[CAH] 3 Great Events Coming Up!

[CAH - Halifax]

Hello members!
Here are three upcoming community events and announcements that you may find
interesting.  As these are organized outside of CAH, please direct your
enquiries to the contacts provided with each listing.  You can also download
the info -  greatevents.pdf <http://www.cahhalifax.org/greatevents.pdf> 

Thanks
Laurie, CAH

1)  The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released its latest
Quality of Life report on deteriorating housing and homelessness conditions
in major Canadian cities. The report notes that in recent years Canada has
had no trouble building lots of new homes. The problem is that a growing
number of Canadians have been priced out of the ownership and rental
markets. The report calls for a major new investment by senior levels of
government in social and affordable housing.
Report link: http://www.fcm.ca/english/qol/qol2008.pdf
Michael Shapcott, Director of Community Engagement
The Wellesley Institute, 45 Charles Street East, #101,
Toronto, ON., Canada M4Y 1S2
Tel. - 416-972-1010, x231
Mobile - 416-605-8316
Fax - 416-921-7228
www.wellesleyinstitute.com


2)  The 4th Annual "Legal Who?" Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction, one of
the most highly anticipated events on the legal social calendar!

When: February 9th - 8pm, The Halifax Club - 1682 Hollis Street, 
Tickets: $30 - students  $40 - general 
Dress: Semi-formal / Formal 

This exciting event in support of Dalhousie Legal Aid Service will be held
on Saturday, February 9th at 8pm at the one and only Halifax Club - see
details below . Save the date, reserve your tickets now, and get ready for a
night to remember!! Meet and greet members of the legal and professional
communities and their guests for a cocktail hour entertained by a classical
cello and flute duo, and then dance the night away to Halifax's own Mother
Sandwich!

This year's Silent Auction will feature fabulous items that you will not
want to miss out on, including high-end hotel accommodations, local fine
dining, dance packages, and gift baskets from local hot spots including
Bishop's Cellar, Premier Wines and Spirits, Cucina Moderna and more!

Each ticket comes with a complimentary mask (provided at the door). More
elaborate masks to add to the fun will also be available for purchase. 

Tapas to be served - Full Martini and Beverage service - Well stocked Silent
Auction 

This event is in support of the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (DLAS).  In the
legal community, we are all aware of our duty to ensure access to justice to
those less fortunate.  This exciting event has raised close to $20,000 over
the past 3 years in support of DLAS.  The tradition continues in support of
this great cause! 

You can reserve your tickets by calling Peter Sullivan at 444-8461, or via
email at peter.sullivan at mcinnescooper.com .  Please feel free to direct any
questions in the same manner. Make sure to extend this invitation to all
guests and friends. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 
The Committee 


3)  States of Mind 2008: A Film series on the  Ethics of Mental Health
Novel Tech Ethics (Dept. of Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie U.) is
hosting a film series on the ETHICS OF MENTAL HEALTH, running for four
consecutive Monday nights, starting January 21, 2008 with the new release
AWAY FROM HER. Come and view some topical films and put questions afterwards
to patient representatives and a panel of professionals with expertise in
bioethics, psychiatry, psychology, and mental and public health. Please
invite your co-workers, students, friends, and family. All are welcome. Come
early, seating is limited. (No reservations. Room capacity: 168) Full
schedule for the series is given below.

Please help us advertise this event by posting this message as soon as
possible to any relevant e-mailing lists, listservs, websites, news
bulletins or blogs to which you may have access. If you know of any places
where you might put up a printed version of the poster for this event,
please feel free to download a copy at the link below, or paste the
following address into your browser:
http://www.noveltechethics.ca/pictures/File/Events_Jobs_Grants/StatesOfMindI
IWeb.pdf 

Thanks in advance for your time and help!
For those interested to join our e-mailing list for this and like events,
please go to http://www.noveltechethics.ca/site_events.php?page=338 to
register. 
Please expect a reminder notice early in the day of each screening.

MOVIE LISTINGS:
1 - Date:Jan.21, 2008 (7:00PM)  
Movie:  Away From Her 
Topics: Alzheimer's disease, Memory, Nursing home care 
Facilitators: Dr. Lynette Reid, Barbara Mulrooney, Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy
Location: QEII Royal Bank Theatre, main floor of the Halifax Infirmary, 1796
Summer St.

2 - Jan.28, 2008 (7:00PM)  
Movie: Awakenings 
Topics: Catatonia, Dementia, Medical research, Institutional care
Facilitators: Dr. Lynette Reid, Dr. Lara Hazelton, Patient representative 
Location: QEII Royal Bank Theatre, main floor of the Halifax Infirmary, 1796
Summer St.

3 - Feb.4, 2008 (7:00PM)
Movie:  What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Topics: Developmental disability, Suicide, Eating disorder, Family care 
Facilitators: Dr. Lynette Reid, Dr. Suzanne Zinck, Alice Evans
Location: QEII Royal Bank Theatre, main floor of the Halifax Infirmary, 1796
Summer St. 

4 - Feb.11, 2008 (7:00PM)
Movie:  Thumbsucker
Topic: ADHD/ADD, Drug abuse, Family relationships
Facilitators: Dr. Lynette Reid, Richard MacNeil, Dr. Erica Baker
Location: QEII Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer St.
Directions: Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street, Royal Bank Theatre

For further information go to the Events section on our homepage: Novel Tech
Ethics.ca
Ana Bela Sardinha
Administrative Secretary
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine
Division of Medical Education, Tel:(902) 494-1845 
Medical Humanities Program, Tel:(902) 494-1533
Fax: (902) 494-2278; (902) 494-3261
email: anabela.sardinha at dal.ca