January 17, 2014
12 The Weekly Sentinel
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...PLANET from page 6 chemicals. Act III follows Paul Watson and the Greenpeace campaigns to save whales and
baby harp seals. Continuing to Act IV, Chico Mendes and Brazilian rubber tappers’ fight to save the Amazon rainforest In the fifth and final act, Bill McKibben and the 25-year
effort to address the impossible issue of climate change are explored. The Hollywood Reporter writes of the film: “Mark Kitchell winningly spans the broad scope of environmental history
in this comprehensive [documentary], connecting its origins with the variety of issues still challenging society today.” According to the Los Angeles Times, “Rarely do environmentally-themed films come
with the ambitious scope of ‘A Fierce Green Fire.’” The film showing is cosponsored by the Social Responsibility Committee of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kennebunk.
WHERE WE CARE. A Not for Profit Charitable Organization
Winter Calendar of Events GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS: THE STORY OF EVERYTHING
YOUR HEART IN YOUR HANDS – CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH DINNER EVENT
MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH AT 6 P.M. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Auditoriums
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH STARTING AT 5 P.M. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Auditoriums
Join John Schorge, MD, Medical Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at WDH, as he explains the transition from initial diagnosis through the end of treatment, to what comes next. Understanding the symptoms and treatments of the spectrum of gynecologic cancers is very important for women learning to cope with the diagnosis. However, the most stressful time in a patient’s course is often when they have completed all therapy, are just ‘waiting for something bad to happen’ and may feel isolated. Effective survivorship involves not only the health care team, but also family, friends, the community, and a broader social network of people who have ‘been there’ and can share their own experiences. Register at www.WDHospital.com/Events or (603) 609-6120.
Join physicians from Wentworth Health Partners Cardiovascular Group and WDH Cardiovascular Services staff to learn more about your cardiovascular health while enjoying a heart-healthy dinner. The heart-healthy dinner is $10 per person. Register online at www.WDHospital.com/Events or call (603) 740-2817.
WOMEN AND THEIR SEXUAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFE CYCLE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH AT 6 P.M. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Auditoriums Join Elizabeth Chase, MD, of Garrison Women’s Health Center, as she explains women’s sexual health from young adulthood through the postmenopausal years. She will answer questions about women’s sexual health, sexual health problems and explain how to improve sexual health. Register online at www.WDHospital.com/Events or call (603) 740-2817.
HIP REPLACEMENT – RAPID RECOVERY WITH THE DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH
TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH AT 6:30 P.M. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing Auditoriums Join Moby Parsons, MD, of Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, to learn more about how people suffering with hip pain, arthritis, and limited mobility now have the option of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery with the Direct Anterior Approach. Dr. Parsons will discuss the benefits of this technique that include less postoperative pain, faster recovery time, improved implant stability, and shortened hospital stay. Register online at www.WDHospital.com/Events or call (603) 740-2817.
Win the Trip of a Lifetime!
to the 2014 Masters Golf Tournament for 4 including housing in Augusta, Georgia
CLIMB FOR TEENS
STARTS FEBRUARY 10TH OR MARCH 8TH (8 OR 12 WEEKS) CLIMB is a program for teens who wish to improve their lifestyle and overall health. Participants and their families will work with our team to make good food choices, exercise, find support and enhance self esteem. For more information, visit www.WDHospital.com/Events or call (603) 740-2366.
Photo: 16th Hole at Augusta National Golf Course
Tickets are $100 each (only 500 to be sold) and can be purchased by calling (603) 740-2687 or at the Pease Golf Course Pro Shop. Visit www.WDHospital.com/Golf for more info. Prizes are not transferable, nor redeemable for cash. Winners are responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes resulting from the award of these prizes. The grand prize winner must provide propoer identification (including providing his/her Social Security number) and complete a Federal Form W-9, when claiming the prize. The grand prize winner is subject to a tax withholding equal to 25% of the fair market value of the grand prize less the cost of the ticket. The grand prize winner is responsible for payment of such tax withholdings prior to receiving the grand prize.
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