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. Saturday, Saddle Up Store & Gas Station, 12991 U.S. 31, bus.
Buckley, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Buckley Community School, 305 First St.
Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. today, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Glen Arbor, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today, the Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, bus.
Interlochen, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 10, Interlochen Arts Academy Fine Arts Building, M-137.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 13, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral.
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. 13, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.
Mesick, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 14, Mesick High School, 210 Mesick Ave.
Onekama, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 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, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Grand Traverse Academy, 1245 E. Hammond Road; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 11, West Senior High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road; noon-6 p.m. Nov. 12 NMC Health/Science Building.
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
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 14, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 332 Western Ave.
Indian River, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Nov. 10 Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. Friday, 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.
FREE CLINICS/screenings
Free memory screenings, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Nov. 11, for anyone concerned about memory impairment; Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 1050 Silver Dr., TC; 947-2255.
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 -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 1163 N. U.S. 31, Petoskey; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 619 N. Williams, Mancelona; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, 784 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska; 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
Six-week weight-loss competition, classes start noon Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Nov. 11, 5 p.m. Nov. 16 and 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18; $25 entry fee awarded to top two losers at the end of the program; Nourish, Kids Creek Shopping Center, South Division, TC; 421-3401.
Bethany Christian Services Gala, 6 p.m. Friday, prime rib dinner 7:30 p.m., also silent/live auctions, musical performances, tae kwon do demonstration, selection from "The Nutcracker" by Dance Arts Academy, $65 per person; TC Golf & Country Club, South Union Street, TC; for details, tickets, sponsorships or to donate to the auction, call 995-0870.
Holidays and Grief program, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, adult program led by Mary Raymer, lecturer and consultant on grief and loss issues; children's program by Dr. Barbara McIntyre, art therapist specializing in children's grief, sponsored by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, free admission, public welcome; Holiday Inn, 615 E. Front, TC; 947-6347.
Deer Hunter's Ball, 6 p.m. Saturday, substantial gourmet hors d'oeuvres, entertainment by comedian Dwayne Gill and bluegrass band Cow-Cow Boogie, beer tasting station, small live auction, $50/person, $90/couple, casual dress, proceeds benefit American Red Cross services in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties; Nub's Nob, Harbor Springs; for details or reservations, 348-7666.
Studio 7 Arts presents, "Healing Our Children" 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15, $60 per family; and "Healing Autism" 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16, $60 per family, both with Daniel Lupinski; Studio 7 Arts, 225 W. 14th St., TC; 932-9808.
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
AARP Driver Safety Program, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 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. today, 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. today, $30, registration required; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219.
Blood-borne pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission class, 8-10 p.m. today; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 15; American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan, Petoskey; 348-7666 or www.arcnlm.org.
Babysitter Training, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 16; ages 11-15, bring a sack lunch; $36.
Learning to Live Alone, under way, 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.
Vegan Holiday Cooking Classes, 6 p.m., free, no reservations needed; "Puddings, Pies, Pastries & More" Nov. 12; "Everything Pumpkin" Nov. 19; "Let's Make It a Crock Pot Holiday" Dec. 3; "Soup's On! Making Delicious Holiday Soup" Dec. 10; and "Holiday Salads Made Easy" Dec. 17; Seventh-day Adventist Church, 801 E. Division, Cadillac.
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
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 929-7969.
Diabetes Support Group, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.
Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12, free, for stroke survivors and family; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 935-6380.
Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. second Wed. of each month, Pilates program Nov. 12; Christmas potluck Dec. 10; Munson Community Health Center, room A&B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244.
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. today.
Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15.
CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 18; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 403 Traverse St., Elk Rapids.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19.
First Aid Skills, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 403 Traverse St., Elk Rapids.
American Red Cross of Northwest Michigan
735 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B-100, TC, winter office hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; for details or to register, 947-7286.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, $80 includes CPR mask.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR Recertification, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 20; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 24; $40.
Babysitter Child and Infant CPR (new), noon-4 p.m. Nov. 22, must have taken Babysitter Training and bring book, $18.
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.
Heartsaver CPR with AED for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $40, registration required; Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31 South, across from Meijer, TC; 935-7841.
BLS/HealthCare Provider CPR renewal, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19, $30; Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31 South, across from Meijer, TC; 935-7841.
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Course, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 25, $45, registration required; Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31 South, across fro Meijer, TC; 935-7841.
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 e-mail district11-aa.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.
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. Nov. 20, no meeting in December; $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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127.
Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
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.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan
Locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord. Call (800) 432-4121.
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, 1003 Spring St., Petoskey, 347-9692; 1135 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, 929-1844 or (800) 230-PLAN.
Cadillac
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200.
Support Groups, for information, 876-7326.
Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wed., District Department No. 10; bring verification of income. 876-7818.
Cheboygan
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Frankfort
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. first Wed., 352-2357.
Caregiver Resource Center & Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, easy access to caregiving and general health information. Internet access available, 352-2312.
CPR Classes, Wed. and Sat., call for times, 352-2257.
Gaylord
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., (989) 731-2344.
Freedom From Smoking, offered several times a year, six-week sessions each last about 90 minutes, cost $40 per person, call (989) 731-2193 for information on next session or for a Smoker's Quit Kit.
Grayling
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
Kalkaska
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Manistee
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
Petoskey
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connubial Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
Health screening, 8-10 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. first Thurs. of month; $15, $10 for Senior Advantage members, no registration; Community Health Education Center, (800) 248-6777.
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