Raffi Cavoukian, whom we know as "Raffi," is famous for his songs "Baby Beluga" and "Bananaphone." However, he will not be singing children's songs on May 10, when he will speak at the Corning Museum of Glass. Instead, he will deliver a keynote presentation that focuses on "child honoring."
Raffi's speech is part of Family Service Society, Inc.'s workshop titled "Restoring Hope, Light and Dignity in the Lives of Abused and Traumatized Children." Other presenters include Dr. David Crenshaw, the President of the New York State Association of Play Therapy, and Ruth Goodwin, ACSW, a well-known local voice in the field of family preservation and child abuse prevention.
The American Cancer Society and The Wellness Council of the Southern Tier will offer "Coping With Cancer," a series of free educational presentations at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 3 W. Washington St. in Bath.
Registered participants can participate in the following: manicures, massages, makeovers, blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings, colorectal cancer screenings, bone density screenings, Reiki treatments, reflexology and paraffin dips. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required, but the event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (607) 733-5575.
All classes will be held at the Chapter House at 911 Stowell St. in Elmira. Advanced registration with payment is required. Call (607) 734-3317 or visit www.redcrosselmira.org for more information.
Individuals and teams are welcome. There is a minimum requirement of $25 for each person to raise or donate. All funds raised will stay in the Southern Tier.Visit www. kidneywalk.org for information and registration, or call the National Kidney Foundation of Upstate N.Y. at (800) 724-9421.
Arnot Health will host a seminar on vascular disease on Thursday as part of the Arnot Health Heart and Vascular Institute's Dare to C.A.R.E. program.
During the seminar, attendees can sign up for their free screenings, which consist of a noninvasive ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries, abdominal aorta and an examination of leg circulation.
If you are 60 or over or 50 and over with a history of diabetes or smoking, you are eligible to attend the seminar and receive a free vascular screening. To register, contact Health on Demand at (607) 737-4499.
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