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        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
              style="font-size:22.0pt;color:black">May 2013 Programs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
              style="font-size:22.0pt;color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
            href="http://spouses.mit.edu/"><b><span
                style="font-size:22.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none"><img
                  id="Picture_x0020_1"
                  src="cid:part1.03060901.09040007@mit.edu"
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              style="font-size:22.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Wednesday
              gatherings &#8211; 3-5 p.m. in the Eastgate Penthouse<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span
            style="color:black">May 8: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://spouses.mit.edu/events/wednesday-meeting-how-mit-advocates-immigration-reform">How
              MIT advocates for Immigration Reform</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span
            style="color:black">May 15: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://spouses.mit.edu/events/wednesday-meeting-journaling-health-and-wellbeing">Journaling
              for Health and Wellbeing</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal">These weekly events are organized by the
          staff for spouses or partners of MIT students, faculty,
          visiting scholars, and staff. Presentations begin at 3:30 P.M.
          <o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal">Feel free to arrive anytime between 3-3:30
          to meet people and eat snacks. Babies and children are welcome
          in the meeting or at the free optional childcare available in
          the room next door.
          <o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">End of Year
              Picnic &#8211; May 13 from 6-8 p.m. at
              <a moz-do-not-send="true"
                href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=NW86">Sidney Pacific</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black">Come celebrate the end of the semester
            and see people before they leave for the summer! We'll take
            some time to honor our hard-working volunteers at this event
            as well. Please bring your spouse/partners, children and
            friends! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black">Let us know on
            <a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/events/429047770524006/">Facebook</a>
            if you plan to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black"><br>
            Bring a dish you've made or bought to share. Make sure your
            dish has enough servings for at least 8 people.
            <o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black">To help make sure we don't end up with a
            meal of all desserts, please follow the birthday guide
            below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;background:white"><span
            class="textexposedshow"><span style="color:black">Bring a
              main dish if your birthday is in January, February, March
              or April.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:black"><br>
            <span class="textexposedshow">Bring a vegetarian dish or
              salad if your birthday is in May, June, July, or
              August.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br>
            <span class="textexposedshow">Bring a dessert or fresh fruit
              if your birthday is in September, October, November or
              December</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            class="textexposedshow"><span style="color:black">We'll
              provide non-alcoholic beverages, plates and utensils.</span></span><span
            style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black">You can take the
            <a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/shuttles/ezride.html">EZride
              shuttle</a> to Sidney Pacific.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span
            style="color:black"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><br>
            <br>
            See all of our groups and meetings on our calendar at <a
              moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="http://spouses.mit.edu/calendar">
              http://spouses.mit.edu/calendar</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><br>
            MIT spouses&amp;partners provides its members with the
            support, information, and referrals they need to pursue
            their goals - from career goals or their education, to
            learning English, volunteering, parenting, or enjoying
            cultural events and activities. Through our meetings,
            groups, and activities, you can meet people with similar
            interests &amp; concerns and make friends. Join us at
          </span><u><span style="color:red"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
                href="http://spouses.mit.edu">http://spouses.mit.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><br>
            Join us on <a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="%20http:/www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26423829097">Facebook</a>
            and
            <a moz-do-not-send="true"
              href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&amp;gid=2150058">LinkedIn</a>
            too!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Jennifer
            Recklet Tassi, Program Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">MIT
            spouses&amp;partners<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">MIT FamilyNet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">MIT Language
            Conversation Exchange
            <o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">617-253-1614 <a
              moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:reck@med.mit.edu">
              <span style="color:blue">reck@med.mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Please call or
            email for an appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or
            Thursdays<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">E23-323 (3rd
            floor, MIT Medical)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a
              moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://spouses.mit.edu"><span
                style="color:blue">http://spouses.mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a
              moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://familynet.mit.edu/"><span
                style="color:blue">http://familynet.mit.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a
              moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://web.mit.edu/lce"><span
                style="color:blue">http://web.mit.edu/lce</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">These programs
            are sponsored by Community Wellness at MIT Medical. We
            provide expertise, health resources, and programs
            specifically designed for the MIT community. We also
            collaborate with our partners to create an environment
            supportive of health and wellness across the whole
            Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">More info: <a
              moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://mit.edu/wellness">
              <span style="color:blue">http://mit.edu/wellness</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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