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The Moon Balloon Project
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February 9, 2013

Helping Children Cope with a Loved One’s Cancer

Presentation by Joan Drescher
A Journey in The Moon Balloon® - Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
Moon Balloon Training for Caregivers and Volunteers
focusing on using The Moon Balloon in palliative care, grief and loss.
8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Sponsored by Friends of Hope, South Shore Hospital
30 Reservoir Park Drive
Rockland MA

Registration Contact: Julie A. Kembel, Coordinator, Friends of Hope
12 Water Street
Hingham MA 02043
781-749-5315
jakembel@nlabooks.com



Friday, November 9, 2012

"The Healing Power of Art" Reception, Artist Talk, and Book Signing

3:00 pm.
Linden Ponds Clubhouse
203 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham, MA 02043

To gain entry to Linden Ponds, mention the name of resident Elaine Taber.



November 1 to December 1, 2012

The Art of Joan Drescher: Prints, Paintings, Collage, Handmade and
Published Books

The Gallery at Linden Ponds Clubhouse
203 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham, MA 02043

Viewing: Call Linden Ponds for admission (800) 832-5319



Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Moon Balloon at Barnes & Noble

Come on a journey of the imagination in The Moon Balloon with Joan Drescher, author/illustrator of more than two dozen children’s books. Joan will drrawing from The Moon Balloon and signing books.

3:00 pm
Children's Section of Hingham Barnes & Noble
Derby Street Shops, 96 Derby Street #300
Hingham, MA 02043


781-749-3319



Sunday, October 21, 2012

Hingham Arts Walk: Joan Drescher Booksigning

Joan will be at Carolann's kid's clothing and accessories at 31-35 Main St. in Hingham, right next to Brigham's Ice Cream.

This is your chance to meet Joan Drescher and pick up holiday gifts of her paintings, prints, collages and books.

Carolann's
31-35 Main St.
Hingham, MA 02043



May 30 - June 1, 2012

Book Signing by Joan Drescher

The Moon Balloon Project and Helping Children Cope with a Loved One's Cancer exhibit at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association of Oncology Social Workers.

The Westin Boston Waterfront
Boston, MA


Contact Julie Kembel for schedule
781-749-5315
jakembel@nlabooks.com



February 4, 2012

Art Show and Moon Balloon Book Signing

to benefit Helping Children Cope with a Loved One's Cancer and The Moon Balloon Project.

Sponsored by Friends of Hope, South Shore Hospital
Linden Ponds
300 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham MA 02043




October 30, 2011

Performance: The Moon Balloon Song

Performance by Ken Brown and Drawing by Joan Drescher

at The Old Ship Church, Hingham MA, to celebrate Remembrance Day Services



October 1, 2011

Helping Children Cope with a Loved One’s Cancer

Presentation by Joan Drescher
A Journey in The Moon Balloon® - Helping Children Cope with Change
Moon Balloon Training for Caregivers and Volunteers

Sponsored by Friends of Hope, South Shore Hospital
Linden Ponds
300 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham MA 02043


Registration Contact: Julie A. Kembel, Coordinator, Friends of Hope
12 Water Street
Hingham MA 02043
781-749-5315
jakembel@nlabooks.com



June 1- 4, 2011

Workshops, Trainings and Abissola Moon Balloon Festival

Scuola Elementaire Di Albissola Marina
Albissola, Italy




April 13 -16, 2011

The Moon Balloon Research Project: Using the Unspoken Language of Images and Symbols to Help Children Heal

Presentation by Judy Rollins PhD, Joan Drescher, and Mary Lou Kelleher

The Society for the Arts In Healthcare National Convention
Burlingame, CA




January 11, 2011

Soul Care in Health Care ®

Joan Drescher presenting with Gordon Dveirin, EdD and Joan Borysenko, PhD

The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
Rhinebeck NY




December 16, 2010

A Journey in The Moon Balloon™ - Helping Children Cope With Change

Presentation by Joan Drescher
Drawing collaboration with the children of the Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten classes

South Shore Conservatory
Hingham, MA







PAST PRESENTATIONS
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March 28, 2012
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The Patriot Ledger
Joan Drescher of Hingham gives ailing children a reason to smile
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www.patriotledger.com


January 19, 2012
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The Hingham Journal
Pre-Valentine event 'for the loves of your life'
click here to view this article


October 21, 2010
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The Hingham Journal
'Balloon' provides a lift
South Shore artist helps kids cope with cancer
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www.wickedlocal.com/hingham
click here for PDF file of this article


October 2010
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South Shore Living
Helping Hands
Unleashing the Healing Power of Art, Gardens, and Fashion
click here for PDF file of this article


June 10, 2009
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The San Angelo Standard-Times
Moon Balloon Training Is Given
Program helps children to deal with their feelings
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www.gosanangelo.com


July 6, 2008
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The Boston Globe
Letting Ill Children Float Their Worries Away
Through art, patients gain control over stress
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May 10, 2007
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NewsCenter 5 (WCVB-TV Boston)
Art Therapy Can Help Children
Author Shows Kids How To Express Feelings
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www.thebostonchannel.com
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