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Upcoming HIMSS Events Bereaved Adult Series December 10 January 26
Nature of Grief is a series of three
February 24-28 – HIMSS08 classes for bereaved adults and is pro- Life Coaching Group for Annual Gala to Benefit
– Orlando, FL vided as a community service by Hispanic Women Jackson Memorial
Hospice of Palm Beach County
The Annual HIMSS Conference and throughout the month of December. Diana Avendaño, Life Coach, pres- Foundation
Exhibition is your opportunity to The purpose is to offer participants ents Life Coaching Group for
learn the latest industry intelligence, education in the following areas: Hispanic Women workshop on One of the most anticipated and
find solutions to your most pressing Initial overview of the grief process; December 10 at The Center for exciting charity events in Miami-Dade
professional challenges, and network Coping with grief; What do I do Progressive Healing, 1430 South County will take place for the first
with your peers. More than 20,000 now? It is suggested that all three Federal Hwy., Suite 200, Deerfield time in the history of the event on the
professionals attend pre-conference classes be taken in sequence. Each Beach. Besides getting to know other grounds of the Jackson Memorial
workshops and education session, see class is open to the community and is women, who, just like you, moved Medical Center campus on Saturday,
industry newsmakers, explore the lat- free of charge. Classes are offered in a from another country and have expe- January 26, 2008. Known for its
est technologies in more than 800 variety of locations throughout Palm rienced the joys and difficulties of exceptional style, flair and unusual
exhibits and earn continuing educa- Beach County. For more information, this change, Diana will work on the entertainment, this dinner-dance with
tion credit and certification. For more call the John J. Brogan Horizons following subjects: defining your pri- silent and live auctions, attracts more
information, visit http:// Bereavement Center at (561) 227- orities, working towards your life’s than 1,200 of the leading people in
http://www.himssconference.org. 5175 or visit www.hpbc.com. balance, take a personality assessment the community. For further informa-
May 20-23 – HIMSS Asia Pac – (MBTI), learn about yourself and how tion, call Jossie Aguirre at (305) 355-
Hong Kong you relate to the world, and more. 4999 or visit www.jmf.org.
Designed to be dynamic and inter- Hospice of Palm Beach For more information, visit
active, the HIMSS AsiaPac Conference County Speakers Bureau www.dianalifecoach.com or January 28
& Exhibition will engage participants www.newcountrynewlife.com. RSVP
in thought-provoking discussions and Hospice of Palm Beach County to (954) 725-7200. Diabetes Research Institute
offer ways to experience technology offers qualified speakers to the resi- Golf and Tennis Classic
applications firsthand. Leading these dents of Palm Beach County on a December 14-15
forums are keynote speakers, vision- variety of hospice and healthcare- The fourth annual Diabetes
aries and thought-leaders from Asia related topics including: Living Your Jay Robert Lauer Golf Research Institute (DRI) Golf and
Pacific’s most well-respected hospi- Best Life, The Power of a Positive Tennis Classic will be held Monday,
tals, universities, associations, govern- Attitude, Five Wishes – The Living Tournament to Benefit January 28, 2008 at La Gorce
ment/policy and health ministries. Will With a Heart, Reflections of a Hospice of Palm Beach Country Club, 5685 Alton Rd, Miami
For more information, visit Lifetime, Everything You Should Beach.
http://www.himssasiapac.org. Know About Hospice But Were Afraid County For more information or reserva-
to Ask, The Healing Touch of tions, call the Diabetes Research
Gardening, Stress Reduction, and Life The annual Jay Robert Lauer Golf Institute Foundation at (954) 964-
Broward County in a Crayon Box. All presentations are Tournament to benefit Hospice of 4040 or 1-800-321-3437.
Palm Beach County will celebrate its
Guardianship Association free, offered in English and Spanish, 10th anniversary December 14-15,
and can be tailored to specific needs. February 1
2007/2008 Meetings Call (561) 227-5146 or visit 2007 at The Breakers Palm Beach.
NBC Today co-anchor Matt Lauer will
December 19 - Holiday Party at www.hpbc.com. return to serve as Honorary Breathe Free: A Women’s
(Seasons) Classic Hyatt in Pompano, Chairman of the event named in Lung Health Luncheon
4-6 p.m. Discussion on “Why are the Upcoming SFHEF honor of his late father, Jay Robert
Holidays so Blue for some? Presented Lauer, who was cared for by Hospice The Broward County Medical
by Phil Solomon Networking Events of Palm Beach County more than a Association and the Broward County
January 16, 2008 – Meeting December 12 - Educational decade ago, and Vicki Rautbord is the Medical Association Alliance are
March 19, 2008 - Meeting Program "Healthcare Financing" event’s Chairwoman. inviting women to Breathe Free, a
May 21 – Associates/Education Day ACHE Category I, at Boca Raton For more information and tickets, Women’s Lung Health Luncheon ben-
July 16 – Annual Meeting Museum call (561) 227-5157 or visit efiting the American Lung
RSVP to MackeyCPA@aol.com. January 24 - Annual Installation www.hpbc.com. Association of Florida. The event will
Membership and other information Dinner at Miami Beach Resort and take place on Friday, February 1,
can be found at www.guardiansofs- Spa. Guest speaker will be Thomas 2008 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at
fla.org. Dolan, President, American College January 17 the Bonefish Grill, 6282 N Federal
of Healthcare Executives. Aging Agency to Honor Highway in Fort Lauderdale.
The Master of Ceremonies will be
Florida Institute of Certified For more information, visit Mark Schumacher, Director of
www.sfhef.com. Advocates
Public Accountants Meetings Reservations are available for the Foundation and Marketing for the
Children’s Hospital of the North
December 5 – Tropical Acres December 8 Aging & Disability Resource Center Broward Hospital District. The pro-
Restaurant, 2500 Griffin Rd, Dania of Broward County’s 28th Annual gram topics will cover asthma, lung
Beach. Bring an unwrapped gift for Holiday Regatta and Party Board/Advisory Council Installation cancer and COPD. A mini fashion
donation to Big Brothers & Sisters Freedom Waters will hold their Dinner, calendared Thursday, January show will be provided by Sassy &
Toy Drive Holiday Regatta and Party on 17, 2008, at Diamante’s Banquet Classy.
December 7 – Tax Roundtable, Saturday, December 8 at Tigertail Center, 6501 West Commercial For more information, contact
Sheraton Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale Lake, 580 Gulfstream Way, Dania Boulevard in Tamarac! Te’ana Kreger at (954) 524-4657.
Airport. For more information or to Beach. Sailing begins at 9:00 a.m. – Tickets, for the event, are $60 per
RSVP, call Raul Serrano, Jr. at (954) Holiday Party directly following person, or $600 for a table of 10.
987-4878 regatta. For more information, con- Anyone, who is interested in attend-
December 20 – Industry tact Debra Frenkel at (305) 588-2082 ing the function, advertising in the
Roundtable, “Dress Code Policies & or info@freedomwatersfoundation.org Dinner Journal, or becoming a spon-
Manuals”, Sheraton Hotel, Ft. or visit www.freedomwatersfounda- sor, may call the ADRC, at (954) 745-
Lauderdale Airport. For more infor- tion.org. 9567, ext. 216.
mation or to RSVP, call Joan
Cleveland at (954) 809-2060.
Nature of Grief Classes for

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