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Diabetes Events - June 2006

June 2nd 2006 - Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.

June 3rd 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, KY.

June 3rd 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Coles County Mall in Charleston, IL.

June 3rd 2006 - The TCOYD (Take Control of Your Diabetes) Conference and Health Fair takes place in Columbus, Ohio. This event is to educate and motivate people with diabetes and their loved ones, to take a more active role in their condition, in order to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. For more information call 1-800-99-TCOYD.

June 3rd 2006 - Diabetes & Exercise workshop rom 9:30 to 11:00am in the Medical Education Center at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. Fee for each class $2.00 per individual. Registration is required, please call CareMatch at 630-782-7878.

June 3rd 2006 – Feast Among the Grapes: Dubbed the "Hippest Happy Hour in Town," the 15th annual event will feature fine wines, specialty drinks and a martini bar, samplings from the area's top restaurants, live music, dancing and more. To be held at the Radisson Hotel Miami in Florida, proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, the best hope for a cure. Call 1-800-321-3437 or visit www.diabetesresearch.org.

June 3rd 2006 - JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes at Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK at 8:00am.

June 3rd 2006 - JDRf''s 2006 Hope Gala at The Fairmont, in San Francisco. They will be honoring John and Nancy Lasseter. For more information please contact Mavie Mendelson at mmendelson@jdrf.org or 415-977-0360.

June 4th 2006 - Walk to Cure Diabetes at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA at 8:30 am.

June 4th 2006 - Divabetic's Spring Training for Dads of Children With Diabetes: Fast effective coaching for Dads on daily diabetes care and management featuring: hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, panel discussions, raffle prizes and free lunches provided. Event takes place at JFK Conference Center, 70 James Street Across the street from JFK Medical Center, Edison NJ from 12:00 -2:30 pm with free admission. Contact Max Szadek, DIVABETIC/DCNJ: 908-668-2720. Space is limited so please RSVP by 6/1/06.

June 5th 2006 - 15th Annual Celebrity Diabetes Golf Outing: This annual tournament began when The McEnery Family of Fairfield, CT, gathered family and friends for the event which has flourished and grown ever since. The Barton Center continues the tradition at the Country Club of Fairfield, CT. Every foursome plays with a celebrity! For more information or registration and sponsor forms, please visit www.golffordiabetes.com, or call Lynn Butler at 508-987-2056, Ext. 102.

June 8th 2006 Diabetes Support Group of Southwest Florida at the L.I.F.E. Center at Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Cora, FL at 9:30 am. For more information call 941-574-0263.

June 9th 2006 - Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.

June 9th -13th 2006- Join us for the American Diabetes Association's 66th Annual Scientific Sessions in Washington D.C.

June 10th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport in Bowling Green, KY.

June 10th 2006 - Oneonta Diabetes Support Group 2nd Annual Health fair from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Location is Foxcare Center, 1 Fox Care Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. For more information please call Sharon Wheeler 607-432-7052.

June 10th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 will make a stop on the Put Diabetes Control in the Palm of Your Hand Tour at Von's Store, 6951 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm.

June 11th 2006 - Gluten-Free Vendor Fair, hosted by Comfy Cuisine, at 100 Nancy Street, W. Babylon, NY from 11:00 to 5:00pm. For More Information contact Michael Thorn, Event Coordinator 631-395-5071.

June 11th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 starting line from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in Amphitheatre area of Oceanside Pier - N The Strand and Pier View Way.

June 11th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 will make a stop on the Put Diabetes Control in the Palm of Your Hand Tour at Von's Store, 845 College Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

June 11th - 16th 2006 - Summer Camp Week I at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia…where friendships begin and the fun never ends! A traditional, overnight summer camp for 150 campers ages 8-16, with a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for ages 17-18. 100 volunteer staff members are needed! (ages 19 ). For more information, please visit www.campkudzu.org, call 770-374-4887 or e-mail camp@campkudzu.org.

June 12th 2006 - Bee A DIVA Diabetes Coaching Sessions: Our coaching sessions are designed to comfort, connect and challenge women living with, at risk of or affected by diabetes to improve their methods of care. The event Features Dana Hariton, Certified Life Coach at the McBurney YMCA, 125 West 14th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues) from 7:00 - 9:00 pm with free admission.

June 12th 2006 - The Horace C. Polk Jr. Regional Diabetes Center at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin, TX will be having a Cooking Class from 12:00noon - 2:00 pm and theme will be Summertime Picnic. You must RSVP by June 9, 2006 to 936-639-7585, cost is $5.00.

June 12th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 will make a stop on the Put Diabetes Control in the Palm of Your Hand Tour at Von's Store, 671 Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

June 13th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 starting line from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at Amphitheatre area of Oceanside Pier - N The Strand and Pier View Way.

June 16th 2006 -Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.

June 17th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 will make a stop on the Put Diabetes Control in the Palm of Your Hand Tour at the 3-on-3 Soccer Challenge Metro United Soccer Complex – 1050 McDonough Lake Road Collinsville, IL 62234 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

June 17th 2006 - Feel like a video star and get in the blood sugar groove. Hip hop and dance with the pros at the SWEET  ENUFF Monthly Motion Potion. Get Fit. Have Fun. Feel Fabulous. Location is Alvin Ailey Studios, Joan Weil Center for Dance, 405 w 55th St & 9th ave NYC.  For more information email: info@sweetenuff.org or call 212-726-1954.

June 17th - 23rd 2006 - The Donovan McNabb Diabetes Camp for Kids is a program operated by the American Diabetes Association. It is held at Camp Green Lane in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. The purpose of the camp centers on the importance of self-reliance and respect for others while providing recreational experiences and diabetes education for children with diabetes. Age: 8-16 (boys & girls).

June 17th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Squaw Creek Park, Meadowlark Lodge in Cedar Rapids, IA at 8:00 am.

June 18th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Island Park in Fargo, ND at 12:00 Noon.

June 19th 2006 - Dining with Diabetes at Madison-St. Clair Unit 900 Hillsboro Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Madison County) If you have diabetes, choosing and preparing food can be a real challenge. Lean how to cook foods that are low in sugar, fat and sodium at the Dining with Diabetes cooking classes. Those attending will learn how to cook with artificial sweeteners, low-fat products, herbs and spices. There will be cooking demonstrations and tasting of several recipes. $20 Registration Deadline: June 7.

June 20th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 will cross the finish line at Atlantic City Boardwalk Intersection of Boardwalk and Mississippi Street from 12:00 – 6:00 pm.

June 21st 2006 -The Horace C. Polk Jr. Regional Diabetes Center at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin, TX will have their next support group meeting from 12:00noon - 1:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Chris Caraway, Medical Representative of Pfizer, with a topic of "New Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy." A box lunch and drink will be provided. Door prizes will be given away. Please RSVP by June 16, 2006 to 936-639-7585.

June 21th 2006 - Race Across America Team Type 1 will cross the finish line at Atlantic City Boardwalk Intersection of Boardwalk and Mississippi Street from 12:00 – 6:00 pm.

June 22 - 25th 2006 - The JDRF Greater Bay Area Chapter joins the 2006 Ride to Cure Diabetes Carmel Valley. CA. For more information please contact Thea Desrochers at the JDRF office at 415-977-0360 ext. 25 or e-mail at tdesrochers@jdrf.org.

June 23rd 2006 - The 11th Annual Clara Barton Open Golf Tournament: Hosted by the Oxford Lions, this annual event will be held at Heritage Country Club in Charlton. This event is always full of fun, lots of prizes, and great food! Please contact Oxford Lions, Joe Tagg at 508-987-5987 or Lynn Butler at 508-987-2056, Ext. 102, for sponsorship information or to register.

June 23rd 2006 - Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 AM Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.

June 24th 2006 - America's Walk for Diabetes at Houlton Fire Department in Houlton, ME.

June 24th 2006 - Northern California Diabetes Support Group at Mercy Hospital in Redding, CA at 10:00 am. For more information call 530-222-9643.CA. at 10:00 am. For more information call 530-222-9643.

June 26th 2006 - JDRF Middle Tennessee Branch Golf Classic at Gaylord Springs Golf, TN.

June 30th 2006 - Tai Chi for Diabetes: Every Friday, 10:45 am Old Donation Church, 4449 North Witchduck, Virginia Beach, VA. For more information contact bendingtree@cox.net or 757-318-9355.

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