September 7, 2007
What's Happening
Conversations with Caregivers Eldercare Series
Conversations with Caregivers Eldercare Series
As part of its Conversations with Caregivers Eldercare Series, the MGH Geriatric Medicine Unit will host “Juggling Caregiving and Work” Sept. 11, from 5:15
to 6:30 pm in the Blum Center. Janet T. Laughlin, LICSW, CEAP, of the Partners Employee Assistance Program, will be the guest speaker. For more information, call (617) 726-4612.
to 6:30 pm in the Blum Center. Janet T. Laughlin, LICSW, CEAP, of the Partners Employee Assistance Program, will be the guest speaker. For more information, call (617) 726-4612.
Senior HealthWISE events
MGH Senior HealthWISE will offer a one-hour exercise session, “Fall Into Fitness,” Sept. 13, from 11 am to noon at the Clubs at Charles River Park. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 pm. Senior HealthWISE also will host a memoir writing workshop Sept. 17, from 11 am to noon in the Haber Conference Room led by a representative of Grub Street, Inc., a writing center. Senior HealthWISE also will offer free hypertension screenings and blood pressure checks Sept. 17, from 1: 30 to 2:30 pm at the West End Civic Association Community Room, One Emerson Place. Registration is required for the exercise session and writing workshop. For more information or to register, call (617) 724-6756.
MGH Senior HealthWISE will offer a one-hour exercise session, “Fall Into Fitness,” Sept. 13, from 11 am to noon at the Clubs at Charles River Park. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 pm. Senior HealthWISE also will host a memoir writing workshop Sept. 17, from 11 am to noon in the Haber Conference Room led by a representative of Grub Street, Inc., a writing center. Senior HealthWISE also will offer free hypertension screenings and blood pressure checks Sept. 17, from 1: 30 to 2:30 pm at the West End Civic Association Community Room, One Emerson Place. Registration is required for the exercise session and writing workshop. For more information or to register, call (617) 724-6756.
Making a Difference grant reception
All MGH employees, staff and volunteers are invited to attend a reception and poster display in recognition of the 2007 Making a Difference grant recipients. The event will be held Sept. 19, from 3 to 4:30 pm in the Trustees Room. For more information or to register, contact Leah Abrams at labrams@partners.org or call (617) 726-1319.
Women in Medicine Month lecture
In honor of Women in Medicine Month, the MGH Office for Women’s Careers will host “Prospects for Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead” Sept. 17, from noon to 1 pm in the Thier Conference Room. Susan Hockfield, PhD, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be the guest speaker. To register, e-mail womens.careers@partners.org by Sept. 12.
Fashion show and cocktails
Celebrate Boston Fashion Week with a cocktail reception and fashion show Sept. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Grand Ballroom at Taj Boston, 15 Arlington Street. Tickets are $20, and 10 percent of the evening’s sales benefit the MassGeneral Hospital for Children. To register, contact lori@michaeldepaulo.com. For more information, call Lori Wirtz at (617) 947-1549.