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Blood Donor Center Events Oct. 1-15 Donate and enter to win the Spirit of Boston Halloween Moonlight Cruise raffle Oct. 19-21 Oktoberfest: Enjoy desserts by Konditor Meister Oct. 26 Celebration of Babies—Donate blood in honor of a baby and receive a baby T-shirt, Dr. Spock’s Baby and Childcare, and a chance to win a baby gift basket.
One Brigham Circle Kite Flying Festival Sunday, October 3 Puddingstone Park Free registration: 10-10:30 a.m. Contest: 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Join BWH’s neighbors for a morning of fun sponsored by Mission Hill NHS and New Boston Fund. All ages are welcome.
Miriam Walsh Diversity Mentor Award Nomination Deadline is Oct. 4 Reminder Obtain nomination forms and specifics for the award on the Center for Clinical Excellence website or contact Gina DeShazer at gdeshazer@partners.org.
National PA Day Wednesday, October 6 6-8 p.m. Cabot Atrium Dinner reception in honor of the hardworking Physician Assistants at BWH.
Tax Deferred Retirement (TDA) Savings Program Looking to save on taxes now and put money aside for retirement? Call to make an appointment with one of the following representatives, who will be outside the BWH Cafeteria on the following dates: October 5, 12, 20, 27 • VALIC (800-892-5558 ext. 89284) October 19 • TIAA-CREF (800-842-2004) October 22 • Fidelity (800-642-7131)
BWH Quit Smoking Programs Call ext. 2-8983 to register General Class Thursdays, Oct. 7-Dec. 2 • 6-7 p.m. Kessler Library, Bretholtz Center
Prenatal/Postpartum Class Saturdays, Oct 16-Nov 20 • 9:30-11 a.m. Kessler Library, Bretholtz Center Learn to cope with the challenges of quitting and discover the joys of a smoke-free motherhood in this six-week class.
Quality Rounds 2003-04 Service Excellence Projects: Building a Culture of Service Innovation at BWH Tuesday, October 12 12-1 p.m., Anesthesia Conference Room, L1 Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. CME credit offered. Approved for 1.2 nurse contact hours.
CWN Memorial Service Saturday, October 16, 1-2 p.m. Carrie Hall The Connors Center for Women & Newborns is hosting a memorial service for families who have experienced a pregnancy or newborn loss. RSVP to ext. 2-7872 or email AMKelly3@partners.org.
Surviving Cancer BookTalk with Ralph Levine 1-2 p.m. Kessler Library, Bretholtz Center Ralph Levine will reflect on the role of caregiver as an introduction to Margie Levine’s inspirational new book, Surviving Cancer.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) October 18, 20, 25, 27 5:30-8:30 p.m. One Brigham Circle, Room BC-4-004 C/F BWH Security is offering a free four-day, 12-hour defense course open to all female employees. Learn self-defense tactics and techniques from certified RAD instructors. Visit www.rad-systems.com to learn more. To register, call ext. 2-6001. A $25 refundable deposit is required.
Kessler Library Open House Library Resources and Services for People with Disabilities Kessler Library, Bretholtz Center Thursday, October 21 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Meet members of our Disabilities Planning Committee and learn more about resources and services for persons with disabilities, such as the library’s adaptive computer, TTY telephone service, Books-by-Mail Program, Books-on-Tape, and Braille materials.