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Health/Special NeedsC.A.R.E. - a new partnership HPUMC is thrilled to announce a new partnership with C.A.R.E. (Chemical Awareness Resources and Education). In March of 2012, C.A.R.E. will relocate their offices from the Park Cities YMCA to the second floor of the HPUMC Biggers Building. C.A.R.E. is a community resource for anyone who has a concern, question or needs a confidential place to look for help. C.A.R.E. works with families with substance abuse issues or who simply need support with parenting challenges. They also provide chemical awareness education to 38 public and private schools and other key organizations in our Dallas area. We welcome Pam Blankenship as the newly appointed Executive Director. Additional C.A.R.E. staff Terry Boyd and Dianne Melcher are working in the C.A.R.E. offices at HPUMC. Board Members Anne Brock, Becky McCamey, Leslie Melson, Steve Schiff and Marsha Williamson have worked to make the move a reality in March of 2012. Anne Brock, 2012 C.A.R.E. Chair says "We are deeply grateful for the opportunity given C.A.R.E. by Highland Park United Methodist Church to continue our outreach under their roof and I am personally so heartened by the way this has all fallen into place. Certainly not by coincidence, but surely by His grace, have our missions found renewed strength in one another. What a blessing to be a part of!" TIPS FOR MAINTAINING BRAIN HEALTH Want last week's Health Note? Click here.
For those who are interested in maintaining or working toward a lifestyle that leads to better health and reduce the risk of significant illnesses, the Health Ministry of HPUMC is offering ongoing sessions open to everyone to help with that goal. Mustard Seed Table Talk is a friendship group that will help participants explore ways to develop a healthy lifestyle as part of their faith journey. A new topic is discussed at each session. Scheduled topics may be expanded based on group interest. There will be devotional time, nutritional discussion and time to share successes and challenges including new recipes and new ways to meet our goals. No pressure, no homework, no attendance cards – just a caring group centered on faith and health! UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS: Tuesday March 13, 2012 Lauri Lueder, Director of HPUMC Connect & Serve will lead a discussion to help us learn more about the church. Did you ever wonder…..how may parking spaces does the church own...how many volunteers give their time on a Sunday morning….which service is the fastest growing….what is the church’s annual budget? Lauri will discuss theses questions and answer you questions about HPUMC. Tuesday March 27, 2012 Rev. Barbara Marcum from HPUMC Pastoral Care Department will talk with us about Lent and Easter season. Tuesday April 10, 2012 Melanie Lucido, Coordinator of HPUMC “Night OWLS” program and Certified Yoga Instructor, will talk about the history of yoga and help us understand Yoga as a helpful and healthful exercise. During the presentation, Melanie will provide some practical tips we can use in daily routines. Tuesday April 24, 2012 We will have a group discussion on the book “UNBROKEN” by Laura Hillenbrand, who also wrote the book, “SEABISCUIT”. Borrow the book from your local library or friend or download on your e-reader soon to be ready to participate in the discussion Tuesday May 8, 2012 Mary Lee Miller will lead a special program honoring Mother’s Day. What have you learned from your mother, sisters, and the important women in your life? Tuesday May 22, 2012 A presentation on the new program at HPUMC about drug awareness called CARE (Chemical Awareness Resouces & Education. Mustard Seed Table Talk meets the second and fourth Tuesdays from noon-1:00pm in room 384. Membership is $10 a year and includes printed materials. This fee may be paid online here or during class by check or cash. Participants are encouraged to attend as often as possible, but consecutive attendance is not required. Consider purchasing a membership as a gift for a friend. If you have any questions or want to know more, contact Naomi Lawrence by email lawrencen@hpumc.org or 214.523.2266
Faith Community Nursing
Health-related Groups
FOCUS on Mental Illness. National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family members, partners and friends of individuals diagnosed with major brain disorders or mental illness. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm, beginning September 20, room 386. Info: Cheryl Vandiver, vandiverc@hpumc.org or 214.523.2209. Register: NAMI Dallas 214.341.7133 or mrodgers@namidallas.org. For a list of Support Groups, click here.
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MUSTARD SEED TABLE TALK
Night OWLS (Out With Loving Sitters) 
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