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Calendar of GMHC workshops, events, and forums
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August 2008 Drop-In Group Schedule & Events/Workshops

  • Drop-In Group Schedule
  • Events and Workshops Schedule
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    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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