Published: October 29, 2009 09:33 am      

Well-Being Calendar: 10/29/2009

Because of a production error, an outdated calendar appeared in the print edition of the Record-Eagle instead of the health calendar for Oct. 29. The following is the correct health calendar.

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS

Brethren, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6, Brethren School's high school gym, 4400 N. High Bridge Road.

Cedar, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 9, Cedar Hilltoppers Snowmobile Club, 3919 E. Gatzke.

Elk Rapids, 1-7 p.m. Nov. 2, First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St.

Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 5, Frankfort Community Donor Center at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.

Glen Arbor, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, The Leelanau School, One Old Homestead Road, bus.

Kalkaska, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30, Kalkaska High School, 315 Coral St.

Manistee, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 5, Manistee Community Donor Center at West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave.

Onekama, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30, Onekama High School, 5016 Main St., bus.

Suttons Bay, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 203 Lincoln

Traverse City, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 29, Peninsula Township Fire Department, 14247 Center Road; 3-6 p.m. Nov. 3, First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road West; 7-10 a.m. Nov. 3, Skilled Manufacturing, 3680 Cass Road, bus; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 4, Thompson Pharmacy, 324 S. Union St., bus; 2-7 p.m. Nov. 4; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave.

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

Charlevoix, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Oct. 29, Charlevoix High School, 5200 Marion Center Road.

Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 4, Grayling American Legion, 106 James St.

Indian River, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Nov. 2, Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits

Petoskey, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Nov. 3, Petoskey High School Old Gym, 1500 Hill St.; noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 6, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.

Traverse City, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 30, Sprint, 2506 Crossing Circle, suite C, off South Airport 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

Flu shot clinic, 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5, Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics at Glen's Markets, Nov. 2 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1305 Spring St., Petoskey; Nov. 4 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 602 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 829 W. Main St., Gaylord; and Nov. 6 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 905 E. Eighth St., Traverse City; $25 for seasonal flu shot, pneumonia vaccine available at select locations only for $50; pay by cash, check or money order, Medicare Part B also will be accepted unless the participant has a supplement insurance provider.

Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24; hearing clinic 1-4 p.m. Nov. 16; foot clinic 1-5 p.m. Nov. 24, by appointment, $15 and bring own towel, for appointment, call (989) 348-7123; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Walk-in health screening, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. first Wed. of each month (next screening is Nov. 4), services include cholesterol and blood glucose levels, Body Mass Index score and blood pressure reading, $12 cost includes blood pressure log, pedometer and all test results at the time of the screening; Charlevoix Area Hospital, Classroom A, Charlevoix; for advance appointments, call 547-8906, walk-ins also welcome.

Pregnancy Care Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., after-hour appointments available, free pregnancy testing and confirmation, material support, referrals, free ultrasound to qualifying women, walk-ins welcome; 121 S. Garfield, Suite C, TC: 929-3488 or www.know4sure.org.

Events/Programs

"Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture," 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, free; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.

"Fall Back to Health" workshop, "Positive Mental Attitude" 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 by attorney Gerald Chefalo, $5 fee per workshop includes wine, light snacks, chair massage and prizes; Van Skyhock Chiropractic, 415 S. Elmwood, suite B, TC; for details or to register, call 922-0219.

Cash for Halloween candy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1, bring excess Halloween candy in and receive $1 per pound of unopened candy; Beacon Dental Center, Charlevoix; 547-9141 or www.beacondentalcenter.com.

Cardiac Lecture, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, discussion of common heart rhythm disorders, how they are diagnosed and treatments, by cardiologist Dino Recchia, MD, free, registration not required; Munson Medical Center, rooms 1-3 of the basement level conference center, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 935-8565.

Feet and body mechanics workshop, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 3, leader Janet Messerschmidt D.O., NMC; $25; 995-1700.

Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3, Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.

"Art of Recovery: The Human Journey" Show, opening reception 3-7 p.m. Nov. 4, art on view through November, sponsored by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health; InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., TC; Cynthia Petersen, 935-3099 or info@northernlakescmh.org.

The "Art of Ascension" workshop, Nov. 6-8, learn simple technique using praise and gratitude to replace habits in your life that separate you from the Divine Self; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; (888) 474-2921 or www.theishayafoundation.org.

Priority Health Community Wellness Class, Mastering Your Stress, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 11; Priority Health, 300 E. Front St., suite 250, TC; for details or to register, call (888) 389-6647 or visit www.priorityhealth.com.

Veterans' support breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thurs., emotional outlet and learning opportunity veterans of all ages and combat eras regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, free, walk-ins welcome; Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; Michael Dickinson, 360-5059 or dickinson.gm@gmail.com.

"Ask the Specialists" on CMU Public Television, 8 p.m. every Thurs., digital channel 17 in Cadillac, Traverse City and Leland, digital channel 21 in Manistee; for a list of upcoming topics, visit www.wcmu.org; call in during the program with questions or concerns, (800) 727-9268, or submit questions by e-mial on the day of the show to Brian Baker, brian.d.baker@cmich.edu.

Classes/Seminars

Grayling Senior Center, line dancing 10 a.m. Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25; clogging 1 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Wii Bowling 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Nourish, drop-in Pilates class 7 a.m. Wed.; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.

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.

"Always a Parent" classes, 6-8 p.m. four Wed., starting first Wed. of each month (next session starts Nov. 4), 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.

Family Forum, 6-7:30 p.m. Tues., topics run on an ongoing four-week cycle, open dialogue, mutual skill building and self-help skills for individuals and couples, $5 per person includes materials, facilitated by Gary Vann, PhD, marriage and family psychologist; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.

"Partners on the PATH" workshop, chronic disease self-management program to give participants skills and knowledge to better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, depression, COPD and others, $5 per person, open to any adult in Grand Traverse region, for details on upcoming workshops, call TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC, 922-4911.

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.

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, free, for anyone caring for a Leelanau County senior citizen; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; for details and specific dates, call Darcy Krause, 357-4223.

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.

Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 883-8909.

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.

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.

Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, noon-1 p.m. second Mon., "lunch bunch" grief support group, Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 10-11 a.m. first Tues., Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., free, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; groups are free and open to the public, 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.

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.

SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training), 6-7 p.m. Thurs., 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.; 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 County Health Department, Personal Health, 2325 Garfield Road N., TC, 922-4831; Environmental Health, 2650 LaFranier Road, TC, 995-6051; Emergency Management, 2325 Garfield Road North, TC, 922-4720; Animal Control, 2571 Keystone Road, TC, 995-6080; Youth Health & Wellness Center, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, TC, 922-6416; additional details also available at www.gtchd.com.

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; call (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.

Medication recycling, drop off old, unwanted medications during business hours, part of Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department's "Take It Back" recycling program; The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 1128 S. Garfield, TC; for details or specific questions about acceptable/unacceptable medications, call the pharmacy, 946-0900.

Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200; for support group information, call 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.

Web site for Michigan senior citizens, features information on health care, financial matters, consumer protection, veterans affairs, also an interactive senior event calendar; www.seniorbrigade.com.

West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.