Women's Night Out Series 2008

A series of evening events to inspire, inform, and improve women's health and well-being

All of the events are free and open to the community and you may attend one or more of the sessions. However, as space is limited, we recommend that you pre-register for any event that you would like to attend. Check-in, refreshments, and the 'Healthy Zone' start at 6PM. Presentations start promptly at 6:30PM and end at 8:30PM. The 'Healthy Zone' may change for each event, but in general we will offer refreshments, health education tables, book sales, blood pressure screenings, body composition tests, and community group information. Event Registration Use the schedule list below to register online for each individual 'Women's Night Out' event by filling out the brief registration form at the bottom of each event detail page. Registration is now open for the October event. To register by phone, please call (707) 566-5418. Para inscribirse al programa "Viva Saludablemente Todos los Dias: Sea Responsable con su Salud," llame al: (707) 566-5383. Event Schedule Friday, April 4, 2008: The Art and Science of Love Friday, May 16, 2008: Heart to Heart Friday, October 10, 2008: The Solution to Emotional Overeating Friday, November 7, 2008: Viva Saludablemente Todos los Dias (Healthy Living Everyday)

The Art and Science of Love: An Introduction

When: Friday April 4, 2008, 6PM - 8:30PM
Location: MOB East Conference Rooms [Map]
Presented by: Marcia Gomez, LCSW, and Mike Basta, LCSW

Learn what really makes relationships work! Based on Dr. John Gottman's research of over 3,000 couples, this introductory workshop will provide you with steps you can take to foster romance and harmony in your relationships.

Heart to Heart: Caring for Your Heart Emotionally and Physically

When: Friday May 16, 2008, 6PM - 8:30PM
Location: MOB East Conference Rooms [Map]
Presented by: Ashish Gupta, MD, and Becky Jandrey, PhD

Join us to learn the facts, symptoms, and risk factors for heart disease in women. We will explore the link between emotions and heart health and techniques to promote a healthy emotional state.

The Solution to Emotional Overeating

When: Friday October 10, 2008, 6PM - 8:30PM
New Location: Redwood Credit Union, 3033 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa [Map]
Presented by: Laurel Mellin, MA, RD

Please note new location. Due to the enthusiastic response to this event, we have changed locations to accommodate more participants.

Laurel Mellin will motivate and teach you how to retrain the brain to promote high level well-being so that cravings and drives for eating fade.

Viva Saludablemente Todos los Dias: Sea Responsable con su Salud (Healthy Living Everyday: Taking Responsibility for your Health)

When: Viernes 7 de Noviembre (Friday November 7, 2008) 6PM - 8:30PM
Location: Sheppard Elementary School, 1777 West Avenue, Santa Rosa [Map]
Presented by: Nora Garcia-Zepeda, MD

Descubra como llegar a ser un modelo de salud para su familia. Aprenda sobre temas que impacto su salud. Anímese a hacer pequeños cambios que le harán sentir mucho más saludable a usted y a su familia.

Find out how to be a healthy role model for your family. Learn about the numbers that impact your health. Get motivated to make small changes that bring big improvements in your health and the health of your family. This event will be presented in Spanish.

Working in partnership with the YMCA.