Health Calendar: 11/27/2008

November 26, 2008 11:31 am

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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 features@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

Brethren, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2, Brethren High School, 4400 N. High Bridge Road.

Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.

Fife Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Forest Area High School, 7741 Shippy Road, bus.

Kingsley, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6, during H & R Block open house, 2291 E. M-113, Kingsley; 263-0055.

Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 23, Dec. 30 West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3, Casman Alternative Academy, 225 Ninth St.

Traverse City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.; 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St.; 1-7 p.m. Dec. 1, St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St.; 7-10 a.m. Dec. 2, Skilled Manufacturing, 3680 Cass Road, bus; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4, Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road; 2-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass.

Wellston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Wellston Community Center, 1273 Seaman 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, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Dec. 3, Harbor Industries, 100 Harbor Dr.

East Jordan, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 2, East Jordan Civic Center, 101 Civic Center Lane.

Gaylord, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Nov. 28, Peace Lutheran Church, 3703 U.S. 27 South.

Kalkaska, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 1, Kaliseum, 1900 Fairgrounds.

Mackinaw City, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 8, Cedarbrook Village, 450 S. Nicolet.

Petoskey, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Dec. 5, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.

Traverse City, 1-6:45 p.m. Dec. 8, Traverse City Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St.

Wolverine, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 1, 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.

FREE CLINICS/SCREENINGS

Foot care clinic, by appointment Dec. 13, $15, bring own towel; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Free blood pressure and sugar screenings, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Hearing clinic, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 1; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.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 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

Free Nordic Ski-Walking Clinics, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 during the Holiday Market Place Preview; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29 during the Holiday Market Place; Glen Arbor Town Hall, Glen Arbor; www.skiwalking.com.

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.

Educational session on new options for women with bladder problems, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, with obstetrician/gynecologist William Nowak and Terri Glenn, a family nurse practitioner with specialization in women's health, free, registration requested; Munson Community Health Center, classroom A and B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register,935-9265.

"Hear for the Holidays" essay contest, entry deadline Dec. 8, entrants should write 1,000 words or less about someone who would benefit from hearing aids and services, the winner selected based on financial need, degree of hearing impairment and overall quality of the essay; mail entries to Hearing Solutions Northwest Michigan, 3241 Racquet Club Dr., Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49684, or fax to 922-1502; to learn more call 922-1500.

"Art of Recovery: The Human Journey" art exhibit, on view through Dec. 18, sponsored by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and InsideOut Gallery; at InsideOut, 229 Garland St., TC; open11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon.; 935-3099.

Applications for Ho'ola Cancer Exercise Wellness Program, free, 10-week program works with 24 different types of cancer patients, class will meet 1-2 p.m. Mon. and Wed. starting Jan. 4, 2009; Premier Health & Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Ave., TC; for details or an application, call Karen Merrill, (808) 284-5150.

Classes/Seminars

Cardiac Rehab nutrition classes, "Nutrition: Latest Information," 9 a.m. Dec. 3, and "Nutrition: Food Ideas," 9 a.m. third Wed. of month, 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.

Learning to Live Alone, under way, remaining classes meet 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.

Family Forum, 6-7:30 p.m. Tues., topics run on an ongoing four-week cycle, open dialogue, mutual skill building and self-ehlp 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.