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Health Calendar
Saturday, April 27
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, April 28
AVON: The Complementary HealthCare Institute hosts a variety of free educational sessions and activities from noon-5 p.m. at Saint Francis Care, 35 Nod Rd. in Avon. Learn how complementary therapies can increase energy, reduce stress and restore well-being. Find out how holistic medicine can be used to complement traditional medical approaches for optimal health. Experience a mini-session on a variety of topics, including stress reduction therapy, pain release therapy, meditation, energy medicine, Feng Shui, massage, nutrition, and mindfulness-based exercises. The event will also feature an exhibition of artist Q Li Holmes from her "Flow of Chi" series, free refreshments, gifts for attendees, and an opportunity to receive free complementary health services. The Complementary HealthCare Institute is a nonprofit organization that offers holistic services and educational programs to support the integration of mind, body and spirit for optimal health and well-being; for more info call 860-409-1501.
Monday, April 29
GOSHEN: Church of Christ Congregational hosts a 60-Plus Wellness Screening from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Elderly Health Screening Service is a mobile health screening and health education program involved in early detection of diseases and promotion of good health habits. Participants will receive a battery of tests which will take about one hour. Suggested donation is $35 for those having a Pap test and $25 for others; an appointment is required. For more info call Dale at the Goshen Recreation Dept. at 860-491-2249.
THOMASTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30-5:15 p.m. at St. Thomas School on Electric Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
WINSTED: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at Blanche McCarthy Senior Center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Blood pressure check is free; no appointment necessary. Cholesterol check costs $5; for appointment call 379-8561.
Wednesday, May 1
WINSTED: Members of the Medical Assisting Club of Northwestern CT Community College will be located in the college’s Founders Hall and Green Woods Hall from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to give information on the importance of becoming organ and tissue donors. Donor cards will be available for individuals who wish to sign up, and refreshments will be provided. For more info call 860-738-6300.
WINSTED: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital presents "Understanding Sleep Apnea" with Paul Rabeuf, RRT and Mary Ann Demming, RN from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Solarium at the Winsted Health Center. For more info call 888-575-7778.
Friday, May 3
GRANBY: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:15-6:15 p.m. at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
TORRINGTON: Western Area Agency on Aging and Northern Chapter Alzheimer’s Association sponsor a training for provider staff at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Speakers will be Attorney Daryl Gordon on elder law, Mary Underwood on newest research, and Ron Bowen on challenging behaviors and creating a safe environment. Free, and breakfast will be provided; for more info or to RSVP call Jennifer Gauthier at 203-757-5449 or 800-994-9422.
Saturday, May 4
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College Center for Holistic Studies offers "Herbs, Vitamin Supplements and Drug Interactions" from 10 a.m.-noon. This class will give an overview of potentially harmful as well as synergistic interactions between commonly used herbal nutritional supplements and medications. Instructor Alison Birks is an herbalist with a masters in human nutrition from Bridgeport University. Cost is $25; for more info call 860-738-6446.
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