We welcome the community to our programs that are designed to educate and inform. Programs are subject to change.
SEMINARS
Seminars, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the CORE Building, 1164 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
(Enter parking lot from South Broad St., next to Fire House) Register online or call (908) 994-8939.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8 • 5:30 pm
How Safe is Your Home?
There are different methods to keep your home safe including security systems and fire alarms. Find out what your options are and see what’s right for you.
Diana Youssef and Krystle Rodriguez, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinators, Habitat of Humanity
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/HomeSafety
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 • 5:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Diseases: Life after Diagnosis
Learning to cope with this diagnosis is a process. Join these experts as they discuss exercises, activities, and other means of support that can be integrated into your treatment plan. Caregivers and family members are welcome.
Tim Clyne, BA, MSN, RN, CDP, Nurse Manager, HELP Program; Diane Reehil, MSN, GNP, CNN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, HELP Program; Johanna Thomas, BA, CDP, Elder Life Intervention Clinician, HELP Program
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/AlzheimersAwareness
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 & JULY 12 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 & SEPT. 13
AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course
Earn a 5%-10% discount on auto insurance or two points deducted from your driving record. Two classes must be taken consecutively in order to gain credit for the class.
$15 for AARP members (must bring card for validation)
$20 for Non AARP members
Must bring a valid driver’s license.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Call 908-994-8939 to register.
TCCC SUPPORT GROUPS
Conference Room A or Conference Room B
Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth New Jersey 07207
All events take place from 1pm to 3pm.
Call (908) 994-8535 for 2017 schedule.
Living with Cancer
Viviendo con Cáncer, Grupo De Apoyo
Living with Breast Cancer
Viviendo con Cáncer de Mama
Caregiving Support Group
Viviendo con Cáncer, Grupo De Apoyo
Viviendo con Cáncer, Apoyo Familiar
For more information on any TCCC support programs and to RSVP, please contact Roxanne Ruiz-Adams, LSW, (908) 994-8535. Por favor llame al (908) 994-8535 para confirmar su asistencia.
TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION EVENTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 • 8:00 am
9th Annual Andrew H. Campbell Sporting Clays Tournament
Hudson Farm Club, Andover, NJ
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Annual Golf Classic & Spa Day
Echo Lake Country Club, Westfield, NJ
For more information about the Foundation or to learn more about its fundraising events, (908) 994-8249 or nbrechner@trinitas.org.
Proceeds from these and other events benefit the patients of Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Making reservations for Foundation events is fast and easy on your American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover card!
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Health Services with Women In Mind
Trinitas helps provide women access to vital health services with a focus on preventive measures. These include educational programs and cancer screenings. Programs offered in English and Spanish.
To learn more about these services, contact Amparo Aguirre, (908) 994-8244 or at amaguirre@trinitas.org
Ask the Pharmacist: Medication Management
Free of charge, by appointment only.
Monthly on the 4th Tuesday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Call (908) 994-5237
MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS
Diabetes Management Support Group
Monthly, First Monday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Kathleen McCarthy, RN, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
Open to both diabetics and non-diabetics who want to learn more about diabetes prevention.
65 Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey Call (908) 994-5502 for further information or registration
Sleep Disorders
If you or someone you know experiences problems sleeping, consider contacting the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center in Elizabeth. Another location can be found in Cranford at Homewood Suites by Hilton with easy access on and off the Garden State Parkway. Both centers are headed by a medical director who is board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and intensive care medicine, and is staffed by seven certified sleep technologists.
For further information, call (908) 994-8694 to learn more about the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center or visit www.njsleepdisorderscenter.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Monday 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm; Sunday 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Jean Grady, Community Liaison, (908) 994-7438 Grassmann Hall, 655 East Jersey St., Elizabeth
Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Jean Grady, Community Liaison, (908) 994-7438 Grassmann Hall, 655 East Jersey St., Elizabeth
HIV Education and Support Program for HIV Positive Patients
Monthly. Call for scheduled dates/times.
Judy Lacinak, (908) 994-7605
Early Intervention Program Clinic, 655 Livingston St. Monastery Building, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth
Mental Illness Support Group (NAMI) for Spanish Speaking Participants
4th Friday of each month except August, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mike Guglielmino, (908) 994-7275
Martha Silva, NAMI 1-888-803-3413
6 South Conference Room, Williamson Street Campus 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth
TRINITAS CHILDREN’S THERAPY SERVICES
899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ • (973) 218-6394
“10 Tips…” Workshops
Come take part in the 7th year of our highly successful Ten Tips Workshop Series. The series is for parents, teachers, or other individuals who work with young children and focus on practical strategies that can be easily implemented into daily classroom and/or home routines. All of our workshops offer suggestions that are appropriate for all children with an emphasis placed on children with special needs and those who may be on the Autism Spectrum.
All workshops take place at the Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services Center, 899 Mountain Ave, Suite 1A, Springfield NJ. Workshops are $15 each.
June 13, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Gross Motor Skills
into Large Group Activities
For more information or to register for this last workshops, please contact Christine German, OTD, OTR, at (973) 218-6394, ext. 4012, or email CGerman@trinitas.org
Summer Programs:
July 5-August 18
All programs are offered one time per week, for 45 minutes at Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services,
899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ 07081
These programs and/or group therapy sessions are a great alternative to individual therapy. They give children the opportunity to address key developmental areas
in structured but busier environments that are more reflective of typical real-life home and school situations. Classes are grouped by skill and age level.
Scribbles to Script
Children from preschool (prewriting) through elementary school (cursive) have the opportunity to use the Handwrit-ing Without Tears program to learn pre-writing skills, proper letter formation, and writing within the given lines. Multi-sensory fine motor, visual-motor, and visual-perceptual activities help to reinforce learning and make writing fun! 45-minute classes held once weekly.
Sports 1 Step at a Time
Children between the ages of 4 & 12 will have the opportunity to work with a PT to refine their skill set for several sports, including soccer, basketball, and kickball, in a non-competitive group setting. 45-minute sessions held once weekly.
Lil Group, Mondays 4:00 – 4:45
Biggie Group, Mondays 5:00 – 5:45
Typing Whiz Kids
Children from 1st grade through middle school will participate in functional tasks that will allow them to learn efficient keyboarding/typing skills. From key location and finger placement, to speed and accuracy children will learn this valuable skill the correct way while working with an OT. 45-minute sessions held once weekly.
Lil Group, Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:45
Biggie Group, Tuesdays 5:00 – 5:45
Social Butterflies
Children between the ages of 4 & 12 have the opportunity to become social butterflies by engaging in fun non-challenging therapeutic activities overseen by a speech & language pathologist. Skills taught include turn taking, topic maintenance, appropriate question asking, following non-verbal cues, and using manners. 45-minute sessions held once weekly.
Lil Group, Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45
Biggie Group, Wednesdays 5:00 – 5:45
Learn to Ride Bike Riding Lessons
Children will learn this vital childhood skill in a non-competitive environment with a highly trained therapist. Sessions are run in 60-minute periods of time. Dates and times can be organized to the client’s availability. Call to schedule.
(Children require 1 – 3, 60 min sessions)
7th Annual Camp Trinitas
Now accepting registrations for Summer 2017
The program is the perfect opportunity to have children gain new skills or maintain recently-learned motor and academic skills without a full day or even full week commit-ment. Sign up for as many days or weeks as you would like. Sign up for a ½ day or a full day.
We will now be located off-site, with a classroom, an outdoor space, a playground, a kitchen, and a larger gym area! We will now be offering the option of either a ½ day or a full day!Allow your child to participate in a camp directly organized and supervised by skilled clinicians in their respective fields. Camp Trinitas is run by OT’s, PT’s, speech therapists, and ABA clinicians, to address each child’s specific needs. Monday thru Friday 8:30 – 4:00
½ Day OR Full Day
To register for any programs or for more information, please contact Kevin Nelson at knelson@trinitas.org,(973) 218-6394, ext. 13, or fax (973) 218-6351.
To learn more, visit www.childtherapynj.com
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