March 2010
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September is . . . Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month www.ovarian.org Prostate Cancer Awareness Month www.fightprostatecancer.org National Sickle Cell Anemia Month www.sicklecelldisease.org Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month www.reyessyndrome.org National Cholesterol Education Month www.nhibiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov National Infant Mortality Awareness Month www.healthystartassoc.org Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month www.lls.org MONTHLY EVENT CALENDAR KEEP AN EYE OUT, in September -- National Infant Mortality Awareness Month -- for community-wide events sponsored by the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, which will address the importance of eliminating infant deaths particularly within the minority population. SAVE THE DATE -- FREE Multi-disciplinary Symposium on Prostate Health and Prostate Cancer, Thursday, September 10, 7-9 p.m., the Omni Hotel Downtown, (free parking) hosted by innovative local urologist Ali Kasraeian, M.D. Panelists include several experts in the field. Register by September 7 for the FREE event either online at www.kasraeianurology.com or call Kasraeian Urology at (904) 727-7955. An Evening of Fashion, an annual charity fashion show and dinner sponsored by the Ramallah American Club of Jacksonville, Saturday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Donna Foundation. Tickets are $25. For more information, please call Amanda Mousa (904) 525-1648. 5th Annual Upbeat Pink, A Musical Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivorship sponsored by Mayo Clinic and UNF, Sunday, October 11, 4 p.m., UNF's Lazzara Hall. The concert will feature the UNF Wind Symphony and the UNF Chorale and a special performance by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. For tickets and more information, please call the UNF Box Office (904) 620-2878. A Night with Nemours Gala,Friday, October 16, 2009, 6 p.m., Terrace Suite, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The second annual event raises funds to help children with diabetes and growth disorders. For tickets and more information, please call (904) 697-4244. Diabetes Exposed,a FREE patient education program of the American Diabetes Association, Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Library Downtown. Free health screenings, exhibits, speakers, cooking demonstration and more. For more information, please call (904) 730-7200, ext. 3064 or e-mail: ppalmer@diabetes.org. TangoJax, Sundays, Avondale Dance Directions. For more information, please call (904) 553-5868. New Grief: Good Grief, offered by Community Hospice, to help individuals identify common grief reactions in order to help healing. For times, locations and more information, call (904) 407-6330. Practice World Peace, 11 a.m., first Sunday of each month, Memorial Park, Riverside Avenue. For more information, please call (904) 699-5172. Literacy is more than just reading. If you're interested in reading to pre-K and K children, attend RSVP orientation and training to become an RSVP TaleTeller volunteer. For more information, please call (904) 630-0998. The Jacksonville Public Library system and its branches offer various classes throughout the year. For more information, visit your nearest library or call (904) 630-2665. Florida KidCare, a low-cost comprehensive health insurance program for families who earn up to 200 percent of the poverty level and who have children under age 19, now has year-round open enrollment. For more information, visit www.floridakidcare.org or call (904) 279-0885. Children's Home Society of Florida's Infant Adoption Program is looking for committed families, singles or couples who have the desire to enjoy the fulfillment of raising a child from birth to adulthood. Presently, there is a need for African-American and biracial families willing to provide a home to a child through adoption. For more information, please call (904) 493-8305. |
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Alcoholics Anonymous. Please call (904) 399-8535 for more information. ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) Support Group Third Monday of each month, 6 p.m. Brooks Rehabilitation. For more information, please call (904) 448-0825. Arthritis Support Groups Please call (904) 353-5770 for information on locations and times. Asthma Support Kare & Education (ASK) Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Baptist Medical Center, Cafeteria, eighth floor, Room C. Please call (904) 765-2990 for more information. Bosom Buddies (Breast Cancer) Mondays at 7 p.m. Women's Center of Jacksonville. Please call (904) 722-3000 for more information. Caregiver Support Program First Monday of month, 11 a.m. to noon, 8130 Baymeadows Way W., Ste. 101, Jacksonville. Please call (904) 733-9818 for registration and information. Caregiver Support Group (for those caring for patients with neurological conditions), Second Tuesday of each month, 12:30 to 2 p.m., second floor Mason Room, Tower I, Shands Jacksonville. For more information, please call (904) 244-9818. Caring & Sharing (Breast-cancer Survivors) First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Cannaday Building, Kinne Auditorium. Please call (904) 953-0707 for more information. Christian Crisis Counseling Seminars and Workshops Mighty Wind Ministry. Please call (904) 646-2667 for information. Chronic Pain Psychotherapy Support Group, a 6-8 week program on Tuesday nights during October and November. Sessions conducted by Lisa Vanetti, a licensed mental health counselor. Please call (904) 745-3111 for more information and fees. Epilepsy Support Group Second Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church, Room D-4. Please call (904) 731-3752 for information. Family Caregivers' Support Group Second Tuesday of each month, 1:10 p.m. Home Care Advantage in San Marco. Please call (904) 705-7005 for more information. First Coast Post Polio Support Group Third Thursday of each month, noon to 1:30 p.m., Courtyard Marriott at Mayo Clinic, San Pablo Rd. For more information, please call (904) 333-3457. GYN Cancer Support Group Second Tuesday of each month, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. St. Vincent's Spirituality Center, 2622 Oak St. Please call Andrea Wendell at (904) 308-2713 for more information. Hope & Healing (Gynecological Cancers) First Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Cannaday Building, Kinne Auditorium. Please call (904) 953-0612 for more information. Jacksonville Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group Second Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. Please call (904) 371-3691 for more information. Lupus Foundation of America Greater Florida Chapter, Saturdays, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 16, Baptist South, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call (904) 384-3009. Man-to-Man (Prostate Cancer Support Group) Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., UF & Shands Jacksonville Learning Resource Center, 1st Floor. For more information, please call (904) 244-7405. Mended Little Hearts Fourth Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Nemours Clinic, 10th Floor. Please call (904) 334-3273 for more information. National Alliance for the Mentally III (NAMI) First and Third Mondays of each month, 7 p.m., 1649 Kingsley Ave., Room E, Orange Park. Please call (904) 291-5568, ext. 3525, for more information. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Jacksonville Third Thursday of each month, Refreshments 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m. Independent Living Resource. Memorial Hospital, Room 3. For more information, please call Yvonne at (904) 268-6023. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Please call (904) 332-0898 for information. Neuropathy Support Group, Second Saturday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Glendale Community Church. For more information, please call (904) 244-9818. Orange Park Medical Center's Wellness Wednesdays Free health information and screenings. Last Wednesday of the month, 7 to 10 a.m. Please call (904) 213-2601 or visit www.opmedical.com for more information. Overeaters Anonymous Daily meetings held at various locations around Jacksonville. Please call (904) 632-9301 for more information or visit www.northeastflorida.com. Parkinson Support Group, Second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2nd floor Mason Room, Tower I, Shands Jacksonville. Parkinson Support Group, Second Saturday of each month, 4 p.m., Clay Neurology Associates, 1895 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 903. Please call (904) 860-2471 for information. RSVP of Duval County, a senior volunteer organization, is looking for volunteers aged 55 and older. Schedules and interests can be accommodated. For more information, please call (904) 630-0998. Stroke Busters Support Group Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. - noon, Shands Jacksonville, Learning Resource Center, Ash Room. Please call (904) 244-9971 for more information. St. Catherine's Cancer Support Group Third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Catherine's Education Center. Please call (904) 264-0577 for more information. Transplant Recipients International Organization of Northeast Florida (TRIO) Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. St. Luke's Hospital, Room 370, Roger Main Building. Please call (904) 858-3370 for more information. Yoga in the Park (Weather Permitting) Free class first Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. to noon, Riverside's Memorial Park. Bring blanket and wear comfortable clothes. Please call (904) 398-8429 for more information. |
