December 15, 2000

Winter 2001 schedule for computer training
Partners Information Systems has released the winter Computer Workshop training schedule for Microsoft Office applications. Classes are held at Corporate Training, Charles River Plaza, 185 Cambridge St. For more information, visit http://is.partners.org/training. Schedules and registration forms also are available by calling 1-866-227-1085.

MGH Chaplaincy holiday services
The MGH Chaplaincy will be hosting the following holiday services: "An Ecumenical Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols," Dec. 21, 12:15 pm, MGH Chapel, Ellison 1; regularly scheduled Roman Catholic masses Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, 4 pm, MGH Chapel; Episcopal service featuring seasonal music, prayer and holy communion, Dec. 25, 2 pm, MGH Chapel; "The Muslim Feast of the Breaking of the Fast of Ramadan," Dec. 27, 7:30 am in the MGH Masjid on Founders 109.

MGH holiday party
The last of three holiday parties for MGHers will be held Dec. 19, 1 to 3 pm in the WACC Lobby. The holiday parties are hosted by James J. Mongan, MD, president of the MGH.

MGH Photography holiday open house
The MGH Photography Department, located in the Bulfinch basement, will host a holiday open house Dec. 19, 20 and 21, from 9 to 11 am. MGHers are welcome to discuss their photography needs with staff and enjoy holiday refreshments. A raffle for free developing will be offered as well as information about a 20 percent discount on custom framing for orders taken in January.

MGH holiday songfest
The MGH Chaplaincy Department will host the annual MGH holiday songfest Dec. 20, noon to 1 pm in the Main Corridor. Patients, families, staff and visitors are welcome to participate.

HOPES seminars
The MGH HOPES (Helping Our Patients and Families through Education and Support) program will offer "Got the flu? What to do," facilitated by Regina Holdstock, RPh, noon to 1 pm. "Men Living with Cancer: A Discussion," facilitated by Jeff Mello, MSW, will be held Dec. 20, noon to 1 pm. "Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants: A Discussion," facilitated by Cathleen Poliquin, MSN, NP, will be held Dec. 21, 1 to 2 pm. All seminars are held in the Cancer Resource Room on Cox 1. Seminars are free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 724-1822 or 72-HOPES.