| Thursday, June 2, 7-9pm Cancer Wellness: A Mind/Body Approach to Living with Cancer Center for Integrative Medicine
35 River Road, Cos Cob This is the first of a 5-session workshop that helps you learn simple meditation techniques for relaxation, creative visualization, positive attitude, goal setting, managing pain, exercise, nutrition, regaining hope and building an emotional support system. Classes are offered throughout the year and patients can continue beyond their initial 5-week experience. For more information or to register, call 203-863-3630. FREE to cancer patients and their families.
Tuesday, June 7, 7-8:30pm Food Sensitivities: Genetics and Gut Function Center for Integrative Medicine 35 River Road, Cos Cob Speaker: Henri Roca, MD, Medical Director, Center for Integrative Medicine Do certain foods that you love disagree with you? Is it because of heredity or the way your intestinal system functions? More importantly, what can you do to be able to once again enjoy the foods you love to eat? This is part of Greenwich Hospital's Celiac/Food Allergy Support Group. To register, call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253. FREE.
Wednesday, June 8, 5:30-8:30pm Green Drinks Greenwich Center for Integrative Medicine 35 River Road, Cos Cob From the air we breathe to the water we drink, the food we eat and the places we live and work, there's no doubt that our environment affects our personal health. Greenwich Hospital's Center for Integrative Medicine Medical Director Henri Roca, MD, will share his perspective and discuss a holistic approach to environmental medicine. This is a business networking event for eco-minded individuals. Call 203-863-3630. FREE to attend; a $10 Green Drinks donation is recommended.
Monday, June 20, 7-8:30pm Movement for Health Noble Conference Center, Greenwich Hospital Speakers: Center for Integrative Medicine Medical Director Henri Roca, MD, Integrative Chiropractor Amy O'Donnell, DC, and instructors Ken Dolan, Anne Harris, Jill Lostaglio, Raema Salmon and Roberta Brown Brugo, RN Motion keeps us healthy. Without movement, illness arises. Experience Tai Chi, Gentle, Kundalini or Partner Yoga. End the evening with Yoga Nidra, a deeply relaxing experience. Preregistration required. Call 203-863-3630. FREE.
Monday July 18, 7-8:30 pm New Advances in Women's Health Noble Conference Center, Greenwich Hospital Speaker: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Margaret Hansley, WHNP Confused by conflicting news reports as to what's good for you? Margaret Hansley, WHNP, helps you to understand how to read between the lines to create an effective personal health plan. To register, call 203-863-3630. FREE.
Fee-Based Events Coming Up From The Greenwich Hospital Center for Integrative Medicine Tuesday, June 14, 6-7:30 pm Life in Balance Cooking Class: Living Well Through Cooking With Ancient Grains with Chef Gavin Pritchard, RD Center for Healthy Living, 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich Advance registration required to allow for ample portions. Call 203-863-3752. Fee: $20 includes food tastings and take-home recipes.
Tuesday, June 26, 5:30-7pm Foundations of Meditation Classes New 8-week session begins for this course that provides thorough training in the theory and practice of correct meditation. Learn about meditation's mind/body benefits, and its applications for dealing with stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, insomnia, headaches and addictive behavior. Gentle, relaxing yoga movements and tools for establishing daily meditation practice are included. To register, call 203-863-3630. Fee: $160.
Tuesday, June 28, 6-7:30 pm Life in Balance Cooking Class: Living Well By Modifying Recipes with Agave and Stevia with Chef Gavin Pritchard, RD Center for Healthy Living, 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich Advance registration required to allow for ample portions. Call 203-863-3752. Fee: $20 includes food tastings and take-home recipes.
Thursday, July 7, 2:30-4pm Children Creating Music for Relaxation with Suzanne Tribe This new class begins a 4-week session, and teaches children age 6-10 techniques to connect with their innate musical ability. Children will create their own music for relaxation and take their music home on a CD. Activities include rhythmic breathing exercises, guided imagery with soothing music, mandala drawing, progressive body relaxation, music making with chimes, rain sticks and Tibetan bowls. To register, call 203-863-3630. Fee: $95 for 4 weeks, drop-in rate: $25 per session.
Tuesday, July 12, 6-7:30 pm Life in Balance Cooking Class: Living Well By Using of a Dehydrator with Chef Gavin Pritchard, RD Center for Healthy Living, 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich Advance registration required to allow for ample portions. Call 203-863-3752. Fee: $20 includes food tastings and take-home recipes.
Tuesday, July 26, 6-7:30 pm Life in Balance Cooking Class: Living Well Through Vegetarianism with Chef Gavin Pritchard, RD Center for Healthy Living, 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich Advance registration required to allow for ample portions. Call 203-863-3752. Fee: $20 includes food tastings and take-home recipes. | 
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