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Health & Wellness May 15, 2008
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Couple works to make a difference in Africa
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Wendy Bjurstrom had never wanted to go to Africa but once she did, the experience changed the Westlake Village resident's life. She and her husband, Ed, a former Amgen vice president, were so deeply touched by the people they met on their first trip in 2002 that they formed an ...
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Bank donates money to Livingston
      Affinity Bank has donated $7,500 to Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. The bank has designated that the funds be applied to the home health agency's general operations and the Livingston endowment.
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Bowling teams to help Alzheimer's Association
      The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter will have a ForgetMe-Not bowling tournament from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harley's Camarillo Bowl, 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Admission is $20, which includes bowling and shoe rentals. Prizes will be awarded for first, ...
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State releases food guide
      The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the 2008 California Food Guide, a nutrition resource designed to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity for Californians.
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Group offers support to families of addicts
      The Thousand Oaks NarAnon Family Group is a weekly support group for friends and family members of those who have drug addictions. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in room nine at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The group has no religious affiliati...
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YogaWorks members meet in Westlake
      'TRY THIS'- Members of YogaWorks enjoy the offerings at a sake tasting party at the Suki 7 restaurant. YogaWorks' newest location is at 2475 Townsgate Road in the Westlake portion of Thousand Oaks. The facility offers a variety of yoga and mind/body fitness programs. Call (805) 371-3030 for inf...
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Addiction workshop comes to Ventura
      Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital will host a workshop titled "Addiction and the Family" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thurs., May 29 in the gymnasium at 801 Seneca St., Ventura. Community members who have been affected by alcoholism or chemical dependency, including recovering individuals, family me...
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Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association to hold 60th anniversary
      Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will hold a 60th anniversary celebration Sat., May 17 at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Simi Valley. In gratitude for his work with the agency, Charles M. Hair, MD, will be honored.
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