On Friday, Dec 14, Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU) will host a community blood drive from 10am to 3pm on the third floor of Building 2, located on Jiangtai Road. The blood drive is held in cooperation with the Tongzhou Blood Bank and open for donations from those between the ages of 18 and 55. We invite you to come and give the gift of life to those in need. For more information on the importance of giving blood and other details, click here. Full address information and map are available on our website: www.ufh.com.cn.

Simply head to the third floor of Building 2 at BJU’s main hospital in Lido (2, Jiangtai Lu) and let their patient and experienced nurses do the rest.

To find the right spot, go through the lobby of Building 2 (the main building), head toward the café to the left of the reception (behind the pharmacy), and take the elevator up to the third floor. There is a waiting room just as you exit the elevator on the third floor, and this is where the donations will take place. Donating costs you only 200 ml of blood (about 5 percent of your total blood supply) and could save a life.

General criteria for blood donors:


1. Be between 18 and 55 years old;
2. Have not donated blood within the last 6 months;
3. Weigh over 45kg (women) or 55kg (men).

Please keep in mind:

• The day before you donate, please try to eat light and healthy food in order to avoid excessive fat buildup in your blood, which may result in disqualification for donation;
• Remember to bring your official photo ID or passport.

For more information about the blood drive or the hospital, please call their hotline at 4008-919191.

This post is provided by Beijing United Family Hospital
Photos courtesy of Beijing United Family Hospital

This Sunday is Mother’s Day and what better way to treat her than with a sumptuous brunch, followed by a classical music concert. If you’re in need of ideas for a Birthday party, one that’s full of adventure, a pirate party is what you need. There’s guaranteed pirate fun, with sailing and rafting challenges, and the hunt for buried treasure. We’re all conscious of what we eat. In Beijing especially, we are always looking for healthier, organic, and more natural products. The SunHe Community Food Fair includes a range of vendors selling everything from granola to organic wine. Be a hero and give blood this month. It doesn’t take long to donate blood, and it could help save a life. If tennis is your thing, and you’re looking to improve your game or to take up the sport, Ace Tennis Club provides group and personal coaching.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Enjoy a sumptuous international Sunday Brunch, May 10 at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport with fresh seafood, roast beef, and specialties from around the world. The pâtissier will tempt you with a great selection of home-made desserts, in the relaxing 360° restaurant. Children will be entertained at one of Shunyi’s best supervised play areas, allowing you to relax. From RMB 368/person + 15% service charge, with children half price. For more information or to make a booking, call 6450 4788.

Mother’s Day Concert
"A Love Tribute for Mother’s Day" is presented by Camerata Music, featuring violinist Xiang Gao, and pianist Matthew Brower. The program includes music by Mozart, Dvorak, Beethoven, Piazzolla, and more. The concert takes place in the International School of Beijing (ISB) Theater on Sunday May 10, 4-5.30pm. Tickets RMB 200, 300, 350. Tickets can be purchased from Yosemite Villa Clubhouse front desk and ISB PTA Store. Ticket Hotline 8041 7588/158 1158 5010.

Pirate Party
Imagine pirate party is a Birthday party that takes kids on a treasure hunt journey involving maps, sailing boats, water bomb battles, rafts, and of course a buried treasure chest. Suitable for kids aged 7-16 years. The party can be adapted to suit older or younger groups. Book any time, between May and the end of October, but book early to ensure availability. The ideal number of kids is 8, but larger or smaller groups will be considered. RMB 3,000 for the whole party, including two sailing instructors, international pirate host, boat hire, park entrance, maps, cannonballs, eye-patches, and treasure. Extras include a pirate-themed birthday cake RMB 350, themed plates, cup, balloons, and napkins RMB 250, extra two hours of activities including rafts and paddle-boards RMB 1,000. Olympic Rowing Lake 19 Baima Lu, Shunyi 顺义区白马路19号. For more information, contact (183 1112 3237, watersports@imagine-china.com)

Community Food Fair
The SunHe Central Community Food Fair takes place every Sunday from 10am-1pm. Stalls selling produce including granola, free-range eggs, organic vegetables and fruits, fresh bread, and natural honey and yogurt. You’ll also find cheese, organic wines, and rice wine. They are always looking for new products and vendors. Food Fair, 3 ShunHuang Lu, Sunhe Township, Chaoyang District (inside Chuang Yi Yuan next to Beidong Flower Market) 北京市朝阳区孙河乡顺黄路3号"甲1号创意园"内（近北东花卉市场）

Blood Drive
A community blood drive is being organized by Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics (BJU), Boy Scouts Troop 943, and Tongzhou Blood Center. On Saturday, May 16 from 10am-4pm, on-site at ISB PTA Spring Fair. Walk-ins are welcome or to reserve a time slot, email jenifer.sullivan@ufh.com.cn. Registration requires passport / id number.

Ace Tennis Club
Get out, get fit, and have fun, with Ace Tennis Club at Beijing Riviera Country Club. Providing group classes and private lessons, catered to your level of experience and your needs. Private lesson packages include 10 classes RMB 2,400, 20 classes RMB 4,200, or 35 classes RMB 6,800. Your first class is free. For more information call 158 1015 5060 / 5249 5667.

beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.

Photos: Lima Pix, Aaron Concannon (Flickr), courtesy of Imagine

We received an urgent appeal for an A-negative blood donor earlier Tuesday from our friends at Beijing City International School, and we hope that one or more of our readers may be able to assist:

"One of our parents contacted the school in need of urgent help.  A close friend of the family is in Tianjin for a liver transplant and there is a shortage of his blood type, A (negative). He is in need of more blood for the prep of surgery, during surgery and for the recovery period.

"If you are a match, please contact Naima Salman ASAP at 186-1186-5437 or naimasalman@gmail.com. The Salman family or the Pakistani Embassy will pick you up and take you to the hospital in Tianjin. Unfortunately, blood cannot be given in Beijing for transport to Tianjin.

"Thank you for considering helping one of our families in need," wrote Carol Kim, vice president of planning and communications for BCIS’s parent company, Yue Cheng Education.

If you can help, please use the contact information above, or get in touch with us here at beijing-kids . Thank you for your help.

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Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics (BJU) celebrates 10 years in Shunyi with an afternoon of entertainment and sweets, free for the public. Come join BJU on Saturday, November 17 from 11am-2pm in the Pinnacle Plaza courtyard (behind the clinic) for a family-fun day of balloons, magicians, face painting, Beijing treats and more!

Ten years ago the Shunyi clinic started with a handful of staff in a small facility. Now the clinic offers family medicine, psychological services, physical therapy, pediatrics, TCM, dermatology, ophthalmology, gynecology, and radiology, as well as laboratory, pharmacy, immunization and travel medicine services. Phew! Expansion plans are also under way to add more doctors and space in the future. Congratulations!

BJU always has many events going on for the community to attend for free, as well as opportunities to give back.

Coming up on Saturday, November 24 as a part of the WAB Holiday Bazaar and in conjunction with the Tangzhou Blood Center, BJU will host a “Holiday Community Blood Drive at WAB.” From 10:30am-3:30pm at the WAB Tiger Field courtyard, those wishing to donate should bring a copy of a passport or Chinese I.D. Walk-ins are welcome; if you’d like to reserve a time instead just e-mail Jenifer.sullivan@ufh.com.cn.

And several seminars scheduled feature experts discussing important health topics. Coming up:

“A Discussion on Autism” by author and expert Lena McCalla Njee
Wednesday, November 14, 5-6pm, The Yurt, BJU 1,
In cooperation with Eliott’s Corner, come hear an overview of autism, recognize the signs, and find out about the latest research.

”Dealing with Apnea: An Interactive Discussion" by BJU ENT chair Dr. Lin Zhonghui
Wednesday, November 14, 7pm, BJU 5th Floor Auditorium

"Ins and Outs of Immunizations: And Other Recommendations for Healthy Living in China” by Dr. Richard St. Cyr
Tuesday, November 20, 9-10am, Elementary School Lounge at WAB
       
”Upstairs Brain Parenting: How to Survive and Thrive” by director of BJU Pediatrics Specialty Clinic Dr. Alan Mease
Wednesday, November 21, 7pm, BJU 5th Floor Auditorium