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INTEGRIS Community Wellness and Diversity
LIFETIME OF HARMONY NEWSLETTER
volume 5 • number 9 • september 2011
INTEGRIS Women’s Health Forum
Below is a sampling of our Women’s Health Forum 2011 events. Please see integrisOK.com for the complete list.
An Evening with Rob Lowe
Friday, Sept. 9 • 7 p.m.
Civic Center Music Hall • 201 N. Walker Ave.
You’ve seen award-winning actor Rob Lowe on television in a
variety of roles. Now is your opportunity to see him on stage
as he speaks of his dedication in the fight against cancer.
Lowe works with such organizations as the Cancer Hope
Network to raise awareness and emphasize the importance
of continued support for cancer survivors. Reservations are
required for all events.
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute Fireside Chats
Tuesday, Sept. 13 • 10:30 a.m • 5911 W. Memorial Road
IN THIS ISSUE
Are You Baffled By Cancer?
Women and Lungs
What Friends Do ...............2
10:30 a.m.
Noon
Bad to the Bone!................2
Romeo Mandanas, M.D., hematology
Elisa Sparkes, D.O., obstetrics and gynecology
Lara Theobold, M.D., medical oncology
Luncheon (optional) fee: $10
Advance payment is required.
Slow Down, You
Move Too Fast ..................3
Open House Tour
5:30 p.m.
Learn more about our services. Patients, family
members, friends and caregivers are invited.
Precision of Protons
1:30 p.m.
Sameer Keole, M.D., radiation oncology
Senior Day in Yukon
Wednesday, Sept. 14 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Canadian Valley Technology Center • 1701 S. Czech Hall Rd., Yukon
This event, planned especially with seniors in mind, begins at 9 a.m. with numerous resources
to address many of the issues seniors are facing today. At 11 a.m. relax and absorb the life
changing information presented by the following physicians.
11 a.m
Shea Samara, M.D., Incontinence
11:30 a.m. Sam Dahr, M.D., Macular Degeneration
Noon
Thad Carnine, M.D., Corrective Exercise for Joint Replacement Patients
12:30 p.m. Robert McFadden, M.D., Organ Management: Avoiding a Transplant
Complimentary Lunch • Door Prizes • Community
Resources • Reservations Required
A VIP Evening
with Rob Lowe...................3
Yoga for Kids and
Mandala Art – Fall
Sessions ...........................3
Calendar........................4-5
8th Annual INTEGRIS
Men’s Health University .....6
INTEGRIS Hospice
Program Needs
Volunteers ........................6
Computer Classes..............6
Support Groups and
Supplementary Classes......7
Culinary Delights —
Farmer’s Market
Cooking ............................7
Your Heart is in Your Hands – Healthy Cooking Demonstration
Tuesday, Sept. 20 • 6:30 p.m.
The Tasting Room at Will Rogers Theater • 4322 N. Western Ave.
Karen Massey, RD, LD, nutritionist, INTEGRIS Health
Cost: $20.
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LIFETIME OF HARMONY NEWSLETTER
What Friends Do
is in art class but I will give you the homework.
You can get your mentee from the art class for the
mentoring session.” As she began getting things
I have had the privilege of mentoring at the
together to give me she said, “Your mentee’s faStanley Hupfeld Academy at Western Village for
ther left a couple of weeks ago and he did not want
almost five years. The academy is an elementary
anyone to know.”
charter school in an economically depressed
When I arrived at the art class my mentee was
area. The academy is sponsored by the Oklastill in the mode of not talking much and little eye
homa City Public School Board and INTEGRIS
contact. I told him the teacher had given me some
Health. Most of the children come from single
homework for us to do. Again, my mentee had no
parent homes and 90 percent of the children are
real response. I thought I would cheer him up and
on free or reduced cost lunches.
said “Let’s skip the homework and go straight to
INTEGRIS Health adopted this school more
the basketball court!” He seemed a little happier
than 10 years ago and allows all of its employees
but not much better.
the opportunity to mentor a child without having
As we walked to the basketball court I walked
Jason Thompson, VP,
to take time off work. During the last four years,
Community Wellness and Diversity
next to him and said, “I am your friend – do you
I have mentored two boys.
know what that means?” He mumbled, “Yes.” I said, “Well, what
On one particular occasion when I went to visit my mentee,
does it mean?” My mentee became a little upset with me. I
he had gotten into trouble. Apparently, his behavior was quite
guess he thought this question was too simple for a fifth grader.
bad all week. My mentee is no angel but this was somewhat unHe just frowned and kept walking. I said, “It means I am your
usual. We talked a little bit about it, but not too much because
friend, and you can get angry with me all you want. You can
he was still in a bad mood and not very talkative.
choose to not talk to me, but I will still keep coming back.”
After we completed his homework he wanted to go outside to
When you are a fifth grader and your dad walks out, you
play basketball. I told him “no” because his behavior had been
should be angry, you should be hurt and it will not make sense.
bad during the week, and basketball was a reward for good beYou would probably assume that your dad is just the first of
havior. This clearly made him angry and he pouted quite a bit,
things and people who are going to leave you. It was easier for
finally refusing to speak to me at all.
him to push everyone away and not get hurt. He was only trying
This made me angry, and I began to think maybe I should tell
to protect himself from being hurt, and trying to make sense
him that I was not going to keep coming back if he is going to
of the world.
be disrespectful to me. For whatever reason, I did not say that I
I told my mentee I would be back every week until the school
might not be back if his behavior did not improve. I just kept
term ended. I told him it did not matter if he was angry at me or
the thought to myself and walked him back to class.
did not want to talk, I would always come back. I will come
The next week my mentee’s behavior was better but still he
back every week because that is what friends do.
was less than happy to see me. He did not want to talk much,
but I tried to make conversation anyway. I would ask questions
Bad to the Bone!**
and he would mumble some answer and not make eye contact.
It was frustrating. I again thought maybe I should not come
Wonder why the saying isn’t, “Good
back – maybe he doesn’t want me for his mentor. It is frustratto the Bone”? Good, strong bones are
ing to talk to someone who does not seem to like you or want
essential for a healthy body, and it
you there.
takes quite an effort by your body to
Going into the third week, I had prepared myself with “the
build and maintain healthy bones.
speech.” As I was driving to the academy, I decided that if my
Join Pam Patty, RD, LD, CDE, as
mentee was going to be quiet and unresponsive, I was going to
she discusses the bone matrix and its
give him a talking to! I would remind him that I was a volunteer,
various components. She will provide
nutritional guidelines that will help
and I would not be returning if he did not want to be more rePam Patty, RD, LD, CDE
you be good to your bones. The interspectful to me.
active
seminar
is
scheduled
from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Friday,
As I walked to the classroom, I had my speech ready and was
Sept.
2,
in
the
auditorium
at
INTEGRIS Southwest Medfully prepared to give it. I opened the door to the classroom and
ical
Center,
4401
S.
Western
Ave.
it was empty. The teacher was there and she said, “Your mentee
**Reservation required. Please call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at 405-951-2277 for reservation.
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LIFETIME OF HARMONY NEWSLETTER
FROM THE JAMES L. HALL JR. CENTER
FOR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
R. Murali Krishna, M.D., COO of INTEGRIS Mental Health and the
James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit, has been on a
mission to improve the health and well-being of Oklahomans since
1975. He has great compassion and enthusiasm to educate others
about the importance of “whole person” wellness. Here is some of
his sage advice on setting your life’s pace.
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Away from work, you’re always on the run, delivering children
to appointments, shopping for groceries, taking care of household
chores. At work, deadlines are crashing down upon you. You are
overloaded and overwhelmed. In response, you race through meals
R. Murali Krishna, M.D.
and rush to appointments. You feel that no matter how fast you go,
COO
INTEGRIS Mental Health
it’s not fast enough. If this describes your life, take a deep breath
and the James L. Hall Jr. Center
for Mind, Body and Spirit
and ask yourself these questions.
• Do you dislike waiting or feel impatient with the rate at which many things take place?
• Do you regularly do more than one thing at a time?
• Do you suffer from “racing mind” and experience disturbances in your sleep?
• Do you feel a chronic sense of time pressure?
• Have you lost interest in activities away from your job?
• Do you have difficulty accumulating pleasant memories?
If you answered yes to any of these, you may have what medical researchers refer to as “time
urgency.” It’s not a healthy condition to have. The stress felt by people with time urgency can
also cause muscle pains, headaches, high blood pressure, irritable bowels, insomnia, phobias,
depression and anxiety. Your immune system may be weakened as well.
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A VIP Evening with Rob Lowe**
An exciting evening with
Rob Lowe will be remembered forever when you
become a VIP. Your VIP
status includes VIP parking, a chance to meet
Lowe on stage before the
presentation and VIP seating – all for only $100.
Proceeds from the VIP reception support the INTEGRIS James L. Hall
Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit.
Yoga for Kids and
Mandala Art – Fall Sessions**
Children ages 7 to 12 can learn to manage
stress and experience creative growth through
classes offered by the INTEGRIS James L.
Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit. Yoga
for Kids and Sand Mandalas classes will be
held from 4 to 6 p.m.
on Wednesdays, from
Sept. 14 through Nov.
2. Cost is only $30 for
all eight sessions.
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september 2011
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
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** Reservation required.
Call the INTEGRIS
HealthLine
at 405-951-2277.
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Senior Strength Training**
Capitol Hill United
Methodist Church
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-11 a.m.
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Senior Strength Training**
Capitol Hill United
Methodist Church
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-11 a.m.
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Tai Chi Chih**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
$45/6-week session 10-11 a.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
3:15-4:15 p.m.
Senior Strength
Capitol Hill United
Methodist Church
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-11 a.m.
Quilter’s Club
5100 N. Brookline
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m
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Tai Chi Chih**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute
Fireside Chats**
5911 W. Memorial Rd
10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
3:15-4:15 p.m.
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Tai Chi Chih**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
10-11 a.m.
Ask A Dietitian**
4200 S. Douglas Ave., Ste., B-10 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Rapid Readers Book Discussion**
5911 W. Memorial Rd. 2-3 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Your Heart Is in Your Hands – Healthy Cooking Demonstration, Karen Massey, RD, LD**
4322 N. Western Ave. 6:30 p.m.
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Senior Strength Training**
Capitol Hill United
Methodist Church
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-11 a.m
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Tai Chi Chih**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
10-11 a.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
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Healthy Heart W
4200 S. Douglas
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Senior Day at Yukon**
Canadian Valley Technol
1701 S. Czech Hall Rd.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Senior Strength Trainin
Capitol Hill United Metho
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-
Ask a Dietitian**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., S
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Healthy Heart W
4200 S. Douglas
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Senior Strength
Capitol Hill United
Methodist Church
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-11 a.m
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Senior Strength
Capitol Hill United
Methodist Church
123 S.W. 25th St.
10-11 a.m
Senior Strength Training**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
3:15-4:15 p.m.
M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y • M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y • M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y • M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F
Keep the other person’s well-being in mind when you feel an attack of soul-purging truth coming on. — Betty White
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AARP Driver Safety Program**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
$12 AARP members
$14 non-AARP members
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bowling at Heritage Lanes
11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Special rate available
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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odist Church
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Ste. 100
Walkers Club**
Ave., Ste. B-10
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Bad to the Bone
by Pam Patty, RD, LD, CDE**
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical
Center Auditorium 9-10:30 a.m.
SATURDAY
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Laughter Yoga**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
10-11 a.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
Will Rogers Senior Citizens Center
3501 Pat Murphy Drive 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Bowling at Heritage Lanes
11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Special rate available
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Laughter Yoga**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100 10-11 a.m.
AARP Driver Safety Program**
4200 S. Douglas Ave., Ste. B-10
$12 AARP members
$14 non-AARP members 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
3501 Pat Murphy Drive
1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Culinary Delights**
Farmer’s Market Cooking
Francis Tuttle, Rockwell campus
Building 1, Room C1586
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
An Evening with Rob Lowe**
Civic Center Music Hall
201 N. Walker Ave.
7 p.m.
e Ave., Ste. 100
m.
Walkers Spanish Club**
Ave., Ste. B-10
FRIDAY
15
Bowling at Heritage Lanes
11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Special rate available
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Senior Café**
INTEGRIS Southwest
Medical Center
Cancer Center Conference Room
4 p.m.
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Bowling at Heritage Lanes
11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Special rate available
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Bowling at Heritage Lanes
11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Special rate available
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Laughter Yoga**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
10-11 a.m.
Rapid Readers Book Discussion**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
Will Rogers Senior Citizens Center
3501 Pat Murphy Drive 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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8th Annual INTEGRIS Men’s
Health University
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute
of Oklahoma
5911 W. Memorial Road
9 a.m.-noon
Reservations required for cancer
screening.
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Laughter Yoga**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
10-11 a.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
Will Rogers Senior Citizens Cntr.
3501 Pat Murphy Drive
1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Laughter Yoga**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
10-11 a.m.
Line Dancing**
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Senior Strength Training**
Will Rogers Senior Citizens Cntr.
3501 Pat Murphy Drive
1:30-2:30 p.m.
F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y • M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y • M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y • M AY Y O U E N J O Y A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y
INTEGRIS Community Wellness and Diversity
LIFETIME OF HARMONY NEWSLETTER
8th Annual INTEGRIS Men’s Health University
Saturday, Sept. 17 • 9 a.m. to noon
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma
5911 W. Memorial Road
INTEGRIS Men’s Health University is offering free health and wellness
check-ups designed just for men. The check-ups include prostate, oral, skin and
colorectal cancer screenings. Also, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and
stroke assessments are available at this exciting come-and-go event. Join us in
the parking lot after your screenings for our free tailgate party with door prizes
and giveaways. Admission is free. Appointments are required for cancer screenings. For more information and reservations, call the INTEGRIS HealthLine or
log on to www.integrismenshealth.com.
INTEGRIS Hospice Program Needs Volunteers
Families who care for a hospice patient spend their
nights and days focusing on the comfort of that patient.
Often a short break is possible because of the generosity of patient care volunteers. A patient care volunteer
may run errands for a caregiver, stay with a patient
while a caregiver takes a break, or even become a companion to a patient who may still be living alone or in a
nursing home.
COMPUTER
CLASSES
Hospice of Oklahoma County and the INTEGRIS Hospice House are looking for people with a caring, compassionate heart. Call 848-8884 for more information
about volunteer opportunities or about hospice services.
Hospice of Oklahoma County is dedicated to providing
care to terminally ill patients and their families.
Computer Literacy
Sept. 12-15.....................................................................5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100...........................................1:30-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 13-15.....................................................................4200 S. Douglas Ave., Ste.B-10..............................................11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Windows 7*$
Sept. 28, 29, 30..............................................................Francis Tuttle Rockwell Campus ............................................12:30-4:30 p.m.
Microsoft Word II*#
Sept. 12-15.....................................................................5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100...........................................6-8 p.m..
Microsoft Excel I*#
Sept. 19-22.....................................................................5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100...........................................6-8 p.m.
Microsoft Excel II*^
Sept. 26-29.....................................................................5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100...........................................6-8 p.m.
Understanding Digital Photos*+
Sept. 22..........................................................................Francis Tuttle Rockwell Campus ............................................9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint*#
Sept. 27-29.....................................................................4200 S. Douglas Ave., Ste. B-10.............................................11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sept. 27-30.....................................................................5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100...........................................9-11 a.m.
Intermediate Computer*
Sept. 19-22.....................................................................5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100...........................................1:30-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 20-22.....................................................................4200 S. Douglas Ave., Ste. B-10.............................................11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
*Must have basic computer skills before enrolling in this class.
#Must have Microsoft Word skills before enrolling in this class.
^Must have Microsoft Excel skills before enrolling in this class.
$Cost is $15, payable at time of enrollment.
+Cost is $10, payable at time of enrollment.
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LIFETIME OF HARMONY NEWSLETTER
Support Groups and Supplementary Classes
1st and 3rd Tuesday,
Sept. 6 and 20
Rx for Stroke Education
10-11:30 a.m.
INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe
Rehabilitation
4219 S. Western Ave.
Call 644-6867 for this
month’s agenda.
2nd Tuesday, Sept. 13
ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
6:30-8 p.m.
INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe
Rehabilitation
Jones Educ. Classroom – 1st Floor
4219 S. Western Ave.
1st Tuesday, Sept. 6
Rx for Stroke Education
1:30-3 p.m.
Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation (3 East)
INTEGRIS Baptist
Medical Center
3300 NW Expressway
Call 644-6867 for this
month’s agenda.
2nd Tuesday, Sept. 13
Bob McVay Stroke Support Group
6:30-8 p.m.
Support, education and
information for stroke survivors
and families/caregivers
Call 644-6867 for this month’s
agenda.
3rd Tuesday, Sept. 20
Us Too! Prostate Cancer
6-7:30 p.m.
Meeting location alternates.
Please call 773-6608 or 604-4298
for location and information.
2nd and 4th Thursday,
Sept. 8 and 22
Alzheimer’s
Caregiver Support Group
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
5100 N. Brookline Ave., Ste. 100
1st Wednesday, Sept. 7
Lunch Bunch
Breast Cancer Survivor
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute
of Oklahoma
5911 W. Memorial Road
For reservations and information,
call 773-6600.
2nd Thursday, Sept. 8
Cardio-Metabolic Focus Group
(Diabetes and Heart Disease)
5:30-6:30 p.m.
INTEGRIS Cancer Institute
of Oklahoma
at INTEGRIS Southwest
Medical Center
4401 S. Western Ave.
1st Thursday, Sept. 1
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m.
INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe
Rehabilitation
Jones Education Classroom –
First Floor
4219 S. Western Ave.
4th Thursday, Sept. 22
Brain Injury Support Group
6-7 p.m.
INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe
Rehabilitation
Jones Education Classroom –
First Floor
4219 S. Western Ave.
No fragrances please at any of these support groups as many people are very sensitive.
Culinary Delights**
Farmer’s Market Cooking
Summer is a great time to take advantage of fresh vegetables and fruits available at your local farmer’s market. Join Chef Carolyn as she prepares the very
best dishes incorporating fresh foods from your local markets. Make your reservation for Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Francis Tuttle, Rockwell campus, 12777 N.
Rockwell Ave.
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What can you do about it?
The finding that counseling can help people with time urgency is consistent with other findings on the value of stress
management in combating illness. This is not to suggest that
if you have time urgency, you need counseling. So what
should you do?
Be objective about your life.
Time urgency causes us to lose objectivity about our lives.
People who are running themselves ragged can easily lose
sight of their values. Stop and determine why you are doing
what you are doing and what steps you need to take to reach
your goals.
Take responsibility for your choices.
Every human being has the same 24 hours each day. What
you do with yours is your choice. Every second of the day
you make choices about what to do and how to spend your
time. Own the decisions you have made.
Set priorities.
Drop the idea that everything must get done. Choose a
small number of things to do, from accomplishing specific
on-the-job tasks to nurturing relationships with your spouse
and children. Act decisively in pursuing these goals.
Pursue meaningful relationships.
All too frequently in our busy lives we don’t make time
to nurture relationships. Conversations with family,
friends and colleagues take place on the fly. Ultimately,
we need to connect with people on a deeper level. True
intimacy replenishes our souls.
Seek oneness.
These are moments of oneness with creation, times
when every cell in your body resonates with a sense of
rightness, when every fiber of your being says life is
good. You may have experienced that moment in any
number of ways, holding a sleeping newborn, praying,
creating a work of art, laboring on a project you truly believe in, finishing your morning run. These moments restore us spiritually and recharge us emotionally. They also
do wonders for us physically – reinvigorating and replenishing our immune system and making us feel more vital
and alive.
In this century, we’ve seen our life spans almost double,
from an average life expectancy of 49 years for someone
born in 1900 to about 80 years for someone born this
year, but with twice as much life to live, we’re living at a
pace considerably greater than twice as fast.
Those who came before us had an ability to savor life.
For the sake of your health, we need to learn to do the
same.
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Lifetime of Harmony is published by INTEGRIS Health's Third Age Life Center, and the James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit. Our
mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Letters and comments may be addressed to Lifetime of Harmony,
5100 N. Brookline, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. The James L. Hall Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit is located at 3366 N.W. Expressway,
Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.