuring an Infusion Friendly line of clothing designed by Laura Robertaccio and made by Dorothea.

HOSTS: Kevin Doran… more

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Guest Bartending Night

Event Date:	Sunday, April 11, 2010
Event Time:	3 to 7 p.m.
Event Location:	Bushnell's Basin Pub
Contact Telephone:	(585) 273-5948

Come out to watch the last round of the Masters Tournament on the many televisions at the Bushnell's Basin Pub and help support two worthy causes, Golisano Children's Hospital and Wilmot Cancer Center. Children's Hospital supporters will serve up drinks as guest bartenders. Tips received will benefit the two organizations. more

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, April 12, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Event Location:	Wilmot Cancer Center at URMC, Patient Resource Center, 601 Elmwood Ave Rochester ,NY 14642
Contact Telephone:	1(800)227-2345

The Look Good ...Feel Better pogram offers women in active cancer treatment techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effects. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care; nail care , and head coverings.

Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. more

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Shoulder Arthritis: Treatments that Work

Event Date:	Monday, April 12, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 - 8:30pm
Event Location:	Brighton Public Library
Contact Telephone:	585-264-1480

Free presentation!

Presented by Matthew Tomaino, MD, Orthopedist

Limited seating - you must register either by calling the Arthritis Foundation 264-1480 or email to jinsull@arthritis.org. When registering please include your name, mailing address and phone number.
Presented by Matthew Tomaino, MD, Orthopedist more

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Ask the Expert- Laughter Yoga

Event Date:	Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Event Time:	6 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Laughter Yoga, Tuesday, April 13th -The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits. With Joellen Kuhn from Laughter Rochester.

423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org to RSVP more

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Living Strong, Living Well 12 Week After Cancer Treatment Program

Event Date:	Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Event Time:	5:30PM-6:45PM
Event Location:	730 Long Pond Road, Northwest Family YMCA
Contact Telephone:	585-723-5474

This Wellness Program is a small group program designed for adult cancer survivors dealing with the aftereffects of cancer treatment.

The 12-week program utilizes a private, non-intimidating circuit style that helps participants build strength, increase flexibility and endurance and ultimately improve quality of life. Additional goals include reducing the side… more

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Diabetes Self Management Workshop

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Event Time:	5:30PM-7:00PM
Event Location:	Rochester Clinical Research, Inc., 500 Helendale Rd, Suite L20. Rochester, NY 14609
Contact Telephone:	585-288-0890

Topic: Diet and diabetes-New information- Discussion of carbohydrate counting, healthy fats and the role of fiber.

Presenter: Vicky Fink, RD CDE

This program is free and participation will give you the confidence to face the challenges of diabetes.

Learning as much as you can about diabetes.
Improving control of your… more

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Penn Yan Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, April 15, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Mark's Terrace ,110 Chapel Street, Penn Yan , New York
Contact Telephone:	1(800)227-2345

The goal of the cancer support group is to provide education , support , and promote awareness of cancer as a major health concern.

Meetings are open to all cancer survivors, their families and caregivers. more

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Diabetes and Nerve Disease

Event Date:	Thursday, April 15, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Dining Room 1, Clifton Springs Hospital
Contact Telephone:	315-462-0220

The American Diabetes Association reports that about 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage. Join us on Thursday, April 15, to hear neurologist Dr. Philip Vitticore, of Ontario Neurology Associates, discuss "Diabetes and Nerve Disease -- Causes, Treatments and Prevention," a… more

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Become a Certified Home Health Aide

Event Date:	Thursday, April 15, 2010
Event Time:	11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Event Location:	Unity St. Mary's Campus 89 Genesee Street East/West Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585-368-3000

Join us for an information session to learn more about our free Home Health Aide Training Program.

Space is limited.
Register online at www.unityhealth.org/HHA or call 368-3000.
Unity's next free, three-week Home Health Aide Training Class starts on May 18, 2010.

To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:… more

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Spring Fling Tasting Expo for People with Head & Neck Cancers

Event Date:	Thursday, April 15, 2010
Event Time:	6:30PM-8:00PM
Event Location:	James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester NY
Contact Telephone:	(585) 273-3978

Wilmot Cancer Center Hosts Spring Fling Tasting Expo

The event is designed to address the nutritional needs of people with head and neck cancers who struggle with issues of dry mouth, difficulty swallowing and loss of taste, which are common side effects of their life-saving care. It's also being held… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, April 16, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Strong Donor Room, 601 Elmwood Ave.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center

Event Date:	Friday, April 16, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, Collins Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585.341.0336

Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center, at Highland Hospital

We hold four information seminars per month, in the morning and afternoon. The seminars, approximately three hours in length, are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium.

Seminars are free of charge. Registration is required.

If you wish… more

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Leaps & Hounds Towards Epilepsy, Dog Olympics

Event Date:	Saturday, April 17, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM-6:00PM
Event Location:	Brookside School Large Gymnasium, 220 Idlewood Road, Brighton, NY
Contact Telephone:	(585) 442-4430

Show off your dog's talents at our Dog Olympics Fundraising Event!

All proceeds to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation's Emergency Medication Fund.

All Dogs Must Be Pre-Registered! Spectator tickets can be purchased at the door.

Dog Participants: Participation by donation.
Recommended sponsorship of $20 to receive a free t-shirt for your… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Sunday, April 18, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	St. Paul's Church, 25 Westminister Rd.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Row for the Red Cross

Event Date:	Sunday, April 18, 2010
Event Time:	5:00 - 8:00 pm
Event Location:	CrossFit Gym

Do you want to support your local Red Cross chapter and get fit? Then you need to Row for the Red Cross! All money raised will be donated to the Livingston County and Greater Rochster Red Cross Chapters.

What is it all about?

All you have to do is stop… more

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2010 PARKINSON CANAL 5K RUN & WALK FOR A CURE

Event Date:	Sunday, April 18, 2010
Event Time:	9AM Run, 10AM Walk
Event Location:	Meridian Centre Park - 2025 Winton Rd South in Brighton
Contact Telephone:	(585) 234-5355

Proceeds from the Parkinson Canal Run Walk, the PSGUNY annual fundraising event, will again be used to fund research and find a cure for Parkinson's Disease (PD). With our donations we support the University of Rochester (UR); the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF); and the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF).

With… more

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Women's Tea at the Beach, Fundraiser for Petra Place Counseling Services

Event Date:	Sunday, April 18, 2010
Event Time:	2:00PM-5:00PM
Event Location:	The Bathhouse @ Charlotte Beach (Roger Robach Community Center)
Contact Telephone:	585-730-7777

Bring your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, moms...

Experience high tea in a beautiful setting!

Music Entertainment

Free Gift for each attendee

Raffle - Door Prices -
$100 shopping spree & more

Tickets $25.00 more

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Spring Break Extravaganza

Event Date:	Monday, April 19, 2010
Event Time:	12-2, for the whole week
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse
Contact Telephone:	585 423 9700

Mon-Fri, April 19-23: 12-2pm each day
Lunch is served each day.

Monday, April 19: Tye Dye Day
Tuesday, April 20: Bingo Day with prizes!
Wednesday, April 21: Movie Day: Planet 51.
Thursday, April 22: Earth Day Celebration.
Friday, April 23: Art Day: Piñata making.

Must have a connection to cancer… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Monday, April 19, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Location:	University of Rochester School of Medicine & Denistry, 601 Elmwood
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Artistic Expression for Survivors of Child Abuse

Event Date:	Monday, April 19, 2010
Event Time:	1:00PM-7:00PM
Event Location:	SUNY Brockport
Contact Telephone:	(585) 315-6480

SUNY Brockport is hosting a day for survivors of all forms of child abuse.

Survivors are allowed to share their experiences through all forms of art, music, dance, poetry, prose and testimony.

Therapists will be available.

The event is free and sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse New York, and Justice… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Location:	City Place, 50 West Main Street
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Frontier Communications
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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Diabetes Self Management Workshop

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Event Time:	5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Location:	Rochester Clinical Research, Inc., 500 Helendale Rd, Suite L20. Rochester, NY 14609
Contact Telephone:	585-288-0890

Topic: Foot and skin care. Why learning these techniques is important

Presenter: Ronald M. Freeling, DPM

This program is free and participation will give you the confidence to face the challenges of diabetes.

Learning as much as you can about diabetes.
Improving control of your diabetes to help delay or… more

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Euchre Tournament to Benefit Golisano Children's Hospital

Event Date:	Friday, April 23, 2010
Event Time:	6:00PM
Event Location:	North Greece Fireman's Exempt, 3666 Latta Rd., Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-720-9802

Join parents of 2009 Miracle Kid Cory Milburn, Mike and Patti, in a friendly card tournament to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital's NICU.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

For more information, contact Kerry Teresi at (585) 720-9802 or mattkerry17@gmail.com. more

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A Night at the Museum - the Alzheimer's Association Annual Gala & Auction Event

Event Date:	Friday, April 23, 2010
Event Location:	Memorial Art Gallery, Cutler Union
Contact Telephone:	585-760-5406

Save the Date -- Friday, April 23, 2010 for "A Night at the Museum" -- the Alzheimer's Association Annual Gala & Auction Event. This year the Gala will be held at a new location - the Memorial Art Gallery, Cutler Union -- and will feature expertly prepared dinner fare by… more

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CDS Supports Autism Awareness "Spring Fun Day"

Event Date:	Friday, April 23, 2010
Event Time:	5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Event Location:	CDS Wolf Life Transitions Center
Contact Telephone:	585-347-1205

-Free admission to all children with autism and their siblings
-First 50 guests receive a door prize
-Moon Bounce
-Therapeutic toys (Bean bags, bubble mirrors, large balls, squeeze machine)
-Therapy dogs and ponies
-Cotton Candy
-Face Painting
-Balloon Animals
Gluten free snacks/drinks

CDS Wolf Life Transitions Center
860 Hard Road… more

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An Afternoon of Fine Music with Dr. Toy

Event Date:	Sunday, April 25, 2010
Event Time:	3 p.m.
Event Location:	St. Catherine's Church
Contact Telephone:	423-9700

A benefit for Gilda's Club of Rochester

Sunday, April 25, 2010
3:00pm
Refreshments will be served at Intermission

St. Catherine's Church
26 Mendon-Ionia Road
Mendon, NY 14506
(Four corners Mendon, SW corner)

Donations greatly appreciated at the door
Checks can be made out to Gilda's Club of Rochester more

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Food for Life Cooking Class

Event Date:	Monday, April 26, 2010
Event Time:	6-8 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Clubhouse

Sandy Baker presents this cooking class sponsored by The Cancer Project

Mondays, starting April 26th -May 24th from 6-8 pm

As part of the program, participants will watch videos, assist with food preparation and enjoy eating the dishes prepared in class.

Topics covered include Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods, Favoring… more

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Look Good Feel Better Program for Female Cancer Patients

Event Date:	Monday, April 26, 2010
Event Time:	10 am to 12 pm
Event Location:	Unity Cancer Center, University Radiation ,Oncolofy, 1561 Long Pond Rd -Parking Lot C ,Rochester ,NY 14626
Contact Telephone:	1( 800) 227-2345

The Look Good, Feel Better prgram offers women in active cancer treatment techniques to restore their self-image and cope with the appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professional provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings.

Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED more

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Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center

Event Date:	Monday, April 26, 2010
Event Time:	1:00PM
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, Collins Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	585.341.0336

Weight Loss Seminar, at the Bariatric Surgery Center, at Highland Hospital, with Dr. Lael E. Forbes.

We hold four information seminars per month, in the morning and afternoon. The seminars, approximately three hours in length, are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium.

Seminars are free of charge. Registration… more

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Diet and Cancer Prevention Talk

Event Date:	Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Event Time:	5:30 p.m.
Event Location:	Wilmot Cancer Center
Contact Telephone:	(585) 276-5432

The free session will be led by dietitian Joanna Lipp, M.S., R.D., of the Wilmot Cancer Center. She'll also address plant-based diets and the components of various foods that have cancer-fighting potential. Lipp has nearly 20 years of experience working with people with cancer and is also a licensed massage… more

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Diabetes Self Management Workshop

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Event Time:	5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Location:	Rochester Clinical Research, Inc., 500 Helendale Rd, Suite L20. Rochester, NY 14609
Contact Telephone:	585-288-0890

Topic: Physical activity and exercise. What exercise is best for you? Special considerations.

Presenter: Kristen Rusho, MS

This program is free and participation will give you the confidence to face the challenges of diabetes.

Learning as much as you can about diabetes.
Improving control of your diabetes to help delay… more

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The Genetics of Breast Cancer

Event Date:	Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Event Time:	7-9pm
Event Location:	840 University Avenue
Contact Telephone:	473-8177

Please join us for an evening of education and enlightenment as we welcome Dr. Chin-to Fong speak about The Genetics of Breast Cancer. This is a free event - no reservations required. more

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Evarts Joint Replacement Seminar & Tour

Event Date:	Thursday, April 29, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location:	Evarts Joint Center, at Highland Hospital, with Dr. John Marquardt
Contact Telephone:	585.784.2966

Attend for a Free Seminar with our doctors.

Would you like to learn about joint replacement directly from our surgeons? Then sign up for one of our free seminars.

The seminars are held at Highland Hospital, in the Collins Auditorium. A tour of the Evarts Joint Center will be offered… more

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Exploration Autism 2010 - The Faces Of Autism

Event Date:	Friday, April 30, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 - 10:00PM
Event Location:	George Eastman House
Contact Telephone:	(585) 248-9011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ann Cole: ACole@UNYFEAT.Org

UNYFEAT to Host Fourth Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser

Rochester, NY: Upstate New York Families for Effective Autism Treatment (UNYFEAT) is hosting a Fourth Annual Autism Awareness Fundraising Event in conjunction with National Autism Awareness Month. Exploration Autism 2010 ~ The Faces of Autism… more

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"A Night at the Races" to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association's ALS Research

Event Date:	Friday, April 30, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM
Event Location:	Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Contact Telephone:	585-424-6560

This pre-Kentucky Derby event will celebrate the unique spirit of the community at Derby Time.

-Unique Southern Style Menu created specifically for this event,
-Derby Attire -Cocktail Formal
-Silent, Live and Research Auctions
-Dancing and Entertainment
-Valet Parking Available

The focus is on the fun and whimsical type atmosphere while… more

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Mercy Mercy Me Gathering to Benefit Mercy Outreach Center

Event Date:	Friday, April 30, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Event Location:	Oak Hill Counrty Club, Kilbourn Rd. Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	288-2634

An evening of food, fun and friendship to benefit the center's ministry to the uninsured and underserved will honor Dr. John Ventura.

Cocktail attire

Silent Auction more

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