healthy happenings

in and around Rochester, NY, July-September 2008

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

Arthritis, Post Rehab, Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia Summer Classes at Pieter’s Family Life Center. Instructor: Barb Cacia BS Ed. All classes are located at Pieter’s Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way. Call 585-487-3500 or visit www.restoringyourenergy.com for more information.
· Water Exercise Class: ROM Exercise Pool is 91 degrees. Friday July 25 at 12-12:30 pm or 12:30-1 pm. $60.
· Weight Training and Endurance for Fibromyalgia. Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm. Cost: $8/class (on-going class).
· Stretch and GO! Fridays 10-11 am. Cost: $7/class (on-going class).
· The Care and Management of Fibromyalgia. 5 classes covering the current Research in FMS, Sleep Management, Home Exercise Program, Nutrition, and Worry Less, Live More. Beginning September 25–October 23.

July 25, 5-11 PM; July 26, noon-1 AM; July 27, noon-10 PM. 11th Annual Macedonian Festival. Delicious ethnic food dishes, variety of ethnic baked goods, youth games and games of chance, Macedonian folk dancers, and music by Macedonian bands. St. Dimitria’s Church grounds, 235 Telephone Rd., W. Henrietta. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.macedonianfest.com.

July 26, 9 AM–2 PM. Upstate NY--Rochester/Buffalo/Syracuse Amyloidosis Support Group meeting. Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Zonder, Assistant Medical Professor, Karmanos Cancer Institute. Amyloidosis is a blood protein disease originating in the bone marrow where these cells are abnormally formed, then travel through the bloodstream and are deposited in one or more organs, leading to organ failure. Patients, caregivers, family, and interested medical personnel are welcome. Complimentary light breakfast and lunch provided. Strong Memorial Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Center Resource Room - first floor (Crittenden Blvd. entrance). RSVP requested. Contact Maryann Kraft at thumbelinamk@yahoo.com or (585) 334-7501, or Muriel at muriel@finkelsupply.com, (847) 350-7540, or toll-free at (866) 404-7539.

August 11, 6:30 PM. Holistic Moms Network monthly meeting. “Children's Health and Vaccinations,” with Elaine Newkirk, ND, CNHP, owner of New Life Nutrition. Holistic Moms Network is a thriving local community of holistic parents with a wide range of interests. Christ Episcopal Church, 36 South Main St., Pittsford. For more information, visit www.holisticmoms.org or call (585) 278-7013.

August 19. 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.

Free men’s health screenings at three Red Wings games. Men attending three upcoming Rochester Red Wings baseball games can “step up to the plate” for their health by taking advantage of free men’s health screenings provided by Urology Associates of Rochester. Through the fast and simple drawing of a blood sample, the urology practice will provide prostate cancer screenings for men 50 years of age and older to check their PSA, and andropause screenings for any male who is experiencing fatigue, less energy, increased irritability, or reduced libido. Free screenings will be conducted from one hour before game time until the seventh inning stretch of each game.

Screenings will be offered on:

• Saturday, Aug. 30

All test results will be sent directly to the person’s primary care physician for follow-up. For more information, contact Urology Associates of Rochester at 1-888-UA-ROCHESTER (1-888-827-6243).

September 20, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Longaberger, American Cancer Society Team Together to Fight Breast Cancer. The Longaberger Company, America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets and other home and lifestyle products, is teaming with local Longaberger Independent Home Consultants and the American Cancer Society for the 2008 Horizon of Hope campaign for breast cancer research and awareness. To celebrate this year’s campaign, a group of local Longaberger Home Consultants from the Rochester area will hold their Second annual event at Locust Hill Country Club. This event will feature a brunch, guest speaker, various displays, and a Silent Auction to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Each year, Longaberger designs a special basket sold exclusively during the Horizon of Hope campaign. With every purchase from the Horizon of Hope line of products, $2 goes directly to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research and awareness efforts. Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd., Pittsford. This is a reservation only event; to make a reservation, contact Erin Sackett at (585) 732-1506 or email bugman@localnet.com. Cost is $58 including a 2008 Horizon of Hope handcrafted basket or $25 without a basket.

September 25. 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.

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.