Calendar of events

Friday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. to midnight
20th annual American Medical Students Association Wine Tasting Benefit, Davis Art Center, 1919 F St., Davis. Proceeds will support three clinics operated by students from the UC Davis School of Medicine. The Wine Tasting Benefit will feature the wines of at least 10 regional wineries, as well as food provided by The New Nugget in Davis. The event also will feature music performed by UC Davis medical school students and art created by the students. For the general public, tickets cost $15 each in advance or $20 at the door. For students, the cost is $15, both in advance and at the door. Advance tickets may be reserved by sending an e-mail to tamho@ucdavis.edu or by calling (530) 754-3379.

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m.
Free one-hour seminar on refractive eye surgery conducted by surgeons of the UC Davis Laser Vision Correction Service. For more information, call (916) 734-6650.

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.
“Food, Mood and Gratitude: Tips for Thriving in the Midst of Holiday Eating,” part of the “Coming of Age” lecture series sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging, UC Davis Cancer Center auditorium, 4501 X St., Sacramento. Would you like to escape the stress and discomfort of holiday overfeasting and weight gain? Tips are provided for balancing the joy of holiday eating while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The speaker is Ellen Karpay, president of Health is Wealth and a health and fitness instructor for the American College of Sports Medicine. For more information, call (916) 734-4767.

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nondenominational Thanksgiving service, Meditation Room (1017) of the Main Hospital. Staff are welcome to drop in at any time. The service is sponsored by Clinical Pastoral Services. Music and prayer cards will be provided. For more information, call (916) 734-3657.

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 12:15 p.m.
“Stroke Facts,” part of the UC Davis Cardiac Rehabilitation Program’s lecture series, room 3015B, Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y Street. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Monday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m.
The annual John M. Mott Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Fred K. Morrison, a state appeals court judge with wide experience in the area of medicine and the law, in the Cancer Center Auditorium 4501 X St., Sacramento. The title of Morrison’s lecture is “Medical Malpractice Litigation: Policy, Procedures and Perspective.” Those interested in attending should RSVP by Monday, Nov. 19, to UC Davis Health System’s Special Events Office at (916) 734-2844.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 12:15 p.m.
“Exercise as an Individual,” part of the UC Davis Cardiac Rehabilitation Program’s lecture series, room 3015B, Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y Street. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m.
Free one-hour seminar on refractive eye surgery conducted by surgeons of the UC Davis Laser Vision Correction Service. For more information, call (916) 734-6650.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m.
“Uplifting Your Holiday Spirit,” part of the “Coming of Age” lecture series sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging, UC Davis Cancer Center auditorium, 4501 X St., Sacramento. Stressed out by the holidays? Feeling lonely or blue? Explore new ways to relieve stress, meet the challenges of the holidays and cherish past memories. The speaker is Leslie Schroeder, a UC Davis associate clinical professor of psychiatry. For more information, call (916) 734-4767.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 12:15 p.m.
“Cravings and Temptations,” part of the UC Davis Cardiac Rehabilitation Program’s lecture series, room 3015B, Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y Street. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.