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Thursday, September 19
TORRINGTON: The Depression and Manic Depression Association Support Group of Northwest CT welcomes renowned cellist David Darling as guest speaker during its weekly meeting in the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Small Dining Room (adjacent to the cafeteria) at 7 p.m. Mr. Darling will present a program on "Music and Spirit." For more info call Doyle at 860-567-8928, or Palmer at 860-567-5454.
WINSTED: Northwest CT Diabetes Support Group meets at 6 p.m. at Ivery and Dudley Pharmacy, 118 Main St. John Parisi and Frances Herman will present "Eating Your Way to Low Cholesterol." High cholesterol is a common condition of diabetes. Can eating properly eliminate the need for medications? Free; for more info call John Parisi at 860-379-4772.
Friday, September 20
TORRINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. at the Torrington Company, 59 Field St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Saturday, September 21
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
LITCHFIELD: Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. (Route 63) hosts a program on the "Big Picture Approach to ADHD" with clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Reynolds from 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Community Room. Dr. Reynolds has recognized a need for more comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of this multi-faceted condition without medication. From an educational point of view, recognizing and analyzing the complexities of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is enormously important, as is determining what information will help teachers and parents instruct children with ADHD more appropriately. The latest techniques for diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, including EEG neurofeedback, will be highlighted. Free and recommended for parents and educators; for more info call 860-567-8030.
TORRINGTON: The Maternity Center at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital offers an Infant/ Child CPR class. For more info call 860-496-6395.
Sunday, September 22
PLEASANT VALLEY: Northwestern CT Community College Center for Holistic Studies offers a "Weed Walk" with herbalist Alison Birks along the Henry Buck Trail in Peoples State Forest from 10 a.m.-noon; meet at 9:30 a.m. at the entrance to Matties Grove Recreation Area on East River Rd. Cost is $20; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Monday, September 23
TORRINGTON: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital offers free Prostate Cancer Screenings from 6-9 p.m. All men over age 50 are encouraged to schedule a screening, which includes a physical digital exam and blood test. Pre-registration is required; for more info call 860-489-1468, or 860-496-6513.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College Center for Holistic Studies presents "Eco-Herbalism: Replanting the Fields We Love" from 7-8:30 p.m. Native medicinal plants are under siege; in the U.S. alone over 2,400 acres of native habitat is lost every day. This loss of habitat combined with the skyrocketing demand for herbal medicines throughout the world has brought us to a critical juncture. This will be an evening dedicated to preserving our native medicinal plants. A slide presentation of "at risk" medicinal plants will be shown. Instructor Alicia North is an herbalist who has studied under ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavash as well as herbalists such as Rosemary Gladstar, Susan Weed and Christopher Hobbs. Cost is $20; to register call 860-738-6446.
Wednesday, September 25
AVON: Naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy presents a talk on "The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life" from 7-8 p.m. at the Garden of Light natural food store, 395 West Main St. What can you do to slow down the aging process, to stay healthy and vital and avoid debilitating diseases in your old age? Dr. Kennedy will lead a discussion of what works to keep you healthy, providing an unbiased overview of the more controversial botanical, hormonal and nutritional therapies. Free; for more info call 860-673-9954.
WINSTED: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at the Open Door from 11 a.m.-noon 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.
WINSTED: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital offers free Prostate Cancer Screenings from 6-9 p.m. at the Winsted Health Center. All men over age 50 are encouraged to schedule a screening, which includes a physical digital exam and blood test. Pre-registration is required; for more info call 860-489-1468, or 860-496-6513.
Thursday, September 26
WINSTED: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at Blanche McCarthy Senior Center, 80 Holabird Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Friday, September 27
GRANBY: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:15-6:15 p.m. at Granby Senior & Youth Center, 15 North Granby Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
SIMSBURY: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at Simsbury Health & Fitness, 526 Hopmeadow St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
TORRINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30-5:15 p.m. at Torrington Fire Dept., 111 Water St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Saturday, September 28
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 Drive. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
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