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Zumba demo part of June 3 Event

Zumba demo part of June 3 Event

Faye Beckwith (l) and Noelle Salmonson (r) of Dance 4 Fitness Studio in Hannibal fine tune their Zumba moves in preparation for Oswego County Opportunities’ (OCO) Cancer Services “Walk the Bottom Line” event.  The event will be held June 3 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Bullhead Point in Fulton and the event is free for all ages. With a focus on promoting colon cancer awareness “Walk the Bottom Line” is a family event filled with activities throughout the afternoon such as free Zumba and Yoga demonstrations. “Walk the Bottom Line” begins with a 1.7 mile walk along the Lake Neatahwanta Nature Trail at 12:45 p.m.   

Representatives from a number of local health related agencies and programs including; Oswego Health, Oswego County Health Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension, OCO's Navigator Program with information on health insurance, OCO’s Reproductive Health, Cancer Services, and IMPACT Program will be there to discuss the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the programs and services they offer. In addition, those in attendance can learn more about the range of free cancer screenings available through the OCO Cancer Services Program. Eligible community members may also schedule appointments for free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pap/pelvic exams and discuss their eligibility for colon cancer screenings.

For more information and to register to attend contact Carolyn Handville or Christina Wallace at 315-592-0830 or visit www.ocoorg/health-services/cancer-services.org.

Scenes from OCO's Annual Meeting April 9, 2019

Circles of Security changed our lives - James Hilts, a program participant in OCO's Family Case Management service, shared the positive impact Circles of Security has had on his family. Hilts was a quest speaker at OCO's Annual Meeting on April 9.
Circles of Security changed our lives
Circles of Security is topic of Annual Meeting guest speakers - OCO Board President Jeff Coakley (left) and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier (right) welcome OCO Senior Case Manager Jen Woodward, Dr. Matt Dykas (center), Associate Processor and Psychology Department Chair at SUNY Oswego, and James Hilts, participant in OCO's Family Case Management Program. Dr. Dykas spoke about Circles of Security and how it benefits adults in building better parenting skills and providing a secure environment for their children. Mr. Hilts shared personal experience with Circles of Security and the positive impact it has had on his family. The guest speakers were arranged by Jen Woodward.
Circles of Security is topic of Annual Meeting guest speakers
Congratulations to Whelahan Award winner - Board President Jeff Coakley, Health Education Collaboration Manager Toni Ross, Crisis & Development Services Director Cristy King, and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier congratulate Ross on receiving the Amelia Whelahan award.
Congratulations to Whelahan Award winner
Diane Cooper-Currier and Ron Darrow - OCO Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier congratulates Ron Darrow on his retirement from the Board of Directors. Darrow served as Treasurer for many years.
Diane Cooper-Currier and Ron Darrow
Finance Director recognized for service - Board President Jeff Coakley (left), Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier, and Board Vice President Deana Michaels (right) present a plaque to Senior Director of Finance Brian Greenhouse for his achievements in overseeing and improving OCO's financial position over the past several years. Greenhouse is retiring in July.
Finance Director recognized for service
Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award presented to John Zanewych - OCO Board President Jeff Coakley (left) and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier present the Howard B. Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award to OCO Board member John Zanewych.
Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award presented to John Zanewych
New Board Members welcomed - Board President Jeff Coakley (left) and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier (right) welcome newly elected members of the OCO Board of Directors, from left: David Beehner, Martha Sturtz, and Jill Lyon.
New Board Members welcomed
OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow - OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow, who served on the Board since 1999 and was Treasurer for 14 years.
OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow