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528 POPLAR ST. CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613 410-228-3575

February 3, 2011 until April 15, 2011
AARP & IRS Sponsored FREE Tax Preparation & e-filing at Cambridge, Library
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Cambridge Library Gay St. Cambridge, MD.

February 2011
3rd Annual Boy Scouts Mulch Sale (Order Now) For Free Delivery to You April 2, 2011
Hardwood Mulch $3.25 a bag, Colored Mulch $3.75 a bag.  Questions? Contact: Asst Scout Master Charles Brohawn 410-829-3188 or 410-754-3300 or
federalsburgbsatroop137@mail.com

Through Winter 2011
DELMARVELOUS Rates are Back at the Hyatt!
Eastern Shore residents can fall into luxurious savings this sautumn! Get away for the night with their popular Delmarvalous room package available exclusively to locals.  Rates are $99 Suneday through Friday and $139 on Saturdays.  This fall and winter package includes a free S'mores kit.  Call 800-896-5848 or visit
www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com and use offer code DELMAR

Jimmie & Sook's: Live Music Wednesday through Saturdays.  Every Wednesday is Anna Burgess; every Thursday is Jeff Calder.  

Open all year at Breckinridge Farms! THE CORN MAZE AND ACTIVITY AREA ARE CLOSED TILL NEXT SEASON, BUT PAINTBALL WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Paintball inside the-acre corn maze!  Please call (443) 521-9588 for  information and reservations.

OPEN STUDIOS
Mixed Media Open Studio Saturday Afternoons During February, March, April and May at Dorchester Center for the Arts
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee's $3 Members/ $5 non-members. No instructor, professional monitors available.  Enjoy the comaraderie of fellow artists in the beautiful Studio of the DCA. If you can carry it into the studio then you can enjoy creating.  Beginners, intermediates, and professionas working in any medium are welcome.  Participants may use the studio with the understanding that workshops and rentals have first priority to the space.  this open studio does not apply to the ceramics studio.  410-228-7782   If you need supplies, you can order them at www.dorchesterartscenter.org just click on the "Dick Blick" button.  10% goes back to the Art Center! 410-228-7782


March  2011 Events   

 

Screenings

Blood Pressure Screenings

Every Monday through Thursday, except holidays, 9:00 am to noon, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE.

Every Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE.

Breast Cancer Screenings

Day and evening appointments. Shore Regional Breast Center, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Open to uninsured or underinsured women, ages 20-39 and over 64 who meet income guidelines, and Medicare patients of any age. Call 410-820-9400.

Support Groups         

Cancer Support Groups  

Day and evening meetings for patients and family members. Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Call 1-410-546-1200. 

 

Stroke Survivors Support Group

Thursday, March 3, 1:00 pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410- 822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.

 

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Monday, March 7, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. A resource for parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. FREE. Call Tina Basel, 410-463-9964. 

 

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.

 

Better Breathers Support Group

Tuesday, March 15, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Board Room, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton.  Dr. Greg Oliver will discuss Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. FREE. Call 410- 822-1000, ext. 5208 or 410-228-5111, ext. 8201.

 

Insulin Pump Support Group

Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Especially designed for adults or parents of children who use insulin pumps.  FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511 ext. 5757.

 

Diabetes Support Group 

Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 pm, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology , Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Those with diabetes and their family members are welcome. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511 ext. 5757.  

 

Gestational Diabetes Support Group

Monday, March 28, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.  Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.

Childbirth Education

Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.  Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.

Labor & Delivery I, II, III

Saturday, March 5, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.

 

Big Brother & Big Sister

Saturday, March 12, 9:30 am to 11:00 am.  Designed to help children prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

 

New Mom, New Baby & Infant Safety

Saturday, March 19, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Learn about post partum care, pain management, nutrition and more.

 

Infant CPR

Monday, March 21, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Basic infant CPR class. This is not a certification course.

 

Classes

 

Diabetes Education

Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. People with diabetes participate in a fun and informative educational series to learn more about their disease. For more information about dates, times and cost, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.

 

Easy-to-Learn Carb Counting

Wednesday, March 2, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.

 

Welcome Cancer Patients

Thursday, March 10, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm,  Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Information and support for people newly diagnosed with cancer.  FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 2257.

 

Master Positive Thinking

Saturday, March 12, 19 and 26, 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite B, Easton. Participants learn how life is created through thoughts, images and affirmations. Cost: $65. Call 410-770-9400.

 

Look Good…Feel Better

Monday, March 21, 10:00 am to noon, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. The program helps women look their best as they undergo cancer treatment. FREE. Call 410-820-6800.

 


 

February  2011 Events   

Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Monday through Thursday, except holidays, 9:00 am to noon, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE.
Every Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE.
Breast Cancer Screenings
Day and evening appointments available at Shore Regional Breast Center, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Open to uninsured or underinsured women, ages 20-39 and over 64 who meet income guidelines, and Medicare patients of any age. Call 410-820-9400 to schedule an appointment.
Support Groups         
Cancer Support Groups  
Day and evening meetings for patients and family members. Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton.   New members pre-register by calling 1-410-546-1200. 
Stroke Survivors Support Group
Thursday, February 3, 1:00 pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410- 822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Monday, February 7, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. A resource for parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. FREE. Call Tina Basel, 410-463-9964. 
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, February 8, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.
Insulin Pump Support Group
Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Shore Health System, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Especially designed for adults or parents of children who use insulin pumps.  Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511 ext. 5757.
Diabetes Support Group 
Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 pm, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Shore Health System, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Free.  Those with diabetes and their family members are welcome. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511 ext. 5757.  

Mended Hearts Support Group
Thursday, February 17, 5:30 pm, Memorial Hospital, Freeman Outpatient Center conference room, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Call 410-228-5511, ext. 8201 or 410-822-1000, ext. 5208.
Gestational Diabetes Support Group
Monday, February 28, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Shore Health System, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.  Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.
Childbirth Education
Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.  Pre-register by calling 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Labor & Delivery I, II, III
Saturday, February 5, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.
Breastfeeding
Saturday, February 19, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and steps for successful breastfeeding.
Infant CPR
Monday, February 21, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Basic infant CPR class. This is not a certification course.
Classes
Diabetes Education
The Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Shore Health System, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. People with diabetes participate in a fun and informative educational series to learn more about their disease. For more information about dates, times and cost, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.
Heart Healthy Food Choices
Wednesday, February 2, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Shore Health System, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511 ext. 5757.
 
It’s Never Too Late To Prevent Diabetes 
Wednesday,  February 9,  10:00 am to 11:00 am, Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Shore Health System, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Call 410.822.1000 or 410.228.5511 ext. 5757.
 
Welcome Cancer Patients
Thursday, February 10, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm,  Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Information and support for people newly diagnosed with cancer.  FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 2257.
Traditional Reiki I: Find Wellness within You
Saturday, February 12, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite B, Easton. Fee: $163. For more information and to register, call 410-770-9400.
Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, February 21, 10:00 am to noon, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. The program helps women look their best as they undergo cancer treatment. FREE. Call 410-820-6800.
 
Master Positive Thinking, Visualization and Affirmation
Saturday, March 12, 19 and 26, 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite B, Easton. Instructor: Anne Pogue, LMT, MA. Participants learn how life is created through thoughts, images and affirmations. Fee: $65. Call 410-770-9400.
Events
Uniform Sale
Tuesday, February 1, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Scrubs, shoes and professional accessories at discounted prices.  Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.
Uniform Sale
Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25. 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Memorial Hospital,  Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. A variety of uniforms and shoes at discounted prices. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.