Published: November 05, 2009 06:55 am      

Well-Being Calendar: 11/05/2009

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.

CLINICS/screenings

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

Flu and pneumonia vaccination clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6, Glen's Market, 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.

Munson Mobile Hearing-Screening Van, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, free hearing assessments, appointments recommended, individuals without appointments will be seen as time and space permits, sponsored by Elk Rapids Lions Club; during Community Bazaar, Elk Rapids High School, Meguzee Point Road, Elk Rapids; for appointments, call Melanie White, 631-1836.,

Women's Resource Center Divorce Clinic, 7 p.m. Nov. 10 (rescheduled from Nov. 12); WRC office, 720 S. Elmwood Ave., TC; 941-1210.

Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. Nov. 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.

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

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.

Gluten Free Bread class; Nov. 7 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College's Oleson Center, $59; 995-1700.

Healthy Living Disease Managment program, focusing on diabetes, Meijer store, U.S. 31 S, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7; food samplings, handouts, tips, recipes and coupons; (877) 363-4537.

Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the McAuley Center's Dublin Room, across from Mercy Hospital, Cadillac.

Sound Meditations, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 and 8, free, combining music and guided imagery for an hour of "sympathetic resonance," participants may bring a pillow and blanket or use the chairs provided; Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC; for details, contact Anne Hughes, 645-0911 or anne@thenursesofficetc.com; or the Rev. Kevin Tarsa, 947-3117.

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.

"Reinventing the Rest of Your Life" one-day women's conference, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13, $125 includes lunch and materials, guided reflection, resource booths, networking, food and more; Northwestern Michigan College, TC; for details or to register, call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.

"Live the Life You Love" women's retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14, $109 includes time for relaxation and reflection, yoga class, lunch, wine tasting, gifts and prizes; Black Star Farms Winery, Suttons Bay; for details or to register, 715-0021 or visit www.create-yourlife.com.

"Art of Recovery: The Human Journey" Show, 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.

Grocery store tour for diabetics, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 16; registration required, 935-8200.

"Expressive Therapy Workshops" for senior citizens, 2-4 p.m., "Greeting/Christmas Cards" Dec. 1 and 8; "Christmas Ornaments" Dec. 3 and 10; $5 per session for materials, registration required; Northport Highlands Rental Retirement Community, 215 S. High St., Northport; 386-9900.

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

Healthy Holiday Eating with dietitian Jodi Jocks, Nov. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center; 935-9265.

Baby Care Essentials; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Munson Community Health Center; $30; 935-9265.

Heartsaver CPR with AED for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Munson Regional EMS Education; $40; 935-7841.

Diabetes and Your Eyes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Munson Medical Center; 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.

"Look Good ... Feel Better" class for women undergoing cancer treatment, 10:15-11:30 a.m. second Tues. of each month (next class Nov. 10), free, includes beauty advice from licensed cosmetologist on hair and wig care, finding and wearing the right hat/wig/scarf, make-up tips plus free make-up kit; Copper Ridge Boutique, Copper Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; for details or to register, call Judy Blandin, 357-0379.

H1N1 seminars by the Red Cross, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13, 735 S. Garfield Ave., TC; 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19 and Nov. 23 at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center; 947-7286 ext. 20; www.nwmiredcross.org.

"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren ... Back on Duty" class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mon. through Nov. 23, topics -- "Stress Management" Nov. 9, "Positive Parenting: Parenting Skills and Discipline in Today's World" Nov. 16 and 23, enrollment required; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; for details or to enroll, call Crawford County Commission on Aging, (989) 348-7123.

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.

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.

Meetings

Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. second Wed. of each month, Munson Community Health Center, room A&B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244. Nov. 11 meeting features "Pilot," a mobility service dog.

Traverse City Area Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, second Sat. of each month, friends and family welcome; Munson Medical Center cafeteria dining room #2, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 938-1928 or 929-7969.

Registered Nurses Association in Michigan, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Scott's Harbor Grill, 12917 S. West Bayshore Dr.; registration required, call 649-3730 or e-mail janemiller5@gmail.com.

MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS

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

Buckley, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Buckley Community Schools' new gym entrance, 305 First St.

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

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, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 12, Kalkaska Community Donor Center at Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce, 353 S. Cedar St.

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

Traverse City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Munson Medical Center Conference Room 11 and 12, 1105 Sixth St.; 2-6 p.m. Nov. 10, The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster; 3-7 p.m. Nov. 10, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St.; 2-7 p.m. Nov. 11, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Traverse City West Senior High School gym, 5376 N. Long Lake 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

Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 332 Western Ave.

East Jordan, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Nov. 16, East Jordan High School, 204 N. Maple St.

Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 6, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.; 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Nov. 11, Stafford's Perry Hotel, 100 Lewis St.

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.

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 social group for persons with early stage Alzheimer's and their care partners, 11 a.m. second Wed., Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Debbie Monroe or Lisa Teglas, 929-3804; 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 support group, 10:30 a.m. second Wed., Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E. Division, Boyne City; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; 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 Association caregiver support group, 2 p.m. second Wed., Green Acres Retirement Living, 235 Pearl St., Cadillac; Tara O'Brien, 775-5300; 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.

Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. second Thurs., respite available; Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 Coral St., Kalkaska; Rebecca Barr, 258-7522; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call the North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.

Bariatric support group meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. second Thurs. of month, for anyone 18-months post-op after bariatric surgery, to gather and share information, free; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.

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.

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.

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.

Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group, 7 p.m. Nov. 9; guest speaker Laura McCain, chef and dietary adviser, Munson Community Health Center Rooms A&B, 550 Munson Ave.; informal Q&A 6:30 p.m.; 943-9285; www.traverseareaglutenfree.org.

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.

LaLeche League, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, alternate morning and evening meetings the third Tues. of month, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; phone support available anytime; Jessica, 935-3077 or Nessa, 267-6201.

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. 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.

Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group, usually meets the second Monday of the month (except in the summer), 7 p.m., with informal Q&A at 6:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center rooms A&B, 550 Munson Ave.; 946-1687 or 943-9285; www.traverseareaglutenfree.org.

TC Sarcoidosis Support Group-C, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; Cheryl Cheatom, 392-6243.

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.