SLPD Detention Center, Impact and Coffee, and Men's Health at Health Info Island

 

By Gemma Cleanslate

 

While I was collecting new passport stamps I came across one at a place that was really new to me. Elvira Mistress of the Dark has opened a new police Detention Center that is part of SLPD . Elvira tells us "All visitors are welcome, role-players are welcome. Please wander round and check it out". I did just that. 

 

I did just that. I found Elvira on a stage at the back of the center playing the guitar. Not only can one visit the detention center but can also use the stage for parties if you contact her.

Inside the station there are several lockups for prisoners. They look fairly comfortable. I wondered how the food is in case one has to stay for a while. I was able to sneak a bag from one of the cells and food looks ok! I don’t plan on trying the cells out however. 

 

If you are interested in role play there get in touch with Elvira . While there pick up a few police hats that are scattered about the building. 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Terrapin/212/93/28

The next place I visited is also a site you do not want to miss . Ceakay Ballyhoo has a lovely and unique art exhibit going on at Impact and Coffee. Pick up information at the landing. It is delightful for walking , or,  rezz an atv to take you around. The place is made for it. When you read the information about the art you will find it was all done with AI. 

At each art piece is has lovely poem related to that piece. Stop and reflect. There is a garden area where trees and plants created by Teresa Matfield are on display and for sale. Several story memorials are there to read. Her pieces in a smaller version are for sale there nearby. At the far end of garden I found a gift that you will like to have. I could relate to it. She could have put a picture of me in that one!

During the month of June there will be music , poems and story telling at the stage area. Tuesday the 10th DJ Rronnie Mayes will be there at 12 noon. The whole area is done in coffee painted textures. One can find out all the information at the landing area. 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Terrapin/140/21/27

Also, attention all Males . The Health Island is all for you this month. Learn about men’s health and find resources . Many men I know just don’t like to worry or learn about health and especially don’t like visiting medical people at all. However we do want to keep you feeling well and being around so use this opportunity to check out all the exhibits . 

When you land get the notecard which shows the topics to be found around the exhibit area and the slurls. to get to each quickly.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Healthinfo%20Island/210/123/22

Gemma Cleanslate 

P.S.

I managed to finish this article I almost ready to go and hope to be back soon writing more after the ligaments heal in my right hand. 
 

Health Island Exhibits For April

 

 By Gemma Cleanslate

A visit to Health Island during April will present an eclectic set of information and resources for you. When you land there is a sign announcing Exhibit and Display Info. Click it and you will get a notecard giving you slurls to each of the monthly exhibits. This helps one find the particular ones you might be interested in.

Due to the outbreak of measles this year I was definitely interested in the Measles in Adults exhibits.

I bet others will be. Did I have a vaccine shot? I am not positive. I found resources that might help me find out. I also loved the Garlic exhibit since I love garlic! It really is good for us. There is a load of information about the history of all sorts of garlic and how and why it it is healthy.

The information on Testicular cancer will be most interesting to men and their families I am sure.

One that, I am guessing, will be one that most of us will really take time to read all the posters and resources is the Fat Facts! There are more selections on the notecard. Nearby there it the Support

walk where there are posters for all various support groups one might be interested in joining,

This island is a great place to just wander around and find all the relaxing places. The herb garden always entices me and if you keep walking way to the east after you visit the Fat Facts you might be enticed to do a workout in the free gym over at Health and Wellness. I did.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Healthinfo%20Island/210/123/22

Gemma Cleanslate

 

Black History Month at the PBC And Health Island Heart Health

 

By Gemma Cleanslate

While my computer was at the “Spa” I had several places I wanted to let you know about to visit so combining them here before the short month of February gets away from us.

Here is the USA we are commemorating a part of history that was not integrated for many years. It is Black History month. One of the most complete stories is over at the Premier Business Center in the Cultural Arts Center. Jardinalexis went to school on the subject and has it all on display on the two floors.

As you walk around you can bring up a myriad of slideshows about various events, people and topics of interest. As you wander the lower floor as you touch and learn you will hear the song of Andra day, Rise up. I found the background of taking a knee at ball games most interesting. The history is under the lovely statue. Next to the statue on the left you will see Dancerina Starlight’s interview of Jardinalexis in last year’s Sl Newser . Click it .

On the upper level you will find a guided tour of posters about the many events and people involved in the culture . Follow the arrow and you will have a wealth of information to read . I know you will have to go back more than once to get it all in. I have been trying for years!

There will be an event this Sunday to which you are all invited .


PBC CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY

AT PBC CULTURAL ARTS CENTER!

SUN: FEBRUARY 23 rd @ 1:00 PM SLT

ATTIRE; TRADITIONAL AFRICAN ATTIRE OR CASUAL

COLORS: RED, GREEN, BLACK,YELLOW (Optional)

*Raising awareness by focusing on, and showcasing the many achievements, andcontributions of Black People and their worldwide impact*

BLACK HISTORY IS AMERICAN HISTORY!

BLACK HISTORY IS WORLD HISTORY!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/81/98/3001

While we were talking hearts and love and candy for the past month it reminded my that we need to take care of our hearts and Health Island this month had an array of informative posters to help. There are so many things that can go wrong with the heart and here is a collection of information about the various diseases and resources to help deal with them.

 

There are several exhibit centers to visit with information ans resources about Heart Attack,

Congestive Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina and more. You can start here at Atrial Fibrillation

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Healthinfo%20Island/50/28/28

If you want more precise slurls I have a notecard from Gentle Heron. Im me for a copy.

 

Gemma Cleanslate 

Mental Health Month at Health Island

By Gemma Cleanslate

Gentle Heron took a group on a tour of the latest Health Island offerings. Health Island changes its exhibit every month and this month of May has a very apropos to all of us who are going through the Corvid-19 saga. It takes a toll  on all of our minds. 

The whole island is dedicated to mental health issues in all its many forms and this is Mental Health Month.  There is an “un-conference”  Gentle told us, “The Virtual Ability community often holds its Mental Health Symposium in May... but this year we have to do things a bit differently. In 2020 we are going to hold a Mental Health Un-Conference.

"You may be unfamiliar with the concept of an Un-Conference. It is a series of presentations, field trips and discussions spread throughout the month. It may include art talks or read-alouds or movie viewings or other forms of expression. These will all relate to the broad general theme of Mental Health.

"The sessions tend to be less formal than regular professional conference sessions, too. One of the ways Virtual Ability promotes its conferences, and this Un-Conference, is through the monthly theme on Healthinfo Island. “

Gentle took us through the island to the various sites that offer so much information on a variety of mental health issues . At each site there is a poster that gives information about that  exhibit . Just click it for the notecard.

Each part of the exhibit may be interactive so click and each one begins with a definitions and proceeds with descriptions. facts and ends with resources. Each will give you more info when you click it.

Some of the topics are depression, how to deal with depression, borderline personality disorder , dementia, Minority Mental Health Equity and more. Some information is from clinicians view, some from the individual dealing with the issue and some from a caretaker view. The Island is rich with links to outside help not only in the USA but in many other countries too. For information about events during the month check the Virtual ability website. http://blog.virtualability.org/ Health Island is located next to the Virtual Ability region. Gentle and a wonderful crew or helpers maintain the island each month.

Gentle also reminded us that there are also many support groups here in second life that one can join. Information about these groups is located on the island on the Path of Support. That is also located on the island so be sure to look for it if you are looking for inworld support .The exhibit will be here until the end of May. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Healthinfo%20Island/104/84/24

Gemma Cleanslate