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NFMMC December 2014 Calendar of Events
November 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
December 2014 Calendar of Events
Thursdays
Meeting: Project Runway Weekly Peer Group, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.
Fridays
Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous First Step Group, 8 to 9 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
Saturdays
Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous New International Group, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
Sundays
Meeting: Narcotics Anonymous, 5 to 7 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
Tuesday, Dec. 02 (also Dec. 16)
Support Group: GriefShare, for adults coping with grief caused by the death of a loved one, 6 p.m., Auditorium C, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Call 278-4604 or 433-3780 to register. Free.
Tuesday, Dec. 02
Seminar: “Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life” with Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., Bala Thatigotla, M.D., M.R.C.S., and Vikram Vattipally, M.D., M.R.C.S., 6 p.m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave., Lockport. Free. Call 278-4400 to register.
Thursday, Dec. 04
Breastfeeding Class: Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding from our certified lactation consultant, 6 to 8 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Women’s Pavilion, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. To register, call 278-4623.
Monday, Dec. 8 (also 9)
Candy Sale: “All That Chocolate.” A wonderful assortment of sweets, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
Monday, Dec. 08
Breast Cancer Support Group: To You It’s All About Cancer (2U ABC), education and support for and by breast cancer patients and survivors, 6 p.m., HSBC Community Room, The Heart Center of Niagara, 2nd floor, 571 10th St. Call 957-TALK (957-8255) for information.
Monday, Dec. 8
Bariatric Surgery Support Group: For people who have had weight loss surgery and those who are considering it, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Call 278-4402 for information.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Luncheon Program: “Beating the Holiday Blues” 11:30 a.m., Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield Community Center, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd. A light lunch will be served. Call 278-4604 to register.
Thursday, December 11 (also 12)
Accessory Sale: “Diva 2 Diva.” Purses, jewelry, poufy tops, ties and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Waterfall by the Gift Shop, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Medical Center Auxiliary.
Monday, Dec. 15
Support Group: Breastfeeding support group meeting, 12:30 p.m., Mary C. Dyster Community Education Room, Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. Sponsored by the Community Health Worker Program. For information, call 278-4623.
Monday, Dec. 15
Seminar: “Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life” with Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., Bala Thatigotla, M.D., M.R.C.S., and Vikram Vattipally, M.D., M.R.C.S., 5:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Free. Call 278-4400 to register.
Sunday, Dec. 21
Meeting: Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Call 478-5569 for information.
Monday, Dec.22
Seminar: “Taking Control of Your Weight and Your Life” with Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., Bala Thatigotla, M.D., M.R.C.S., and Vikram Vattipally, M.D., M.R.C.S., 6 p.m., Lewiston Public Library, 305 South Eighth St., Lewiston. Free. Call 278-4400 to register.
For more information about our programs, visit NFMMC.org
From Niagara to Hamilton- a hop, skip and a jump along the escarpment way [by 2chicks2go]
November 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
[From 2chicks2go.wordpress.com]
Early this fall we went to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, which is another city along the west end of Lake Ontario. It’s an hour’s drive from Niagara Falls. Although Hamilton has a reputation for it’s industry and the steel mills are visible on the drive along the QEW; it is also well known for McMaster University. Most people don’t think of Hamilton as a tourist town, but you might just be surprised as to what it has to offer. So come explore with us…
READ THE REST OF THIS BLOG POST HERE: https://2chicks2go.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/from-niagara-to-hamilton-a-hop-skip-and-a-jump-along-the-escarpment-way/
Dennis Virtuoso retiring as director of code enforcement
November 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
The city’s Director of Code Enforcement will retire before the end of the year.
Dennis Virtuoso told the Gazette he plans to take the $20,000 retirement incentive the city is offering in an effort to reduce long-term labor costs and will work his last day on Dec. 30…
READ THE FULL NIAGARA GAZETTE ARTICLE HERE: http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/dennis-virtuoso-retiring-as-director-of-code-enforcement-dec-taking/article_b039e40c-6ed5-11e4-a93d-4f93a8aee8b0.html
Attorney to pay Niagara SPCA cat adoption fees until day before Thanksgiving
November 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
A Niagara County attorney, who hopes others will be inspired by the story of his two rescued cats, said Monday he will pay the adoption fee for any cat or kitten adopted from the Niagara County SPCA until the day before Thanksgiving.
Dominic Saraceno’s offer was gratefully accepted by SPCA Executive Director Amy Lewis, who said her shelter is full…
READ THE FULL NIAGARA GAZETTE STORY HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/all-niagara-county/attorney-to-pay-niagara-spca-cat-adoption-fees-until-day-before-thanksgiving-20141117
Never forget!Falls economic development department, public library face big cuts in Dyster’s proposed 2015 budget
November 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
Representatives of the city’s Planning and Economic Development department and the public library system discussed cuts to their respective budgets in Mayor Paul Dyster’s proposed spending plan for 2015 with members of the city council Friday afternoon.
Tom DeSantis, the city’s senior planner, told the council that a 25 percent cut to his budget, largely achieved through the elimination of two positions, would put further stress on his department at a time when many economic development opportunities are popping up in the region…
READ THE FULL GAZETTE ARTICLE HERE: http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/falls-economic-development-department-public-library-face-big-cuts-in/article_435eb2e0-e9be-535e-a968-cb1ca237a2c6.html
Image of the Day – November 17, 2014
November 17, 2014 By 2 Comments
The Candella Brothers – Joseph to the left with hat and cigar.
Image of the Day – November 16, 2014
November 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Great event for a great guy!
Benefit for Russell Wijesirwardena
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The Stone Room at Hyde Park
911 Robbins Dr
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
From 1pm – 5pm
$20 per ticket