Learn Another Language--American Sign Language
Christine Jenkins, creator and author of “Buns: A Woman Looks at Men,” has once again created a different kind of videotape, “How to Talk to a Person Who Can’t Hear.” The video stars deaf actor Anthony Natale who teaches, in American Sign Language, more than 300 commonly used words. He uses actual situations with hearing friends to teach conversational signs.
“There are many reasons to learn to sign,” Jenkins says. “It’s a language, it’s fun, and it can be used across a crowded room. Most importantly, if you ever meet a deaf person, you will be able to communicate with them, and they will appreciate it.”
The video is available by mail order only. For more information, fax inquiries to (818) 789-1348.
EVENTS
TODAY
* The House Ear Institute and Clinic is offering a nine-week course for people with mild to severe hearing loss. Audiologist Felice Kolda and specialists will conduct courses on lip-reading techniques, coping, communication techniques, advances in hearing aids and other topics. $10 a week. House Ear Institute, 2100 3rd St., Santa Monica. Beginning and advanced classes offered. To register and for information on times, call (310) 395-1689.
MONDAY
* Cedars-Sinai Health System, the official medical sponsor of the 1997 Los Angeles Marathon, is featuring a series of free lectures offering safety tips for the March 2 footrace. This week, learn to avoid running injuries with Dr. Robert C. Klapper, orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Complimentary refreshments and free parking in Lots 1, 3, 6 and 10. 7-9 p.m., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Harvey Morse Auditorium, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; (800) CEDARS-1.
On Feb. 10, William Burke, president of the L.A. Marathon, discusses “How to Run a Marathon.” Same Bat time, same Bat place (with free refreshments and parking) as the Klapper lecture.
FEB. 8
* There is no cure for psoriasis yet, but it can be controlled. The National Psoriasis Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and research, presents “Psoriasis Control,” a public forum featuring medical experts offering information on the latest research and discoveries. A talk will be given by dermatologist Dr. John Koo, director of the Psoriasis Treatment Center and vice chairman of the Department of Dermatology at UC San Francisco Medical Center. $5. 9 a.m.-noon, Miramar Sheraton Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. To register, call (800) 723-9166.
* This health roundup appears on Wednesdays. Items to be considered should be mailed 3 1/2 weeks before the event to Christina Chaplin, Health Watch, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053. Fax: (213) 237-7355.
