Dates for your diary...
Medecins Sans Frontières meeting
An information evening about Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders will take place at the Limerick City Art Gallery, Pery Square, Limerick on Wednesday, October 29th at 7pm.
A returned volunteer will speak about her experiences and there will also be a discussion about MSF's work. See www.msf.ie. Tel: 01-660 3337.
Presidential medical histories
The medical histories of American Presidents, in particular Abraham Lincoln, is the theme of a free public talk on Thursday at 8pm in the Boole Lecture Theatre, UCC. The talk will be given by American cardiologist and author, Dr John Sotos.
Courses in wisdom
Wisdom for the Practically Orientedis the theme of an upcoming series of public talks on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in Cultivate, Temple Bar, Dublin.
Later this week, Dr Anthony Sharkey will explain the benefits of Emotional Freedom Technique. Subsequent speakers include mindfulness meditation teacher and psychotherapist Mary O'Callaghan (Oct 30th), life coach Sheila De Butiler (Nov 6th) and psychologist Sarah Bird (Nov 13th). Admission €20. For details tel: 01-674 6396.
HADD programme
The HADD (Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Disorder) organisation will begin a programme this week for young teenagers with ADD/ ADHD. The programme aims to show young people that they are not alone, and to help them come up with practical solutions to daily problems.
The organisation hopes to gather five to six young people for about two-and-a-half hours every Wednesday for six weeks. Anyone interested can look at the programme on HADD's website (hadd.ie) or apply to join the group by contacting the organisation at the Carmichael Centre on 01-874 8349 or info@hadd.ie
Happy to retreat
The Source of Happiness is the theme of a retreat in the Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Allihies, west Cork from Saturday to Monday next. The weekend is open to all and will include videos of the teachings of Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dyingand guided meditations. Cost €220.
See www.dzogchenbeara.org or tel: 027-73032.