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	Activities/Seminars 2010
	* Guo Lin Qi-Gong Do you want to experience first hand slow and meditative movements of Guo Lin Qi-Gong? This popular Chinese walking and breathing exercise, Guo Lin Qi-Gong (translated as breath work) has been practiced in China for health of body, energy, mind and spirit. Practising Quo Lin Qi-Gong can help increase appetite, improve sleeping conditions, boost the immune system, and enhance circulation. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the basic aim of practicing qi-gong is to bring the body and mind into a state of balance and self-regulation. Guo Lin Qi-Gong has been practiced by thousands of Chinese cancer sufferers and survivors, and people with chronic illnesses in China and different parts of the world. Mr Zhengping Yuan, a qi-gong master, is a cancer survivor. He has learnt Guo Lin Qi- Gong from Madam Guo Lin, founder of New Guo Lin Qi-Gong when he was receiving chemotherapy. Since 1983 Mr Yuan has taught Guo Lin Qi-Gong in Shanghai and many other countries. He has also founded the Shanghai Guo Lin Qi-Gong Association, being its President. This is a golden opportunity for people who are interested in qi-gong to learn the proper techniques from Mr Yuan. Lecture (In Mandarin and Cantonese) Date/time: Sunday, 16^th May, 2.00 - 4.00pm Venue: CCSV Clubhouse, 784 Station Street, Box Hill North 3129 　 Lessons (In Mandarin and Cantonese) Date/time: 17th to 28th May, Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 12.00noon 1 hour practice from 2.00pm Venue: CCSV Clubhouse, 784 Station Street, Box Hill North 　 Cost: free for 2009 ordinary and associate members (donation welcome) $200.00 for non members half price for cancer patients, and Centrelink pension recipients 　 Please register as soon as possible as student number is limited. Your booking is guaranteed when payment is made.
	* Fernlea House Extended Respite for Chinese cancer sufferers and their carers Fernlea House, a day respite centre for people with a life threatening illness, is currently inviting Chinese cancer sufferers and their carers to attend their day care centre on Mondays. A special arrangement has been made between Fernlea House and the Chinese Cancer Society of Victoria that there will be Chinese speaking volunteers from the Society assisting the activities. Fernlea House is situated in the Dandenong Ranges. It provides day care by qualified nurses and social workers. Cancer patients are welcome to join any activities, such as gardening, exercise, cooking, Reiki and massage, or simply relax in a tranquil environment. Lunch will be provided. Cost: $5.00 per person Maximum number transported in the Fernlea Bus: 7 people. Date: First Monday of the month Departure time: 9.45am at CCSV Clubhouse. Return: 4.00pm back to CCSV Clubhouse. Meeting location: CCSV Clubhouse
	March * Memorial Day Date/time: Saturday, 27th March, 11.30am Venue: Koonung Creek Reserve, Wandeen Street, Balwyn North (Mel 32H11) Costs: Free for members, $5.00 for non members including lunch Vegetarian meal is available. Programs: games, flying kites, raffles 　 Please bring sunscreen, hats, chairs and drinks
	April 　 * Positive Psychology 　 Date/time: Saturday, 10th April, 2.30 pm Venue: Footscray Library 56 Paisley Street, Footscray (Melway 42B4) Speaker: Counsellor Bill Lam details: [pdf] 　　　 * Free Information Session - How to help friends or relatives who are suffering from a cancer diagnosis 　 Many people find it very difficult to talk to friends or family members who are suffering from cancer. We do not want to hurt their feelings and also do not know where to begin. The topics of this seminar include: communication barriers with cancer patients, communication skill, understanding of grief, and how to give appropriate assistance. This seminar will help you to overcome these problems, so that you can effectively extend a helping hand. 　 Date/time: Saturday, 24th April, 10.00am to noon Venue: Springvale Community Health Centre 55 Buckingham Avenue, Springvale (Melway 79 A10) Speaker: Mrs Dorothy Yiu Social Work and Counsellor 　　　　 Details of the following activities will be announced later. 　 May 　 * Mother's Day Fund Raising Luncheon Date/time: Saturday, 1st May, 11.30am 　 June 　 * Healthy Cooking Demonstration provided by Oriental Merchant Date/time: Tuesday, 29th June, 12noon 　 July 　 * Living and coping with Cancer (in Mandarin) Date/time: Saturday, 5th June, 10.00am to 3.30pm Speakers: Oncology nurse, dietitian, social worker etc 　 August 　 * Annual General Meeting Date/time: Saturday, 21st August, 11.00am 　 * Daffodil Day Date: Friday, 27th August 　 September 　 * Introduction to Strength Training Date/time: Saturday, 11th September, 2.30pm Instructor: Mrs Dorothy Yiu 　 * Moon Party Date/time: Saturday, 18th September, 7.00pm 　 October * Cancer Awareness Date: Saturday, 30th October 　 November 　 * Relay for Life Date: Saturday, 13 & Sunday, 14th November * Healthy Cooking Demonstration provided by Oriental Merchant Date/time: Tuesday, 30th November, 12noon 　 December 　 * Christmas Party Date/time: Saturday, 18th December 11.30am to 2.00pm