Calendar of events

Friday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Benefits Fair, University Ballroom, Camellia Inn & Suites. As part of the Benefits Open Enrollment period for university employees, the fair will feature representatives of the different health, vision and dental plans available, as well as staff from clinical programs at UC Davis Medical Center.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 12:15 p.m.
“Holiday How-To,” 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.

Thursday, Nov. 15, noon
“Recognizing the Obvious Signs of Clinical Depression,” part of the Learn at Lunch lecture series sponsored by the Academic & Staff Assistance Program, La Bou restaurant, room 1109. One of the most common illnesses, clinical depression is not the sadness that everyone feels from time to time, nor is it the normal period of mourning or bereavement after the death of a loved one or a divorce. Marjorie Trogdon, a licensed clinical social worker with ASAP, will discuss the warning signs of depression, different treatments and how to find help. For more information, call (916) 734-2727.

Thursday, Nov. 15
Proceeds from sales at Bistro Biagio and Java Jungle, located inside Camellia Inn & Suites, will be donated to the UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The contribution is part of an arrangement in which the restaurants will contribute, on the third Thursday of each month, an entire day's receipts to support research at UC Davis Medical Center.
Proceeds from breakfast, lunch and dinner will be donated. Here are the hours when the three meals are served:

• Breakfast: 6-11 a.m.
• Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Dinner: 5-10 p.m.

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, 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.