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Events, Series, and Support Groups

Registration
Registration is required as space is limited. For your convenience, register on-line. If you prefer, register by phone at 860-679-8899 or toll-free at 1-866-4-FEMALE (1-866-433-6253).

Unless otherwise noted, events are free and held on the main UConn Health Center campus. Let us know if special accommodations are required.
 

Upcoming Events

July 2008

Tai Chi for Health and Healing
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
(four-week session: July 8, 15, 22, 29)
Where: Keller Auditorium
Instructor: Risa Brophy
Fee: $39 four-week session or $12 per class
Discover the health benefits and how relaxed you will feel with the deep breathing and slow movements of Tai Chi. Ms. Brophy has training in medical Qigong – movements used to balance energy for disease prevention and healing. Those new to the series can try the first class without obligation. Registration is required for the series or a single class.

Register on-line >

 

Spirituality Meditation Group: Morning and evening groups
Morning* Second Thursday of the month, 10 to 11:30 am
Medical Arts and Research Building, N4002
Evening** Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Onyiuke Dining Room
 Speaker: Kathleen Kiley, Dream Insights
Fee: $10
Tap in to your inner self to receive guidance and advice on things that matter most. Sessions include discussion, reflection, dream interpretation, and guided meditation to unite your inner and outer self.

 *Morning: July 10, August 14
**Evening: July 24, August 28

For more information, call Ms. Kiley at 860-432-8094.

 

Gentle Yoga
When: Saturday, July 12, 9:30 to 10:30 am
Where: The Inner Kur, 36 LaSalle Road, West Hartford
Speaker: Michal Lomask, Ph.D., certified yoga teacher
This class is based on EMBODYOGA, an innovative approach to the study of yoga. Women in all stages of breast cancer recovery are welcome to join the instructor, who is a breast cancer survivor herself. The practice gives rise to an intimate self-knowledge, acceptance, contentment, and general feeling of well being. Space is limited. Call 860-236-8800 to register.

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No Child is Safe From Drugs
When: Monday, July 14, noon to 1 pm
Where:

Henry Low Learning Center

Speaker: Carolyn Drazinic, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry
No one thinks – or wants to admit – that their child is drinking or using drugs. This program is to enlighten parents who have an impressionable child or teenager about the different kinds of drugs available to kids, how they are attained, what to do if you suspect your child is on something, how to get help, and more. Parents need to be aware so they can speak to their child candidly about the dangers of drugs and act quickly with the first warning signs of addiction. The lecture can also be viewed live at www.celebrate.uchc.edu/webcast.

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Move Better, Feel Better
When: Wednesday, July 16, 6 to 7 pm
Where:

Henry Low Learning Center

Speaker: Sara Miller, teacher of the Alexander Technique
Do you want better posture and balance? Would you like to move easier? This workshop will help. It includes a practical demonstration and overview of the Alexander Technique, a method used to improve posture, manage pain, and increase motion. It will allow you to begin to investigate how to use your body and explore ways to move with less tension. Miller has helped dancers, actors, and musicians attain mastery of the body.

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Community Fitness Event
When: Saturday, July 19, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where:

Core Fitness, Inc., 32 Whiting Street, Plainville

Instructors: Joy Perugini and Jenn Miller, Core Fitness, Inc.
Fee: $5 per person
This program is for men, women, boys, and girls who are at least 14 year old and would like to take advantage of a full morning of fitness and fun. Classes include Yoga/Pilates Flow at 8:30 a.m., Zumba at 9:30 a.m., and Chiseled at 10:30 a.m. Indoor cycling is also an option if a bike is available. Visit www.corestudioct.com for class descriptions. Participants are entitled to a free 30-minute wellness consultation (to be scheduled on another date).

To register, call 860-793-6683. Motivate yourself to register early, as space is limited!

Register on-line >

August 2008
 

Are Dental Implants for Me?
When: Tuesday, August 5, 6 to 7 pm
Where:

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive

Speaker: David Shafer, D.M.D., associate professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Dental implants have become the standard of care for tooth replacement. They’re comfortable, secure, and an attractive alternative to dentures and bridges. The discussion will explain what dental implants are and will focus on the relationships between oral health, bone health, and factors to consider when contemplating a dental implant.

Co-sponsored with the Center for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry.

Register on-line >

 

Tai Chi for Health and Healing
When: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
(four-week session: August 5, 12, 19, 26)
Where: Keller Auditorium
Instructor: Risa Brophy
Fee: $39 four-week session or $12 per class
Discover the health benefits and how relaxed you will feel with the deep breathing and slow movements of Tai Chi. Ms. Brophy has training in medical Qigong – movements used to balance energy for disease prevention and healing. Those new to the series can try the first class without obligation. Registration is required for the series or a single class.

Register on-line >

 

The Power of EFT
When: Wednesday, August 6, 6 to 7 pm
Where:

Henry Low Learning Center

Speaker: Cris Jacobs, life change coach
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a powerful procedure used by thousands of practitioners around the world to help people find more success, fulfillment, and peace in their lives. EFT helps individuals deal with the root causes of issues that keep them from achieving their greatest dreams, including physical and emotional discomfort, anxiety attacks, traumatic memories, addictions, and more. Join us for an interactive introduction to EFT and experience the power of EFT for yourself.

Register on-line >



 

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