Month in Review

Recently, the list of cancers covered by the James Zadroga Law has been expanded to include breast cancer. We have been working with rescuers and survivors to help them learn about what is now covered by the law and how they can apply to receive medical at one of the Centers of Excellence. We can even help fill out the forms. More information is available on our website or by calling our toll free number, 855-709-0100 or emailing us at wtchp@voicesofsept11.org.

The friendship we have developed over the years with the families from Oklahoma City means a great deal to so many of us. So, it is with deep sadness that I send our message of sympathy to the communities of Oklahoma City and Moore, who are recovering from the devastating tornado that took so many lives and injured hundreds of people. We will always be grateful to the Oklahoma City families and survivors who offered their friendship and support in the aftermath of 9/11.

Come and learn to play and celebrate music in community. Discover, explore and express deep listening, gentle movement and free improvisation. Learn to tap into your capacity for healing, stress reduction and self-empowerment using your own unique sounds and rhythms in a supportive and playful atmosphere. Use of instruments are provided or bring your own! No musical experience is required.

 

April 19th marks the 18th anniversary of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. As families and friends gather together on this solemn occasion, we join them in remembering the 168 who perished and the 680 who were injured. Learn More.

Alice Greenwald, Director of the 9/11 Memorial Museum, will speak in the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library on Thursday, March 14th, 2013, at 7:00 pm. The talk,"Memory and Meaning: Building a Vision for a Museum at Ground Zero," will focus on the challenges of commemorating the attacks of September 11th and outline the process of planning the museum. Learn More.

In this workshop, we will discuss the principles and method of Chan meditation. You will learn how to establish your meditation practice and the correct posture, method and attitude needed to engage in the practice. You will also learn how to apply the practice in your daily life so that you can live a more fulfilling and joyful life. Please come in comfortable clothing. Learn More.

Tuesday's Children will host a bowling party for First Responders and their families on March 3rd from 1:00 - 6:00 pm at Dani's Strike Zone in Elmont. The families are invited to come bowl, play arcade games, win raffle prizes, enjoy wonderful food and spend time with members of the First Responder Alliance and their families. Dani's Strike Zone is located at 20 Village Avenue, Elmont New York. Learn More.

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, where 6 men and women, and an unborn child perished in the attacks. Over a thousand were injured and thousands who worked in the buildings escaped to safety. We join all who knew them and loved them, in remembering the brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, and friends whose lives were lost on that tragic day. Learn More.

There will be an information forum on January 30th that will be of particular interest to those who qualify for compensation through the James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. This forum will inform attendees about the status of the Victims Compensation Fund and will include a discussion of the filing process. Join September 11th Victim Compensation Fund ("VCF") Special Master Sheila Birnbaum and Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler, and Peter King (invited) to learn about the status of the VCF and a discussion about the claim filing process.

Kick off the new year by reducing the stress and chaos in your life - make January your "Get Organized" month! Professional Organizer, Joan Melroy, will conduct this workshop that explores why people accumulate so many things, how to look at organizing it, and ways to release or store what you have. Learn some practical tips and ideas to help you overcome some of your organizing challenges. Learn why there are many ways to accomplish the same goal and why the same way doesn't work for everyone. Be sure to bring questions about your own organizing challenges.