Page 3-THE NEWS-February, 1985 TO LIFE; **Taking Charge of Your Heaith** TO LIFE serves a unique purpose of educating the public about grief and loss as it relates to life and living. This year’s annual Spring Conference will be held on March 14*17 at the Marriott Hotel-Tyvola. TO LIFE will bring together some of this country’s outstanding speakers on the subject of living life fully. Kejoiote speaker will be Dr. Gerald Jampolsky, author of the international best-seller “Love Is Let ting Go Of Fear.” Dr. Joel Goodman, editor of “Laughing Mat ters,” will look at the application of “Humor In The Work Place”; Dr. Lawrence Leshan, noted researcher, will explore “Taking Charge Of Your Health.” Thoughts From Adrienne Schedule Mar. 14 Dr. Joel Goodman (opening address) Mar. 15 Dr. Joel Goodman Alexis Stein Gerald Jampolsky, MD Mar. 16 Gerald Jampolsky, MD Diane Cirincione William DeMaria, MD Chuck Wolfe The Storyfolks Mar. 17 Dr. Lawrence LeShan The Storyfolks “Humor Yourself To Health” “Take Me To Your Laughter: The Serious Application Of Laughter In The Workplace” “Living Through Life’s Losses” “Love Is Letting Go Of Fear” “Love And Happiness: Attitudinal Healing” “Raising Healthy Children” “You And Your Aging Parents: A Survival Course” “Song And Storytelling: An Evening Of Sharing” “Taking Charge Of Your Health” “Healing The Fear Of Death” Update At the annual meeting of the Mental Health Association of Mecklenburg County, TO LIFE was named the 1984 “Organiza tion of the Yesu*.” Bill Walker, WSOC-TV, in introducing TO LIFE, talked about its growth from an organization helping people deal with death to a commitment to education about edl forms of grief and loss and life enhancement. “Learning to Love Yourself: The Magic of Self-Esteem” was SRO. More than 325 people attended Dr. Dov Elkins’ evening lecture and the day-long program attracted another 125 people. TO LIFE is one of the many organizations which receives funding from The Charlotte Jewish Federation. BBYO CANDY MONTH Jewish Social Services is continuing to make steps to reach out to individuals and families on various levels. On February 26, March 5, and March 12, at 8 p.m., along with the Jewish Community Center, we will be sponsoring a Jewish Family Life Educa tion Workshop entitled “Cop ing With Aging”. There will be guest speakers and simulated experiences aimed at persons who are dealing with aging parents. The topics of this workshop are as follows: Feb. 26 - Coping With Aging Family Members: The Role Reversal Issues. Meir. 5 - The Schema of Aging: Physical, Emotional and At titudinal Aspects of Aging. Meu*. 12 - Alternatives in Liv ing Arrangements, or What To Do When Mom or Dad need Help From Community Resources. On March 19, as a result of the Federation’s Outreach Committee results, Jewish Social Services and the Jewish Community Center will begin a six-week support group for inter-faith couples. This group will explore such issues as rais ing children religiously in inter-faith marriage; how couples handle their parents’ feelings; holiday time; the comfort level within the Jewish community; the con version question, is it necessary as well as support for how others handle the The Key to a Successful Raal Estate Transaction ANN LANGMAN **Serving your real eatate needs since 1972** Mary Ryder Realty Office 364-3300 • Home 364-1691/1693 ©llAHAtO Tonight . . . Dine Half a World Away. Nakato Japanese Steak Hous« 2501 E lndep«»nd«?nc»f Blvd (704) 372 1000 for Res«rvalionj reenspon F Associates/ Inc. ' J 125 Cottage Place 376-7434 Providing a complete line of life insurance products, medical plans, disability plans, group-employee benefit plans. 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