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
Acme, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 21, Holiday Shopper, 5356 U.S. 31 North, bus.
Alba, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 4, Alba School, 5935 Elm St., bus.
Bear Lake, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 7861 Main St.
Benzonia, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, Benzie Central High School, 9222 Homestead Road; 1:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Shop-N-Save, 1747 Benzie Highway, bus.
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.
Elk Rapids, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17, Elk Rapids High School, 308 Meguzee Point Road; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Traverse Bay Manufacturing, 8980 Cairn Highway, bus..
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 5, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 3, Frankfort Community Donor Center at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, Frankfort High School, 534 Eleventh St., bus.
Glen Arbor, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, The Leelanau School, One Old Homestead Road, bus.
Interlochen, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 16, Interlochen Center for the Arts' Fine Arts Building, 1002 M-137.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 12, Kalkaska Community Donor Center at Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce, 353 S. Cedar St.; 2-5 p.m. Nov. 25, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral, bus.
Leland, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Leland Public School, 200 N. Grand Ave.
Manistee, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 5, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 19, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Manistee Community Donor Center at West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave.; noon-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Oaks Correction Facility, 1500 Caberfae Highway, bus.
Mesick, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 13, Mesick High School, 210 Mesick Ave.
Northport, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Northport Community Donor Center at Trinity Church UCC, 103 Warren St.
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; 3-7 p.m. Nov. 18, Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., bus; noon-6 p.m. Nov. 18, Northwestern Michigan College Health & Science Building/Welcome Center, 1701 E. Front St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19, Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road North; 1-7 p.m. Nov. 23, St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St.; noon-4 p.m. Nov. 25, Munson Community Health Center Conference Room A and B, 550 Munson Ave.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27, Munson Medical Center Conference Room 11 and 12, 1105 Sixth St.; 6:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 30, Fit For You Gym, 1226 S. Garfield Ave., bus; 2-6 p.m. Dec. 3, Immaculate Conception Church, 720 Second St.
Wellston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, Wellston Community Center, 1273 Seaman 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
Bellaire, noon-5:45 p.m., Dec. 10, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88.
Boyne Falls, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Nov. 30, Boyne Falls School, 01662 M-75 South.
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 332 Western Ave.; 1-6:45 p.m. Nov. 18, East Elementary School, 440 Garfield Ave. noon-5:45 p.m., Dec. 15, National Guard Armory, 610 Cuyler.
Charlevoix, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 19, Community Reformed Church, 100 Oak St.; 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Nov. 30, Charlevoix Area High School, 5200 Marion Centrer Rd. 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Dec. 16, Charlevoix Area Hospital, 14700 Lake Shore Dr.
East Jordan, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Nov. 16, East Jordan High School, 204 N. Maple St. noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 1, East Jordan Civic Center, 101 Civic Center Lane.
Gaylord, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Nov. 24, Gaylord High School, 90 Livingston Blvd.; 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Nov. 27, Peace Lutheran Church, 3703 U.S. 27 South.
Harbor Springs, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 20, Holy Childhood Parish Hall, 150 W. Main. 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Dec. 8, Harbor Light Christian, 8333 Clayton Rd.
Kalkaska, noon-5:45 p.m., Dec. 7, Kaliseum, 1900 Fairgrounds Rd.
Mackinaw City, noon-5:45 p.m., Cedarbrook Village, 450 S. Nicolet.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Dec. 4, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.; 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Nov. 11, Stafford's Perry Hotel, 100 Lewis St.; 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Nov. 25, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive.
Traverse City, 1-6:45 p.m., Dec. 14, TC Elks Club, 625 Bay St.; 1-6:45 p.m., Dec. 15, Arbors of Traverse Apts., 2955 Leggett Dr.
Wolverine, noon-5:45 p.m., Dec. 7, Wolverine Community Center, 5716 E. Main.
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
Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. Nov. 24; 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.
Zostavax (shingles) vaccine available, by appointment, covered by most Medicare D plans, Priority patients should check coverage if older than 60 but do not have Medicare D, vaccine may be available to you at little to no cost; Rite Aid Pharmacy, 939 U.S. 31, Chum's Corner; 943-9288 for details or appointments.
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 Dec. 2), 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.
AuSable Free Clinic, 1250 E. Michigan Ave., Building D, Grayling, (989) 348-3311.
Cadillac Community Clinic, 5-7:30 p.m. each Wed., 521 Cobbs St.; free health clinic providing limited diagnostic and treatment services to those who have no health insurance and are unable to pay for health care; assistance with free or low-cost medications through Medication Access Program for individuals lacking insurance; 876-7818.
Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings through Mercy Hospital Grayling, call (989) 348-0455.
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.El
Events/Programs
Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 24, Dec. 8 and 22 at the McAuley Center's Dublin Room, across from Mercy Hospital, Cadillac; 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, 15 and 29, Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.
Sound Meditations, 7:30 p.m. 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.
Holiday card sale by the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, through Dec. 4; www.leukemiamichigan.org, (800) 825-2536.
Cookie sale by Quota International of Traverse City benefits the deaf and hard of hearing; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, American Legion Post 35, 1231 Hastings, TC; 947-3265.
"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.
"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.
T. C. Sarcoidosis Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Dec. 6; Grand Traverse Mall Community Room. Information about this inflammatory disease that affects the immune system will be provided; Cheryl, 392-6243.
Michael's Place "Night of Remembering," 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Immaculate Conception Elementary School, 218 Vine St.; open to anyone who would like to light a candle in memory of a loved one; 947-6453.
Common Threadz T-shirt design contest to benefit orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa; deadline Dec. 23; www.commonthreadz.org.
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.
Free child passenger safety inspections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Friday of month, AAA, U.S. 31 North, TC; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. fourth Friday of month, Grand Traverse Metro Fire Station #11, TC; sponsored by Safe Kids North Shore Coalition, call for appointment, 922-4843.
Free "Make a Memory" workshop, 4-8 p.m. fourth Wed. of each month (next workshop is Nov. 25), for grieving children, teens, adults and families, bring pictures and/or items of clothing from loved ones to make a scrapbook, memory box, pillow, stuffed animal, quilt or movie in their memory, other materials provided; Michael's Place Family Support Center, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr., suite 4, TC; 947-6453.
Senior care seminar, noon, Nov. 19, Traverse City Senior Center, 801 E. Front St.; presented by Lighthouse Senior Advisors; reservations required, 631-4235.
Classes/Seminars
Grayling Senior Center, clogging 1 p.m. 23 and 30; line dancing 10 a.m. Nov. 25; Wii Bowling 1 p.m. Nov. 25; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
H1N1 seminars by the Red Cross, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19 and Nov. 23 at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center; 947-7286 ext. 20; www.nwmiredcross.org.
"Stress and Heart Disease: How to reduce risk," 1:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Muson Ave., Conference Room A; free; preregistration requested; 935-8565.
"The Best Care for your Parents" web seminar, 7 p.m. Nov. 19; 421-5550.
NIA classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 24 and running for four weeks; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave; preregistration required, 995-1700.
"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.
"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren ... Back on Duty" class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mon. through Nov. 23, topics -- "Positive Parenting: Parenting Skills and Discipline in Today's World" Nov. 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.
Medicare changes informational meeting, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Dec. 1, Grand Traverse Pavillions Conference Room A, 1000 Pavilions Circle; free; 932-3027.
"Always a Parent" classes, 6-8 p.m. four Wed., starting first Wed. of each month (next session starts Dec. 2), 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
Traverse City Lupus Support Group, Nov. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Room A, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City. Call (800) 705-6677.
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 2 p.m. first Tues., at the facility, Bellaire.
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.
Traverse City Area Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, second Sat. of each month (Nov. 14, Dec. 12), friends and family welcome; Munson Medical Center cafeteria dining room #2, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 938-1928 or 929-7969.
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.
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.
American Red Cross West Shore Chapter
For details or to register, 757-3069 or toll-free (888) 241-3433; classes held at the Red Cross office, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, prepaid registration is required, send check to American Red Cross, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, MI 49454, along with name, address, phone number and the date and name of the class.
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.
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.
Paul Oliver Hospital/Frankfort
To register for classes or for details, call 352-2281.
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, 1:30 p.m. third Tues., Charlevoix County Commission on Aging, 207 Antrim, Charlevoix; 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, 929-3804 or 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 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 disease support group, 1 p.m. third 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 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.
Support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia and other memory loss issues, 2 p.m. fourth Thurs., for family, caregivers and others, free respite care provided, public welcome, sponsored by Alzheimer's Association; Village at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center, 3825 Scenic Ridge, TC; 995-9385.
Bariatric support group meeting, 11 a.m. Wed., 5 p.m. Thurs., 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.
Bay Area Rare Disorders Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. fourth Wed. of each month, for anyone living with a rare condition; 603 Bay St., TC; 633-8384.
GT Better Breather support group, 2-3:30 p.m. fourth Thurs. of month, $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.
Caregiver Support Group, 7:15-8:15 p.m. third Mon., informal get-together for all care givers; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 935-8491.
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.
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.
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.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1-3 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month, Dr. William Kitti Education Center, next to Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, South Coral Street, Kalkaska; 258-4829.
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 Compassionate Connection, a medical marijuana club, 7-8:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month, 207 W. Grandview Pkwy., Suite 101, TC; 932-0420.
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.
Grand Traverse Parkinson's Support Group, 10:30 a.m. fourth Wed., TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front St., TC; 947-1946.
Holiday support for addicts and their families, Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 E. Eighth St., TC; (800) 622-4810.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 5:30-7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month, Loss of Spouse/Partner grief support group; 900 E. Front St, TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 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.
Lupus Alliance of America's TC support group, Nov. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Room A, 550 Munson Ave.; (800) 705-6677, www.milupus.org.
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.
Parkinson's disease support group, 1:30 p.m. fourth Tues., Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey; 347-3211, ext. 13, or Leigh Reis, 347-3211.
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. May 24, July 19, Sept. 20 and 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., 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.
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.
Child and Family Services seeks families for treatment foster care; 946-8975.
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.
Lunch and Learn on Motivational Interviewing, noon-1 p.m. third Thursday, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, 105 Hall St., TC; 935-3691.
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.
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