SEMINARS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ready for Emergency:
Hands-On CPR Instruction
Presented by members of Trinitas Emergency
Response Team
CORE Building, 1164 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
(Enter parking lot from South Broad St., next to Firehouse) Call (908) 994-8939 to register.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Have a Healthy Heart Beat from Your
Head to Your Feet
“Go Red for Women” Free dinner and seminar in observance of American Heart Month
Speaker: Mirette Habib, MD, cardiologist,
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
The Garden Restaurant, 943 Magie Ave., Union, NJ
Call (908) 994-8939 to register. Seating is limited.
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 current 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.
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
TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
12th Annual Evening at the Races
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment,
East Rutherford, NJ
THURSDAY, MAY 12
Gala Dinner Dance
The Venetian, Garfield, NJ
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
8th Annual Andrew H. Campbell Sporting Clays Tournament
Hudson Farm Club, Andover, NJ
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
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 lciraco@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!
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 Support Group
For information about the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center with two locations in Elizabeth and in Cranford at Homewood Suites by Hilton, call
(908) 994-8694 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
The 10 Tips Workshop Series focuses on in-home or in-classroom activities. All information presented is appropriate for those who interact with children of all ages with an emphasis on preschool and school-aged children. Tips are geared toward home, school, and community environments.
All workshops take place at the Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services Center, 899 Mountain Ave, Suite 1A, Springfield NJ. We look forward to seeing you!
Workshops are $15 each with discounts available for enrollment in multiple sessions.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Improve Following Directions Skills at home or in the classroom
Saturday, March 13, 2016 9:00 am – 12 noon
Repeat of February and March evening programs
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Improve Sensory Processing Skills at home or in the classroom, Part 1
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Improve Sensory Processing Skills at home or in the classroom, Part 2
Saturday, May 14, 2016 9:00 am – 12 noon
Repeat of April and May evening programs
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Keep Learning during the Summer at home or in the classroom
For more information or to register for one or more workshops, please contact Christine German, OTD, OTR, at (973) 218-6394, ext. 4012, or email CGerman@trinitas.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS
St. John’s Summit Concert Series
A variety of musical genres open to the community
Saturday, April 2, 2016 7:00 pm
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) along with special guests Mustard’s Retreat. Tickets are $40 (Children 12 & under $20)
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ
For tickets and more series information visit
www.stjohns-summit.org/concertseries
or call (908) 273-3846.
Spring Programs through May 2016
All programs are offered once a week for 45 minutes. 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.
Cook with Us
Children learn the basics of daily nutrition and fitness as they prepare simple meals and snacks in a practical and fun environment. Overseen by a PT and personal trainer.
Scribbles to Script Handwriting Program
Handwriting for preschoolers through elementary school-aged children in a fun atmosphere that uses multi-sensory activities to reinforce learning. Uses the Handwriting Without Tears Program. It helps to reinforce learning and make writing fun! Overseen by an OT.
Sports Readiness
An introduction for children into several fall/winter sports, including soccer, basketball, football, bowling, and kickball, in a non-competitive. Overseen by a PT.
Social Butterflies
An opportunity for children to engage in activities to address turn-taking, topic maintenance, appropriate question asking, following non-verbal cues, and using manners. Overseen by a speech & language pathologist and/or an OT.
Typing Whizkids
An opportunity for children to learn efficient keyboarding/typing skills, including key location and finger placement, and speed and accuracy. Overseen by an OT.
My Trinitas Movement Groups
3 – 6 months; 6 months -12 months; 18 months – 24 months, 2 – 3 year olds
Children and parents/caregivers will participate in movement-based activities to address social interaction, turn-taking, following directions, motor planning, coordination, and motor skills. Sign up for one week or more, up to a full 12 weeks.
Parents Night Out
Drop your child(ren) off for a few hours of fun playtime, a movie and a snack while mom and dad get a needed night out. Scheduled quarterly. Call for dates.
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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