March 23, 2012
Sue Hitzmann, the creator of the MELT method, will be hosting this unique 90-minute workshop. She has worked with thousands of clients and trained hundreds of instructors in the art and science of hands off body work. Learn how to reduce joint pain and muscle tension with self-treatment techniques that rehydrate your connective tissue and rebalance your nervous system. Improve flexibility, balance, posture, and core strength as you reduce everyday aches and pains. These techniques will make your body feel better and keep you active and pain-free for a lifetime. Register at www.meltmethod.com/store/events.
Friday, March 23, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com
NON-MEMBER $35 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March 17, 2012
Ever think of making art as a wellness activity? Did you know that in ancient times Japanese Zen Buddhists practiced painting and calligraphy as a form of meditation? Join instructor Cindy Lommasson to learn and explore Chinese brush painting for relaxation and stress relief. An introductory class is required prior to a topic class; if you have experience please review with Cindy. Topic classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.
Saturday, March 17
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic Class: Butterflies & Spring Flowers – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com
NON-MEMBER $30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March 15, 2012
A special presentation by the Marquam Hill Lecture Series
Dr. Albert Starr came to OHSU in 1957 and led OHSU’s heart surgery program. He is best known for co-inventing and implanting the world’s first successful artificial heart valve, the Starr-Edwards Heart Valve, in 1960. Since then, the artificial heart valve technology has saved literally hundreds of thousands of lives. In his lecture, Dr. Starr will discuss the importance of public support in the advancement of his own research – as well as that of OHSU – and examine the social and economic benefits of health and longevity. OHSU hosts an annual Mark O. Hatfield Lecture to honor the late senator, a tireless advocate for scientific and medical research and for Oregon’s system of higher education.
Please contact 503-494-0768 for information.
Thursday, March 15, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus, Old Library Building
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March 13, 2012
C’est Naturelle Farms, a new CSA farm fresh food option delivering to the South Waterfront, will be visiting our neighborhood on Tuesday, March 13 to give a presentation and answer your questions about the farm and what they offer.
Located in Molalla, Oregon, the farm raises all of their vegetables, herbs, and fruit without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. They also offer fresh, free-range eggs, pastured chicken and turkey, and raw cow’s milk herd-shares. One of the beautiful things about the program is the ability to pick and choose what you want to have delivered to the neighborhood pick up site each week! You can also go with their more traditional CSA “surprise basket” option.
Please visit their website for more in-depth information about the program. Visit this link for a list of FAQ’s.
Please let us know if you are interested in participating. Call or email South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.
Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Unit 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March 10, 2012
We’ll be in the garden from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (and maybe longer!) getting ready for spring. Come help us clean up the borders, plant a few early spring flowers, and prepare beds for the growing season.
Contact Geoff Granum, Community Garden Manager, at grow@swfcg.org for information.
Saturday, March 10, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Garden
in the block south of Atwater Place, Portland, OR Map It
www.swfcg.org
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
March 5, 2012
Looking for a running group? Join one of these informal groups and the miles will fly by. All paces are welcome, distances vary. Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and reflection/lights. All groups meet in the march lobby on the second floor.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30 am
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February 28, 2012
It is estimated that 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Are you one of them? A person with pre-diabetes is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes as well as other medical conditions. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk. Learn these steps by registering for this class at 503-494-3273.
Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com
$25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February 24, 2012
Dr. Susan Tolle, M.D., Director of the OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare, will present “New Challenges and Complex Healthcare Politics as We Assure that Patient Wishes are Respected.”
Oregon is the national leader in the use of POLST (Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment). POLST moves beyond political rhetoric to assure that you get the treatments you want and avoid those you don’t. You will learn how POLST differs from an advanced directive, who should have a POLST and who is not yet ready to have a POLST, and how a POLST form is filled out in partnership with your doctor or health care practitioner.
Part of this 12-minute film was made at Mirabella portraying a resident of Mirabella (Beverly Healy, pictured above). Dr. Tolle will be available to answer questions and refreshments will be served.
Friday, February 24, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February 21, 2012
Learn how to reduce joint pain and muscle tension with self-treatment techniques that rehydrate your connective tissue and rebalance your nervous system. Improve flexibility, balance, posture, and core strength as you reduce everyday aches and pains. This technique will make your body feel better and keep you active and pain-free for a lifetime.
Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com
$15 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
February 18, 2012
Ever think of making art as a wellness activity? Did you know that in ancient times Japanese Zen Buddhists practiced painting and calligraphy as a form of meditation? Join instructor Cindy Lommasson to learn and explore Chinese brush painting for relaxation and stress relief. An introductory class is required prior to a topic class; if you have experience please review with Cindy. Topic classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.
Saturday, February 18
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Wild Orchids & Rocks Class – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com
$30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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