The Healthy Living Club invites you to attend the "Celebrate Your Health" Event on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at The Portland Club, 156 State Street, Portland, ME.
Event Highlights:
5:00-6:00 pm
Take Charge! Screening Please see ** below for details
Therabands Stretching and Strengthening Class with Dawn Strout, MEd, CSCS
Hors d'oeuvres & Live Music
6:15-7:00 pm
Gourmet Dinner by Black Tie Company
Following Dinner: "Health and Happiness: Giving, Gratitude and Community Connections" with Dr. Lisa Belisle
To register for this free event, please call 207-541-7558, or email us at hlc@mmc.org. You may also register a colleague or family member to attend. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when registering.
This is the Healthy Living club's last event, so please come and enjoy a grand finale to the Club!.
**Take Charge! Screening includes a cholesterol and blood pressure check. Remember that "Learn your Numbers" is part of the Healthy Living Club IncentivesProgram. By turning in your screening information, you can earn $10! Screening times available are 5:00, 5:20, 5:40, and 6:00 pm. Please request a screening time when registering for the event. Thank You!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Dr. Lisa Belisle will be a runway model in the fashion extravaganza at this event! Please go to http://www.velvetgala.com/index.html for more information.
by Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally printed October 2, 2008, The Maine Switch
My Irish-Catholic grandmother had little patience for whiners. Complain to Nana and you would likely hear, “At least you have your arms and legs.” This meant: your life could be worse. Quit moaning.
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by Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally printed September 2008, Parent & Family
My son is a sophomore in high school. Our conversations usually revolve around his requests, such as “Can I get a ride?” and “Can I have some money?” My daughters are in seventh and second grade. Our conversations typically are much longer. We discuss their friends, their activities and what is going on in the world. I can’t dictate what my children tell me, or how long it takes. But I can listen to their stories respectfully, just as I hope they will listen to other people’s stories respectfully. When we listen, we learn things about others, and sometimes, things about ourselves.
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