2003 Calendar

June 2004		´ Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month ´ The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. w (800)541-5454 w www.myasthenia.org ´ National Aphasia Awareness Month ´ National Aphasia Association w (800)922-4622 w www.aphasia.org ´ National Scleroderma Awareness Month ´ Scleroderma Foundation w (800)722-HOPE w www.scleroderma.org ´ Vision Research Month ´ Prevent Blindness America w (800)331-2020 w www.preventblindness.org ´ Firework Eye Safety Month thru July 4^th ´ American Academy of Ophthalmology w (415)561-8500 w www.aao.org ´ National Safety Month ´ National Safety Council w (630)285-1121 w www.nsc.org ´ National Aphasia Awareness Month ´ National Aphasia Association w (800)922-4622) w www.aphasia.org´ National Hernia Awareness Month ´ Davol, Inc., Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. w (800)556-6756 w www.herniainfo.com ´
Weekly Focus	Sunday		Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1 Stand for Children Day www.stand.org	2 *Community Relations & Community Service Task Force at Montefiore Meeting*, 12:30 pm ñ 2 pm, 3380 Reservoir Oval in the 1^st Floor Conference Room (Child Protection Center level). TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: Summer Safety, 9 am ñ 3 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) Musicians on Call, 6 pm ñ 8 pm, Inpatient Units (Child Life Department, CHAM) Grace Dodge High School read to the children of CHAM, 1:30 pm ñ 2:15 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM) *Community Meeting:* Bedford Mosholu Community Association, 8 pm, 400 East Mosholu Parkway South, Apt # B, Bronx First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley departs at 6:15, 7:00 & 7:45 pm from the Hostos Art Gallery, 450 Grand Concourse. For info call Bronx Council on the Arts (718) 931-9500 X 33	3 FIND-A-FRIEND: Parent-to-Parent Support Group, 12 pm ñ 1:30 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) The Childrenís Asthma Program for Families with Children, 4 pm ñ 6 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM). For info contact Obdulia Fontanez, MSW (718) 405-8040 x2462. Full Moon Donít forget to pick up a copy of the Norwood NewsÖ	4	5
6^th ñ 12^th National Headache Awareness Week www.headaches.org 10^th ñ 17^th National Nursing Assistants Week www.cna-network.org 11^th ñ 18^th National Vascular Nursing Week www.svnnet.org	6 National Cancer Survivors Day www.cancer.org		7 CHAM Golf Tournament @ Old Oaks Country Club (Purchase, NY), Golf Club of Purchase (Purchase, NY) & Fairview Country Club (Greenwich, Conn.) Sage the Clown, 2 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM)	8 *Albert Einstein Cancer Center Community Outreach Program Meeting*, 12 pm, Chanin Building, 1300 Morris Park Ave., Chanin Building ñ 2^nd Fl. Conference Rm Raising a Child with ADHD Workshop (2^nd Tuesday of every month), 6 pm ñ 7 pm, CHAM 5^th Floor Conference Room. For more information call 718-741-2585 (Family Learning Place) Jody Prusan (guitarist & singer), 1 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 8 & 10 (Child Life Department, CHAM) Project Sunshine Summer Arts & Crafts Project, 2 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM)	9 TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: Headaches, 9 am ñ 3 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) Musicians on Call, 6 pm ñ 8 pm, Inpatient Units (Child Life Department, CHAM)	10 FIND-A-FRIEND: Parent-to-Parent Support Group en EspaÒol, 12 pm ñ 1:30 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) The Childrenís Asthma Program for Families with Children, 4 pm ñ 6 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM). For info contact Obdulia Fontanez, MSW (718) 405-8040 x2462. *Community Meeting:* Bronx Health Link, Inc. ñ Bronx Planning Council Meeting, 10 am ñ 12 pm, 198 E. 161st St., Suite 201, Bronx National Career Nursing Assistants Day www.cna-network.org	11 TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: Resources for Special Needs Children, 9 am ñ 3 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM)	12
June 2004		´ Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month ´ The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. w (800)541-5454 w www.myasthenia.org ´ National Aphasia Awareness Month ´ National Aphasia Association w (800)922-4622 w www.aphasia.org ´ National Scleroderma Awareness Month ´ Scleroderma Foundation w (800)722-HOPE w www.scleroderma.org ´ Vision Research Month ´ Prevent Blindness America w (800)331-2020 w www.preventblindness.org ´ Firework Eye Safety Month thru July 4^th ´ American Academy of Ophthalmology w (415)561-8500 w www.aao.org ´ National Safety Month ´ National Safety Council w (630)285-1121 w www.nsc.org ´ National Aphasia Awareness Month ´ National Aphasia Association w (800)922-4622) w www.aphasia.org´ National Hernia Awareness Month ´ Davol, Inc., Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. w (800)556-6756 w www.herniainfo.com ´
Weekly Focus	Sunday		Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
14^th ñ 20^th National Menís Health Week www.menshealthweek.org	13		14 QUARTERLY LEADERSHIP MEETING ñ Moses Division, 3 pm ñ 4:30 pm, Cherkasky Auditorium MONDAY AT THE MOVIES: ìRaising Kids with Special Needsî, 11 am ñ 12 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) Sage the Clown, 2 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM) Flag Day	15 QUARTERLY LEADERSHIP MEETING ñ Weiler Division, 11 am ñ 12:30 pm, Weiler Auditorium TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: STDís, 9 am ñ 12 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) *Community Advisory Board ñ Moses Division Meeting*, 6 pm ñ 8 pm, CHAM 2 Conference Room. *Community Meeting:* Community Board 7 Meeting, 6:30 pm, Board Office, 299A East 204^th St, Bronx. Call 718-933-5650 for information.	16 TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: Summer Safety, 9:30 am ñ 12 pm, Family Care Center (Family Learning Place, CHAM) Musicians on Call, 6 pm ñ 8 pm, Inpatient Units (Child Life Department, CHAM) *Community Advisory Board ñ Weiler Division Meeting*, 6 pm, 2nd Floor, Admin Office. Call ahead to confirm meeting. 2^nd Annual Outreach Fair, Atira Riverdale Senior Living, 3718-3726 Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverdale. For more information call (718) 432-2448 *Community Meeting:* 49^th Precinct Community Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, 49^th Precinct, 2121 Eastchester Rd., Bronx. For info & to confirm meeting please contact the Community Affairs Officer at (718) 918-2025 Prostate Cancer Awareness Day www.cancer.org	17 *Bronx Week 2004:* Press Conference at Borough Hall, the Bronx. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) FIND-A-FRIEND: Parent-to-Parent Support Group, 12 pm ñ 1:30 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) The Childrenís Asthma Program for Families with Children, 4 pm ñ 6 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM). For info contact Obdulia Fontanez, MSW (718) 405-8040 x2462. *Community Meeting:* 52^nd Precinct Community Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, The Jewish Home & Hospital, 100 West Kingsbridge Road. For info on this meeting please contact the Community Affairs Officer at (718) 220-5824 New Moon Donít forget to pick up a copy of the Norwood NewsÖ	18 *Bronx Week 2004:* Bankers Breakfast at Marina Del Rey, the Bronx. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Mad Science: A Sparkling Imaginative & Fun Learning Experience, 2 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM) *Musicians on Call presents* Project Playback, 5 pm ñ 7 pm, CHAM Lobby (Child Life Department, CHAM)	19 *Bronx Week 2004:* 2^nd Annual Montefiore Family Health Walk. For more information call Take A Walk, NY! (212) 228-3126 *Bronx Week 2004:* 14^th Annual Bronx Day @ the NY Botanical Garden. For more information, call (718) 817-8990 Juneteenth (Liberation of Slaves)
19^th ñ 26^th Bronx Week 2004 www.ilovethebronx.com 21^st ñ 28^th Get Tested! Week www.GettinBusy.org 21^st ñ 25^th National Healthcare Risk Management Week www.ashrm.org	20 *Bronx Week 2004:* Environmental Day @ Shoelace Park between 211^th Street & 219^th Street (Bronx River), 11 am ñ 3 pm. For more information, call (718) 590-3522 The Daily News Prostate Screening Program beginsÖ 2004 HealthFirst Family Games & Concert Series, 10 am ñ 6 pm, Harris Park, Bronx. Fatherís Day		21 *Bronx Week 2004:* Community Awareness Day Bronx DiVA event at the Bronx County Building. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Get Tested! Week: Webster/Butler Houses, 4 pm ñ 10 pm, 168^th & Webster Ave. For more information, call (800) 881-TEST MONDAY AT THE MOVIES: ìCommon Childhood Illnessesî, 11 am ñ 12 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) Sage the Clown, 2 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM) First Day of Summer	22 *Bronx Week 2004:* Business Day Bronx @ Work. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Get Tested! Week: Webster/Butler Houses, 4 pm ñ 10 pm, 168^th & Webster Ave. For more information, call (800) 881-TEST TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: STDís, 9 am ñ 12 pm, Family Care Center (Family Learning Place, CHAM) Ostomy Support Group, 6:30 pm ñ 7:30 pm, 1575 Blondell Ave. Suite 125, Bronx. For info and to register (718) 904-3098.	23 *Bronx Week 2004:* Arts & Culture Day Free Trolley & Dance Performance at the Bronx County Building. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Get Tested! Week: Mitchell/Millbrook Houses, 3 pm ñ 9 pm, Alexander Ave. & 138^th. For more information, call (800) 881-TEST Musicians on Call, 6 pm ñ 8 pm, Inpatient Units (Child Life Department, CHAM)	24 *Bronx Week 2004:* Youth & Education Day NYPD Youth Event & Financial Planning Seminar. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Get Tested! Week: Mitchell/Millbrook Houses, 3 pm ñ 9 pm, Alexander Ave. & 138^th. For more information, call (800) 881-TEST The Childrenís Asthma Program for Families with Children, 4 pm ñ 6 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM). For info contact Obdulia Fontanez, MSW (718) 405-8040 x2462. Lord and Weber: Broadway Tunes, 2 pm ñ 3 pm, CHAM 8 & 10 (Child Life Department, CHAM) *Community Meeting:* Community Board 11 Meeting, 7 pm, Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Rd., Bronx. (back up date is April 29^th) To confirm mtg., call (718) 892-6262	25 *Bronx Week 2004:* Health Day Health Fair @ the Bronx County Court House. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) *Bronx Week 2004:* The I Love the Bronx Ball For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Get Tested! Week: Adolescent AIDS Program, 9 am ñ 3 pm, 3514 Wayne Ave. For more information, call (800) 881-TEST TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: Infant Care, 9 am ñ 3 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) *NYC Public School Alert:* Last Day of School for All Students	26 *Bronx Week 2004:* Salute to Hospital Volunteers For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) *Bronx Week 2004:* Parade, Festival & Concert on Mosholu Parkway, 12 noon. For more information, call (718) 590-BRONX(2766) Bronx River Canoe Trip, From the Border to the Mouth. For more information, call Jose Baez at (718) 430-1846.
June 2004		´ Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month ´ The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. w (800)541-5454 w www.myasthenia.org ´ National Aphasia Awareness Month ´ National Aphasia Association w (800)922-4622 w www.aphasia.org ´ National Scleroderma Awareness Month ´ Scleroderma Foundation w (800)722-HOPE w www.scleroderma.org ´ Vision Research Month ´ Prevent Blindness America w (800)331-2020 w www.preventblindness.org ´ Firework Eye Safety Month thru July 4^th ´ American Academy of Ophthalmology w (415)561-8500 w www.aao.org ´ National Safety Month ´ National Safety Council w (630)285-1121 w www.nsc.org ´ National Aphasia Awareness Month ´ National Aphasia Association w (800)922-4622) w www.aphasia.org´ National Hernia Awareness Month ´ Davol, Inc., Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. w (800)556-6756 w www.herniainfo.com ´
Weekly Focus	Sunday		Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
27^th ñ July 3^rd Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week www.hknc.org	27 The Daily News Prostate Screening Program ends Project Sunshine Weekend Arts & Crafts Project, 2 pm ñ 4 pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM) HIV Testing Day www.nhtd.org		28 Get Tested! Week: Adolescent AIDS Program, 9 am ñ 3 pm, 3514 Wayne Ave. For more information, call (800) 881-TEST MONDAY AT THE MOVIES: ìFirst Aidî, 11 am ñ 12 pm, Family Learning Place (CHAM) Sage the Clown, 2 pm ñ 3pm, CHAM 9 (Child Life Department, CHAM)	29	30 TABLE IN THE CIRCLE: Infant Care, 9 am ñ 12 pm, Family Care Center (Family Learning Place, CHAM) Musicians on Call, 6 pm ñ 8 pm, Inpatient Units (Child Life Department, CHAM)	This monthly calendar is maintained by Community Relations-Marketing Department at Montefiore Medical Center To add your events or activities to upcoming calendars, and for more information on events listed please email dgranai@montefiore.org Doreen L. Granai, Community Relations Specialist All events are subject to change.

Additional Information

Information concerning Health Observance days, weeks and months come the following three sources:

Society for Healthcare Strategy and Marketing Development of the American Hospital Association

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion ñ U. S. Department of Health and Human Services

The National Wellness Institute

Information concerning Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspensions Calendar can be found by visiting the New York City Department of Transportation website www.nyc.gov/html/dot/home.html

Information concerning the New York City Department of Education 2003-2004 School Calendar can be found by visiting the NYC Department of Educations website www.nycenet.edu/calendar/cal/SchoolYearCalendar2003-2004.htm

Albert Einstein Cancer Center Community Outreach Program: For more information please contact Jennifer Sivinski, Project Coordinator at 718-430-2200 or learn about them on the web www.aecom.yu.edu/cancer/outreach.

Child Life Department at The Childrenís Hospital at Montefiore: For more information on the Child Life Department please call Troy Ragsdale at 718-741-2360.

The Suzanne Pincus Family Learning Place at The Childrenís Hospital at Montefiore: For more information about any the programs coordinated by the Family Learning Place please call 718-741-2357.

Development Office at Montefiore Medical Center: For information on upcoming events please call (718) 920-6656.

Community Advisory Board: For info on the Moses Divisionís Community Advisory Board, please contact Mary Morrow at 718-920-4081. For information about Weilerís CAB meetings please contact Carmela Gogliormella at 718-904-2951.

Community Board 7: Serves Norwood, University Heights, Jerome Park. Contact Information: 229A E. 204^th Street, Bronx, NY 10458 (phone number 718-933-5650).

Community Board 11: Serves Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Gardens, Allerton Avenue, Bronxdale, Van Nest, Laconia. Meetings take place at Calvary Hospital ñ Patient Activity Center Conference Room 1, 1740 Eastchester Road at 7:30 pm. Contact Information: 1741 Colden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 (phone number 718-892-6262).

52^nd Precinct: Serving the Bronx neighborhoods known as Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood and University Heights. For more information, please contact the 52^nd Precinct Community Affairs Department 718-220-5824.

49^th Precinct: Serving the Bronx neighborhoods known as Allerton, Morris Park, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Eastchester Gardens and Pelham Gardens. For information on upcoming Community Council Meetings, please contact the 49^th Precinct Community Affairs Department 718-918-2025.

Community Relations Team at Montefiore: Meet monthly (usually 1^st Wednesday of month). For information call Doreen Granai 718-920-7448.