October 2015 Calendar of Events

Thursdays

Meeting: Project Runway Weekly Peer Group, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. 

Fridays

Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous First Step Group, 8 to 9 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.

Saturdays

Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous New International Group, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.

Sundays

Meeting: Narcotics Anonymous, 5 to 7 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.

Thursday, Oct. 1

Seminar: “Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life” with Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., Bala Thatigotla, M.D., M.R.C.S., and Vikram Vattipally, M.D., M.R.C.S., 6 p.m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave., Lockport. Free. Call 278-4400 to register. 

Thursday, Oct. 1

Breastfeeding Class: Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding from our certified lactation consultant, 6 to 8 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Women’s Pavilion, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. To register, call 278-4623.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 (also Oct. 20)

Support Group: GriefShare, for adults coping with grief caused by the death of a loved one, 6 p.m., Auditorium, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604 or 433-3780 to register. Free.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 (also Oct. 14, 21 and 28)

Smoking Cessation Class: Learn the keys to kicking the habit for FREE, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Niagara Wellness Connection Center, Memorial Medical Center, 6th Floor, 621 10th St. For information or to register, call 278-4820.

Thursday, Oct. 8

Northeast Kidney Foundation Support Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.

Thursday, Oct. 8

Jewelry Sale: “Small Indulgences.” A wonderful variety of necklaces, bracelets, rings and more, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Auditorium B, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.

Friday, Oct. 9

Breast Cancer Awareness Event: Annual Hard Rock Café Pinktober Celebration and Living Pink Ribbon, a human chain of breast cancer survivors and their loved ones spanning the Rainbow Bridge overlooking Niagara Falls. For information, call 524-3001 or visit www.pinktoberhrc.com.

Monday, Oct. 12

Bariatric Surgery Support Group: For people who have had weight loss surgery and those who are considering it, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Call 278-4400 for information

Monday, Oct. 12

Breast Cancer Support Group: To You It’s All About Cancer (2U ABC), education and support for and by breast cancer patients and survivors, 6 p.m., HSBC Community Room, The Heart Center of Niagara, 2nd floor, 571 10th St. Call 278-4896 for information.

Thursday, Oct. 15 (also Oct. 16)

Coat Sale: Gently used men’s and women’s coats, jackets, sweaters and assorted other accessories, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Auditorium A & B, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Meeting: Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Call 478-5569 for information.

Monday, Oct. 19

Support Group: Breastfeeding support group meeting, 12:30 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Community Health Worker Program. For information, call 278-4623.

Monday, Oct. 19

Seminar: “Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life” with Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., Bala Thatigotla, M.D., M.R.C.S., and Vikram Vattipally, M.D., M.R.C.S., 5:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Free. Call 278-4400 to register.

Look Good, Feel Better: Free American Cancer Society program for female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other treatment. Cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care and nail care. Learn how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using new, donated cosmetic kits that patients can keep, 6 p.m., HSBC Community Room, The Heart Center of Niagara, 571 10th St.  For information or to register, call the American Cancer Society toll free at (800) 227-2345.

Thursday, Oct. 22

 

Conference: “Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions for Adult and Child Victims of Family Violence.” Seventeenth annual Family Violence Intervention Project conference, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Conference & Event Center, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls. Registration required – fee is $60 until Oct. 1, $65 thereafter. For information or to register, call 285-0045 or e-mailcacofniagara@nfmmc.org.

Monday October 19 and 20

Book Fair: “Books ’R’ Fun.” Books and more, great gift ideas at even better savings, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auditorium A, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.

Friday October 23

Jewelry Sale: “Circle of Life.” Fashion jewelry, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.

Thursday October 29

Sale: “Celestial.” Pop up boutique. Purses, hats, scarves and fashion accessories, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.

Friday, October 30

Gala: “Sisters We Win.” Live music, basket raffles, 50/50 drawing, sit down dinner, vendors, photos – all captured on the pink carpeted runway, 5 to 9 p.m., Niagara Active Hose Fire Co., 6010 Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Tickets, $40. For more information, call Niagara County Cancer Services Outreach Coordinator Cassandra Jackson at 278-4896.

For more information about our programs, visit NFMMC.org