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Senior Resource Guide Healthcare Networking Events in Houston (7/25/11-8/01/11)

Added: July 25, 2011

Tuesday, July 26
 
10:00am
 United Way ESPN – CONFIRMED
WhenTue, July 26, 10am – 12pm

WhereUnited Way (map)
DescriptionUnited Way ESPN 10am Address: 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007 Topic: Hurricane Preparedness & Elders Contact: Patricia Hall, phall@unitedwayhouston.org Phone: 713-685-2771 Meal: Snacks Fee:-0- Notes: Please invite other organizations that may benefit from this program. Feel free to bring business cards and literature about your organization. Average attendance approximately 125 participants.
 
2:00pm

 M.O.V.E-CONFIRMED
WhenTue, July 26, 2pm – 4pm

WhereFBCIL (map)
DescriptionM.O.V.E 2pm Address: 12946 Dairy Ashford Drive Suite 110, Sugar Land Sponsored by: FBCIL Contact: Mary Frances Wasson, fbcil@neosoft.com Phone: 281-980-2219 RSVP: Yes Meal: Refreshments Fee:-0- Notes: Gather with peers to discuss various topics and issues of mutual interest and concern. Seize the opportunity to share your vision and empower one’s self and others!
 
 
5:30pm

 Caregivers of Older Adults Support Group-CONFIRMED
WhenTue, July 26, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
WhereLibbie’s Place Senior Day Program (map)
DescriptionCaregivers of Older Adults Support Group 5:30pm Address: 2803 53rd St., Galveston Sponsored by: Alheimer’s Association-Houston/SE Texas Chapter Contact: Alice Williams, alice@moody.org Phone: 409-741-2538 RSVP: No, please give 48 hours notice if care is needed for seniors during group. Fee: -0- Notes: Please call for more information.
 
Wednesday, July 27
 
8:30am

 Lawrence Street Monthly Networking Breakfast-CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 8:30am – 10:00am

WhereLawrence Street Health Care Center (map)
DescriptionNetworking Breakfast 8:30am Address: 615 Lawrence Street, Tomball TX Contact: Becky Guenther, thadmissions@hsmtx.com Phone: 281-357-4516 ext. 104 RSVP: Yes Food: Breakfast Fee: -0- Notes: Monthly networking event on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
 
8:30am

 Humble Networking Breakfast-CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 8:30am – 9:30am

WhereOakmont Healthcare & Rehab (map)
DescriptionHumble Networking Breakfast 8:30 am Address: 8450 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble Sponsored by: Oakmont Contact: Sandra Reece, 71_SReece@Advocat-Inc.com Phone: 281-446-8484 Fee:-0-
 
9:00am

 NW Healthcare Business Network-NOT CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 9:00am – 10:30am

WhereThe Bellagio (map)
DescriptionNW Healthcare Business Network 9:00AM Address: 15000 Phillippine, Houston Contact: Darlene McCall Phone: 713-896-7777 RSVP: Yes Fee: -0-
 
11:00am

 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Spousal Support -CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 11am – 12pm

WhereSilverado Senior Living (map)
DescriptionAlzheimer’s and Dementia Spousal Support 11am Address: 1221 Seventh Street, Sugar Land Sponsored by: Silverado Contact: Linda Lavinson, llavinson@silveradosenior.com Phone: 281-277-1221 RSVP: Yes Fee:-0- Notes: Give yourself the opportunity to share about the challenges of caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Complimentary care will be available for your loved one with memory care needs while you participate in the group.
 
12:00pm

 Hearthstone Marketing Luncheon & CEU-NOT CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 12pm – 1pm

WhereHearthstone at Rivershire (map)
DescriptionHearthstone Marketing Luncheon & CEU 12pm Address: 450 North Rivershire, Conroe Sponsored by: Hearthstone Topic: Ethics Contact: Cecilia Scholz, crd.rivershire@hscsal.com Phone: 936-788-2626 RSVP: Yes Meal: Lunch Fee:-0- Notes: Please bring business cards. Door Prizes!
 
12:00pm

 Triumph Tomball Networking -NOT CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 12pm – 1pm

WhereTriumph Hospital Tomball Classroom (map)
DescriptionTriumph Tomball Networking 12pm Address: 505 Graham Dr., Tomball Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Contact: Iris Garza,igarza@triumph-healthcare.com Phone: 281-255-5602 RSVP: Yes Meal: Lunch Fee:-0- Notes: contact hours TBD

 

2:00pm

 Stand Up & Be Heard Workshop Series-CONFIRMED
WhenWed, July 27, 2pm – 4pm

WhereFBCIL (map)
DescriptionStand Up & Be Heard Workshop Series 2pm Address: 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 Sponsored by: FBCIL Topic: Stand up and Be heard Contact: Mary Frances Wasson, fbcil@neosoft.com Phone: 281-980-2219 RSVP: Yes Fee:-0- Notes: Self advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you. Learn techniques on how to effectively self advocate during this round table, interactive session.
 
Thursday, July 28
 
8:30am

 National Hispanic on Aging Networking –CONFIRMED
WhenThu, July 28, 8:30am – 10:00am
WhereChristus VNA (map)
DescriptionNational Hispanic on Aging Networking 9-10:30am Address: 601 Sawyer Street ste. 750 Contact: Connie Mendoza, cmendoza@jcchouston.org Phone: 713-729-3200 x 3287 RSVP: No Fee: -0-
 
8:30am

 West Houston Medical Center Senior Service Networking -CONFIRMED
WhenThu, July 28, 8:30am – 10:00am

WhereWest Houston Doctor’s Center (Professional Building adjacent to West Houston Medical Center) (map)
DescriptionWest Houston Medical Center Senior Service Networking 8:30am Address: 12121 Richmond Avenue, Suite 201 Contact: Leslie Rash, leslie.rash@hcahealthcare.com Phone: 281-588-8146 RSVP: No Meal: Continental breakfast Fee: -0- Notes: Please bring your business cards and literature to share.
 
9:00am

 Networking Breakfast-NOT CONFIRMED
WhenThu, July 28, 9:00am – 10:30am

WhereSt. Anthony’s Hospital (map)
DescriptionNetworking Breakfast 9:00AM Address: 2807 Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77093 Contact: Myrna Santos at 713-469-4388 or Veronica Tucker at 713-469-4346 RSVP: Not required, but is appreciated Food: Breakfast Fee: -0- Notes: Please bring plenty of company brochures & business cards to give out.
 
12:00pm

 Cy-fair Area Healthcare Community Networking Meeting – CONFIRMED (every other month)
WhenThu, July 28, 12pm – 1pm

WhereKindred Hospital (map)
DescriptionCy-fair Area Healthcare Community Networking Meeting 11:30am Address: 11297 Fallbrook Topic: Branding Your Event Speaker: Syma Levy, Oulala! What an Event, LLC Contact: Tere Kelly, tere.kelly@kindredhealthcare.com Phone: 281-517-1008 RSVP: Yes Meal: Lunch Fee: -0- Notes: Please join us to network, enjoy lunch and promote your company and its services.
 
4:00pm

 Thirsty Thursdays-NOT CONFIRMED
WhenThu, July 28, 4pm – 6pm

WhereTexas Land & Cattle (map)
DescriptionThirsty Thursdays 4:00pm Address: 8015 W. FM 1960, Houston Topic: All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Contact: Teresa Wolfe, twolfe@autumnleavesliving.com Phone: 832-795-5698 RSVP: yes Fee: -0- Notes: Bring a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association: gift card of any kind, loose change, cash, or check. Happy Hour prices: $2 Draft Bud Light, $2 Margaritas, half price appetizers.
 
Friday, July 29
 
9:00am

 Atria Westchase Networking Breakfast -CONFIRMED
WhenFri, July 29, 9am – 10am

WhereAtria Westchase (map)
DescriptionAtria Westchase Networking Breakfast 9:00 am Address: 11424 Richmond Ave., Houston 77082 Contact: Lacey Fiteny, lacey.fiteny@atriaseniorliving.com Phone: (713) 715-9214 RSVP: Yes, by phone or email Meal: Breakfast Fee: -0-