Conference of the Birds - a Contemporary Opera

Conference of the Birds is with us this weekend.

Friday 20th and Saturday 21st at 8.30pm
Sunday 22nd at 3.00pm

@ Wawasan Open University, Theatre 1, Level 5

Don't miss this fabulous one hour drama of how a group of birds reached enlightenment told through highly original sound and movement.

Wonderful music composed by USM's Johan Othman, words by William Radice, presented by Five Arts Centre.

Don't miss it!

TICKETS from Penang Heritage Trust or order from James or 016 4846042
(can buy on the day at Wawasan, but safer to pre-book)

See you there.

James Lochhead
Penang Producer

Talks on Marriage & Parenting

Jointly Organised by:
Women's Centre for Change (WCC) and Pusat Perkhidmatan Wanita (PPW)
Supported by MMK Women, Family and Community Development.

Paul Jambunathan is a practising clinical psychologist at the Sunway Medical Centre and lecturer of Monash University Malaysia. Paul carries with him 30 years of experience in applied psychology and has dealt extensively with a wide range of issues which include children’s and family problems, parenting, communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness. The details of the event are as follows:

NOV 21 (SAT) : 2.30pm - 5.30pm
MARRIAGE: AN ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE OF LOVE
- Rediscovering the Adventure will focus on how couples can enhance their communications skills, interpersonal relationships and the love language to improve your marriage. Recommended for husbands, wives and couples should attend this talk.

NOV 22 (SUN) : 9.30am - 12.30pm
EFFECTIVE PARENTING: THE ESSENTIAL RECIPE
A Back-to-Basics Guide towards fostering positively functioning family. This second talk is recommended for parents of growing children on steps to take to improve parenting skills and communication. Recommended for all parents and educators.

Venue:
Lecture Theatre 2 (Level 5), Wawasan Open University,
54, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Penang (opp. Proton Edar)

FREE Admission! Limited Seats. Register Now!
Call WCC : 04-228 0342 OR email: wcc@wccpenang.org to book a seat.

Music for Life - 7 December 2009

updated
Welcome to "Music For Life 2009"
In aid of Hospice at Home Programme

Date: Monday 7 December 2009
Time: 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Venue: Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light, Penang

Performing Artistes:

Denise Mininfield, Dasha Logan, WVC Jazz Trio+1,
Fresco Harmonica, performers from Jammin Senzation,
Priscilla Ballet Academy, Penang Gymnastics Association/
Tracy & the Heartbeat and Moses Chuah & Sons.

Tickets for the concert are available for sale right now.
Prices range from RM100, RM50, RM30.

Available at:
*Hospice - 250A Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Penang, Tel: 04-228 4140
*Jammin Senzation Music School - 4M, Jalan Masjid Negeri,
11500 Penang, Tel: 04-6595122
*Popular Bookstore - Gurney Plaza, Penang

Palliative Care Workshop

Module 4: Grief & Bereavement Care

Date: 12 - 13 December 2009
Venue: Prince Court Medical Centre, 39 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

CPD points: Doctors (6 points), Nurses (10 points)

Organised by: Hospis Malaysia

Registration fee:
RM300 - Doctor
RM250 - Nurse/allied healthcare professionals

Facilitators:

Dr Ednin Hamzah, CEO/Medical Director, Hospis Malaysia

Dr Sylvia McCarthy, Deputy Medical Director, Hospis Malaysia

Dr Amy Y M Chow, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, University of Hong Kong

Dr Samuel M Y Ho, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Psychology,
University of Hong Kong

For more info, please contact Ms Rosaline at 03-9133 3936 ext. 200 or email Rosaline

Closing date: 7 December 2009

Kempen Kesedaran Kanser Payudara

Program Karnival Kesedaran Kanser Payudara
Anjuran Pride Foundation dengan kerjasama LPPKN

Tarikh: Sabtu, 14 November 2009
Tempat: Dewan Seri Endon, Kepala Batas

Program
9.30 am - Pendaftaran, Subsidi Mamogram LPPKN dan Saringan Kesihatan
10.30 am - Ucapan aluan/aktiviti luar dewan
10.40 am - Ceramah Kesedaran Kanser Payudara oleh Pakar Perubatan
11.40 am - Ceramah Pemakanan Sihat oleh Pakar Pemakanan
12.10 pm - Pengalaman bekas pesakit kanser payudara
12.30 pm - Pemeriksaan Klinikal Payudara / Jamuan Makan Tengahari
2.15pm - Aktiviti di luar dewan bersambung
4.15 pm - Penyampaian hadiah & cabutan bertuah

10.30am - Aktiviti di luar dewan
Aktiviti kanak-kanak - Peraduan mewarna & Tiny Idols (untuk kanak-kanak di bawah 12 tahun)

Maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi:
Emel: Pride
Tel: 03-2144 9932, Faks: 03-2145 2445

Hospice Bulletin Oct 2009

Hospice Buletin Oct 09

Merican Charity Draw - Results

Congratulations!

GRAND PRIZE: 331339

1st Prize: 431852

2nd Prize: 552984

3rd Prize: 467036

Consolation prizes:
115686
150024
213591
287840
337503
504180
509057
550961
576057
584293

[dear winners, please reconfirm with the organiser]