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
Bear Lake, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2, Saddle Up Store & Gas Station, 12991 U.S. 31, bus; 1:30-5:30 p.m. May 5, Bear Lake School, 7748 Cody.
Buckley, 7:30- a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 1, Buckley Community School, 305 1st St.
Cadillac, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9, with blood typing, AAR Mobility.
Elk Rapids, 1-7 p.m. May 4, First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. May 7, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Glen Arbor, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 30, The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, bus.
Honor, 2-6 p.m. May 1, Honor Plaza, Main Street, bus.
Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 30, May 7, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6, Manistee Catholic High School, 1200 Manistee Highway.
Maple City, 3-7 p.m. May 4, St. Rita's Parish Hall, Maple City Road.
Mesick, noon-5 p.m. May 8, Mesick High School, 210 Mesick Ave.
Suttons Bay, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7, Leelanau County Government Center, 8527 E. Government Center Dr., bus.
Traverse City, 3-7 p.m. April 30, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St.; 3-6 p.m. May 5, Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6, marrow/blood drive, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road.
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
Gaylord, noon-5:45 p.m. May 4, Grace Baptist Church, 232 S. Townline Road.
Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. May 6, American Legion, 106 James St.; noon-5:45 p.m. May 7, Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, 400 E. Michigan Ave.
Harbor Springs, noon-5:45 p.m. May 8, Harbor Springs Middle School gym, 800 State St.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. May 1, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Traverse City, noon-5:45 p.m. May 1, Traverse City College Preparatory Academy, 1402 Carlisle Road.
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
Community blood pressure and foot care clinic, beginning 9 a.m. May 5, appointments required, blood pressure free, foot care $15, provided by Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency; Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden; for reservations or details, call 331-4318.
AuSable Free Clinic, 1250 E. Michigan Ave., Building D, Grayling, (989) 348-3311.
Events/Programs
March of Dimes' "March for Babies," 8-11:30 a.m. May 2, Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; for details or to register, visit www.marchforbabies.org.
Benefit concert for Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, 7:30 p.m. May 2, featuring the Interlochen Arts Academy Student Jazz Ensemble, $9 for adults, $6 students/senior citizens; Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts; for advance tickets, call Third Level, 922-4800, tickets also available at the door.
Wellabration, noon-4 p.m. May 2, with 1 p.m. keynote address on "Understanding Energy Medicine," other sessions available, participants can sample alternative exercise classes, also preschool activities and snacks, tetanus boosters, cholesterol and blood pressure checks, BMI tests and hearing/vision tests; free admission, all ages welcome; Charlevoix Library, 220 W. Clinton St., Charlevoix; 237-7340 or www.charlevoixlibrary.org.
Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 6-8 p.m. May 5, Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.
Kirtland Community College Department of Health Careers "Let's Talk Nursing" conference, May 14, registration and continental breakfast 7:15-8;15 a.m., conference concludes at 4:30 p.m., $65 for RNs and LPNs, $35 for nursing students; Ramada Inn Conference Center, Grayling; (989) 275-5000, ext. 306 or kochenspargerc@kirtland.edu; a copy of the brochure may be downloaded at www.kirtlandedu/academic/nur.htm.
Classes/Seminars
"Always a Parent" classes, 6-8 p.m. four Wed., starting first Wed. of each month (next session starts May 6), for parents who are separated, divorced or never married, topics include effective co-parenting, communication and how parental behavior impacts children, $40 includes four classes, textbook and completion certificate; Child and Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr., TC; to register or for details, 946-8975.
Meetings
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 2 p.m. first Tues., at the facility, Bellaire.
SELF-HELP
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.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 6:30 p.m., first Tues., Manistee Medical Care Facility, 1505 E. Parkdale, Manistee; Mike Senters, 723-2543, ext. 112; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's disease support group, 1 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Grand Traverse Pavilions, Hawthorne Cottage, third floor, 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC; Evon Ryan, 645-2341; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.
Alzheimer's disease support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Tendercare Leelanau, 124 W. 4th St., Suttons Bay; Melanie Martell or Holly Joaquin, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, first floor patient education room, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort; Jeanette McNinch, 352-2208; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimers support group, 3:30 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Charlevoix County Adult Day Center, 116 Main St., East Jordan; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's Association men's caregiver support group, 1 p.m. first Thurs., Alzheimer's Association chapter office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Dick Nunnelley, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.
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.
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.
Circle of Care support group, 1 p.m. every other Friday, next meetings May 1 and 15; free, for anyone caring for a Leelanau County senior citizen; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; for details, call 357-4233.
Families in Touch play/support group, Wed., 10:30 a.m.-noon, crawlers to toddlers, 1-2:30 p.m. newborns to crawlers; Munson Community Health Center, classroom D, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 922-4843.
Family Recovery Continuing Care Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., free; Munson Behavioral Health Services, TC; 935-6382 or (800) 662-6766.
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.
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.
Laughter Sessions, 4-5 p.m. first and third Sun. of month, The Friendship Center, 201 Broadway, Suttons Bay, free, laugh to reduce stress sessions offered by Gail Robinson, a Dr. Madan Kataria Laughter Yoga Leader, 256-3477.
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 miscarriages, stillborn or death of a baby) and survivors of suicide; 947-6453.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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