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August 2008 Drop-In
Group Schedule & Events/Workshops
Drop-In
Group Schedule
Events
and Workshops Schedule
Drop-In Group Schedule
Registration not required. Please contact Group Services at 212.367.1129 for more information.
Counseling and Education
Women Empowered Loving Life
This group explores the holistic approach to stress reduction for women who are impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Thursday
11 am – 12:30 pm
Room 405
HIV Support Group
Want to talk to someone who can relate to your experience? Whether you're newly diagnosed or diagnosed for many years and seeking renewed support, our drop in group is the place to start.
Wednesdays
6:30 pm – 8 pm
Room: 505
Newly Diagnosed Groups
Getting connected with support is one of the most important first steps for someone who is newly diagnosed HIV+. Our groups are designed to help members meet other people like themselves and find new ways to integrate, cope, and thrive with their HIV status. New groups are always forming. Contact Group Services for information on the next available group at 212.367.1129. Also check out our HIV+ drop in group (above).
Tuesdays
6:30 pm – 8 pm
Room: 405
Bereavement Group
Have you lost someone close to you? Looking for support in your grief and healing? This facilitated drop-in support group is designed to support you as you navigate through the grief and healing process. Next meeting dates: Alternate Tuesdays, October 4 & 18
6 pm – 7:30 pm
Room: 700
Care Partners Group
You're caring for a sick loved one. Get support in caring for yourself. This facilitated drop-in support group is designed to give you time and space to give back to yourself and to receive the emotional care of others who understand the pressures you are experiencing in caring for a sick loved one.
Alternate Fridays, October 7 & 21
5:30 pm – 7 pm
Room: 700
Black Men's Group/Soul Food
A health and wellness program for gay and bisexual men of color. The group alternates between "Sacred Space," Condom Wrap, and a general discussion group.
Thursdays
7 pm – 9 pm
Room: 720
Spanish Support Group
A general HIV+ support group, facilitated in Spanish.
Thursdays
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Room: 610/615
Grupo de Apolio Prevencao em Portugues Para Gays e Bissexuais HIV+
(Portuguese Support Group)
GAPP is a weekly HIV+ support group for gay and bisexual Portuguese-speaking men.
Fridays
7 pm – 9 pm
Room: 500
Events and Workshops
Friday, August 1
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Mediation & Self – Care
Come enhance your wellness with meditation, self-care, and breathing exercises.
4 pm – 5:30 pm
Room: 230
Monday, August 4
Nutrition and Wellness
Rolf Massage
Rolfing is identifying the body's strain and promoting a series of movement exercises. This technique reduces pain and stress and improve the body's agility by increasing circulation.
10:30 am – 2 pm
Room: 1145, 11th Floor
Public Policy & Activism
Women of Color Research Group Meeting
Come find out how HIV and AIDS policy and research is affecting women of color. These meetings are open to all women GMHC clients. For more information please contact Kristin at 212.367.1234.
1 pm – 2 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Tuesday, August 5
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Painting
The class works with water colors. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No experience required.
11 am – 3 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Chiropractic Care
Adjust your spinal column to help rehabilitate your nervous system. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Public Policy & Activism
Prison Health Action Group Meeting
Join us to discuss policy about HIV and AIDS and its affect on the health of those who are incarcerated and recently released. These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Alan at 212.367.1354.
2 pm – 3 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Wednesday, August 6
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Movement Workshop
Regain strength flexibility and a sense of well-being. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment necessary.
11 am – 12 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Life Drawing
There's a nude model that you'll be drawing. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No experience required.
2 pm – 4 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Public Policy & Activism
Legislative Action Group Meeting
These meetings are to find out the latest in HIV and AIDS policy at the city, state and federal levels, to discuss the issues and to take action! These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Kristin at 212.367.1234.
4 pm – 5 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer Center
Volunteer Open House
Take the first step in volunteering and attend our Volunteer Open House. During the 1 1/2 hour Open House, we will familiarize you with the agency's history, mission, services and the variety of volunteer opportunities currently available.
10:30 am – 12 noon OR 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Room 1140, 11th floor
For further information please contact the Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer Center at 212.367.1030, or e-mail at VolCtr@gmhc.org.
Thursday, August 7
Nutrition and Wellness
Chiropractic Care
Adjust your spinal column to help rehabilitate your nervous system. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Feldenkrais
This is a movement based therapy and helps to reduce muscle tension and improve posture and balance. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 2 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Reiki Circle (group)
A touch based therapy used to relieve pain and reduce stress. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Room: 720
Full Body Acupuncture
It's a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing by inserting needles. Come and enjoy full body acupuncture with Dr. Smith. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
6:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Friday, August 8
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Mediation & Self – Care
Come enhance your wellness with meditation, self-care, and breathing exercises.
4 pm – 5:30 pm
Room: 230
Monday, August 11
Nutrition and Wellness
Rolf Massage
Rolfing is identifying the body's strain and promoting a series of movement exercises. This technique reduces pain and stress and improve the body's agility by increasing circulation.
10:30 am – 2 pm
Room: 1145, 11th Floor
Public Policy & Activism
Women of Color Research Group Meeting
Come find out how HIV and AIDS policy and research is affecting women of color. These meetings are open to all women GMHC clients. For more information please contact Kristin at 212.367.1234.
1 pm – 2 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Tuesday, August 12
MATCH Program
MATCH Open House
MATCH Open Houses are held every second and fourth Tuesday of every month. They are informational seminars where individuals can receive information on MATCH services. MATCH is GMHC's Workforce Development Initiative that provides vocational and employment services to all who are interested, whether you are transitioning back to work or just starting out.
11 am
Room 1155/1160
Michael Palm Center
Medicaid Managed Care
Monthly seminar reviewing the changes in Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP and the Special Needs Plans which are the new Medicaid Managed Care Plans for those who are HIV+.
2 pm – 3:30 pm
Room 700, 7th floor
This forum is free and open to the public. Contact Alexandra Remmel, 212.367.1143, for more information or contact the Client Advocacy Unit Helpline: 212.367.1125 from 2 pm – 5:30 pm, Wednesdays. Medicare questions on Mondays from 3 pm – 5:30 pm at 212,367,1136. This Unit is part of The Michael Palm Center's Coordinated Care.
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Painting
The class works with water colors. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No experience required.
11 am – 3 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Chiropractic Care
Adjust your spinal column to help rehabilitate your nervous system. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
1 pm – 2 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Public Policy & Activism
Prison Health Action Group Meeting
Join us to discuss policy about HIV and AIDS and its affect on the health of those who are incarcerated and recently released. These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Alan at 212.367.1354.
2 pm – 3 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Wednesday, August 13
Michael Palm Center
Financial Management Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting.
4 pm – 6 pm
Room 410, 4th floor
Cuidado Manejado de Medicaid
Seminario mensual para discutir los cambios en el Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP y el comienzo de los Planes de Salud para Necessidades Especiales del VIH, los cuales son los nuevos planes de cuidado manejado para personas VIH Positivas.
2 pm – 3:30 pm
7° Piso, Salon 700
Este foro es gratis y esta abierto a el publico en general. Para mayor informacion favor de llamar a a Isabel Castanares, 212.367.1144, o a la linea de ayuda a el cliente del Departmiento de Advocacia 212.367.1125, 2 pm – 5:30 pm, Miercoles.
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Movement Workshop
Regain strength flexibility and a sense of well-being. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment necessary.
11 am – 12 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Life Drawing
There's a nude model that you'll be drawing. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No experience required.
2 pm – 4 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Public Policy & Activism
Legislative Action Group Meeting
These meetings are to find out the latest in HIV and AIDS policy at the city, state and federal levels, to discuss the issues and to take action! These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Kristin at 212.367.1234.
4 pm – 5 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer Center
Volunteer Open House
Share your heart! Take the first step in volunteering and attend our Volunteer Open House. During the 1 1/2 hour Open House, we will familiarize you with the agency's history, mission, services and the variety of volunteer opportunities currently available.
10:30 am – 12 noon OR 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Room 1140, 11th floor
For further information please contact the Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer Center at 212.367.1030, or e-mail at VolCtr@gmhc.org.
Thursday, August 14
Nutrition and Wellness
Chiropractic Care
Adjust your spinal column to help rehabilitate your nervous system. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Feldenkrais
This is a movement based therapy and helps to reduce muscle tension and improve posture and balance. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 2 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Yoga
Increase strength flexibility and improve posture, all levels are welcome. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Reiki Circle (group)
A touch based therapy used to relieve pain and reduce stress. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Room: 720
Full Body Acupuncture
It's a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing by inserting needles. Come and enjoy full body acupuncture with Dr. Smith. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
6:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Friday August 15
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Mediation & Self – Care
Come enhance your wellness with meditation, self-care, and breathing exercises.
4 pm – 5:30 pm
Room: 230
Monday, August 18
Nutrition and Wellness
Rolf Massage
Rolfing is identifying the body's strain and promoting a series of movement exercises. This technique reduces pain and stress and improve the body's agility by increasing circulation.
10:30 am – 2 pm
Room: 1145, 11th Floor
Public Policy & Activism
Women of Color Research Group Meeting
Come find out how HIV and AIDS policy and research is affecting women of color. These meetings are open to all women GMHC clients. For more information please contact Kristin at 212.367.1234.
1 pm – 2 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Tuesday, August 19
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Painting
The class works with water colors. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No experience required.
11 am – 3 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Chiropractic Care
Adjust your spinal column to help rehabilitate your nervous system. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12 pm – 2 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Public Policy & Activism
Prison Health Action Group Meeting
Join us to discuss policy about HIV and AIDS and its affect on the health of those who are incarcerated and recently released. These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Alan at 212.367.1354.
2 pm – 3 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Wednesday, August 20
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3pm and please call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Movement Workshop
Regain strength flexibility and a sense of well-being. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment necessary.
11 am – 12 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Life Drawing
There's a nude model that you'll be drawing. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No experience required.
2 pm – 4 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Michael Palm Center
Financial Management Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting.
4 pm – 6 pm
Room 410, 4th floor
Public Policy & Activism
Legislative Action Group Meeting
These meetings are to find out the latest in HIV and AIDS policy at the city, state and federal levels, to discuss the issues and to take action! These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Kristin at 212.367.1234.
4 pm – 5 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer Center
Volunteer Open House
Take the first step in volunteering and attend our Volunteer Open House. During the 1 1/2 hour Open House, we will familiarize you with the agency's history, mission, services and the variety of volunteer opportunities currently available.
10:30 am – 12 noon
Room 1140 – 11th floor
For further information please contact the Terry K. Watanabe Volunteer Center at 212.367.1030, or e-mail at VolCtr@gmhc.org.
Thursday, August 21
Nutrition and Wellness
Chiropractic Care
Adjust your spinal column to help rehabilitate your nervous system. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
Feldenkrais
This is a movement based therapy and helps to reduce muscle tension and improve posture and balance. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 2 pm
Room: 11th Floor Wellness
Reiki Circle (group)
A touch based therapy used to relieve pain and reduce stress. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Room: 720
Full Body Acupuncture
It's a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing by inserting needles. Come and enjoy full body acupuncture with Dr. Smith. You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
6:30 pm
Room: The Corner, 11th Floor
The Women's Institute/the Lesbian AIDS Project
A Day of Pampering for Women 50 & Older
This event encourages women living HIV/AIDS to give themselves permission to take time to indulge themselves and care for themselves. Participants will have the pleasure of receiving body massages; make-over by M-A-C Cosmetics; and Rekhi.
11 am – 2 pm
Room: 405/410, 4th Floor
Friday, August 22
Nutrition and Wellness
Haircuts
Canceled for today
Mediation & Self – Care
Canceled for today
Monday, August 25 – Friday, August 29
GMHC will not have client program services.
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