Lewis Center Books Etc., Sale
Josephine K. Lewis Center for Senior Citizens
Division of Park Services
1188 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN

Sept. 9th, 4-7PM, Preview Sale & Spaghetti Supper
Sept. 10th - 9-3PM
Sept. 11th - 9-3PM

Thousands of new and used books and much more!  See the attached flyer for more information or call 901.576.4255.

NAMI Memphis 5K Run/Walk
Race against the "STIGMA" of Mental Illness

Saturday, September 11th, 9:00 AM
The Avenue Carriage Crossing, Collierville

Fundraiser and mental illness stigma buster.  Fun for all.  Food, live music, kids corner, police k-9 demos and helicopter, dunk tank, and much more! For more information, see the attached document or contact Sandra at 901.725.0305 or visit our website at www.nami-memphis.org.

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month - September 2010

9/11 - GE Patterson 5K Walk/Run for Life
9/24 - Conference
9/25 - Impact Baptist Church Health Fair

9/22 - Smoking & Pregnancy Lunch & Learn

9/29 - Fatherood Forum

Other events & activities sponsored by SCHD.

Eat Better, Get Moving
A Family Weight Management Program
Saturdays, September 11 - October 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Church Health Center

A six-week intensive education program designed for children ages 6-11 years who are overweight or at-risk for becoming overweight and their families. Cost $100/family.  Some scholarships available.  For more info, see the attached document or contact Lisa Malone at 901.259.4673, ext 1637, malonel@churchhealthcenter.org.

StrongMe! Family Weight Management Program

September 13th - November 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church

Register now for the Fall 2010 Program.  This is a structured, 12 week, physician-led program which includes nutrition education, exercise, behavioral modification and non-denominational spirituality. For more information, contact Dr. Janice Pride-Boone at 1.888.495.6555 or visit the StrongMe! website at www.strongme.org.

Lunch & Learn Series
Take charge of your health

Delta Medical Center Office Building
11:30 AM - Winchester Room

Sept. 13th - Weight Loss Surgery Options
Sept. 15th - Pallative Care and Hospice
Sept. 28th - Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Limited space is available and complimentary lunch is included.  Reserve your plate today by calling Pam at 901.369.8501.

AARP

9/14, 10AM-1PM - Create the Good Rx Snapshot
Designed for individuals, organizations & community groups to manage their medications safely and more effectively. See attached for more information.


9/25, 9AM-1PM - Financial Freedom Tour
Public workshops designed to educate people on financial planning, retirement, savings and debt management.  See attached for more information.

CHEER Seminar
Housing Policy's Impact on Health and Crime

September 17th, 11:00AM - 12:00 PM
The Urban Child Institute, 600 Jefferson Avenue

Are you interested in learning about the connection between crime, housing policies and health in the Memphis Community?  If so, you are invited to attend this seminar presented by Dr. Richard Janikowski and Dr. Phyllis Betts.  See the attached for more information.

Community Health Partnership
Calendar of Upcoming Events

The Community Health Action Team provides a quarterly calendar of events and activities associated with reducing and eliminating diabetes.  Please see the attached document for a detailed list of event dates and times.  For more information, please contact LaDorris Knowles at 901.201.9178 or LaDorris.Knowles@sanofi-aventis.com.  

Step Out:  Walk to Fight Diabetes

September 18, 2010
UT Medical Group - Germantown

Join the movement to Stop Diabetes by participating in the "Step Out" fundraising walk benefiting the American Diabetes Association.  Every dollar raised will play an important role to help prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.  For more information or to register, please visit www.diabetes.org/stepout or call 1.901.682.8232.

Common Ground - Fall 2010 Session
Common Ground is a non-profit organization that seeks to bring together people in the Memphis community of different races, economics, and cultural backgrounds to share and discuss their differences and determine how to positively impact Memphis together.

Monday Evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
September 20 - November 8th (off Oct 18)
Southwest Tennessee CC, Macon Campus

Sign up at www.commongroundmemphis.org.  For more info, call 901.260.3720 or  email info@commongroundmemphis.org.

City of Memphis & Shelby County Family Fun Walk/Run 5K
September 25th, 2010 at 9:00 AM
On-site registration - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Start times:  5K Run - 9:00 AM, 5K Walk - 9:15 AM
Audubon Park, 4161 Park Avenue

Come help celebrate National Family Health & Fitness Day!  The program will include exercise demos from a variety of fitness centers, screenings, activities for kids as well as the fun walk/run.  For more info, see the attached PDF or you may contact Tekeela Green at 544.6853. 

Rotary Run for Parks & Greenways

September 25th
Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN
5K 8:30 AM Start
Fun Run 9:00 AM Start

Please see the PDF for more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities.  You can also register online by going to www.greatermemphisgreenline.org or www.racesonline.com.

5th Annual Community and Family Health Awareness Day

Saturday, October 2nd
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bloomfield Urban Ministry
105 South Parkway West, Memphis

Free Bar-B-Q - Free Hair Cuts - Gospel Singing - Fun and Prizes - Free Health Screenings.  Bring your family, children, neighbors, friends.  For more information, please see the attached document. 

Tennessee Child Health Week 2010
                  October 4-10
        Theme:  "Healthy Youth, Healthy Future"

The Governor's Office of Children's Care Coordination is sponsoring Child Health Week!  Start thinking of ways that you can help celebrate Child Health Week and encourage a healthy future for all Tennessee children and families.  For more information or for ideas about how you can celebrate Child Health week, visit our website at:  http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/gov/child-health/.  If you have questions, please contact the Governor's Office 615.741.5192.

YMCA Charity Golf Tournament

Monday, October 4, 2010
Mirimichi Golf Course
6195 Woodstock Cuba Road, Millington, TN

Proceeds will benefit YMCA fee assistance programs for children.  Please see the attached document or go to www.ymcamemphis.org for more detailed information.  You may also contact Valerie Carr at 901.766.7677, ext. 230 or by email at vcarr@ymcamemphis.org.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.
  

The Deadliest Disease in America
A Screening of a Film by Producer/Director Crystal Emery followed by Participatory Workshops

Monday, October 2, 2010, 4:30 PM
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Student Alumni Center, 800 Madison Avenue

To preview a trailer of the film, please visit our website at www.urutherighttobe.org.  RSVP at http://www.urutherighttobe.org/register by Sept. 29th or call 901.652.7039.  See the attached for more information. 

Walking School Bus Day
Walk a mile in your shoes
Wednesday, October 6th

Why?  To increase physical activity to combat obesity, to improve our environment by reducing the pollutants emitted by automobiles, and to improve safe routes to schools. 

How can I be involved?  We are encouraging all adults to walk with a student to school.  You may also serve as a Corporate Sponsor.  Go to http://healthykidsandteens.com/ for more information.