The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS
Benzonia, 1:30-6:30 p.m. March 23, Shop-N-Save, 1747 Benzie Highway, bus; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 17, Benzie Central High School, 9222 Homestead Road..
Kalkaska, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 20, Kalkaska High School, 315 Coral St.
Leland, 3-6 p.m. March 31, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 Pearl St.
Manistee, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 26, Little River Casino, 2700 Orchard Highway, bus; 12:30-4:30 p.m. March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25, Casman Alternative Academy, 225 9th St.
Traverse City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 19, Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21, Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth, PC, 415 Munson Ave.; 2-5:30 p.m. March 24, Traverse City Christian School, 753 Emerson Road; 2-6 p.m. March 27, Cherryland Center by Kmart, corner of South Air
port and Garfield roads, bus.
The Main Donor Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon first Saturday of each month; 935-3030, (866) MIBLOOD (option six) or www.miblood.org.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Boyne City, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. March 23, Concord Academy, 00401 E. Dietz Road.
Boyne Falls, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. March 25, Boyne Falls School, 01662 M-75 South.
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. March 27, VFW Post, 901 V FW Road.
Ellsworth, 1-6:45 p.m. March 24, Ellsworth Community Building, 6503 Center Street.
Indian River, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. March 31, Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits Highway.
Mancelona, 1-6:45 p.m. March 30, Concord School, 5055 Corey Road.
Petoskey, 1-6:45 p.m. March 23, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Traverse City, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. March 28, West Side Community Church, 4975 M-72 West.
For details about these drives, call 347-5984 or (800) 582-2240, ext. 109; for information on American Red Cross drives in northern Michigan, visit www.redcrossmichigan.org.
CLINICS/screenings
Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. March 24 and 31; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Events/Programs
Grayling Senior Center, Tone & Tubes 10 a.m. March 20, 24, 27 and 31; line dancing 10 a.m. March 25; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
The Gathering Place, Benzie County's Senior Center, exercise 8:30 a.m. March 20, 23, 27, and 30; exercise with Doris 10 a.m. March 25; Yoga 3:30 p.m. March 24 and 31; Tai Chi 3 p.m. March 19 and 26; grief support group 6:30 p.m. March 24 and 31; Honor Plaza, Honor; 325-3720 or (877) 277-1306.
Natural Health Network, tonight, 7 p.m.; Shine cafe in lower level of Horizon Books, 7 p.m., speaker Eileen Welton about Reliv International; www.thenaturalhealthnetwork.net.
Inner Light Expo: Awakening to Health, Harmony and Wholeness," 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 21 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 22, alternative and intuitive healing practitioners on hand, psychic readings, free presentations every hour, book signings by Linda Alice Dewey, author of "The Ghost Who Would Not Die," and Linda Lile, author of "Nonnie, What's God," sponsored by Evolve Books and Gifts of Glen Arbor; Grand Traverse Mall, Target wing, South Airport Road, TC; 334-4200.
Village at Bay Ridge offers research study information, March 24, 11 a.m. in the east private dining room, 1 p.m. in the west craft room, by Medical Research Associates and The Walk-In Clinic, for anyone 85/younger with osteoporosis or experiencing sudden back pain; The Village at Bay Ridge, 3850 Scenic Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 995-9385.
Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 2009 schedule -- 6-8 p.m. March 24, April 14 and 28, at the McAuley Center's Dublin Room, across from Mercy Hospital, Cadillac; 6-8 p.m. March 31, April 7 and 21, at Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.
Relay for Life of Kalkaska County recruitment events, noon-1 p.m. March 22, Relay held Aug. 15-16; cancer survivors invited to register for the dinner, ceremony and victory lap on Aug. 15, anyone interested in forming a Relay for Life team or wanting more information, also welcome; Subway Restaurant, 106 Northland Plaza, Kalkaska; www.relayforlife.org/kalkaskacountymi, or stop at the Members Credit Union Kalkaska location.
Nourish, Laughter Club, drop in between 8 and 9 a.m. Tues. for 10-15 minutes of laughter, based on the laughter yoga movement founded by Dr. Madan Kataria, free; drop-in Pilates class 7 a.m. Wed.; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.
Classes/Seminars
Cardiac Lecture Series, 1:30-3 p.m. March 24, lecture on "Stress and Heart Disease: Understanding Your Control," free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, call 935-8565.
Diabetes Seminar, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 24, free; Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., TC; for details, call 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.
Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission, 8-10 p.m. March 26; American Red Cross Northern Lower Michigan chapter, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey; 348-7666 or www.arcnlm.org.
Free fitness class, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through May, bring mat, water, two one-pound and one 5- to 10-pound hand weights; Mill Creek Elementary School, 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg; Sandi Wills, 267-5236.
Group exercise class, 10:15 p.m. each Thurs., public welcome, free; Hope Village activities room, 4354 Mount Hope Road, Acme; for details or to sign up, 938-4673.
First AID/CPR Training
American Red Cross Of Northern Lower Michigan
2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey; for details about classes or for those whose certification is set to expire and feel they can perform required skills without taking a class, contact Tom Ritchie, 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.
First Aid/CPR/AED Challenge Class, 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. March 24.
Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 31.
CPR Skills of Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. March 31, Wesleyan Church, 310 W. Broad St., Bellaire.
American Red Cross
West Shore Chapter
For details or to register, 757-3069 or toll-free (888) 241-3433; classes held at the Red Cross office, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, prepaid registration is required, send check to American Red Cross, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, MI 49454, along with name, address, phone number and the date and name of the class.
CPR for Adult/Child/Infant, 6 p.m. March 25-26; 6 p.m. April 8-9, must attend both nights to receive your card, $30.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 9 a.m. March 28; 6 p.m. April 22-23, must attend both nights, $45, mask required, some soft-seal masks available, $15.
Adult CPR, 6 p.m. April 1, $26.
Cadillac
Heartsaver CPR/First Aid, 6-10 p.m. fourth Mon. of month, 6-10 p.m. $50 registration for program expenses and not distributed to the American Heart Association, registration required; Mercy Hospital auditorium, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac; 876-7149.
Meetings
Natural Health Network, 7 p.m. third Thurs., speakers from a variety of natural health areas, public invited; Horizon Shine Cafe, lower level Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 929-8140.
SELF-HELP
Munson Community Health Library, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed noon-12:30 p.m.) Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri., consumer lending health library, books, magazines, videos, models and Web resources to help consumers understand health and make informed decisions with their physician; Munson Community Health Center south entrance, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265 or e-mail LibraryMCHCCommunityHealth@mhc.net.
Adult grief support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Munson Hospice House, TC; 10-11:30 a.m. Tues., TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place Benzie Senior Center; and 1-2 p.m. Wed., the Village at Bay Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 935-8491.
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA hotline 946-8823 or email district11aa.org.
Support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia and other memory loss issues, 2 p.m. fourth Thurs., for family, caregivers and others, free respite care provided, public welcome, sponsored by Alzheimer's Association; Village at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center, 3825 Scenic Ridge, TC; 995-9385.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place, Honor Plaza, Honor; 935-8491.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., facilitated by Thomas McClellan and Rev. Kay Coones, free-will offering accepted; First Congregational Church, Benzonia; 935-8491.
GT Better Breather support group, 2-3:30 p.m. fourth Thurs. of month, $1 donation to benefit the Senior Center, open to anyone; TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; 932-0399.
Breastfeeding support group, 3-4:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, call for times/dates, Munson Hospice House, TC; for details or to register, 935-8492.
Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 E. Eighth St., TC; for individuals or those with family members struggling with alcohol or drug problems; (800) 622-4810.
Dental Clinics North, partnership of local health departments, schedules dental appointments for low-income children and adults. Clinics accept Medicaid, Healthy Kids Dental, MI Child and Northern Dental Plan, locations in Traverse City, Manistee, Mancelona, East Jordan, Petoskey and Gaylord, (877) 321-7070.
Family Recovery Continuing Care Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., free; Munson Behavioral Health Services, TC; 935-6382 or (800) 662-6766.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1-3 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month, Dr. William Kitti Education Center, next to Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, South Coral Street, Kalkaska; 258-4829.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. Sat., Munson Community Health Center Classroom G, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 929-3047.
Gamblers Anonymous of Frankfort, open meetings 6-7 p.m. Fri., Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., e-mail gafrankfort@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 326, Frankfort, 49635; call 651-0251 or 882-2186, ask for Kim; for online support at Yahoo groups, type in gamblenomore2007 to access the link, or e-mail gamblenomore2007@yahoogroups.com.
Grand Traverse area chapter of The Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon., self-help support organization for parents grieving the loss of a child; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Avenue, TC; 946-5462.
Grand Traverse Parkinson's Support Group, 10:30 a.m. fourth Wed., TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front St., TC; 947-1946.
Healthy Choice Support Group, 11 a.m.-noon, fourth Mon., for those wishing to improve their diet choices, includes swapping healthy recipes for diabetics; Kando Island, 3003 Garfield Road, TC; Jeremy Wolfe, 922-0903 or 645-4884.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 5-6:30 p.m. third Mon. and 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 799-9570; 7-8:30 p.m. third Tues., Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau, 124 W. Fourth, Suttons Bay, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; interested individuals also may call toll-free (800) 553-1924.
Mercy Hospice peer support group, 9 a.m. Tues., Big Boy, Cadillac; for details or to register, call Pastor Brad Center, Mercy Hospice, 779-9550 or toll-free (800) 822-8318.
Michael's Place, support groups for grieving families, 6-8 p.m. Mon., Immaculate Conception School, TC, free, separate groups for young children, teens, adults, parents (including parents dealing with death of a baby) and survivors of suicide; 947-6453.
NAMI Connection, 4-5:30 p.m. Tues., peer support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, free; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 326-7671 or 256-0152.
Overeaters Anonymous, 12:15 p.m. Tues., 900 E. Front St., TC; 6 p.m. Thurs., King's Court Park Community Room, 2899 LaFranier Road, TC; 10:30 a.m. Sat., Suttons Bay Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay; call 271-1060, 256-2248 or 935-1453.
Panic Attack and Anxiety Program, Panic Relief Inc., a nonprofit educational corporation located in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holds teleconference calls at 7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed. dealing with managing and controlling panic attacks, anxiety and stress; (732) 940-9658 or visit www.panicreliefinc.com.
Parkinson's disease support group, 1:30 p.m. fourth Tues., Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey; 347-3211, ext. 13, or Leigh Reis, 347-3211.
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training), 6-7 p.m. Tues., structured group encouragement and training for those seeking to develop skills to abstain from addictive behaviors in a confidential setting; $5 donation; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.
START NEW Series For Healthful Living, 6:30 p.m. Wed., community health professionals aid in teaching God's eight laws of health in everyday lifestyles, with hands-on cooking class, nutritional presentation, spiritual nugget and keynote speaker, free, reservations not required; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church at 801 E. Division in Cadillac.
TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10 a.m. Tues., Kings Court Community Center, off LaFranier Road, TC, 947-6176 or (800) 932-8677; TOPS #308, 5-6:30 p.m. Tues., Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 668-7830.
Widow/Widower's Bereavement Support Group, noon lunch and 1:30 p.m. meeting first Thurs., and 1:30 p.m. meeting third Thurs.; Friendship Center of Emmet County, 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey; Leigh Reis, 347-3211, ext. 22.
Ongoing
Alcohol/substance abuse recovery services, for older adults, cost figured on a sliding scale basis; for details about admission to the group, call Catholic Human Services, 947-8110.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Citizens for Better Care, local long-term care ombudsman serving northwest Michigan, for details or concerns about nursing homes and other long-term care settings, call Nancy Turner, weekdays, 947-2504.
Foot care clinics, offered by appointment; for locations, times, dates or an appointment, call the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging, 922-4688.
Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256.
Grand Traverse Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road N., Traverse City, 922-4831.
Grand Traverse Pavilions adult day and overnight respite, for details or to register for programs and services, call 932-3000 or visit www.gtpavilions.com.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan, locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord; (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200; for support group information, 876-7326.
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265.
Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127.
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., Gaylord; (989) 731-2344.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, 1003 Spring St., Petoskey, 347-9692; 1135 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, 929-1844; Confidential health services for women and men, extended hours include some evenings, 929-1844 or (800) 230-PLAN.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
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