Beta Zeta Chapter at Large of Sigma Theta Tau International and

1. Beta Zeta Chapter at Large of Sigma Theta Tau International and Nursing Organization of the Veterans Administration Chapter 232 and VA New England Health Care System Wednesday November 14, 2012 5:30pm—7:30pm Jan Lucier MSN, RN, HNB-BC CCAP Presents: Rhythm Merriment Celebration at American International College West Wing of the Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center 1000 State St. Springfield, MA 01109 ADA: If any participant is in need of special accommodations to attend this program, owing to a disability, please contact Donna Polverini, address listed on this form at least two weeks prior to the program. *Please bring a non-perishable food item for a donation to a local food pantry* Donna Polverini, MS, RN American International College Nursing Division 1000 State St. Springfield MA 01109 Join us as we celebrate Sigma Theta Tau’s 40th Anniversary with a Rhythm Merriment Celebration and a drumming circle. This type of music making is an evidence-based practice that has been shown to have many benefits, including pain reduction, stress reduction and a boost to the immune system. Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

2. Purpose . For Additional Information Contact: Donna Polverini (413) 205-3508 Donna.Polverini@aic.edu Joan Roche (413) 794-1246 Joan.roche@bhs.org Joyce Thielen (413) 265-2229 thielenj@elms.edu • Pre-Registration is Required • Complete and mail your registration with a check payable to Beta Zeta Chapter to: • Donna Polverini, MS,RN, CNE • American International College • Division of Nursing • 1000 State Street • Springfield, MA 01109. • Please Register by October 31, 2012 • Name: • _________________________________ • Address: • _________________________________ • _________________________________ • Phone: • _______________________________ _ • Employer/School • ______________________________ • _______________________________ Please Check appropriate box • $5.00 registration fee for • Unlicensed student • $10.00 registration fee for • licensed student $20.00 registration for: • Members of Beta Zeta at large • NOVA • $25.00 registration fee for • non members • Add $5.00 late fee for registrations at the door Directions West Wing Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center (Corner of State and Homer Street) American International College 1000 State Street . Springfield, MA . (See AIC website for specific directions.) Parking Parking diagonally across the street (Corner of Maynard and State St) Agenda 5:30 Registration Hors D’oeuvres 5:45 Opening Remarks By: Karen Rousseau MS, RN, President, Beta Zeta at Large 6:00-7:15 Presentation 7:15-7:30 Questions, Discussion and Evaluation 7:30-8:30 Business Meeting ALL ARE WELCOMED