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April 28, 2004MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTEREastlake, 5-9:30 a.m. May 4, Oak Correctional Facility, 1250 Caberfae Hwy. 55, bus. Evart, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5, Springhill Camp. Elk Rapids, 1-7 p.m. May 3, First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce. Fife Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28, Forest Area School. Frankfort, 2:30-6:30 p.m. May 6, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave. Manistee, noon-4 p.m. April 29, May 6, West Shore Outreach Lab, 115 Washington St. Mesick, noon-6 p.m. May 7, Mesick High School. Traverse City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28, Munson Community Health Care, 550 Munson Ave.; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 29, Munson Accounting, 3668 N. US-31 S, bus; 1-5 p.m. April 30, Grand Traverse Academy, 1245 E. Hammond Road, sponsored by Grand Traverse Academy National Junior Honor Society; 2-6 p.m. April 30, Horizon Outlet Center, 3639 Market Place Circle; 1-7 p.m. May 3, St. Francis Church, 1025 S. Union; noon-6 p.m. May 4, The Presbyterian Church, Westiminster. The Blood Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 28, May 5; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 29, 30, May 4, 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 3, 10, 17 & 24. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES Charlevoix, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. April 29, Charlevoix Area Hospital; noon-5:45 p.m. May 13, Community Reformed Church. Eastport, noon-5:45 p.m. May 3, Eastport Baptist Church Grayling, noon-4:45 p.m. April 30, Knights of Columbus; noon-5:45 p.m. May 5, American Legion Hall. Manton, 11:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. May 11, Manton High School. Mio, non-5:45 p.m. May 17, St. Mary Church. Interlochen, 2-6:45 p.m. May 18, Green Lake Township. Traverse City, noon-5:30 p.m. May 17, UAW Hall, 703 Rose St. SELF-HELP Better Eating, Better Health Series of free monthly in-store demonstrations at Oryana Natural Foods Market, 260 East 10th St., TC, 1-3 p.m. May 29 Tempeh and Tofu; 1-3 p.m. June 26 Local seasonal vegetables; 1-3 p.m. July 24 Summer Salads, call 947-0191. Bone Density Screenings, Glen's Markets, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates: April 28, 10350 S. Clare Ave., Clare; April 29, 1570 N. Clare Road, Harrison, Cost $9.99 per customer, screening includes an ankle ultrasound that takes about 2 minutes, results available immediately. Car Seat Safety Class, 7-8:30 p.m. April 28, auditorium, Mercy Hospital Cadillac, call Family Birth Center, 876-7403. Drug, Alcohol Screenings, free anonymous education and screenings through April as part of National Alcohol Screening Month at Munson Medical Center, (800) 662-6766, Dakoske-Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, (800) 622-4810 and Catholic Human Services, 947-8110. Multiple Sclerosis Society Water Aerobics Program, 10:20-11:20 a.m. Saturdays through June 5, Grand Traverse County Civic Center Pool, No session May 29, a lift is onsite for those needing assistance getting in and out of pool, volunteers available for assistance, sessions are free of charge, call Kirsten Ardery, 947-6098. Red Cross Babysitting Course, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8, Sabin Elementary School, TC; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15, Kingsley Library, participants must be 11 years old, cost $25, to register, call 947-7286. Red Cross CPR, First Aid AED Class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30; 7545 Boon Road, Cadillac, $35, 775-5351. Red Cross CPR, First Aid, 6-10:30 p.m. May 4&6; 10 & 12, 25 & 27; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 22, 28. Recertification Class 6-10:30 p.m. May 19, 735 S. Garfield Ave, Suite B-100, TC, $40, call 947-7286. Special Pet First Aid Course, 9-11 a.m. June 26, cost $25, register by June 24, 947-7286. MEETING The Board of Health for the Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency, 10 a.m. May 4, 220 W. Garfield, Charlevoix, board serves Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties, meeting open to the public, for more information, call 547-6523. EVENTS American Cancer Society Relay For Life, 10 a.m. June 19 to 10 a.m. June 20, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC, to participate, call (800) 227-2345. American Lung Association, "Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk," 9 a.m. May 15, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC, 1, 3 or 6-mile options, call Lisa Danto, 946-1344. "From Women's Hands" all-female art exhibit April 30-May 2, Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., TC, times vary, call 943-8073. "Grounds for Action: Cultivating Conscientious Consumers for Social Change," 7 p.m. May 5, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Center Road, TC, a documentary about Higher Ground's partner coffee co-op in Chiapas, Mexico, free coffee from Maya Vinic Co-op served, some available for sale, includes a dinner available for minimum $3 donation, call 947-3117 for reservations. For more information, call Emmy Lou Cholak, UU Social Action Task Force, 943-7999. Let's Get Moving Northern Michigan Fun Walks. Participate in community walks. Keep track of miles walked for points toward prizes and events in your local community: 9 a.m. May 8 free walking workshop followed by walk on Leelanau Trail, starts on Fourth Street in Suttons Bay, call 386-0057; May 14, Wexford County program starts at Cadillac City Park, call 876-7359; 8:30 a.m. May 15 Grand Traverse Walk Program, Civic Center, TC, call 935-2909; May 24-26 Crawford and Roscommon counties, 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 24, Crawford County Senior Center, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mercy Hospital, Grayling, 6 p.m. kick-off ceremony, community walk following; 4:30 p.m. May 25 Houghton Lake-Prudenville, 6 p.m. kick-off ceremony followed by community walk; 10-11:30 a.m. May 26 Roscommon Senior Center, 6 p.m. May 26 Mercy Family Care, Roscommon, call (989) 348-0489. March of Dimes Walk America 2004, 8 a.m. May 1 Grand Traverse Civic Center, 1125 W. Civic Center Drive, TC; Winter Sports Park, 1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey, call 947-2488. MS Walk, 9 a.m. June 26, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC, registration starts at 8 a.m. Participants can register by calling (800) FIGHT-MS, fax (248) 353-3850, nmssmi.org or pick up a brochure in local stores beginning in May. Spaghetti Dinner and Euchre Tournament to benefit the Clem family whose son was injured in a skiing accident, 4-7 p.m. May 1, Summit City Grange 672, 9345 Church St., Kingsley, $5 plus $5 entry fee for tournament, call 263-5253, ext. 1432. SEMINARS "Aging and Parkinson's Disease," presented by Dr. Bradley K. Evans, 10:30 a.m. April 28, Senior Center, 801 E. Front St., TC, call 947-1948. "Living with Grief: Alzheimer's Disease," teleconference, 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 28, Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, 9905 13th St., Cadillac, continuing education credits available for a cost of $25, reservations required, call Marlene Puska, 876-4510. Long-term Care Financial Planning Seminar, 6-8:30 p.m. April 28, Bear Lake High School, addressing ways to offset rising costs of long-term care, fee $15, call 477-5353. "Celiac Disease and Research That Is Making A Difference," 7 p.m. May 6, Conference Room 1, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., TC, for those with gluten sensitive enteropathy or have Dermatitis Herpetiformis, free and open to the public, live broadcasts also taking place at Mercy Hospital Grayling, Westshore Hospital, Manistee and Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, call 947-8324. Lymphedema Network of Northern Michigan, 7-9 p.m. May 25, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC, lecture on Diet Controversies: Fat/Carbohydrates/Natural vs. Genetically Modified Foods, by Registered Dietitian Laura McCain, call 935-6691. Parkinson's Summer Forum, 10:30 a.m. June 3, Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 U.S.-31 North, TC, $12 for individuals; $15 for professionals, reservations for lunch due May 30, call 947-1946. "Unlocking the Mysteries of MS," by Dr. Herman Sullivan, 10 a.m.-noon May 8, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC, $5 registration at the door, complementary scholarships available, sponsored by MS Society, 348-7992. Next program: "What Everyone Notices," 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC, lunch included, program presented by a speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and physiatrist. Registration at door $5, complimentary scholarships available, for more information or to register, call Barb MacKenzie, 348-7992. "What Kind of Vitamins Should You Take?" free educational program by Dr. Pamela Smith, 2 p.m. May 2, Park Place Hotel, TC, sponsored by Thompson Pharmacy and Medical, 947-4212. MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City. For information on classes, call Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127. Advance Care Planning, learn about making treatment preferences known for medical care at the end of life, Monday-Saturday, call for times, 935-6176. Car Seat Safety Inspection, check child and infant car seats for compliance, to register, call 935-8210 or 218-2812. Children with Epilepsy, support for parents and caregivers, 7-9 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Pavilion 10, 714-1834. Healthy Futures, offers mothers-to-be access to health information, support from a registered nurse, and a home visit after delivery, 935-5640. Yoga for Cancer Patients, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, pre-registration is requested. The Immunization Clinic, Munson Specialty Clinics building (106 Madison St.). Saturday and Sunday only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, 6-9 p.m.; 935-6270. Bring immunization records. MUNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City. To register for classes, call (800) 4-MUNSON or (800) 935-8200. Comprehensive Weight Management, call to register. Doc on a Mission, Optometrist Dr. Foote will present highlights of his mission trip to Honduras, noon-1:30 p.m. April 28, to register, call 935-9265. PhysKid Story Hour, call for times, children in grades K-3 can join a story and group discussion about health and wellness, call 935-9265. Yoga Cancer Group, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Munson's Vital Choice, Laurie Patrick, 935-6921. GRAND TRAVERSE BAND Breast and Cervical Cancer, Screening Program, for American Indian women age 40 and older; 271-3041. GT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Immunizations Clinics, monthly, free: TRAVERSE CITY, KINGSLEY, INTERLOCHEN, FIFE LAKE; call 922-4831 for appointments. Munson Medical Specialty Clinic, 106 S. Madison St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Monday, appointments not needed, take child's immunization record to each visit. HIV Counseling and Testing, free and confidential; 922-4630. Maternal Support Services, Assists pregnant women and infants; 922-2730. Healthy Kids/MI Child, provides comprehensive insurance for pregnant women and children under 19; 922-2730. Pregnancy Tests, 922-4630. WIC, food coupons and nutrition education for pregnant and lactating women and children under 6; 922-2720 or (800) 946-4599. Breastfeeding Peer Support, 922-2760. Reproductive Health Services, initial and annual exams, pap smears, pregnancy tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV testing. Birth control. No fees for teens, sliding fee scale for adults; Medicaid accepted, Breast and cervical screening for those over 40. 922-4630. Blood Borne Pathogen Training, by request; 922-2729. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HIV Counseling and Testing, anonymous; free; 929-1844. Family Planning, birth control, annual gynecological exams, Pap tests, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling; extended hours; 929-1844. Emergency Contraception, Call 929-1844 for office visit. Women's Health Screening, breast exam, mammogram, pelvic and pap test for ages 40-64; (800) 432-4121.
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