July 20, 2001

What's Happening

Buddhist meditation sittings
The MGH Chaplaincy will offer Buddhist meditation sittings every Wednesday beginning July 18, at 5:30 pm in the MGH Chapel. For more information, contact the Chaplaincy at (617) 726-2220.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider courses
The MGH Department of Emergency Services will offer a series of two-day Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider courses, Aug. 16 and 20, Sept. 24 and 27 and Nov. 12 and 19. The tuition fee is $150 for MGH employees, $165 for Partners and Harvard Medical School-affiliated employees and $200 for all others. For more information or to request an application, call (617) 726-3905.

Friends Fighting Breast Cancer harbor cruise
Friends Fighting Breast Cancer will host a Boston Harbor Cruise aboard the MV Provincetown II, Aug. 15, sailing from 200 Seaport Blvd. at the World Trade Center at 7 pm. The price is $40 per person, and all proceeds will benefit breast cancer research at the MGH. For more information, call Chris Lojko in MGH Development at (617) 724-2818. For tickets, call (978) 664-5027.

Senior Supper Club summer programs
The MGH Senior Supper Club will offer two summer programs in August. Harold Demonaco, of MGH Pharmacy and director of MGH Drug Therapy Management, will present "How to Get the Best Value for your Prescription Dollar," Aug. 9, at 5 pm in the East Garden Room adjacent to the Eat Street Café. Lori Saulnier, a surgical technician at Cornea Consultants, will present "The Golden Years: Seeing More Clearly – Cataracts and other Common Problems," Aug. 23, 5 pm in the East Garden Room. All club members are welcome, and newcomers are invited to register outside the MGH General Store at each event. For more information, call (617) 726-4600, ext. 7802.