Health-project sug gestions sought
The Horizon Foundation is requesting letters of intent suggesting projects to improve health and wellness in Howard County and requesting funding.
The projects, which should be planned for a specific time frame, should focus on one or more areas of the foundation's Strategic Initiatives Program: child and adolescent health and wellness; youth asset development projects; older adult health and wellness; programs addressing the needs of at-risk populations; crisis and emergency response activities; and access to health and human services.
The letters are due March 5. Guidelines are available at www.thehorizonfoundation.org, or 410-715-0311. If a letter of intent is approved, the foundation will request a full grant proposal.
The Horizon Foundation, which focuses its efforts on community health, is the largest philanthrophy in Howard County.
Weekend workshop at Tai Sophia
Tai Sophia Institute, 7750 Montpelier Road, North Laurel, will offer a weekend workshop on techniques and practices needed to be an effective healer in the integrative wellness field, "Healing From the Ground Up."
The workshop for beginning and practicing healers, led by Rosalyn L. Bruyere, will be offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.
The cost is $325.
Information or reservations: 410-888-9048, Ext. 6611.
Lunch & Learn at Mayer cancer center
The Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia, will offer Lunch & Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 28, March 27 and April 24.
On Feb. 28, Rebecca Peacock, patient navigator for the American Cancer Society, will discuss finding information and resources after a diagnosis of cancer.
On March 27, Karen Ricagano and Michael Coleman will teach "Laughter Yoga" to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system and help with pain and depression.
On April 24, Anne Becker will present an introduction to her workshop, "Writing the Body," for people affected by life-threatening illness - either as patients or caregivers.
Admission is free, but registration is required.
Information: 410-740-5858.
Send health announcements to howard.events @baltsun.com or fax to 410-715-2816.