Heartbeats for Life!
2008 – 2009 Schedule of Programs
Details at our 24-hour voice mail 585-234-7076 ~ www.heartbeats4life.org
Unless otherwise noted (see below for each month), Heartbeats! meetings are on the second Monday of the month from September-July. Subject to change. Check voice mail or website (see below) for up to date topics and speakers.
Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY, Across from Highland Park - Free parking.
All potlucks/programs** - Everyone is welcome. Come join us to learn about healthy
living for reversal of disease or prevention. Members free; guests $4.00 at the
door. No reservations or tickets needed.
Potluck: 6:30 p.m. Presentation: 7:30 p.m.
Please bring a low fat, vegetarian dish to pass or some cut fruit, your own place setting and a beverage. No oil, cheese, Jello or other animal products, please.
** December and April dinners out are specially prepared for us by the restaurants. Prepay and reservations required. Special dinners out and July picnic are at 6:00 p.m. Check voice mail or this website for cost, location and reservation details.
Special Event: Kick-off HFL’s 13th Year of Programs!
Diabetes is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. During the 2008-2009 program year, many Heartbeats programs will focus on diabetes prevention, a key to heart health.
We are delighted to accommodate Dr. Barnard’s speaking tour in upstate New York.
The Rochester area community is invited to hear
Dr. Neal D. Barnard
Founder of The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
Author of Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes
Participants in "Food for Life" cooking classes will recognize Dr. Barnard from the videos. You can watch them at http://www.cancerproject.org/resources/eatingright_video.php
September 17, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
This information is from Dr. Barnard’s page at www.pcrm.org
"Neal D. Barnard, M.D., is a nutrition researcher, author, and health advocate. As an adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Barnard conducts studies on the role of nutrition in diabetes, obesity, and lipid management, among other health issues. His most recent clinical trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, established the value of a novel dietary program for type 2 diabetes and set a new standard for dietary approaches to this increasingly common condition."
Dr. Barnard’s book will be available for purchase at this event.
For questions about the Rochester event: HFL 24-hour voice mail 585-234-7076 www.heartbeats4life.org
Monday, October 13, 2008
Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Presenter: Mark Sandler,
Director, Phoenix Rising Yoga, Therapist, Registered Yoga
Teacher "E-RYT"
$4.00 guests; free to HFL members
More information: 24 hour voice mail 585-234-7076 or www.heartbeats4life.org
Monday, November 10, 2008
Wellness Development: Stress Reduction
Our November 10th meeting and potluck will be about stress reduction, a topic that is easy to ignore, yet essential to health. Bob will start us out and then we'll break into small groups. The focus will be chapter 6 from Dr. Ornish's book, The Spectrum. Chapter 6 is called "The Stress-Management Spectrum." You might want to check it out beforehand, but don't worry if you don't have the book. The group leaders will get you up to speed.
We had great success with our new method of collecting annual membership dues in September, but a few are still outstanding. Please remember to send your dues to Maureen Parker, 111 Garden Drive, Fairport, NY 14450. Or, bring your dues to Monday's meeting. Josie Mammano, HFL membership chair, will collect your dues when you check in, if that's more convenient. ($25. per person and $35. per family. Make your check out to Heartbeat for Life, please.)
Monday, December 8, 2008 ~ 6:00 p.m. Cash bar ~ 6:30 Dinner
2008 Annual Holiday DinnerNorthfield Food and Drink
in the former Spring House Restaurant
3001 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 ~ 641-0468
Please park in back. Handicapped accessible.
www.northfieldfoodanddrink.com Click on “About us” for directions.
Menu: Heart Healthy, low fat, vegetarian. Ornish style.
The menu will be posted on our website the week before the event at www.heartbeats4life.org
$35 per person includes dinner, gratuity and donation for Heartbeats!
Additional beverages a la carte.
We must prepay for this event. Reservations and payment required by 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 4. Cancellations must be called in to our HFL 24-hour voice mail at 234-7076 by 12:00 noon on December 5. Sorry, no refunds after this date/time.
Please send your reservation and check to Maureen Parker, HFL treasurer,
111 Garden Drive, Fairport, NY 14450. Please make your check out to Heartbeats for Life!
Check in the amount of $____________ is enclosed for _____________reservations @ $35.00 per person
Monday, January 12, 2009
DVD and Discussion of Dr. John McDougall's Nutritional Program
DVD of Dr. John McDougall will be viewed, followed by a discussion led by Dr. Robert F. Klein, HFL chair.
Dr. McDougall's lifestyle and nutritional program is in line with Dr. Dean Ornish.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Diabetes As a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. Robert Heinig, M.D.
Dr. Heinig practices diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism, internal medicine, and nephrology at
Rochester General Hospital and is on the faculty at the U of R Medical School.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Wellness Development: The Role of Volunteerism and Hobbies in Staying Healthy
Dr. Ornish's program is distinguished by a comprehensive approach to changing our lives toward health, including psychological and spiritual dimensions. He points out the power of volunteer activity in maintenance of health and joy. While volunteer activity benefits others, it's also good for the volunteer. It reduces isolation and increases intimacy, a powerful, positive element in healthy living.
At this meeting, the small group format will allow everyone to listen and share something about their lives. We hope that you will be willing to talk about some special activity which lowers stress levels and brings joy, perhaps a hobby, or a relationship, or a volunteer connection.
Monday, April 13, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Reservations and prepay requiredYou, your family and friends are cordially invited to our
Spring Dinner - Ornish Style
Welcome spring with a low-fat, vegetarian dinner prepared especially
to our Heartbeats specifications.
Lento Restaurant
Village Gate, Goodman Street, Rochester, NY http://lentorestaurant.com/
Monday, May 11, 2009
"Monday Night at the Movies"
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After the potluck, we'll show a very funny movie
related to diet and health.
We guarantee many laughs.
Popcorn will be served during the movie!
Monday, June 8, 2009
6:30 p.m. Vegetarian Potluck 7:30 p.m. Presentation
(Details, top of page)
VegOut!
Everything you ever wanted to know about
in-season and unusual vegetables!
Sandy Baker, our Heartbeats for Life
super-chef and RAVS member, will present on the topic of
fruits and vegetables, (produce). This will be about locally grown,
organic, versus pesticide-grown, and other dimensions. She will have
samples for the audience. No cooking.
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Also, Sandy is the chef for the Food for Life cooking classes. if you want to learn how much fun and satisfying vegetarian cooking can be, we highly recommend that you take theses classes! Here are the information and links:
Food for Life classes will be held in two locations.
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For cancer patients, survivors and caregivers who are members of Gilda’s Club, Food for Life classes will be held at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Classes will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on four Tuesdays, June 2, 9,16 and 23. There is no charge for Gilda’s Club members, but pre-registration is required through Gilda’s Club at 585-423-9700. |
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For others in the community interested in healthy cooking, Food for Life classes will be held at TOPS Cooking School, 3507 Mount Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14616. Classes will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on four Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Fee: $20 per class, or $70 for the four-class series. Pre-registration is required through TOPS Cooking School at 585-663-5449, or via email at TOPSCookingSchool@Yahoo.com |
Monday, July 13, 2009 ~
6:00 p.m.Potluck Picnic
This is a nice, relaxed event. All family and friends welcome! Rain or Shine! Weather permitting, we'll take a walk in the park after supper.
"Roadside" shelter, Ellison Park, Rochester, NY. Take Rt. 590 to Blossom Road exit. Ellison is on Blossom Road, east of Mercy High School.
| Ellison Park information and directions: http://www.monroecounty.gov/parks-ellison.php |
| Enter the park at the “Hazelwood Lodge” entrance off Blossom Road. Look for Heartbeats! signs. |
| Restrooms are available a short walk from our shelter. |
Picnic checklist:
To pass:
[ ] Vegetarian, low-fat dish to pass
[ ] Serving utensils for your dish
Bring your own:
[ ] Place setting, including dishes, knives/forks/spoons, and glassware. Tablecloths will be provided.
[ ] Beverages, ice
[ ] Veggie burgers and/or veggies to grill. No meat, please. A charcoal grill will be hot and ready for your use.
[ ] Bug spray
[ ] Folding chair – optional. The shelter has tables and benches. or, you may want to bring a cushion for the bench.
[ ] Ellison is a carry in-carry out park. Please be prepared to carry out your own refuse.