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Health Calendar
Friday, November 23
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.
UNIONVILLE: American Red Cross blood drive from 1-5:45 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 301 New Britain Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Saturday, November 24
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
KENT: Dr. Avery L. Jenkins offers an alternative flu clinic at his 64 Maple St. office from 2-4 p.m. The clinic will offer an alternative approach to illness prevention for those who do not wish to receive a flu vaccination, as well as ways of improving the flu vaccination’s frequently poor effectiveness. For more info call 860-927-4455.
Sunday, November 25
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College offers a class on "Herbs, Vitamin Supplement and Drug Interactions" from 10 a.m.-noon. Nutritionist and herbalist Alison Birks will give an overview of potentially harmful as well as synergistic interactions between commonly used herbal and nutritional supplements and medications. Cost is $25; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Monday, November 26
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: American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5:30 p.m. at Avon Volunteer Fire Station, 25 Darling Dr. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
SIMSBURY: Blood Pressure Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 10 a.m.-noon at Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
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.
UNIONVILLE: Blood Pressure Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 11 a.m.-noon at Tunxis Senior Center, 17 School St. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
Tuesday, November 27
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.
NEW HARTFORD: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at Center Fire House, Greenwoods Rd. and Route Route 219 from 5-7 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.
Wednesday, November 28
AVON: Blood Pressure Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 1-2:30 p.m. at Avon Council Chambers, 60 West Main St. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.
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.
TORRINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 2-6:45 p.m. at the Torrington Elks Club, 70 Litchfield St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College offers an Introduction to the Foundations in Herbal Medicine Program from 7-8 p.m. This in-depth program of study is designed to appeal to a diverse group of students and offers a wide range of classes. This informational session will outline what is required to earn a Certificate of Completion in the program, and application packets will be available for those wishing to enroll. Cost is $10; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Thursday, November 29
CANTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at Canton Station, Canton Springs Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or 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.
TORRINGTON: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at K-Mart on Main St. 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.
Friday, November 30
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.
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care at Stop & Shop in Ledgebrook Plaza on Route 44 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.
Saturday, December 1
BURLINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
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