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Most Practical Greenwich Holiday Gift
Looking for a practical holiday gift? The nor’easter of this past March caught most of us unprepared – for a gift that provides a lifeline and security, think portable radio with incorporated flashlight and solar cell phone charger all-in- one. The Greenwich chapter of the American Red Cross has the perfect solution with the Eton [...]
New Pilates Classes at BWGCC
Pilates Classes at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center The Department of Parks and Rec will offer pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1 pm starting November 15, 2010. The class will meet for 10 sessions and the cost is $100.00. Pilates is an exercise option for everyone. It is designed [...]
Have Arthritis? Come to Free Lecture
ONS Foundation Lecture at Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center 5 Perryridge Road Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:00pm-7:30pm Arthritis Treatment for Active People The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a free lecture on the treatment and management of arthritis as part of the Foundation’s education initiative. More than 70 percent of adults [...]
ONS Annouces Fall 2010 Seminar Schedule
ONS 2010 Fall Seminar Schedule Tuesday, September 14, 2010 – 7 p.m. – Sports Concussion: Know the Facts! Concussion management strategies for high school athletes and the ImPACT Test OGRCC, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Old Greenwich Speakers: Neurosurgeon Scott Simon, MD and Pete Falla, ATC The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present [...]
Summer Babysitter’s Training Camp Offered by the Greenwich Chapter
The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a new, two-week long (8-day) Babysitter’s Training Camp this summer, Monday through Thursday, July 12 – July 15 and Monday through Thursday, July 19 – July 22. Classes will he held at the Greenwich Chapter, 99 Indian Fields Road, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. [...]
Red Cross Health and Safety Classes
Greenwich Chapter American Red Cross 99 Indian Field Road (203) 869-8444 The Greenwich Red Cross is offering the following Health & Safety Classes throughout the summer so families can stay safe while enjoying their fun in the sun and be prepared to handle emergency situations: CPR/AED Adult Tuesday, July 6 6:00pm – 10:30pm Monday, July [...]
Water Safety Tips from The Red Cross
American Red Cross Lifesaving Water Safety Tips Have Fun This Summer without Taking a Vacation from Safety Summer is a wonderful time of year with children and parents looking forward to outdoor activities at pools, lakes and beaches. Yet accidents can happen. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, if everyone [...]
Health and Wellness Expo 2010
Health & Wellness Expo 2010 presented by The Vita Cleanse Hilton Stamford Hotel One First Stamford Place Stamford, Conn. Hosted by Greenwich Young Professionals Group Wednesday, May 26, 2010 5:30pm-9:00pm Alternative medicine, acupuncture, hypnosis, integrative nutrition, weight management and holistic healing are only some of more than 75 exhibits slated for the Health & Wellness [...]
Registration for Jim Fixx Memorial Day Run
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces pre-registration for the Jim Fixx Greenwich Memorial Day Road Race and the Kid’s half-mile Fun Run are available at Thread & Treads, 17 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich. Registration hours are 9:30 am to 5:30 pm weekdays, until 5:00 pm on Saturday and 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on [...]
Lyme Disease Forum
Lyme Disease: Your Body, Your Brain Thursday, April 22nd 7:00-9:00pm Central Middle School 9 Indian Rock Registration is NOT Required Time for Lyme, in partnership with The Greenwich Department of Health and Families for Greenwich Hospital, is presenting an educational forum entitled Lyme Disease: Your Body, Your Brain on Thursday, April 22nd at Central Middle [...]
ONS lecture on Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) – What makes it better than open surgery? ONS Foundation for Clinical Research at Greenwich Hospital Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:30pm-8pm The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a talk at Greenwich Hospital on why minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is better than open surgery. New technologies [...]
