Helping Children Cope with a Loved One's Cancer

Saturday, March 13, 9:45-11:45 a.m.  Braintree Program Room, Thayer Public Library,
798 Washington Street, Braintree

Talking to children about a loved one's cancer isn't easy. Our two-hour program is free for children ages 4-6 years and their parents. (Note: The program is not for children who have cancer.) Our program uses the power of children’s imaginations to help them cope with feelings that accompany serious illness and changes within a family. Using a blend of story and art, children will learn how to draw about worries and feelings that they may not be conclusion, children will enjoy a snack and play time while parents learn more about using the program book with children at home. All program materials are free. Our program features the award-winning book The Moon Balloon, written and illustrated by Joan Drescher of Hingham. To register please call 781-624-8919.

Look Good...Feel Better

Monday, March 22, 2-4 p.m.  Dana-Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital, 101 Columbian Street, Weymouth

Look your best throughout chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Trained cosmetologists will assist you with caring for your skin and make-up techniques, as well as hair styling with wigs and accessories.  For more information please call 781-624-2312

Healthy Aging, Difficult Conversations

Wednesday, March 24, 6-8 p.m.  Linden Ponds, Hingham

Learn from experts how your aging parents can be helped. Neurologist Claire Levesque, MD, will talk about diagnostic tests for mental acuity in older patient and will lead the general discussion. A major topic will be driving: medications affecting motor skills, natural aging and motor skills, sight, and more. Other topics include: Mom not taking her pills, moving Mom and Dad into a safer environment (not their home). Margaret Doyle, RN, MS, certified geriatric nurse specialist, will talk about what happens-when aging parents are admitted to acute care settings and their symptoms may be exacerbated. And how adult children can interact with health providers and cope. Mary Beth Barry RN, MS, CHPN, will talk about Health Care Proxies and DNRs -- the wishes of the parents and the adult children's responsibility to carry them out. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information please call 781-794-7849

Blood Drive Sponsored by South Shore Hospital
and the American Red Cross

Tuesday, March 30, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.  South Shore Hospital, Emerson Conference Room

Please consider donating the life-saving gift of blood. Every three seconds someone needs blood! Sponsored by the American Red Cross and South Shore Hospital. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call the American  Red Cross at (800) 448-3543 or via www.givelife.org, code #678.

Community Passover Seder

Wednesday, March 31, 5:00-7:30 p.m.  The Lantana, Randolph

You are invited to attend a Community Passover Seder with Rabbi Deborah Mangan, featuring the reading of the Haggadah which relates to the events of Exodus of the Jewish people from ancient Egypt. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited at this free program. Please call
781-624-8272 to register.

Drop-in Bereavement Support Group

Meets the first and third Monday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m.  100 Bay State Drive, Braintree

A ongoing support group for adults who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Call Hospice of the South Shore at 781-843-0947 for more information.