October 30, 2008 12:00 am 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 CENTER Bear Lake, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, Saddle Up Store & Gas Station, 12991 U.S. 31, bus. Cedar, 3-7 p.m. Monday, Cedar Hilltoppers Snowmobile Club, 7949 S. Schomberg Road. Elk Rapids, 1-7 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St. Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave. Glen Arbor, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 6, the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, bus. Interlochen, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 10, Interlochen Arts Academy Fine Arts Building, M-137. Kalkaska, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Kalkaska High School, 315 Coral St. Kingsley, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12, Pugsley Correctional Facility, 7401 E. Walton Road. Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. today, Nov. 6, 13, 20, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St. Onekama, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, Onekama High School, 5016 Main St., bus. Suttons Bay, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 203 Lincoln St. Traverse City, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today, TC Central High School, 1150 Milliken Dr.; noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Thompson Pharmacy, 324 S. Union St., bus; 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, Grand Traverse Academy, 1245 E. Hammond Road. The Blood 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. AMERICAN RED CROSS Charlevoix, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. today, Charlevoix High School, 5200 Marion Center Road. Grayling, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Grayling High School, 1135 N. Old 27. Indian River, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Nov. 10 Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits. Petoskey, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Petoskey High School old gym, 1500 Hill St.; noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 7, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr. Traverse City, 1-6:45 p.m. Nov. 11, Arbors of Traverse Apartments, 2955 Leggett Dr. 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. FLU/PNEUMONIA SHOT CLINICS Otsego Memorial Hospital flu shots, flu vaccine is $24, pneumovax vaccine $37; available at MedCare Walk-in Clinic during regular hours (9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.) and from OMH Medical Group providers during regular visits, call Family Practice, (989) 731-7860, Internal Medicine, (989) 731-7870, or Pediatrics, (989) 731-7930, for appointments. Flu and pneumonia vaccines, $28 flu shot, $50 pneumonia shot, Medicare Part B accepted as long as participant does not have supplement insurance provider; following Glen's Markets locations -- 3-7 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, 430 N. Lake St., Boyne City; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 829 W. Main, Gaylord; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, 231 S. Division, Bellaire; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, 619 N. Williams, Mancelona; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, 784 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska; 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, 4144 U.S. 31 South, TC; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, 2470 S. Grayling Road, Grayling; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, 1163 N. U.S. 31, Petoskey; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17, 1305 Spring St., Petoskey. Flu shots, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Bayside Docs Urgent Care, 401 Munson Ave., TC; 933-9150. EVENTS/PROGRAMS Women's Resource Center candlelight vigil and educational program in recognition of Domestic Violence Month, 6:30 p.m. today, Women's Resource Center office, 720 S. Elmwood, TC; 941-1210. Breastfeeding Preparation, 6-9 p.m. today, $30; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219. Trick or Treat at Tendercare, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Tendercare of Traverse City, 2585 La Franier Road, TC; 947-9511. Harvest Gathering food drive, through October, statewide effort to collect non-perishable food for the needy, locally sponsored by Munson Medical Center; food collection points at Munson Medical Center, Munson Community Health Center, the hospital's parking structure and Oleson's Food Stores; monetary donations payable to Northwest Gleaners Food Bank may be sent to Munson Medical Center Volunteer Services, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684 and add "Attention; Theresa Stachnik, Volunteer Services." Nightmare at Challenge Mountain, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 31, season pass $10 adults, $5 for two children when accompanied by an adult; Challenge Mountain, 01158 M-75 South, Boyne City; 582-1186 or www.challengemtn.org and click on "Nightmare." Trillium Singers' "You'll Never Walk Alone" concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, evening of music, song, readings, film, dance and art; proceeds benefit Munson Medical Center's Navigator Program, $20; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; advance tickets at Horizon Books, Kay's, Diversions, Cherry Republic, the TC Visitors Center, Central United Methodist Church, Munson Medical Center's Smith Breast Care Center at Copper Ridge, the Munson Medical Center Gift Shop and from Trillium Singers; limited number of tickets available at the door; for details, call 946-0380. Benefit dinner and silent auction, 3-7 p.m. Saturday, to benefit 7-year-old Madelynn Shepard who is undergoing chemotherapy for neurofibromatosis, $5 for spaghetti dinner, children 3/younger eat free' also entertainment, raffles, 50/50 drawing and prizes; VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; 409-7613. Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, 3 p.m. Saturday, to benefit March of Dimes, $50 buy in, $25 re-buy, door prizes awarded; Wilderness Crossing, 1355 Silverlake Crossings Blvd., west of Chum's Corner, TC; for details or to register, 947-2488. Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m. Fri. Sat., Sun., through Sunday, $7 per person, portion of proceeds goes to Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, near Home Depot, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com. W.O.W. (Working Off Weight) orientation session, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, four-month program for people who have a BMI of 27 or more and an interest in losing at least 25 pounds, $20 orientation fee; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8533. Knitting and Wii bowling, 10:30 a.m. Thurs. through Nov. 20, free, space limited; Nourish, Kids Creek Shopping Center, next to Biggby Coffee, U.S. 31 South, TC; for details or to reserve a spot, 421-3401. Pink Ribbon Massage fundraiser, through Nov. 30 by appointment, $15 from each Pink Ribbon massage session donated to the Munson Breast Health Center, cost $85/60 minutes, $115/90 minutes; Living Light Massage & Wellness Center, 134 W. State St., TC; 995-9697 or www.livinglightmassage.com. CLASSES/SEMINARS "Freedom from Smoking" class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 4, 11, 13, 18, 25 and Dec. 2, "Quit Night" will be during the third class, attendance is expected at all sessions, $200 includes materials, taxes and the class; GTB Education Department Building, 845 Business Park Dr., across from Parsons Road, TC; for details or to register, 271-3684 or ldanto@mac.com. Blood-borne pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission class, 8-10 p.m. Nov. 6; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 15; American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan, Petoskey; 348-7666 or www.arcnlm.org. Cardiac Rehab classes, nutrition classes -- "Nutrition: Latest Information," 9 a.m. Wednesday and Dec. 3, and "Nutrition: Food Ideas," 9 a.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 17, free, registration required, led by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, need not be a cardiac rehab patient to attend; Munson Community Health Center, conference room A, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8565. Mom and Baby Yoga, 9-10:30 a.m. starting today, $79; Sacred Space Yoga, 741 E. Eighth St., TC; for details or to register, call 995-1700. AARP Driver Safety Program Refresher Course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, for those who have completed an eight-hour course within the last three years, $10, registration required; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; for details or to register, 935-6767. Day-long dream workshop, Saturday, with Robert Moss, author of "Active Dreaming" and other books, $129 per person, sponsored by Spirituality & Health magazine; at Top of the Park, Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State, TC; www.spirituality-health.com. Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, learn about Roux-en-Y and Lap-Band weight loss surgery, registration required, $25 fee; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8900 or www.munsonhealthcare.org. Learning to Live Alone, Tuesday and Nov. 11, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, call for times, class helps teach essential skills for living along, sessions can be taken individually , $20 each or $79 for all five; Northwestern Michigan College University Center, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 935-8485. A Good Night's Sleep: The Science of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, Wednesday and Nov. 12 and 19; call for times; designed to provide insight into the complexities of sleep and explore ways to improve the quality of sleep, $45; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 995-1700. AARP Driver Safety Program, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6, eight-hour course designed to tune up driving skills and update knowledge of rules of the road, $10; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-6767. Helping Our Children Eat Smart and Be Active, 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, free, discussion of child/parent power struggles related to diet and exercise and mealtime issues; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, 935-9265. Baby Care Essentials, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6; $30; registration required; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219. We Need To Talk: Family Conversations With Older Drivers, Nov. 17, call for times, free, registration required; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; (877) 962-8300. Breastfeeding Preparation, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18, $30; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219. What's New in Diabetes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, free; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127. Facts and Myths of Thyroid Disorders, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 19, free, registration required; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265. Babysitter Training, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 22, for ages 11-15; American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan, Petoskey; 348-7666 or www.arcnlm.org. Free Fitness Classes, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through Dec. 4, free, bring two one-pound weights, water and floor mat; Mill Creek Elementary School, Williamsburg; 267-5236. "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, open to any adult in Grand Traverse region, for details on upcoming workshops, call TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC, 922-4911. MEETINGS Myasthenia Gravis Foundation patient and family support meeting, 4:30 p.m. today, Mercy Hospital, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac; call Great Lakes Chapter, (616) 956-0622 or e-mail info@myasthenia-mi.org. Cancer Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921. Fibromyalgia Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 8, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 929-7969. Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 2 p.m. first Tues., at the facility, Bellaire. 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 Skills, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 6. CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. Wednesday. Munson Healthcare Following classes at Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31, across from Meijer, TC; for details or to register, call 935-7841. BLS/CPR for the Health Care Provider, today, call for times, $6. 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. 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 Library-MCHCCommunityHealth@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; 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 district11-aa.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. Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. second Tues., for full-time care-givers of seniors, care available; Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire; 533-8703. 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. 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. Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 929-1535; 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. 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. NAMI Connection, recovery support group meetings 1:30 p.m. every Fri., Kandu Island Center, 3003 Garfield Ave., TC; for adults with mental illness regardless of diagnosis, free, 932-1590. 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), 6-8 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, 6:30-8 p.m. Tues., Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 943-8077. 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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