ASK THE EXPERTS EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY
MARCH ASK THE EXPERTS
WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 6 to 8 p.m.
TOPIC: Colon Cancer — How to Beat it!
SPEAKERS: Stephen Shibata, M.D., director, GI Oncology Program; Lily Lai, M.D., physician, Department of Surgery; Donald David, M.D., chief, Division of
Gastroenterology; Canlan Sun, M.D., Ph.D., assistant scientist, Department of Population Sciences
CO-SPONSOR: American Cancer Society
LOCATION: City of Hope’s Platt Conference Center
REGISTRATION: Please call 800-535-1390, ext. 65669, to reserve your seat
for this free event.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 6 to 8 p.m.
TOPIC: Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition
SPEAKERS: Fouad R. Kandeel, M.D., chair, Department of Diabetes,
Endocrinology & Metabolism; Marylou Hedemark, nurse coordinator
CO-SPONSOR: City of Pasadena
LOCATION: Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, Calif.
*NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR THIS SEMINAR
REGISTRATION: Please call 800-535-1390, ext. 65669, to reserve your seat for
this free event.
HANDS ON HARPS UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Helford Hospital Lobby
Tradition Nordic Music with Dråm
Experience first-class Nordic roots with two of Sweden’s finest folk musicians. Dråm has gained international reputation as the guardian of the rich treasure trove of
Swedish traditional music. Musicians Erik Ask-Upmark and Anna Rynefors are both riksspelmän or “Master musicians of the Realm,” the finest honor bestowed upon a performer of traditional music in Sweden! They combine ancient instruments to create new sophisticated sounds centered around the traditional and unique Swedish instrument nyckelharpa together with the Celtic folk harp, and Swedish
and medieval bagpipes.
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Helford Hospital Lobby
Songs of Love & Life with Ashly Maher and Lisa Lynne
Ashley Maher’s extraordinary music fuses West African and Latin rhythms with uplifting and inspiring results. She is a world-class entertainer with several critically acclaimed albums. She has worked with some of the finest global musicians based in London, Paris and Los Angeles. Her lyrics and voice will touch your soul. A virtuoso acoustic guitarist will accompany her. Lisa Lynne will take part with her Celtic harp and you never know what guest musicians will join in.
Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Helford Hospital Lobby
Soulful Acoustic World Music by Hudost
Hudost comes to us from Canada and New York and has gained great popularity throughout the spiritual communities around the country. It is comprised of the lovely voice and lyrics of Moksha Sommer and guitar virtuosity of Jemal Wade Hines. Hudost’s music combines acoustic ethereal ambience, mixed with hints of pop, sacred chant, Sufi poetry and other world music. You will be inspired and uplifted by this heartfelt music.
Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Helford Hospital Lobby
Kim Robertson — Celtic harp concert and beginners harp
workshop with harps provided
Kim is widely recognized as one of today’s most popular lever harpists. She has redefined the rich tradition of the harp with her innovative style and improvisational spirit. She regularly tours the U.S., Canada and Europe, and her work now encompasses 20 albums, 11 volumes of harp arrangements, three instructional videos and an international itinerary of workshops and retreats. You will be delighted by her incredible performance and fun approach to learning harp.
PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY®
Preparations for National Cancer Survivors Day 2007 are under way and a Planning Committee is being formed. The first meeting of the Planning Committee at City of Hope is Tuesday, February 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Conference Room C. The group will meet three additional times on April 17, May 15 and May 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
The National Cancer Survivors Day event is a national day of celebration to honor the more than 9 million Americans dealing with any cancer diagnosis. Along with 700 other medical centers and health/support organizations, City of Hope will host this inspirational event on Sunday, June 3.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please call Linda Baginski, Patient, Family & Community Education at 626-256-4673, ext. 62978.
