HEALTH (Humans, Earth, Animals, Living Together in Harmony),

advocates a plant based diet and endeavors to increase public awareness about the resulting benefits for human health, the global environment, and animal welfare.  HEALTH upholds it's objectives by providing current research and information, and by sponsoring supportive social events that foster community and the sharing of ideas.  Through these activities, HEALTH spreads knowledge that enables individuals to make informed lifestyle decisions.

You may call us at 303-449-4422, e-mail Ann at anns@rmad.org, write us at HEALTH, c/o Rocky Mountain Animal Defense,

2525 Arapahoe, Suite E4-335, Boulder, CO 80302 USA,

or visit our web site at www.health.rmad.org.

will be on Friday, the 4^th of July 2003 at 4 PM.

Please join us for our annual 4^th of July picnic/party at the Indian Hills Park and plan to stay for the FIREWORKS!

Please bring a plant-based dish (no meat, fish fowl, dairy, eggs, honey or other animal derived products) to serve at least 8 people.  A plant-based dish can be as simple as, cut up fruits or veggies or a bottle of natural apple juice to share. Also bring a serving utensil, your own place setting, your own drink and a recipe card (with some extras to share), listing the ingredients in your dish (Please note on your recipe card if your dish contains any hydrogenated oils). Don’t forget your family and friends, a lawn chair and/or a blanket, if you plan to stay for the fireworks that are put on at dark by the Fire Dept. We will meet at 4 PM, eat at 5, then play/chat until the fireworks begin. They canceled last year due to the drought, so if you want to be sure they will be having the fireworks, I should know a few days before. Feel free to call me to find out for sure.

Location: Take Hwy 285 (Hampden Avenue) into the mountains, about 4 miles past C-470. Take the Parmalee Gulch/Indian Hills exit. Turn right and go about 2.8 miles. The park will be on the left across from the Fire Station. Take our cell numbers along in case you get lost, 303-887-4069 or 303-807-1886.  If we don’t answer, please try again. Sometimes messages don’t get through.

Questions?  Call RMAD at 303-449-4422, or the VSC at 303-777-4828 and leave a message for Ann.

(We also meet every month. See HEALTH Potlucks information)

HEALTH Potlucks: (Friday, 4 July, see 4^th of July Event for details and location) Sundays, 3 August and 7 September 2003.

Location: For all regular potlucks, except for the 4^th of July event, we will be meeting at 5:30 PM on the 2^nd floor, at the Highlands Methodist, on the corner of 32nd and Oceola , between Sheridan and Federal in Denver.

Directions:  From the S.E., take Federal, North to 29th.  Turn left (West) on 29th to Oceola and turn Right (North).  Just before 32nd you will see the Church on the left and a parking lot on the right.  You may park in the lot if there's room.  You can also take Speer Blvd., N. to 32nd, then go W.

From the N.E., take Federal, South to 32nd.  Turn Right (W) on 32nd to Oceola, the lot will be on your left.

From the West, take Sheridan to 32nd and go East to Oceola.  The Church and lot will be on your right. 32nd, runs East from 13th and Ford in Golden all the way to Oceola, for those of you coming from Golden or the west side of town.  It changes from 13th to 32nd somewhere behind the Coors plant.   Go East on 13th and just stay on the main road.

For the potluck, bring a plant based dish (no meat, fish fowl, dairy, eggs, honey or other animal derived products) to serve at least 8 people.  A plant based dish can be as simple as, cut up fruits or veggies or a bottle of natural apple juice to share.  If you are new to the group, please to come as our guest and let us feed you. Those comfortable with plant based, please feel free to show off, dazzle us with your talent and bring extra if you like.  Also bring a recipe card and some extras to share, listing the ingredients in your dish (Please note on your recipe card if your dish contains hydrogenated oils), a serving utensil, your own place setting and your own drink.

We will be collecting a small donation (what you can afford) for the rent.  They usually charge a $65 fee per use but are being so kind to let us donate what we collect.

Questions? Call Ann at, 303-449-4422, or 303-777-4828.