September 11 – Handbag Blowout, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Discounts off regular retail prices on fashion and designer handbags, briefcases, luggage, wallets, mini bags and small leather goods. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit the services and programs of the hospital.

September 14 – Shore Health System 2009 Golf Invitational, Talbot Country Club, Easton, single shotgun start 11:30 am. Proceeds benefit Shore Regional Breast Center. For more information and to register a team, contact the Memorial Hospital Foundation, 410-822-1000, ext. 5481.

September 17 – Book Sale, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to benefit the programs and services of the hospital.

September 18 – Book Sale, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to benefit the programs and services of the hospital.

September 17 – Emergency Department open house, 10:00 am, Dorchester General Hospital, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Ribbon cutting, tours and refreshments. RSVP by calling 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5222.

September 19 – The Potential of Positive Thinking, 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607-B Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. Fee: $45, includes September 26 session. To register, call 410-770-9400.

September 22 – Falls risk assessment screening, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Dorchester General Hospital, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Free and open to the public. Physical therapists will offer several quick functional performance tests to access an individual’s balance and risk for falling. Participants will receive a report explaining the tests and the results for discussion with their primary care physician. Sponsored by Shore Health System. For more information, call 410-228-5511, ext. 2111.

September 22 – Why Don’t My Relationships Turn Out the Way I Hope They Would,
6:00 pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607-B Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. FREE. To register, call 410-770-9400.

September 24 – Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607-B Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. Free. For more information and to register, call 410-770-9400.

September 29 – Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, eight-week course, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Saturday, November 7, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Tuition: $300, includes all materials; financial assistance available. Continuing education credits for nurses, psychologists and social workers. Offered by the Center for Integrative Medicine. For more information and to register, call 410-770-9400.