Moving Forward:Step by Step - is a free 8 week exercise program for women recovering from breast cancer surgery.  This program includes personalized attention with an exercise professional, and a chance to share your experience with other survivors.  Made possible by the Susan G.Komen foundation.  call (860)225-4681 ext. 252.

May 10,15, and 17 - Achieve-A-Bowl 2008.  Do you want to have fun? Do you want to bowl? Do you want to help area students? Do you want to win prizes? All proceeds raised stay in the community and benefit Junior Achievement programs for CT students.  May 8,15, and 17 are at South Windsor Ten Pin, May 7 at AMF Silver Lanes, East Hartford. and May 10 is at Bowl-a-rama in Newington.  More info at www.jaconn.net 

May 11 - The Lupus Foundation will hold their 21st annual Walk on Mother's Day at the Blue Back Square in West Hartford.  Registration begins at 8:30am with the Walkathon at 9:30am.  There is no registration fee.  Prizes, music, raffles, and surprise guests will be there.  For more info visit www.lupusct.org

May 11 -  Mother's Day Pink Champagne Brunch presented by Barbara Bahan and Cyndi Gerrick.  The invite you and your family to a special brunch for the benefit of Susan G.Komen for the Cure from 10a-2pm at Maneeley's on 65 Rye Street South Windsor . $30 donation per person is payable in advance (includes brunch and one raffle ticket) Space is limited: RSVP to Barbara Bahan at 860-416-1108 or Cyndi Gerrick 860-965-0921.  All net proceeds will be donated to the CT Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

May 15 - The Talcott Trotters are raising money to help fund research for Autism.  On Sunday, June 8th, the Trotters will be participating in the 3rd annual walk for autism research.  To help boost team morale, the Talcott Center for Child Development, Murphy and Scarletti's and First Bankers Morgage Company are hosting an event featuring food, music and a silent auction.  The event will take place at Murphy and Scarletti's from 5pm til closing.  Giant buffet style happy hour at 6pm. Live music from Pandemonium at 7p. $25 person.  Call 674-1824 or 693-8720 for tix but tix will be also sold at the door.  100% of the proceeds raised will be donated to Autism Speaks.

May 18 - "Hope Cuts"...The Modern Image Salon on 255 Main Street in Windsor Locks invites you to help the "City of Hope", an internationally recognized biomedical research institution focusing on cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.  From 11am-3pm the Salon will be offering men, women, and children a shampoo and hair cut for only $15.  Proceeds to benefit the "City of Hope".  Call ahead to (860) 623-6623 to make an appointment but walk-ins are welcome.

June 4 - Would you like to optimize your health and receive integrative healthcare? Epiphany is a group of integrative healthcare practitioners offering complimentary sessions to the public the first Wednesday of the month beginning June 4th from 6-8:30pm at Favarh in Canton. Sessions last 20-30 minutes and may: help accelerate healing, enhance a sense of well-being, reduce chronic pain and anxiety, and decrease the negative effects of stress.  Integrative therapies include: CranioSacral Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Spiritual counseling and Therapeutic Touch.  Epiphany is also available in Southington at First Lutheran Evangelical Church, 232 Bristol street, from 1-3pm.  For info contact Carol Weaver, 242-5945 and Allysa Phelan, 521-4936.

June 12 - Join Boundless Playgrounds, the nation's nonprofit leader in the development of inclusive playgrounds, from 5:30-8pm at 960 Main in Hartford, as they announce a new program for the children of Greater Hartford - HIP6 (Hartford Inclusive Play).  HIP6 will celebrate the development of 6 new Boundless playgrounds in low-income or underserved Greater Hartford communities.  ESPN personalities and local sports legends will be in attendance for a meet and greet with photo opportunities. The event will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a sports-themed auction. For sponsorship opportunities or event details, visit www.boundlessplaygrounds.org or call 860-243-8315, ext 120.