~*~*~Events Calendar~*~*~

If you have a support group meeting or event you want listed please private message me the information and/or just post it below and I will update it everyday. 

 Oct 2:
Weigh Down, WLS Support Group
6061 Colonial Parkway (Traditions Clubhouse)
1st Thursday of each month at 6:00pm until 7:30pm
Contact Julie C or Cynthia C for more information.

 Oct 2:
Huntsville Hospital, WLS Support Group
Wellness Center at Medical Mall, 6 pm.
After weight loss surgery, stay nutritionally healthy and reach your goals. 265-4373.

 Oct 3:
A dinner reception with Colleen Cook, keynote speaker, hosted by the Alabama Bariatric Professionals Group. Colleen is the author of "The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients" and founder of Bariatric Support Center International.  Tickets are $20.00 per person or purchase a corporate table for 8 for $250.00. Contact Stefanie Dutton at [email protected] for more information. 

 Oct 4:  
Walk From Obesity - Pensacola, FL
We will be helping the ASBS Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition fight one of the nation's leading causes of death and disability at the Walk from Obesity and would like to invite you to participate. You can join our Team  Weigh Down and walk with us (click Register to walk and then Join a Team- Chose Weigh Down) or help by donating at the following link here or you may contact Julie C for more information.

 Oct 4:
Walk From Obesity - Birmingham, AL.
Regions Park (Hoover Alabama); 
7:00 am registration or register online at www.walkfromobesity.com.  
Walk starts at 8:15 am.
Signup/preregistration fee $25.00 per person walking.
Free t-shirt with signup when you register.
No registration fee for children ages 12 and under & they will also get a free t-Shirt.
This is a 1 mile walk.
The funds raised through this event support the ASMBS Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition's independent educational missions and fund programs focused on prevention, research, education and advocacy for all those affected by obesity.
Contact Michele Luv for more information.

 Oct 14:
Finally Free, WLS Support Group
720 Montclair Road (Trinity Fitness Center)
2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm.
Bariatric friendly snacks will be provided.
Contact Sue Brinnell, RN BS CHSP  for more info or call her at 205-599-3943.

 Oct 15:
Huntsville Hospital, WLS Support Group
Wellness Center at Medical Mall, 10 am.
After weight loss surgery, stay nutritionally healthy and reach your goals. 265-4373.

 Oct 16:
Why Weight?, WLS Support Group
Dr. John Mathews/Princeston
When: 3rd Thursday of each month next meeting 
Where: Princeston Hospital (PDR-A) room (across from cafeteria)
Time: 5pm till 6:30pm
Support Group Leader: Michele Bynon (OH MicheleLuv)
We are a weight loss surgery support group. Please come and share your wonderful "New Life" stories with us. All welcomed, post-op, pre-op, learning about surgery, or just thinking about surgery. Bring your Friends and Family!!For more info and Seminar schedule call: (205)-780-7150 

 Oct 18:
Stars of WLS, WLS Support Group.
Usually Every 2nd Saturday from 12:00 pm -2:00 pm at the Education/Support Group Room in the Norwood Clinic. Next door to Physicians Medical Center-Carraway.
Please contact Stefanie Dutton for more information.

 Oct 21:
A SlimChance, WLS Support Group
Every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
Providence Hospital (Marillac Room)
Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL

 Oct 21:
New Beginnings, WLS Support Group.
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Tyler Center in Anniston, AL.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Contact Louise A for more information.

 Oct 22:
Finally Free, WLS Support Group
720 Montclair Road (Trinity Fitness Center)
4th Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am.
(You are welcome to bring your lunch to the morning meeting.)
Contact Sue Brinnell, RN BS CHSP for more info or call her at 205-599-3943.

 Oct 23:
Seminar-Dr. John Mathews
Walker Baptist Medical Center
3400 HWY 78 , East Jasper, AL 35501
Time: 4:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m

note* Enter at the main entrance of the hospital, take the elevator to the first floor, get off and follow the signs to meeting room.
Stay for the support group meeting immediately following.

 Oct 23:
Why Weight?, WLS Support Group
Dr. John Mathews/ Walker Baptist Medical Center 
Time: 5:00 p.m. till 6:30 p.m.
Support Group Leader: Michele Bynon (OH MicheleLuv)
We are a weight loss surgery support group. Please come and share your wonderful "New Life" stories with us. All welcomed, post-op, pre-op, learning about surgery, or just thinking about surgery. Bring your Friends and Family!! For more info call: (205)-780-7150

 Oct  25:
Birmingham Dinner at PF Changs at 5:00 pm
233 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
Please contact Randall C to RSVP. He will need a head count.

 Oct 27:
Dr. Mora's support group meeting in Prattville, AL.
7:00 pm at the Doster Center. For more information contact his office at 334-361-6126.
Their meeting usually falls on the last Monday of every month. The group is open to the public.

 Oct 28:
Hunstville Hospital Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Dowdle Center, 5:30 pm.
Free information session for those considering bariatric surgery.
265-4373

 Oct 31 - Nov 2:
Please join  Gwen E at the Los Angeles National Event to celebrate Obesity Help's 10th Anniversary!

 Nov 25: 
Please contact Carmen G. for more information about this date.

Hi Gail,
Can you please post this for me..as of right now it will be this time only..I will let you know if this is going to be a montly thing!!
Praying you are feeling better my friend!! Thanks so much for all you do for us ..I really appreciate YOU!
Michele


Thursday October 23rd, 2008
Seminar-Dr. John Mathews/Walker Baptist Medical Center
                                                   3400 HWY 78 East Jasper, AL 35501

note* Enter at the main entrance of the hospital, take the elevator to the first floor, get off and follow the signs to meeting room.
Time: 4:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.(and followed by) same location

Why Weight?, WLS Support Group
Dr. John Mathews/ Walker Baptist Medical Center 
Time: 5:00 p.m. till 6:30 p.m.
Support Group Leader: Michele Bynon (OH MicheleLuv)
We are a weight loss surgery support group. Please come and share your wonderful "New Life" stories with us. All welcomed, post-op, pre-op, learning about surgery, or just thinking about surgery. Bring your Friends and Family!! For more info call: (205)-780-7150

Sure, but let me make sure I understand...

Seminar with Dr. from 4 until 5 pm and then a support group meeting immediately following on Oct 23?

Edited to add: will there still be the regular support group meeting you hold on the 3rd Thursday of each month which would fall on the 16th as I have listed above?

thats correct..
Thanks so much!!

Yes..this one is in addition to the one on the 16th

Thank you for clairfying. I just wanted to make sure I had it all right!

I am going to repost the event calendar now!