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Hospital Art Show and Primary School Art Show 2012

The St John of God Hospital annual art show will be held in the hospital Atrium from May 16-27 inclusive.

Programs will be available here soon. Featured local artists this year are:

Brian Thompson 

Gail Tavener

Patrick Verdon

Geoff Paynter

Col Brown

Georgina Riseley

Elaine Ballangarry

Terry Jarvis

Gail Casey

 

This year the Primary Schools Art Show received a record 660 entries. It is open to all Bendigo region primary school students. Prizes to  third are awarded in each grade level and all work will be on show at the hospital from May 15-28.

Student art awards to all finalists will be presented at 4.15pm Thursday May 17 in the Hospital Atrium. Schools have been contacted with winners' names but everyone welcome. All work will be returned to the schools after May 28.

For information about the 2012 art show please contact:

Bronwyn Wheatley Marketing and PR Manager

bronwyn.wheatley@sjog.org.au  or call 5434 3255.

 

 

Bendigo’s Biggest Winner 2012

It’s on again! Be a part of this healthy weight loss challenge. 200 places available. Don’t miss out as this fills fast.The challenge will run for 12 weeks starting in August 2012 - meaning there will be a new you ready for next summer!

You can register your interest now via email to info.biggestwinner@sjog.org.au and you will be sent an email reminder a week before registration opens. Downloadable entry forms will be posted on this page in early August.

 

Bendigo's Biggest Winner 2011

Plenty of winners in this 12 week health challenge!

Bendigo's Biggest Winner results and pictures here

The 12-week weight loss, healthy lifestyle challenge ran from September to November 2011. A total of 200 people (including 15 workplaces) signed up. Participants, colleagues and friends were able to follow the advice and support offered, through the pages of the Bendigo Weekly. Back issue articles are featured below.

Bendigo Weekly updates:

July 22             Biggest Winner returns           

August 5           Team effort is best

August 12         Join up!                                 

August 29         200 sign up

September 2     Lifestyle Open Day              

September 9     7 tips to motivate

September 16   Mindful eating (Julie Lake)    

September 23   Tips for eating out

September 30   Sharon's story                 

October 7         More dining out tips

October 14       Time to exercise   

October 21       Fuel your body

October 28       Eat Positively

November 4      Noah's Ark show teamwork

November 11    (1) Born winners

November 11    (2) Foods for Detoxing

Questions? Email: info.biggestwinner@sjog.org.au or phone: 1800 640 240

 

Hospital celebrates 50 years 

Commemorative items for sale

The following items are available for purchase to celebrate our 50th anniversary:

Commemorative plate, Bendigo Pottery
limited edition . . . $25

Engraved wine glass (single or
boxes of six) . . . . $10 each

2012 calendar, featuring our Values and
historical photos . . . . $15 each

SJGHC quality pens . . . . $5 each.

Enquiries to info.bendigo@sjog.org.au or
phone 5434 3255.

Calendars are for sale in our Atrium Gift and Coffee shop now, and other items will be available in the lead up to Christmas, including at our Christmas Eve Mass in the Atrium.