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THIS WEEK IN ULSTER COUNTY- FREE EVENTS

Body Works- Obesity Prevention for Girls

5:15 PM-7:15 PM for eight weeks beginning Tuesday, July 1 until August 19 in Kingston, New York.

BodyWorks: an obesity prevention program for healthy girls and strong women developed by The Office on Women’s Health, U.S Department of Health and Human Services to help parents and caregivers of adolescent girls evaluate and improve family eating and exercise habits. Through facilitated workshops parents and caregivers will learn how to recognize current healthy practices and build upon them to create change for their families that includes the adoption of healthy eating habits and breaking down the barriers that keep people from engaging in physical activity while recognizing the impact that the environment and
media have on their choices.

Registrants receive a free toolkit that provides information, tools and strategies. BodyWorks is being offered at The Kingston Hospital, Education Center, 394 Hasbrouck Avenue, Kingston, New York.

For more Info call (845)-331-3131 ext 3252 or download the brochure HERE

SAVE THE DATE: October 3, 2008
The Ulster County Eating Disorders Coalition
in partnership with the
Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders
of Northeastern New York
PRESENTS:
Building Teams/Better Treatment: A Collaborative Model

This is a full-day conference which will engage providers in learning how to identifyand treat patients with eating disorders
Who should attend: physicians, dentists, nurses, psychologists, dental hygienists, social
workers mental health professionals, counselors, case managers, dieticians, nutritionists
Where: Holiday Inn in Kingston, New York
Sponsored by: 4 Winds Hospital-Westchester, Ulster County Health Department, Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health, Mental Health Association of Ulster County,
and Jewish Family Services
*CMEs pending
Registration form with additional information will be mailed to potential participants in August.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!
Mental Health Association
of Ulster County

Art For Recovery

Saturday August, 16, 2008 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The local exhibit opens at St. John’s Episcopal Church,
207 Albany Avenue, Kingston and remains on display for 2 weeks.

Proceeds go to artist sculptors who set their own price in the enclosed submission form. Poets can submit up to 10 poems which we will publish in a booklet to sell for 50 cents / page or $5 for a 10 page booklet.

If you want to sell your art -SUBMISSION FORM

NEWS and EVENTS

Looking for Social Activites?

The Wellness and Recovery Committee presents

Thursday Nights Out, a weekly social gathering that takes place from 5:30 - 8:00pm at St. John's Episcopal Church located at 207 Albany Avenue in Kingston.

For more information call: Rhonda at PEOPLe, (845)331-4965

*If you may be interested in leading an activity or group at Thurday Nights Out, a stipend may be available, please call to find out more.

Activities include arts and crafts, games, and healthy living and current events discussion group.

Transportation within Kingston area is available.

Contact: Rhonda at PEOPLe, (845)331-4965

The Wellness and Recovery Resources website is a compilation of services, resources and activities including support groups provided by various agencies throughout Ulster County. The website is sponsored and maintained by the Wellness and Recovery Steering Committee. This committee consists of representatives from the following Ulster County agencies: Ulster County Mental Health Department, Mental Health Association in Ulster County, PEOPLe Inc., Gateway Industries, and the Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.

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