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Health Calendar
Friday, November 9
FARMINGTON: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 9-10 a.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
SIMSBURY: Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Screenings offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 10 a.m.-noon at Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St. Cost for cholesterol is $20, seniors $15; blood glucose costs $8. No appointment necessary; for more info call 653-5514.
SIMSBURY: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 11 a.m.-noon. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
SIMSBURY: Blood Pressure Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from noon-1 p.m. at Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
TORRINGTON: Foot Clinic at Sullivan Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.
WATERBURY: Family and professional caregivers are cordially invited to the grand opening of the new Aging Resource Services Center and Library at the Western CTArea Agency on Aging, 84 Progress Lane. Caregiving and Medicare related information will be provided, and refreshments will be served. Please register by calling 203-757-5449.
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at Stop & Shop in Ledgebrook Plaza on Route 44 from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $15 for flu vaccine, $20 for pneumonia vaccine; or bring your Medicare B card. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561.
Saturday, November 10
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Sunday, November 11
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College presents "Forgiveness—The Key to Freedom" with Dory Rosa from 1-4 p.m. Holding on to pain, hurt and negative emotions takes up a lot of room in our hearts—room which could be used for much more powerful and positive emotions. Come learn the tools and techniques to set yourself free. Cost is $25; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Monday, November 12
AVON: Foot Care Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Rd. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; for appointment or more info call 651-3539.
AVON: Blood Pressure Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Rd. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
NEW HARTFORD: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at New Hartford Volunteer Fire Dept., Route 219. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
NORFOLK: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:45 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Routes 44 & 272. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
NORFOLK: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at Immaculate Conception Church from 2-7 p.m. Cost is $15 for flu vaccine, $20 for pneumonia vaccine; or bring your Medicare B card. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561.
SIMSBURY: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College presents "The Breathing Coach" from 7-9 p.m. Using the breath in a learned process is a healing modality that addresses our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. This workshop will open our awareness to the power of our mind, how our thoughts can manifest our greatest potential, and how we can be coached to attain this level of whole body healing. Suggested reading is "Celebration of Breath" by Sondra Ray. Instructor Carolann Asselin is a certified Therapeutic Recreation professional and Breathwork facilitator. Cost is $25; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Tuesday, November 13
FARMINGTON: Foot Care Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 10 a.m-1 p.m. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; appointments are necessary. For more info call 651-3539.
GRANBY: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 248 Salmon Brook St. from 2:30-4 p.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
LITCHFIELD: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at the Community Center, Route 202. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Wednesday, November 14
FARMINGTON: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 9-11 a.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
LITCHFIELD: American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. at the Community Center, Route 202. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
TORRINGTON: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at Stop & Shop, 211 High St. from 4-6 p.m. Cost is $15 for flu vaccine, $20 for pneumonia vaccine; or bring your Medicare B card. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Medical Assistants meet at 7 p.m. in the Lab Conference Room at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Bring a guest; students welcome. For more info call Lucy LaMere at 860-738-2384.
UNIONVILLE: Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Screenings offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Tunxis Senior Center, 17 School St. Cost for cholesterol is $20, seniors $15; blood glucose costs $8. No appointment necessary; for more info call 653-5514.
UNIONVILLE: Blood Pressure Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tunxis Senior Center, 17 School St. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
Thursday, November 15
COLEBROOK: Foot Clinic at Colebrook Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.
GRANBY: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 248 Salmon Brook St. from 2:30-4 p.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
SIMSBURY: Foot Care Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 10 a.m-1 p.m. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; appointments are necessary. For more info call 651-3539.
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at Winsted Super Saver on Main St. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $15 for flu vaccine, $20 for pneumonia vaccine; or bring your Medicare B card. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561.
Friday, November 16
FARMINGTON: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 9-10 a.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
SIMSBURY: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 11 a.m.-noon. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
TORRINGTON: Foot Clinic at Sullivan Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.
TORRINGTON: The Center for Cancer Care, 200 Kennedy Dr. offers free pulmonary screenings, head and neck massages, and educational materials from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The screenings and massages offered by licensed professionals are free and open to the public; no appointment is necessary. For more info call 860-489-0350.
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