Preparing for Adolescence for Daughters & Moms – May 8th
May 3rd, 2010 by ShortySpend Saturday morning, the day before Mother’s Day, with your daughter, learning about the changes she will go through during adolescence. Doctors and nurses from the University of Chicago will discuss topics including body changes during adolescence (ages 8-13), making good health choices, getting along with family members and others, and the importance of good diet, skin care, and exercise.
Free Seminar for pre-teens and their moms
9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
University of Chicago Campus
Biological Sciences Learning Center
924 E. 57th Street, Room 109
on the north side of 57th Street
between Drexel and Ellis Avenues
Space is limited.
Call (773) 702-9200.
Street parking is available.
Our Daughters, Our Duty Discussion on HPV
March 8th, 2010 by Shorty
Dr. Rick Kittles, Associate Director for Diversity and Community Outreach, and Dr. Kenneth Alexander, noted HPV researcher and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, will help us understand the role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in cancer and how we can protect our families and friends.
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Kennedy-King College
6301 and S. Halsted
Please call Healthlink (773-702-9200) to RSVP
Open Mic at Smart Museum of Art – March 4th
March 3rd, 2010 by ShortyOpen Mic: The Dark Mirror
Thursday, March 4, 7–9 pm Step up to the open mic and share a few poems, a short story, or a creative essay about your darker side. Hosted by poets Matthias Regan and Eric Elshtain. Featuring astro funk spun by DJ The Rob Sizwe.
All are welcome to participate. There will be a 5 minute time limit and you must sign up to read. The sign-up sheet will be available at 6:45 pm with slots available on a first-come-first-served basis.







