July 2008

August

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Drop-in 12 noon - 8:30 PM

Lunch 12 Noon  Dinner 6 PM

Drop-in 12 noon - 8:30 PM

Lunch 12 Noon  Dinner 6 PM

Drop-in 12 noon - 8:30 PM

Lunch 12 Noon  Dinner 6 PM

Drop-in 12 noon - 8:30 PM

Lunch 12 Noon  Dinner 6 PM

  Drop-in 12 noon - 8:30 PM

For quick program description, click on a link

Welcome to

Steve Hendrickson

Our New

PAWS/Treasure Chest

Coordinator!

1

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Farmer’s Market/Walking Program 4pm (sign up sheet only)

CNW Massage 5:30

 

2

Treasure Chest Organization Day 10 AM - 8 PM

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

From the Heart Creative Writing 5 PM - 7 PM Every Wed. Evening

Reiki  - Mickie 5:30

3

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Grocery Education Pro 1 PM

Housing Help  1-3 PM

Massage - Jim 5 PM

Gay Men's Group 6:30 PM

4

Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

 

BBQ & BINGO w/Zack

4 PM - ?

Celebrate the 4th of July with us

5

Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

7

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

From the Heart Creative Writing

1 PM - 3 PM

 

8

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Farmer’s Market/Walking Program 4pm (sign up sheet only)

CNW Massage 5:30

9

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

HIV& Recovery Group 1 - 2PM

From the Heart Creative Writing 5 PM - 7 PM

Reiki  - Alice, Harry & Regina 5:30

10

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Grocery Education Pro 1 PM

ACNENY 1 PM – 2 PM

Housing Help  1-3 PM

Massage - Jim 5 PM

Massage - Betty 5:30

Gay Men's Group 6:30 PM

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Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

 

Healthy Relationships Group

9am - 5pm

12

 

Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

 

Healthy Relationships Group

9am - 3pm

14

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

From the Heart Creative Writing

1 PM - 3 PM

HIV Testing Results in 20

min 3-6 PM

15

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Farmer’s Market/Walking Program 4pm (sign up sheet only)

GAB  (Guest Advisory Board) Membership Meeting Room 5 PM

CNW Massage 5:30

16

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

HIV& Recovery Group 1 - 2PM

From the Heart Creative Writing 5 PM - 7 PM

Reiki  - Mickie 5:30

17

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

ACNENY 1 PM – 2 PM

Grocery Education Pro 1 PM

Housing Help  1-3 PM

Framing Class w/Leslie 2pm

Massage - Jim 5 PM

Gay Men's Group 6:30 PM

18

Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

 

 

19

  Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

21

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

From the Heart Creative Writing

1 PM - 3 PM

22

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Farmer’s Market/Walking Program 4pm (sign up sheet only)

CNW Massage 5:30

 

23

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

HIV& Recovery Group 1 - 2PM

From the Heart Creative Writing 5 PM - 7 PM

Reiki  - Alice, Harry & Regina 5:30

24

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

ACNENY 1 PM – 2 PM

Grocery Education Pro 1 PM

Housing Help  1-3 PM

Massage - Jim & Betty 5 PM

Gay Men's Group 6:30 PM

25

Center Open

12 Noon to 8:30 PM

Bingo w/Zack at 6

26

Back Yard BBQ

12 Noon - 5 PM

Sponsored by

GMOCA!

28

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

From the Heart Creative Writing

1 PM - 3 PM

HIV Testing Results in 20

min 3-6 PM

29

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Farmer’s Market/Walking Program 4pm (sign up sheet only)

CNW Massage 5:30

30

AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

HIV& Recovery Group 1 - 2PM

From the Heart Creative Writing 5 PM - 7 PM

Reiki  - Mickie 5:30

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AIDS Services 11:30 - 1PM

Grocery Education Pro 1 PM

Housing Help  1-3 PM

Massage - Jim 5 PM

Gay Men's Group 6:30 PM

The Albany Damien Center

12 South Lake Ave, Albany

(between Madison & Western Ave.)

Parking available after 5:30 PM at 8 Thurlow Terrace

 (518) 449-7119

 

Need to schedule an appointment? Questions about our programs?

 Contact Us from 10 AM – 5 PM

Monday’s through Fridays at 449-7119

Support Groups

HIV & Recovery Support Group - 1 PM to 2 PM every Wed.  Call Beth Liotta-Rosenthal, Substance Abuse Specialist at the AIDS Council for more info at 434-4386 x 2225

Gay Men’s HIV+ Discussion Group –  6:30 PM every Thursday - Sponsored by the ACNENY.  Contact Wade at 434-4686 x2323.

Healthy Relationships – a skill building group for HIV positive members.  Stipend paid for qualified applicants. Contact our Peer Advocates at 449-7119 for more info.

 

Social Activities

Bingo with Zack! – Prizes, Bingo, & Fun with volunteer Zack – starting at 6 PM!

4th of July BBQ & Bingo w/Zack - Friday, July 4 from 4 PM - ?, join Zack in celebrating the holiday with food and bingo fun!

Backyard BBQ Sat, July 26 from 12 Noon to 5 PM (Rain or Shine) — Sponsored by the GMOCA (Gay Men of Color Alliance) of Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center. Open to everyone!

Smart Meals Lunches Noon to 1:30 PM and dinner served from 6 PM to 7:30 Mondays through Thursdays. More opportunities for conversation, support, and information on proper diet and eating well!

Drop-In Living Room - Open Monday through Saturday from Noon to 8:30 PM. The Center has an HIV/AIDS information resource section, information about upcoming events, comfortable sitting areas, and a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere.

Holistic Healing

(Note: It is always suggested to consult your primary care physician prior to starting any new therapeutic technique)

 

Massage Therapy Experience the healing benefits of therapeutic massage to relax the body and muscles, release toxins, and improve circulation.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) - is an energy-based form of natural healing and bodywork in which the practitioner directs energy to the recipient so that they may achieve self-healing on many different levels.

 Other Services

OraQuick HIV Testing  - Every Other Monday 6 – 7:30 PM  Test results in 20 minutes!

Mental Health Counseling – is available at the Center and can help you learn to live and live better with HIV.  Call 449-7119 for an appointment.

Dietitian Assessments - are available through our Smart Meals Program!  Learn how to eat and feel better!  Contact Amy Lombardi, our Dietitian at 449-7119 x19!

Topic Groups

AIDS Services Assistance - An AIDS Services  staff person will be here to assist in helping with any questions or issues Mon - Thurs from 11:15 - 1. For more info call Martha Beauchamp at 449-3581, ext. 104

ACNENY Info - Learn more about the services provided by the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY and how they can help YOU!

Farmer’s Market / Walking Days - A trip to the local farmer’s market where we’ll learn about fresh produce while getting some (light) exercise.  Sign up with Amy our Dietitian or call 449-7119 x19.

Framing Class with Leslie - Learn how to frame your favorite photos and artwork.  We’ll have supplies to help!

From the Heart  - Join Jim Masters and contribute to our  Newsletter. Learn how to contribute poetry, stories, &….) and photos!  Mon afternoons or Wed evenings.

Housing HELP! with Joel  - Every Thursday, 1 PM to 3 PM.  Join Joel Holl, Housing Specialist at CARES to answer all of your questions related to housing.

Grocery Education Sessions – for members registered with our Pantry Bag Education Program - Learn how to cook and eat nutritiously – See Amy, SM Dietitian for more info!

GAB (Guest Advisory Board) Membership Meeting  - Let’s hear your suggestions on what you would like to see at the Albany Damien Center and let us know how we’re doing!  Now on the third Tues of each month!

Pets are Wonderful Support

PAWS - can help with taking care of your pet - from our free wellness clinics, to assistance with information or when you are too ill to take care of your pet.  Contact Steve Hendrickson at 449-7119 x18 to find out how to join PAWS!

Treasure Chest Thrift Store

Treasure Chest - 295 Hamilton Street, Albany (just off of Lark Street.  Open Mon, Wed, Fri 11-2, Tues & Thurs 11-6 and Sat 10 -4.  MC/VISA   436-7451.  Volunteers needed!

 

AIDS

DON’T STAND FOR IT

Walk!

Sunday, Sept 28

Washington Park, Albany

1 PM Check-in ~ 2 PM Walk Begins

 

Join the Albany Damien Center’s

or PAWS AIDSWalk Team!

Our Staff

Executive Director.................. Perry Junjulas

Office Manager.................... Timothy Felder

Financial Administrator.......... Sarah Cornett

PAWS/Treasure Chest Coordinator.............

 Steve Hendrickson

Smart Meals Dietitian.... Amy Lombardi, RD

Smart Meals  Chef .................. David Maker

Smart Meals Assistant Chef... Shaquan Clark

 Peer Advocates................. Roberto Pacheco,

Efrain Carrasquillo & Chris Holmes

Mental Health Counselors.......... Peg Stucky,

Linda Sorge, Vanessa Cayford & Lori Hansel