healthy happenings

in and around Rochester, NY, february - MARCH 2012

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT! PEOPLE WHO HAVE PURSUED A DREAM AT AGE 60 OR OLDER. Inspiring long distance swimmer Diana Nyad will be the guest speaker at Lifespan's 2012 Celebration of Aging on March 27 at the Convention Center. While she didn't complete her dream to swim -- at age 62 -- from Cuba to Florida last summer, Diana Nyad believes she is a representative for all vital, in their prime, 60-somethings. Lifespan is seeking nominations of people who, like Diana, did not let their age (60 or older) stop them from pursuing their dreams. They will honor five people with the Eli Rudin Second Half Hero Awards at the March 27th Celebration of Aging. The nomination form is available online at www.lifespan-roch.org/eli-rudin-nomination.htm. Nominations are due no later than Wednesday, February 22.

February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18. "THE SNAKE IN THE GRASS,” 30TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF THE MONSIGNOR SCHNACKY COMMUNITY PLAYERS. A musical melodrama appropriate for all ages. St. Catherine of Siena, 26 Mendon Ionia Rd (Rte. 64), Mendon. Tickets $8-10. February 2, 9, 16 - free Senior Citizens' shows but must call ahead or e-mail to reserve (585-924-9235 or KathyP@caicbt.com). Beverages and snacks available and plenty of free parking! Call (585) 624-9333 for tickets or reserve online at saintcathonline.com.

February 4, 8-2 PM. “CYCLE FOR HOPE” CYCLING FUNDRAISER BENEFITS GOLISANO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND CAMP GOOD DAYS. The Cycle for Hope cycling fundraiser is the perfect way to jump-start your goals for better health and community-mindedness. This fundraising event, which will benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital and Camp Good Days and Special Times, is open to anyone 16 and older. Participants can spin on a stationary bicycle for anywhere between one and six hours. A donation of $20 per hour is requested and participants are encouraged to reach out to friends and family members for sponsorships. Visit http://bit.ly/cycle4hope12 to get started with a personalized fundraising page today.

Participating Rochester Area Clubs:

• Bally Total Fitness, 1225 Jefferson Rd.; (585) 427-7890
• Eastside YMCA, 1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield; (585) 341-4000
• Ironworx Gym, 100 Rawon Rd., Victor; (585) 924-1540
• Penfield Racquet and Fitness Club, 776 Panorama Trail West; (585) 586-7777

February 7, 12–12:30 PM. CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL 6-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS CLASS & SUPPORT GROUP. Dieting can be so confusing – which foods are good for you, what portion is right, how many calories do you really need? What you really need is a professional to tell you once and for all the best way to lose weight and be healthy while you lose it. Clifton Springs Hospital is offering a unique opportunity for you to get that professional advice from Registered Dietitians Rose Copper-Brown, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Paige Jablonski, Outpatient Nutritional Counselor. Offered as a series of six weekly lunchtime sessions, the Weight Loss Class will include a weigh-in, short program with one of our dietitians, and a discussion period. Diabetes Health Center classroom, Suite 60, Clifton Springs Hospital, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs. Cost is $5 per class or $25 for the entire 6-week series – attend one or the series. You don’t have to have diabetes to attend–this class is part of the Hospital’s ongoing commitment to diabetes prevention education. Also new in 2012, the dietitians will host a free Weight Loss Support Group. The group will meet 12-12:30 PM on the first Monday of every month, beginning February 6, in the Diabetes Health Center classroom. Call the Diabetes Health Center at (315) 462-0220 or the Nutritional Counseling Office at (315) 462-0257 for more information about the weight loss classes or the support group.

February 8, 6:30-8 PM. OUT FOR JUSTICE LEGAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP: “Fair Housing & the LGBT Community” with Attorney Laurie Lambrix. Do you know your rights when it comes to living in your home? What does the law say about discrimination against LGBT people in housing or lending? Do you know your rights as a tenant? Have you experienced something you thought was questionable when it came to renting an apartment or buying a house? What about eviction? Do roommates have rights? Please join us as Laurie Lambrix from the Monroe County Legal Assistance Center reviews what you need to know about protecting your rights in the most important place to you - your home!
Gay Alliance Youth/Community Center, 875 E. Main St, 1st Floor. Free, no registration necessary. Parking in rear lot ALWAYS free for Gay Alliance Programs.

February 8, 7 PM. GENESEE VALLEY ORGANIC COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (GVOCSA) SIGN-UP MEETING. New members attend a short orientation meeting then join returning members to sign up for a season of weekly shares of delicious, organic, farm-fresh vegetables. Childcare provided. James P.B. Duffy School 12, 999 South Ave. For more information, call (585) 241-9680 or (585) 442-5658 or visit www.gvocsa.org.

February 9, 5 PM. COMMUNITY CONNECTION PROGRAM – “Coronary Artery Disease & Atrial Fibrillation.” Presenters will be Jason Garringer, MD, and Joan Eckert, MS, FNP/C, from Finger Lakes Cardiology Associates. Rotary and Retchless Rooms (formerly Dining Rooms 1 and 2), second floor of Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs. $6 per person, which includes dinner. Reservations required by February 2 by calling (315) 462-0140.

February 16, 7-9 PM. COMMUNITY LABYRINTH WALK with free energy work, chair massage, and music. Experience the transformational power of the labyrinth combined with the deeply restorative energies of Reiki and chair massage. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 South Winton Rd. The event is free, however, donations are appreciated to help cover expenses. Fifteen minute orientation from 7-7:15 p.m. Handicapped Accessible. For further details, contact Deborah Roller at (585) 469-4818.

February 18, 10 AM–2 PM. ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL IN COLLABORATION WITH SRI SATHYA SAI ORGANIZATION PRESENTS MEDICAL/DENTAL CAMP. An important event especially for those without medical coverage. Heart healthy information, information on diet and exercise, and FREE screenings including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, dental, and vision. Salvation Army, 70 Liberty Pole Way.

February 25, 8 PM-1 AM. NINTH ANNUAL UGLY DISCO BENEFITS GOLISANO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. The ninth annual Ugly Disco will take everything bad and ugly from the ‘70s and turn it into something good. All proceeds from this year’s party benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital at the UR Medical Center. The event highlights live music by far-out bands like Fever, the Skycoasters, the Village Guys, and all the top radio hits of the ‘70s. Participants are encouraged to wear their best polyester suit and other psychedelic garb from the late ‘70s. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster, all Wegmans locations and Murphy’s Law, 370 East Ave. Tickets include 10 drink tickets, which can be used toward wine, beer, mixed drinks, water, and soda. VIP admission can be purchased for $125 and includes a pre-party at 7 PM. For more information, visit www.uglydisco.com.

March 1, 12:00 Noon. CELEBRATING WOMEN & SUCCESSFUL AGING: “THE LITTLE PURPLE DRESS LUNCHEON.” An elegant and festive gathering celebrating women who promote healthy living and successful aging in our community. The Debra J. Mayberry Inspiration Award will be given to a woman in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region who has made significant and impactful contributions to women’s health and overall quality of life. Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 East Main St. For ticket information and award nomination forms, contact Judith Lemoncelli at (585) 760-5404 or judy.lemoncelli@alz.org.

March 10, 2 PM. GENESEE VALLEY ORGANIC COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (GVOCSA) SIGN-UP MEETING. New members attend a short orientation meeting then join returning members to sign up for a season of weekly shares of delicious, organic, farm-fresh vegetables. Childcare provided. James P.B. Duffy School 12, 999 South Ave. For more information, call (585) 241-9680 or (585) 442-5658 or visit www.gvocsa.org.

YOUR HEARING HEALTH PRESENTATIONS. According to the Better Hearing Institute’s most recent survey, 31.5 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss affects 1 in 10 Americans and 1 in 4 households. While 95% of individuals with hearing loss could be successfully treated with hearing aids, only 23% currently use them. Learn more about Healthy Hearing habits at one of these free events. More information is available at www.harthearing.com or by calling (585) 388-3818.

• March 15, 9–2 PM -- St. Ann’s Employee Health Fair.

March 27, 12 PM. LIFESPAN'S 2012 CELEBRATION OF AGING. Inspiring long distance swimmer Diana Nyad will be the guest speaker. Listen to Diana Nyad describe turning 60 and her extreme dream -- the swim from Cuba to Florida at age 62. While she didn't complete her dream to swim -- at age 62 -- from Cuba to Florida last summer, Diana Nyad believes she is a representative for all vital, in their prime, 60-somethings. Convention Center. Sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets now available! Call Julie at (585) 244-8400 x182, or email jmurawski@lifespan-roch.org.

ON-GOING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

HEALTH INFORMATION PROVIDED. Need to know more about a medical condition or disease? About a drug you are taking or a medical test that your doctor has recommended? The Stabins Wellness Information Center at Rochester General Hospital offers confidential answers to your health questions. Medical librarians provide medical information in understandable language. This medical library service is available to the Greater Rochester community free of charge. We will mail or email the information to your home. Call (585) 922-9355 or email wellness@rochestergeneral.org.

GAY ALLIANCE OF THE GENESEE VALLEY BEGINS ARHIVAL DOCUMENTATION PROJECT. The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley announces the beginning of its Documentation Project. This project will record the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and allied (LGBTA) community of the greater Rochester area. Phase One of this project, which will span the next six months, will focus on locating, identifying, and preserving community records from individual and organizational collections in order to document the history and experiences of LGBTA peoples who have lived within Monroe County. The LGBTA Community of Rochester, NY Documentation Project was made possible in part by a grant from the Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) of the New York State Archives, a program of the State Education Department. The Gay Alliance wants to be certain that the work and efforts LGBTA groups and individuals survive and are recognized as part of New York State's rich cultural, political, social, and economic history. The records will document the existence and impact of LGBTA people on Rochester and the Genesee Valley region. Any individual or organization with historical records that may be pertinent to the history of the Rochester LGBTA community should contact Nicole Menarchem at (585) 244-8640 x32 or NicoleM@gayalliance.org.

Every Tuesday, 11 AM-12 PM. THE NEW FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE CHAT. Come try the Coffee Group. Bring a lunch or a snack, and come check it out! You will meet new people and learn new things. Interested? Contact me at www.newfibrosupport.com, Jacolyn@fibrosupport.com, or (585) 752-1562. 920 Elmgrove Rd., Gates.

Tuesday afternoons. STOP SMOKING SUPPORT FOR 55 AND OLDER. Lifespan is starting two support/education groups for people age 55 and older who want to stop smoking. Participants will learn about the latest nicotine replacement therapies, build skills to manage cravings, and find support for healthier lifestyles. Research proves that quitting, even in later life, can significantly increase longevity. For more information about the support groups, call Tammy Leach at (585) 244-8400, x184. Lifespan is located at 1900 S. Clinton Ave.

Every Tuesday evening. MINDFUL MEDITATION sessions for adults and children. No meditation experience needed. Children’s session 6:30-7 PM; adults 7-8 PM. Meditation is facilitated by Wendy Sullivan, LMSW, and based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Sessions are free and open to the public. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 350 Chili Ave. Wheelchair accessible. Free (donations welcome). For more information, call (585) 328-0856 or email wendy@sullybrown.com.

Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 11 AM-12 noon. FIBRO OVER COFFEE - A NEW COFFEE GROUP WITH THE FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP. Westside YMCA - Gates Branch, 920 Elmgrove Rd. Interested? Call Jackie at (585) 752-1562.

Second Wednesday of the month, 10 AM. Spencerport-Churchville MOMs Club meets at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Elmgrove Rd., Gates. All stay-at-home moms are welcome!

Third Wednesday of each month, 7 PM. CELIAC MEETING. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease. A protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and malt causes the body's immune system to attack the lining of the small intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, distention, vomiting, anorexia, anemia, skin rash, short stature, delayed puberty, infertility, miscarriages, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. All are welcome. New people orientation is at 6:30 PM, just before the meeting. Brighton Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 805 Blossom Rd. More information: rochesterceliacs.org or (585) 861-4065.

Third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:45 PM. Truechildwithin – Parent and Teen Support Group for families affected by pediatric bipolar disorder. A peer-led self-help group facilitated by parents sharing our own stories and knowledge – what has worked and what hasn’t. We provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential place where parents can feel free to ask questions and talk about anything that concerns them. We also invite guest speakers to provide us with information about topics that concern us. Past speakers have included experts in the fields of current scientific research, hospitalization, education, courts and the law, nutrition, social development and many others.

There Is No Normal is our teen support group which we co-sponsor with Better Days Ahead for kids ages 12-17. The group is a peer-directed support group facilitated by paid and trained young adults who have experience with mental health issues. The group’s purpose is to provide a fun place where kids with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder have an opportunity to socialize with others teens who share their experiences. It helps teens understand that living with a mood disorder does not define who they are, and allows them to rediscover their strengths and humor. Meetings include event and trip planning, activities, discussions, and food. The group is held the same night and time as our parent group and is free of charge to all who attend, however, teens must register one day in advance with Better Days Ahead. Registration is required to ensure that there are enough facilitators to run the group.

Both groups meet at the Mental Health Association, 320 N. Goodman St. To register, contact Karen Draper at (585) 325-3145, x131 or kdraper@mharochester.org. Visit www.truechildwithin.org for more information.

Third Wednesday of each month, 7–8:30 PM. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a caregiver support group in Penfield for people who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Meetings are held at the Penfield Library and Conference Center, 1985 Baird Rd. There is no registration or fee to attend. Please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (585) 760-5400 or 800-272-3900 for further information.

Fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30 PM. CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT GROUP IN WEBSTER. Caregiver Support Services, a non-dementia support program of the Alzheimer’s Association, invites you to a caregiver support group for those providing care and support for an aging loved one with short or long-term care needs. The group meets at Baywinde (Sage Harbor), 100 Kidd Castle Way, Webster. Contact Caregiver Support Services at (585) 760-5470 or 1-800-272-3900 for further information.

Every Thursday, 7-8 PM. LAUGHTER CLUB! Learn to laugh for no reason. Benefits: relieves stress, develops joyfulness, improves circulation. Laughter Yoga was developed by a medical doctor and does not require a sense of humor. Led by Joellen Kuhl and Dale Heffer, certified Laughter Yoga Instructors. Free and open to the public (donations appreciated). Lady Be Fit Express, 1945 E Ridge Rd, Irondequoit (next to Golden Tans). For more info, contact Dale Heffer at (585) 278-1302 or daleheffer@hotmail.com, or check out www.LaughterYoga.org.

Third Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30 PM. SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARE PARTNERS OF THOSE WITH YOUNGER-ONSET DEMENTIA. The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a care partner support group in Brighton. This support group is specifically designed for individuals caring for a loved one with younger-onset dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is considered to be younger-onset if an individual is age 65 or younger when symptoms first appear. Meetings are held at the JCC of Greater Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave. There is no registration or fee to attend. Please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (585) 760-5400 or 1-800-272-3900 for further information.

Every Sunday, 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.

ART CLASSES: Check out our monthly art class offerings at www.gildasclubrochester.org/highlights.cfm. Open to individuals with a connection to cancer. RSVP by calling (585) 423-9700. Sponsored by Gilda’s Club, a cancer support community located at 255 Alexander St.

ON-GOING WELLNESS & FAMILY GROUPS: These groups meet weekly. Call (585) 423-9700 for more information and to RSVP. Sponsored by Gilda’s Club, a cancer support community located at 255 Alexander St.