19th Annual Family Health and Fitness Fair
Thursday, October 16: Upstate New York’s largest healthcare exposition sponsored by NYS Senator Jim Alesi. This will be held at the Dome Center, 2695 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We will be offering Depression Screenings as well as a host of mental health promotion literature. A Mental Health Promotion Basket will be raffled off to some lucky winner. If you have any questions, please call Joe Groden at 388-8824.
Harmony in Roc-2008
Sunday, October 19: Harmony in Rochester will be held from 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Waterstreet Music Hall. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $12 pre-sales and $15 at the door and may be purchased at Record Archive, House of Guitars, A Step Apart, Solera Wine Bar, and by Paypal@Website. They will have a raffle, silent auction, and live local music. All proceeds benefit ACE Memorial Fund, Families of Frieds of Murdered Children and Victims of Violence, and Stand Up Guys working to end Violence Against Women. For more information, check out www.Harmonyinroc.com.
Making the Invisible Visible
Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24: This is a reminder that this will be held at St. Mary’s Hospital (East/West Auditorium), 89 Genesee Street. The focus of this conference is Exploring the Intersections of Trauma and Socio-Cultural Oppression in the Therapeutic Process. For more information and to register, call 325-5260.
“Hands On” Health Fair
Friday, October 24: Do you need Health Insurance? The “Hands On” Health Fair is Friday, October 24 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at St. Michael’s Church, 124 Evergreen Street, Rochester. There will be facilitators who will help you apply for health insurance. A raffle will be taking place. Lunch will be provided. If you have questions, please call Jennifer at 697-0600.
Stress and Our Bodies: Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Physical and Mental Wellness
Wednesday, November 5: Stress is the wear and tear our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment. It has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings. As a negative influence, it can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, anger, and depression, which in turn can lead to a variety of physical health problems. Hear about coping strategies that can improve your quality of life. This will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 pm at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Rt. 20A, Geneseo, NY. For more information and to register (by November 3) call MHA 226-3150 or email echichester@mharochester.org.
Stress and Our Bodies: Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Physical and Mental Wellness
Wednesday, November 12: Most of us have felt “stressed out” at one time or another. When this feeling persists day after day, stress becomes chronic and can take a toll on our bodies, making us susceptible to a host of illnesses. Attend this program and find out how stress, physical and emotional well-being are all connected. You’ll also learn about strategies you can use to better manage your stress levels. This will be held from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Brighton Town Hall (Downstairs Meeting Room), 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester. For more information and to register (by November 7), call MHA 325-3145 ext. 113.
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