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March 24, 2004HEALTH CALENDARNW MI BLOOD PROGRAMCedar, 3-7 p.m. March 29, Cedar Hilltoppers Snowmobile Club, 7949 S. Schomberg Road. Frankfort, 2:30-6:30 p.m. April 1, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Kalkaska, 3-7 p.m. March 30, Glen's Market, 784 US-131, bus. Kingsley, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25, Kingsley High School, 7475 Kingsley Road. Manistee, noon-4 p.m. March 25 & April 1, West Shore Outreach Lab, 115 Washington St. Onekama, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24, Onekama High School, 5016 Main St. Traverse City 2-7 p.m. March 24, St. Patrick Church, 630 W. Silver Lake Road, 2-6 p.m. March 26, Cherryland Center, 1150 S. Airport Road, bus; 2-6 p.m. March 31, Borders Books, 2612 Crossings Circle; noon-4 p.m. April 1, Munson Business Office, 207 Beaumont Place, bus; 1-5 p.m. April 2, Credit Union One, 1202 Veterans Drive, bus; 2-6 p.m. April 30, Grand Traverse Academy, 1245 E. Hammond Road, sponsored by Grand Traverse Academy National Junior Honor Society. The Blood Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 24 & 31; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 25 & 30, April 1 & 2; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. March 29. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES Bellaire, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. March 31, Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, 4543 S. M-88 Hwy. Ellsworth, 1:30-6:45 p.m. March 30, Community Building, Center Street. Kalkaska, 1-5:45 p.m. April 5, St. Mary of Woods Parish. Lake Leelanau, 2-6:45 p.m. March 25, St. Mary Church, 411 St. Mary St. Leland, 2:15-7:15 p.m. April 7, Leland School. Mancelona, noon-5:45 p.m. March 29, Mancelona Middle School, 1120 St. John St. Traverse City, 1:30-6:15 p.m. April 5, Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St.; 9-2:45 p.m. April 7, TC Fire Dept., Front Street. SELF-HELP Multiple Sclerosis Society Water Aerobics Program, 10:20-11:20 a.m. Saturdays, April 3 through June 5, Grand Traverse County Civic Center Pool, No sessions April 10 and 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, (231) 947-6098. Red Cross Babysitting Course, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17, May 8, at Red Cross, 735 S. Garfield, Suite B-100, TC; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, TC; 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 Classes, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 3, 6-10:30 p.m. April 6 & 8, 6-10:30 p.m. April 14 (recertification only); 6-10:30 p.m. April 20 & 22; 6-10:30 p.m. April 26 & 28, classes held at 735 S. Garfield, Suite B-100, TC, to register, call 947-7286. EVENTS Benzie Central Middle School Walk for Diabetes, April 22, 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia, call Anne Fitch-Clark, (231) 882-4498, ext. 1218. Diabetes Open House, 1-3:30 p.m. April 6, Mercy Hospital Cadillac, McAuley Center Gymnasium, eye screenings, foot screenings, blood sugar testing, food tasting, medication information, call (231) 876-7183. Easter Basket Auction to benefit Easter Seals, beginning at 9 a.m. April 5 on WTCM-AM, 8 a.m. April 6 on WTCM-FM. A variety of baskets suitable for children or adults. Call in bids for baskets auctioned hourly. For more information, call Liz Hughes, 941-1271. "How to Keep Your Memory," free health conference by Dr. Pamela Smith, Center for Healthy Living & Longevity, 2 p.m. April 25, Park Place Hotel, 300 E. Park St., TC, sponsored by Thompson Pharmacy and Medical, call (231) 947-4212. "Myths Surrounding Depression," 11 a.m. March 26, 710 Lincoln Bridge Plaza, Main Street, Cheboygan, short program on causes and advice on coping followed by soup and salad lunch, $6, limited seating, offered by Cheboygan Memorial Hospital Development Council, call for reservations, (231) 627-1232. "Symptoms and Treatment of Cataracts," free seminar, 1 p.m. March 25, by Dr. Timothy Hanley, Cedar Run Eye Center, 3830 W. Front St., TC, free cataract screening will follow the seminar, seating is limited, to register, call 929-3888. CREATIVE ARTS HEALING CENTER Prenatal movement/siblings art time, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays through April 28, $60/six weeks, for mothers-to-be; also Siblings Art, for children while mom is in movement class, $30/six weeks; Just Imagine Creative Arts Healing Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808. Postpartum movement/siblings art time, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through April 28, $60/six weeks, for mom and baby; also Siblings Art, for children while mom is in movement class, $30/six weeks; Just Imagine Creative Arts Healing Center, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808. MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City. For information on classes, call Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127. Breastfeeding Support Services, breast pumps, supplies, individual assistance, 985-8200. Cancer Support Group, 4-5:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Oncology Unit Lounge, Laurie Patrick, 935-6921 or Beverly Rushlow, 935-6259. Car Seat Safety Inspection, check child and infant car seats for compliance. To register, call 935-8210 or 218-2812. Childbirth Preparation for Singles & Teens, 6-8 p.m. March 30. Children with Epilepsy, support for parents and caregivers, 7-9 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Pavilion 10, 714-1834. Comprehensive Weight Management, call to register. Grandparenting Class, 6-8:30 p.m. March 24. Grief Support Groups, in Traverse City, Kalkaska and Beulah areas, sponsored by Munson Hospice and Palliative Care; call Jan Stump, 935-8481. Massage Therapy, 935-6926. Navigator Program, information and support for women with breast cancer, 935-8216 to register. 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. Better Breathing Class, 1:30-3 p.m. March 29. Breastfeeding Support Group, 3-4:30 p.m. March 29. Comprehensive Weight Management, call to register. March Childbirth Preparation, 6:30-9 p.m. March 24, 25, 31; 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 28. Families in Touch: Crawlers to Walkers, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Families in Touch, Infant (newborn to crawling), 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Infant (crawling to 16 months), 10:30-noon Wednesdays; Toddler to preschool age children and their parents, 10:30 a.m.-noon second and fourth Thursdays. Fitness classes, Pilates, Yoga, T'ai Chi, 935-6449 to register. Living With Cancer, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Classroom G; (800) 809-8127. Massage Therapy, 935-6926. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 947-7203. Taking Care of Baby, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 25. 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 one-on-one 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. MANISTEE Sit and Get Fit, exercise class for seniors, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Senior Center, Manistee; $2 for drop-ins; 723-8282. Cancer Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, St. Mary's in Manistee. Diabetes Self Management, program and support group, Call West Shore Diabetes Services, (231) 398-1033. BENZIE-LEELANAU HEALTH DEPARTMENT Women's Health, Family planning/reproductive health clinics; breast and cervical cancer screening. Maternal Child Health, Maternal Support Services/WIC for pregnant women and children; Infant Support Services, Immunization clinics, Healthy Futures. General Health, Confidential and anonymous HIV counseling and testing; immunizations for children and adults. CADILLAC Support Groups, for information, call 876-7326. Advance Care Planning, for help with decisions about end-of-life care, Monday-Saturday, call for times, Mercy Hospital, (231) 876-7355. Aquatic Therapy, sponsored by the Diabetes Education Department; 876-7028. Better Breathing, eight weekly classes provide information on lung disease, medications, breathing techniques, nutrition, and exercise for people with chronic lung disease, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Mercy Hospital, (231) 876-7825. Cancer Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, Cancer Care Center; 876-6504. Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825. Childbirth Education Classes, various days and times. Pre-registration required; 876-7403. Knitting for Stress Therapy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Dublin Room in the McAuley Center, 775-9276. Nutrition for those over 60, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 24, United Methodist Church, Cadillac, (231) 876-7360. Walk for Diabetes Control, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Lake Cadillac pavilion; $20. Tour of Family Birthing Center, 5-8 p.m. first Wednesday; meet at fourth-floor nurses station. No registration. Yoga, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, 1:45-3:15 p.m. Wednesdays, $32 for 4-week session or $10 for walk-ins, Mercy Hospital Cadillac, (231) 743-9417. Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, District Department No. 10; bring verification of income. (231) 876-7818.
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