Building "A Network of Hope"
January 2010
Happy New Year!
From Survival Instinct - The Network, Inc
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February
2/6/10 - Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD)
"Warrior - Citizens" Back To "Citizens" Again
Combat, Trauma, PTSD - Unrecognized community health issue??
Guest speakers
Major, Jeff Greenlinger, ACSW
US. Army Reserve
Organizer of clinical programs - Baghdad's Green Zone, PTSD
Staff Sergeant, Marva Callender
US Army Resereve
Served in Iraq
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662
Time: 12:30pm - 4:15pm
2/20 - K.I.D.S. Programs Host
Black History Celebration
"The Struggles Continues"
Cebrating leaders of African and Hispanic decent. View powerpoint presention
and here K.I.D.S. views on heritage. Receive information on healthy living.
This is a FAMILY event Hosted by SitNet K.I.D.S.
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662
Time: 12:30pm - 4:15pm
2/20 - Recruitment begins for upcoming Programs:
SitNet Basketball Association
Survival Instinct STEP Team Alliance (SISTAS)
Music / Instrumentation 101
Creative X-Pressions
Call: 917-531-4288
2/21 - BronxNet Cable ShowTaping
Cancer Health Awareness Television (CHAT)
Building a "Cancer Intellignet" & healthier Bronx Community through television
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March
K.I.D.S Program - Poetry and Rhyme
Date and Location: TBA
3/6 - W.O.M.E.N. (community support and empowerment group)
What's On My Evening News
Women in the community come together to discuss "cancer in the news"
and other health issues that affect women.
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662
Time: 2:00pm - 4:15pm
3/15 - Men Are Cancer Koncious (community suport and empowerment group)
MACK Warriors
Discussions on "Cancer testings" for Men AND
Men take control of their health, finance and fitness -starting NOW!
Location TBA
5/18 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN
Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
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April
4/3 - W.O.M.E.N. (community support and empowerment group)
What's On My Evening News
Women come together to discuss "cancer in the news"
and other health issues that affect women.
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662
Time: 2:00pm - 4:15pm
(New) 4/17 - Shower Yourself with Love Valuing Awareness
Cancer Patients, Survivors, Caregivers and members in the community participant in a
day of pampering, onsite testings and preventive care lectures.
4/15 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN
Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
4/19 - Men Are Cancer Koncious (community suport and empowerment group)
The MACK Warriors
Men take control of their health, finance and fitness -starting NOW! Location TBA
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May
5/1 - Community Empowerment Group
Topic: Cancer Insurance
Guest speakers: Luis Guerro, Debbie Batista's All State Insurance
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Friday, 5/7 - M.A.C.K. Warriors (community MEN group) celebrate Mother's Day
The MACK Warriors goes to oncology sites to visit men receiving and distribute
SitNet Mothers' Day greeting cards for ment to give to their wives on Mother's Day.
**Regularly scheduled MACK Warriors support group will resume next month.**
5/20 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN
Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
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June
6/5 - W.O.M.E.N. (community and empowerment group)
WOMEN Honoring Father's Day
Topic: "Our Fathers"
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662 Time: 2:00pm - 4:15pm
6/17 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
6/21 - Men Are Cancer Koncious (community suport and empowerment group) The MACK Warriors
Men take control of their health, finance and fitness -starting NOW! Location TBA
(New) K.I.D.S. Program Begin: (Pending funding) SitNet Basketball Association
Survival Instinct STEP Team Alliance (SISTAS)
Music / Instrumentation 101
Creative X-Pressions
Call: 917-531-4288
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July
7/3 - W.O.M.E.N. (community support and empowerment group) What's On My Evening News
Women come together to discuss "cancer in the news"
and other health issues that affect women.
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662
Time: 2:00pm - 4:15pm
7/15 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
7/17 - Join us at Orchard Beach
Come join us! Receive and/or Help to distribute
Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Early Detection literature
Learn the new dance created by SitNet Members
"Slide For A Cure"
Music and Refreshment
7/19 - Men Are Cancer Koncious (community suport and empowerment group) The MACK Warriors
Men take control of their health, finance and fitness -starting NOW! Location TBA
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August
8/7 - Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD)
Guest speaker: Dr. Lou Gerbino
Topic: Pain, it's causes and Medications that deals with pain
8/16 - Men Are Cancer Koncious (community suport and empowerment group) The MACK Warriors
Men take control of their health, finance and fitness -starting NOW! Location TBA
8/19 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN
Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
8/21 - Summer Bash Picnic
A.I.M., The MACK Warriors and The W.O.M.E.N. Support &Empowerment Groups
Host:
SitNet's 2010 Summer Bash Picnic
Guests Speakers, games and cancer prevention handouts will be received
All are welcome to attend!
August 19 - Watch our Bronx Net Cable Show
"Cancer Health Awareness Televisoin" (CHAT TV) on channel 70, Fios channel 34 at 11:00 or on the web www.bronxnet.org
Topic: Surviving Caregivers
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September
9/16 - All Support and Empowerment Groups are cancelled this month
9/18 - Community Cancer Awareness Walk
Register NOW:
"Wings of Hope"(ages - 17 & over - registration $15.00)
"Angels of Hope"(ages 16 & under - registration FREE)
To register Email us or call: 206-984-6541 (locat call #)
Help to build a "Cancer Intelligent Community" through monthly programs & activities by becoming:
T.E.A.M. Leader - Raise $500.00 during year 2010 and/or 2011
Assistant T.E.A.M Leader - Raise $250.00 during year 2010 and/or 2011
T.E.A.M. Leader Associate - Raise &150.00 during year 2010 and/or 2011
Join us in the fight to build a "Cancer Intelligent" community
(Together Everyone Acoomplish More)
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October
10/2 - W.O.M.E.N. (community support and empowerment group) What's On My Evening News
Women come together to discuss "cancer in the news"
and other health issues that affect women.
Location: Parkchester Public Library 1985 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10662
Time: 2:00pm
10/9 - Mammography ScreeningSitNet invites St. Barnabas Mobile Unit to the community
Free screenings for those who qualify
Where: Parkchest Public Library
1985 Westchester Ave
Time: 9am - 1pm
10/18 - Men Are Cancer Konscience (community suport and empowerment group) The MACK Warriors
Men take control of their health, finance and fitness -starting NOW! Location TBA
10/21 - Cancer Support Group for MEN and WOMEN Am I Mananging Moving Forward (A.I.M.)
Helping cancer patients, cancer survivors and their children back a to a life of normalcy.
Location TBA
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November
11/6 - Fundraiser:
CANCELLED: Music Against Cancer Affair + Deserve Award Cermony
Last year's Key Note Speaker -----------Deputy Borough President, Awilda Greene If yo would like to nominate someon to receive our 2011 DESERVE Award please forward the persons' name and write a brief statement as to why he/she should SitNet's 2011 DESERVE Award Recipent.
Use our "Contact Us" link. Be sure to include your contact info as well.
11/6 - Annual Community Health Awareness Day (C.H.A.D.)
Onsite cancer screenings
Medical and Nutritional presentations
Where: Church of God's Children
127 Dreiser Loop (lower level)
Co-Op City
Time: 12p - 4pm
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December
12/18 - 3rd Annual "Holiday Diversity Gathering"
Celebrating Life and New Beginnings
Bridging the Gap between cummunities through
learning of cultural likeness, and holiday traditions.
Learn about Kwanzaa, Three Kings, Ramadan & more!
Live Entertainment
Learn how to "Slide For A Cure"
Refreshments served
Donations are encouraged
(Donations contributes to SitNet awareness campaings held throughout the year)
Dinner included
Tis the season to be jolly...fa la la la la.... ...La, La, La, La...
contact SIT NET for more info.
Happy Holidays and May you have a HEAlTHY New Year!!
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through programs and activites throughout the year.
Thank you in advance for your 2010 donation
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