May 16, 2008 12:07 am Benefit for former local woman battling cancer A fundraiser for Pauline (Yelinek) Carlo, who was diagnosed with colon cancer last year, and her family takes place next Friday, May 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Michael's Harborside, 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport. Carlo, who is the mother of three daughters between the ages of 2 and 7, has exhausted her body's tolerance for radiation and chemotherapy and is about to pursue aggressive surgical treatment to fight the disease, which has returned. The treatment has been a financial drain on her family. Next week's benefit for Carlo, who has lived in both Byfield and Newburyport before moving to New York, will feature the acoustic sounds of Sargent John, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. Admission is $20. Donations are also being accepted to assist the Carlo family. They may be made out to the Carlo Benefit Fund and mailed to Pauline Carlo, 496 Madigan Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Boating Skills and Seamanship course The North End Boat Club of Newburyport and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are offering Boating Skills and Seamanship, a six-week course for recreational boaters to learn safety on the water starting next week. The course will meet Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 starting next week at the club on Manson Avenue off Merrimac Street. Topics will include legally required equipment, boat handling and anchoring, aids to navigation, buoy and light systems, navigation rules and signals, and lines and knots. The cost is $60, which includes a textbook, quiz workbook, course completion certificate and wallet card. Many insurance companies will offer discounts to boat owners who complete the course. To register or for information, call 978-465-2216 or 603-498-3822. Red Cross CPR, first aid classes The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is offering CPR and first aid classes at its Newburyport office at 31 Green St. The schedule includes: r Infant and Child CPR: Monday, May 19, 6 to 10 p.m. r Infant and Child CPR recertification: Wednesday, May 28, 8 to 10 p.m. r Adult CPR recertification: Wednesday, May 28, 6 to 8 p.m. r First Aid: Wednesday, May 21, 6 to 10 p.m. r Adult CPR/AED and first aid: Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. r Baby-sitting training: Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register or for more information, call 978-462-8243 or visit www.northeastmassredcross.org. Amesbury caregiver support group A support group for caregivers of people suffering with memory loss meets the third Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Amesbury Health Center, 24 Morrill Place, Amesbury. The group is led by Tricia Lavoie, MSW. Participants are encouraged to share common experiences and explore solutions for daily problems and long-range decisions. Introduction to Tao Yin Fa exercise Local acupuncturist Rose Dobosz will offer a free class in Tao Yin Fa, a meridian-style qi gong, on Wednesday, May 28, from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at the Newburyport Yoga Center, 12 Maple St., Newburyport. The class kicks off a six-week series in the health exercise, which is designed to stretch and expand the energy meridians in the body to create balance and harmony between the brain and the body. Dobosz is a certified practitioner of Tama-Do, a five-element style of Chinese medicine using vibration with running forks, sound healing, color and movement to stimulate health. No experience is necessary for the introductory class. The cost for the series is $50. Registration is required by calling 978-973-0499. Weekly Buddhist meditation First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, is presenting a weekly Buddhist meditation group on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the First Religious Society and Buddha Heart USA, the group is open to experienced practitioners as well as newcomers to meditation. It consists of qi gong and kai gong practice, and includes gentle exercise, chanting and sitting meditation. Admission is free. Call 978-465-0602, ext. 401. nnn If you have an item for Health Beat, contact Sonya Vartabedian at 978-462-6666 or svartabedian@newburyportnews.com.
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