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Health Calendar
Saturday, May 25
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Monday, May 27
WINSTED: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Church of Christ, 800 Main St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Wednesday, May 29
SIMSBURY: American Red Cross blood drive from 1-5:45 p.m. at McLean Heathcare, 100 Sarah Lane. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Thursday, May 30
TORRINGTON: American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, offers free Stroke Alert! screenings at Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert St. Stroke warning signs can sometimes be subtle and are not associated with pain like some of the warning signs of a heart attack, but missing the warning signs may put your senses, speech and memory in danger in a matter of minutes. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death of Americans, and a leading cause of serious long-term disability; find out your risk for stroke. For more info call (toll-free) 888-478-7653.
Saturday, June 1
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
HARWINTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Harwinton Town Hall, 80 Bentley Dr. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Sunday, June 2
TORRINGTON: Torrington Elks host a celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day at 1 p.m. The keynote speaker, Nurse Practitioner Susan DiStasio of the Northwest Oncology office, will be joined by entertainer Roger the Jester and Wamogo High School vocalists. Receive information, get door prizes, and enjoy good food and companionship. To pre-register, call Janet Hooper at 860-496-6396.
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