May 26, 2000 What's Happening
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What's Happening

MGH cycling team event
The MGH Missing Links Cycling Team is looking for MGHers to participate in the "MS Great Mass Getaway Cycling Tour" to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, June 24 and 25. The event is a 150-mile cycling tour from Boston to Provincetown designed for cyclists of all abilities. For more information about the ride or to join the team, call Sam Roberts at 771-3171 or send e-mail to seroberts@partners.org.

Support service employees grant applications
Applications now are being accepted for the Support Service Employees Grant Program. This competitive grant program is available to all support service employees who have worked at the MGH for at least two years, are benefits eligible and in good standing. The Support Service Employees Grant Program was developed to help employees further their education to fulfill career goals while improving current job performance or advancement into other positions. Applications are due June 30 for financial assistance for the fall 2000 and the spring 2001 semesters. Applications may be obtained and individual questions answered June 2, 11:30 am to 1 pm, and June 8, 2:30 to 4 pm in the Claflin Library, Bulfinch 225A or by calling Nancy Marttila at 4-3055.

Chelsea bike safety event
The MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center will present the annual "Safety on Wheels" event, June 3, noon to 3 pm at the health center, 151 Everett Ave., Chelsea. Children should bring a bicycle and helmet for a safety check. Participants are welcome to decorate bicycles and learn about different aspects of bike safety. Bike helmets, in-line skates, safety equipment and new bicycles will be raffled off. For more information, call 887-3504.

Cellular aging seminar
The Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation will present "Cellular Aging and Apoptosis," June 22, 11 am to 4:30 pm in the Carl W. Walter Amphitheater, Daniel C. Tosteson Medical Education Center, Harvard Medical School. Among the speakers will be Rudolph E. Tanzi, MD, of MGH Neurology. For more information, call 535-6506 or send e-mail to amanda_pullen@hms.harvard.edu.

Revere road race and health fair
The MGH Revere HealthCare Center presents the "Revere Moves Road Race and Health Fair," June 10, 8:30 am on Revere Beach. Activities will include a 5K run, a 1K fun run for children under 12 and a health fair. Information about safety and various health topics will be available, and there will be raffles, live entertainment and activities for children. Proceeds from the event will benefit the MGH Revere Teen Center. For more information or to register, visit www.active.com or call (781) 485-6000.


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