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2 0 | PULSE Fa l l 2 0 1 6 CA L E N DA R NOVEMBER 13 LIGHT UP A LIFE 21ST ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 4 to 6 p.m. Held annually in November in celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, this beautiful and reflective event recognizes and honors individuals through a tree-lighting and name-reading ceremony. Individuals can illuminate a light on the holiday tree by making a donation of any amount. Gis received will support Torrance Memorial Hospice and Bereavement Programs. In addition to a reading of names, the ceremony includes a food and wine reception. Torrance Memorial Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center Dr., Torrance torrancememorial.org or call Torrance Memorial Hospice events, 310-784-3751 ext. 7658 ONGOING: MONDAYS NICOTINE ANONYMOUS 7 to 8:30 p.m. Support group for people quitting smoking. Group is ongoing and open to people who have quit and who are trying to quit nicotine. Free; registration is required. WHERE: McMillan Medical Center, 3333 Skypark Blvd., Suite 300, Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/ classes; 310-517-4711 NOVEMBER 12 INFANT MASSAGE 10 to 11:30 a.m. Your baby will experience vital physical, psychological and developmental growth in his or her first year of life. Nurturing touch between you and your baby enriches the mind, body and spirit for both of you, thus helping your baby grow healthy and happy. You will learn a series of strokes and techniques that can be used in short or long massage sessions to stimulate or relax your baby. You also will learn to read your baby's nonverbal cues, when or where to massage and basic developmental movement activities. Infant massage can promote bonding; provide relaxation for baby and parent/caregiver; strengthen digestive, circulatory, immune and nervous systems; reduce discomfort from congestion, gas and colic; improve sleep and stimulate motor development. Fee is $45. WHERE: Health Education Center, 3105 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/classes; 310-517-4711 NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15 EEK: THE EMERGENCY ENERGY KIT 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join us and learn how to reduce stress through the use of healing modalities, which include: Tai Chi Dance, a moving meditation from China; Reiki, a relaxation technique from Japan; Pal Dan Gum, a gentle stretch exercise from Korea; meditation, a method of focusing the mind from India. $40 for the three-week series. WHERE: Health Education Center, 3105 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/classes; 310-517-4711 NOVEMBER 16 HICAP LECTURE: UPDATES TO MEDICARE PART D 1 to 2:30 p.m. A representative from the Center for Health Care Rights will help you understand: when to enroll in a Part D plan; what benefits are covered by a Part D drug plan; how your Medicare drug benefits work with Medi-Cal or your retiree drug coverage. Workshop is free; registration is required. WHERE: West Tower, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/classes; 310-517-4711 NOVEMBER 9 ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE: END OF LIFE PLANNING WORKSHOP 6 to 7:30 p.m. In this workshop you will learn methods of communicating your wishes in writing to your family, friends and health care team. Includes updates in the law regarding Advance Directives. This workshop is free of charge to the community, but pre- registration is required. WHERE: West Tower, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/classes; 310-517-4711