2008 CALENDAR

Updated June 27, 2008

We are pleased to let you know of our various outreach efforts in 2008.

Interviews

None Currently Scheduled

Exhibits

Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9:30am - 12:30pm
17th Annual Golden Gathering in Dutchess County
Featuring entertainment, health testing, and exhibitors related to the needs and interests of senior citizens.
Arlington High School · 1157 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY
Sponsored by Senator Stephen M. Saland · 518-455-2411

Presentations

Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 9am - 10am
2008 Annual Women's Health and Fitness Expo
Tech City, Enterprise Drive, Kingston, NY
Topic: Taking Charge of Your Health: How to Talk to Your Doctors

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 1:30pm - 2:15pm
2008 Annual Family Empowerment Conference
Mental Health Association in Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie, NY
Topic: Helping Children Become Active Partners in Their Healthcare
Registration required. Call 473-2500 ext. 1308 to register

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 2 pm
"Tuesdays at 2" Senior Programs
Tivoli Free Library, Tivoli, NY
Topic: Getting the Most Out of Doctor's Visits
For more information about this free event, call 845-757-3771

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 2 pm
"Tuesdays at 2" Senior Programs
Tivoli Free Library, Tivoli, NY
Topic: Being Patient Advocates
For more information about this free event, call 845-757-3771.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008   5:00pm - 6:00pm
American Cancer Society Support Group, Kingston, NY
Topic: Talking to Loved Ones and Doctors About Your "5 Wishes"
Open to current and past cancer patients. For more information
contact Marcy Perlmutter, group facilitator: 845-679-0020

Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 6pm - 7:30pm
2008 Caregiver Support Training & Workshops
Wingate at Fishkill
Sponsored by Saint Francis Home Care Services, Inc.
Topic: Advocating For Your Loved Ones

Wednesday, September 17, 7pm - 8:30pm
Benedictine Hospital, Kingston, NY
Sponsored by the Oncology Support Center
Topic: Talking to Doctors: Advocating for Yourself and Loved Ones
Open to the Public. To register, call 339-2071 ext. 100

Regarding Our Programs
We offer short presentations to community groups and 1-2 hour educational programs for clientele of community agencies. Click here for a listing of topics.