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Kids, Learn Music Theory, Get Voice Lessons and Travel With Christ Church Choir; OPEN HOUSE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BOYS IN GRADES 2-6 AND GIRLS IN GRADES 3-12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 4:30 pm

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A VOICE FOR LIFE

A RENOWNED MUSIC PROGRAM AT CHRIST CHURCH GREENWICH

OPEN TO CHILDREN OF ALL FAITHS

OPEN HOUSE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

BOYS IN GRADES 2-6 AND GIRLS IN GRADES 3-12

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

4:30 pm

Program, which is free, is offers voice training, music theory, choir camps, ski trips, travel to Europe and even an allowance!

254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich CT

For more information, please contact:

Music Office

203-869-6600 x23

musicdept@christchurchgreenwich.org

Wisdom From Within To Improve Health; FREE Seminar at Center for Integrative Medicine, Monday July 26th, 7-8:30PM

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Acupuncturist Kimberlie Wilson will discuss the principals of Chinese Medicine at this FREE seminar at the Center for Integrative Medicine, 35 River Rd., Cos Cob. ”The body has its own innate power and wisdom to maintain and improve health.” Registration required: (203) 863-3630

Worry in Children, What’s Normal, What’s Not? Thursday, May 13 7-8:00pm, Greenwich Hospital Conference Center, FREE

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Worry in Children
Thursday, May 13
7-8:00pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Michael J. Crowley, PhD, Yale Child Study Center

Learn the basics of worry in children. What are its patterns? What is normal or abnormal? What is socially induced worry, and how does technology fit in? Get answers to these questions, along with information on when teachers and parents should seek help for a worrying child, how worry is diagnosed and treated, and how a child can worry less.

Registration required. Please call 203-863-3627 or 888-357-2409. Or register online. FREE.

Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else Wednesday, May 12th from 7 – 8:30pm The Water Club, FREE

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Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else

Wednesday, May 12th from 7 – 8:30pm

The Water Club, 49 River Road, Cos Cob

Mothers and grandmothers tend to place their own needs on the back burner to take care of everyone else. Constant multi-tasking, keeping up with all the latest technological demands, juggling schedules, etc. can deplete us and eventually affect our health. In honor of Mother’s Day, you are invited to be a guest at the Water Club for a panel presentation offered by the Center for Integrative Medicine to explore stress awareness and learn to implement ways to build stress resiliency and achieve better health. FREE.

Speakers: Nurse Clinician-Educator Christine Dunster, RN, MA, Nurse Clinician Roberta Brown Brugo, RN, and Acupuncturist/Qi Gong Instructor Kimberlie Wilson, LAc

To register, call Member Services at the Water Club: 203-661-4033.

The Adolescent Toolbox, Tuesday, May 11 9:30-11am, Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center, FREE

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The Adolescent Toolbox
Tuesday, May 11
9:30-11am
Noble Conference Center
Speakers: Marcie Schneider, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist; Jill Silverman, PhD, Psychologist; and Sara Buchdahl Levine, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, focusing on substance abuse disorders

Are you equipped to handle your child’s transition to middle school? Our experts will help you prepare for the physical, social and emotional changes your child will face as an adolescent. Topics will include body image, peer pressure, increased homework, and extracurricular activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions.

To register, call 203-863-3863 or e-mail jackie.hvolbeck@greenwichhospital.org. FREE.

Kindergarten Survival Guide: Preparing Your Child to Start School Thursday, May 6 9:30-11am, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, FREE

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Kindergarten Survival Guide: Preparing Your Child to Start School
Thursday, May 6
9:30-11am
Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, 4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich
Speakers: Nancy Hoffmann, Director of Admission, PreConnecting and Connecting Classes, Greenwich Academy; Gina Hurd, Head of Preschool, Brunswick School; Dr. Carol Weitzman, Director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine; and Louise Williamson, Kindergarten Teacher, Old Greenwich School

Entering kindergarten is an exciting experience from both the child’s and parent’s perspective. An expert panel will offer tools to ensure an easy transition into a new school routine and the next phase of learning and socialization. Discussion will highlight different aspects of kindergarten readiness, including the importance of learning through play, fostering independence, recognizing gender differences, and handling a new extended school day.

To register, call 203-863-3863, or e-mail jackie.hvolbeck@greenwichhospital.org. (Childcare is available. Please let us know the number of children and their ages when you register.) FREE.

“Bitstrips” Casts You As the Comic Strip Creator, Teens in Grades 6-12 Only, Greenwich Library Wednesday March 10th @ 4pm, Free, But Registration Required

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3/10/2010
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Drop in and explore Bitstrips. What is a bitstrip you ask? A bitstrip is an original online comic strip made by you. Got a joke or funny story to tell? Tell it in a whole new and creative way. Bitstrips gives you everything you need to create unique characters and scenes. Create a one panel cartoon or tell a longer story. You decide. Registration required. Please call Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Register HERE
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Training Center
Registration Ends: 3/10/2010 at 3:00 PM
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915

Put Yourself on a Magazine Cover and Other Fun Projects With Your Own Digital Photos, For Teens in Grades 6-12, at Greenwich Library, Tuesday March 9th @ 4:00pm, Registration Necessary

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3/9/2010
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Bring your own digital photos (on a flash drive is best) and do fun and creative things with them. Create your own motivational poster. Put yourself on a magazine cover. Add funny quotes and captions. Share your one-of-a-kind pics with friends on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Registration required. Call or email Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Register HERE
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Training Center
Registration Ends: 3/9/2010 at 3:00 PM
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915

Adult CPR Class, Center For Healthy Living, Wednesday February 24 from 4pm-6pm, FREE

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Will you be ready when someone you love shows signs of medical distress? February is National Heart Month, and so the Greenwich Hospital Center for Healthy Living at 55 Holly Lane is offering a special Adult CPR class on Wednesday February 24th from 2-4pm. The class is FREE but limited so you must pre-register at 888-305-9253.

Cooking Demonstration: Heart-Healthy Salad Dressings Thursday, Feb. 25 12noon- 1:15pm First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Enjoy A Light Salad For Lunch, FREE

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Cooking Demonstration: Heart-Healthy Salad Dressings
Thursday, Feb. 25
12noon- 1:15pm
First Congregational Church of Greenwich
108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, CT
Speaker: Gavin Pritchard, RD

Learn how to make a variety of heart-healthy salad dressings from a registered dietitian. Enjoy a light salad for lunch, complete with all the delectable dressings. Recipes will be available to take home.

To register, call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253 or register online. FREE.