Selected Current Events

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Events in November

On Saturday, November 21, 2009, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is celebrating, along with the rest of the world, the 11th annual National Survivors of Suicide Day. Visit the AFSP Web site to find an event near you, register to watch an event on your computer, or contribute to the cause.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Every year 13 million babies are born too soon, and this puts their budding life in jeopardy before it even starts. Read this blog and visit the March of Dimes site to learn more about healthy births or to get involved.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Visit the Web site of the American Diabetes Association to learn interesting facts about the disease, download culturally tested materials, or find an event in your area.

November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Visit the Web site of the Alzheimer's Association to learn about Alzheimer's, join a community, find an event, or shop for the cause.

November is Lung Cancer Month. Visit the Web site of the Lung Cancer Alliance to learn more, join an event or sponsor an event.

EVENTS FROM CORE/El Centro

Events at La Causa Family Resource Center
804 W. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee

• Mujeres Unidas - Women’s Support Group
  Participants: Spanish-speaking women
  Date: Every Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Contact: Nikki Hertel at NikkiH@LaCausa.org or (414) 647-5971
  
  
• Creciendo Juntos Padres y Niños
  Educational and experiential parenting classes for children 0 to 3 and their parents.
  Toy lending library – creating opportunities for parents to borrow educational toys.
  Date: Every other Monday, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Contact: Ginny Guest at (414) 384-2673

Events at CORE/El Centro
611 W. National Ave., Milwaukee
(Esperanza Unida Building)

• Emotional and Mental Health Support Group
  Participants: Spanish-speaking women
  Date: Every Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  Contact: Elvira Garcia at (414) 384-2673
  
  
• Preventive Health Information Group
  Participants: Spanish speaking-women
  Date: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Proyecto Salud Office (CORE/El Centro)
  Contact: Maria Miramontes at (414) 384-2673
  
  
• 30-Minute Health Tips
  Participants: All are welcome
  Date: Mondays and Fridays after Zumba at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays after Qigong at 5:00 p.m.
  Location: Movement Studio
  
  
• Latino Health Coalition
  Collective of community members and professionals in the Latino south side of Milwaukee.
  Participants: Open to the public
  Date: 2nd Thursday/month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Contact: Amanda Schultz (414) 384-2673 ext 21
  
  
• Event: Interacambio Language Exchange
  Dates: November 3 and November 17
  Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Location: Experanza Unida Building, third floor
  Description: Language/culture exchange where people gather to practice English or Spanish language skills. Native English speakers learning Spanish are paired with native Spanish speakers learning English for a bicultural exchange. No RSVP necessary!
  
  
• Event: Reiki I Training Workshop
  Dates: November 14 and 15
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Location: Esperanza Unida Building, fourth floor
  Description: A gentle, healing art that draws on universal life energy to benefit persons of any age, in any state of health. Reiki offers comfort, nurturance, and support for the good health and balance of your mind, body, and emotions. Participants will receive the First Degree Reiki Attunement, connecting you to the unlimited source of Reiki energy. An overview of the meaning, purposes, effects and history of Reiki energy therapy is discussed. Procedures for giving a complete Reiki treatment to others and to oneself are also provided.
  Prerequisite: Having received Reiki prior to taking first class. Cost: $225
  
  
• Event: Immigration and Health
  Dates: November 5, 12, 19
  Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Location: Esperanza Unida Building, third floor
  Description: Proyecto Salud is offering a three-part course/fundraiser to raise awareness of the Mexican immigrant experience and its binational effect on health, and to support the work of Proyecto Salud.
  Cost: $325 full course; $120 single course
  
  Visit our Web sites: CORE/El Centro or Proyecto Salud
  For more information, contact Christine Donalies at 414-384-2673, extension 19.
  

Last Revised: October 30, 2009