Calendar of Health-Related Events
GENERAL
Red Cross Services
APRIL
April 28, Free Parenting Series
sponsored by Lisa Ziobro
6:30 - 8:30 pm, Cortland Regional Medical Center Auditorium. Second session, “Building the Emotional Bank Account,” with licensed family and marriage therapist Lisa Ziobro. Where are you investing your time and energy? Building “the positives” is essential for quick recovery when the daily stresses and conflicts of family life occur. A “rules only” focus on parenting eventually collapses. Building positivity, respect, and trust in childhood can make things a lot easier in the teen years…but it’s never too late. This one is great for couples, too. Learn what you can do differently. Parents only please, no child care provided. Reservations required, please call Lisa Ziobro at 749-3011.
April 29, “Bullying”
sponsored by Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA)
8:00 pm, airing on Time Warner Cable Public Access Channel 2. Brain Buffet presentation by Joan Stivers from Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA).
MAY
May 1, Diabetes Education Classes
sponsored by Cortland Regional Medical Center
6 - 8 pm, CRMC. 4 weekly sessions on Thursdays. Designed to help the person with diabetes and his/her family manage the disease. Registered dietitians, registered pharmacists and a certified diabetes educator, all on the CRMC staff, will conduct the classes. Topics include: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Diabetes; Nutrition; Testing for Sugar; Preventing Complications; Oral Medications and Insulin; and Exercise. Call 756-3585 to register.
May 1, “Bullying”
sponsored by Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA)
10:00 am, airing on Time Warner Cable Public Access Channel 2. Brain Buffet presentation by Joan Stivers from Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA).
May 2 – May 4, Quilts Across Cortland
sponsored by Cortland YWCA
Friday, 12 noon - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday, 12 noon - 4 pm, JM McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Drive. View antique quilts and learn their history during the "Bed Turning" demo. The Ithaca Doll Artists will display their figurative sculpture and "doll as art." Featuring raffle quilt, vendors, quilt appraisals, small quilt silent auction, door prizes, free parking and refreshments. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors. Benefits programs and services of the YWCA, including Aid to Victims of Violence, Bridges for Kids, Model Moms, Breast Cancer Support Group, and Health and Wellness Programs. For more information call Kathy at (607) 753-9651 or e-mail kathy@cortlandywca.org.
May 3, 99th Annual Charity Ball
sponsored by Cortland Regional Medical Center Hospital Aid
6 pm at Hathaway House in Solon, NY. Proceeds to benefit the Maternity, Pediatrics, and Nursery Departments at the Hospital. Last year we realized a profit of $12,000! Thank you to all who donated and participated in the past. For tickets call Laura at 753-7831.
May 3, Spring Fever… C.A.T.C.H. I.T. Health and Resource Fair
sponsored by MICAH (Moving in Congregations, Acting in Hope) and the Cortland County Health Department
10 am – 1 pm, Cortland County Office Building Gym. Information on low cost and free health care coverage for eligible, uninsured children and adults; community resources available for people living without health care coverage; positive lifestyle changes and behaviors to improve overall health; raising awareness about the importance of health care coverage, as well as the personal and community consequences of being uninsured. For more information call ReBecca Canzano at (607) 758-5509.
May 3, Bike Rodeo
sponsored by the YWCA
Call (607) 756-2893 for more information.
May 5, Free Parenting Series
sponsored by Lisa Ziobro
6:30 - 8:30 pm, Cortland Regional Medical Center Auditorium. Third session, “Noticing—the Power Tool,” with licensed family and marriage therapist Lisa Ziobro. Who would have thought that such a little thing could make such a big difference? Learn the differences between noticing and praise, and how the subtle but powerful shift to noticing can affect your child’s attention-seeking behavior, confidence, and creativity. This shift can also help parents feel less negative and powerless. This is an especially important tool for ‘challenging’ children. Parents only please, no child care provided. Reservations required, please call Lisa Ziobro at 749-3011.
May 5, “Bullying”
sponsored by Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA)
11:00 am, airing on Time Warner Cable Public Access Channel 2. Brain Buffet presentation by Joan Stivers from Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA).
May 6, “Bullying”
sponsored by Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA)
8:00 pm, airing on Time Warner Cable Public Access Channel 2. Brain Buffet presentation by Joan Stivers from Seven Valleys Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (7VCASA).
May 6, Tobacco Free for Life
sponsored by Cortland Regional Medical Center
Make the commitment to quit and look forward to a healthier life! This 7 week program on Tuesdays, developed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, teaches all the skills necessary to successfully beat the addiction to cigarette smoking. The course is taught by trained smoking cessation specialists and looks at the many components of the smoking habit. These specialists develop a clear and concise plan based on each class members individual needs. Call 756-3807 to register and for information on class fee.
May 10, CACTC Youth Conference
sponsored by Cortland Area Communities That Care, Catholic Charities, Access to Independence, and Seven Valleys Health Coalition
2:30 - 9 pm, Ramada Inn, Cortland. This year’s event is focusing on getting young people involved and interested in giving back to their community. Open to youths in 6th – 12th grades. During the afternoon there will be a presentation from award-winning poet, actor, and inspirational speaker Carlos Andres Gomez, interesting workshops, and an opportunity for the students to learn more about volunteering the community. In the evening, a DJ dance and Karaoke featuring Jill Reener’s Hip Hop Dancers, swimming, yoga, crafts, games, prizes and more! There will be a $5 registration fee, but scholarships are available if necessary. Registration is limited to the first 100 and they will go quickly. Registration forms are available online. Call 753-3021 for more details.
May 16: Spring Fling, Family Fun Night Series
sponsored by the Cortland County Health Department--Healthy Heart Coalition, Cortland YMCA, CAPCO Head Start, Cortland County DSS, Seven Valleys Health Coalition, StationPE.com, Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, and ZAP
7- 9 pm, YMCA, 22 Tompkins Street, Cortland. $5 per family.
May 23, Lunch and Learn, “Doing Daycare in Your Home”
sponsored by Family Fun and Resource Center
12 pm – 1 pm, Family Fun and Resource Center, 29 Main Street, Cortland. Presented by Dixie Vaber, Cortland Area Child Care Council. Open to the public. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks provided by FFRC. For more information, call Nancy Hart at 753-1351.
May 27, Facilitated Insurance Enrollment Workshop
sponsored by Family Fun and Resource Center
10 am – 12 pm, Family Fun and Resource Center, 29 Main Street, Cortland.
May 31, Family and Child Safety Day
sponsored by the Cortland County Health Department and the Cortlandville Fire Department
10 am – 2 pm, Cortlandville Fire Department. Free. Learn what resources are available to families in our community for health and safety concerns. There will be a car seat safety check, fire truck tours, a Medivac helicopter landing, digital fingerprinting for children, an appearance by Mighty Molar, and other activities and information supplied by local agencies. For more information call Sherri Carrow at (607) 758-5524.
JUNE
June 4, Telephone Education Workshop
sponsored by CancerCare
1:30-2:20 pm, "Medical Update on Triple Negative Breast Cancer." Telephone Education Workshops are free; no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. For more information and/or to register, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/tew_signup.php.
June 5, Diabetes Education Classes
sponsored by Cortland Regional Medical Center
6 - 8 pm, CRMC. 4 weekly sessions on Thursdays. Designed to help the person with diabetes and his/her family manage the disease. Registered dietitians, registered pharmacists and a certified diabetes educator, all on the CRMC staff, will conduct the classes. Topics include: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Diabetes; Nutrition; Testing for Sugar; Preventing Complications; Oral Medications and Insulin; and Exercise. Call 756-3585 to register.
June 11, Telephone Education Workshop
sponsored by CancerCare
1:30-2:20 pm, "Coping with Nausea and Vomiting from Chemotherapy." Telephone Education Workshops are free; no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. For more information and/or to register, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/tew_signup.php.
June 19, Telephone Education Workshop
sponsored by CancerCare
1:30-2:20 pm, "Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer from the 2008 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting." Telephone Education Workshops are free; no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. For more information and/or to register, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/tew_signup.php.
June 20: Open Swim, Family Fun Night Series
sponsored by the Cortland County Health Department--Healthy Heart Coalition, Cortland YMCA, CAPCO Head Start, Cortland County DSS, Seven Valleys Health Coalition, StationPE.com, Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, and ZAP
7- 9 pm, YMCA, 22 Tompkins Street, Cortland. $5 per family.
June 24, Telephone Education Workshop
sponsored by CancerCare
1:30-2:20 pm, "The Sixth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer, Part III: Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones." Telephone Education Workshops are free; no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. For more information and/or to register, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/tew_signup.php.
June 25, Telephone Education Workshop
sponsored by CancerCare
1:30-2:20 pm, "Medical Update on Head & Neck Cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2008 Annual Meeting." Telephone Education Workshops are free; no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. For more information and/or to register, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/tew_signup.php.
JULY
July 31, Telephone Education Workshop
sponsored by CancerCare
1:30-2:20 pm, "Managing Treatment Side Effects: Supportive Care." Telephone Education Workshops are free; no phone charges apply. However, pre-registration is required to secure your place on the call. For more information and/or to register, visit www.cancercare.org/get_help/tew_signup.php.
OCTOBER
October 12, Alyssa's Run 5k Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run
Registration starts at 11 am, Kids Fun Run at 1 pm, 5k at 1:15 pm. Country Music Park. In memory of Alyssa Marko. For more information visit www.alyssasrun.org.
ONGOING
Talking About Positive Parenting Workshop Series
sponsored by Family Fun and Resource Center
6 - 8 p.m., Cortland Family Fun and Resource Center, 29 Main St., Cortland. Covers nutrition, health and safety communication, child development and other topics of interest. If you would like to be put on the waiting list for this popular workshop series, call (607) 753-5077.
First Aid and CPR class schedules are available on the American Red Cross and Cortland Memorial Hospital web sites.
Support Group schedules are posted on our Support Group page.
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