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Friday, November 8
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center presents guest speaker Jenny Sinkoski at 11:30 a.m. Jenny, who is the Help Line coordinator and very active and knowledgeable regarding Alzheimer’s disease, will start her program with a video and follow with a question and answer period. If you would like lunch, call 413-528-4118 in advance.
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Stop & Shop in Ledgebrook Plaza from 10 a.m.-noon offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.
Saturday, November 9
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: The Northwestern CT Chronic Fatigue and Fibromylgia Support Group meets at Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. from 1-3 p.m. The meeting will feature a tape of a lecture at Springfield College by Dr. Richard Bruno, the author of "The Polio Paradox: Uncovering the Hidden History of Polio to Understand and Treat Post-Polio Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue." Dr. Bruno is the founder of the Post-Polio Institute and the world’s leading expert on Post-Polio Syndrome. For more info call Karen Meares at 860-489-4118.
WARREN: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Warren Congregational Church, Sackett Hill Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Monday, November 11
NORFOLK: American Red Cross blood drive from 2-6:45 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 North St. (Route 44). Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
NORFOLK: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 North St. (Route 44) from 2-7 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.
SALISBURY: American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at Salisbury School, 251 Canaan Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Tuesday, November 12
BARKHAMSTED: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at Barkhamsted Senior Center from 1-2 p.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.
LITCHFIELD: American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30-6 p.m. at the Community Center on Route 202. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
WINSTED: Blood Pressure Clinic at Blanche McCarthy Senior Center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with a registered nurse from Laurel Hill Healthcare. Free; for more info call 379-8592.
Wednesday, November 13
FARMINGTON: Members of the American Red Cross Blood Services, CT Region meet at 4:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross Blood Center, 209 Farmington Ave. Agenda includes election of a board of directors and officers (chairman, vice chairman and secretary), as well as transaction of other business that may be properly brought before the meeting.
THOMASTON: Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St. presents a program on the critical challenges of Long-Term Care at 7 p.m. Stan Maigarie of Insurance Services will explain the costs, issues and risks of long-term care today and in the future. Mr. Maigarie has worked in the health care and insurance industries for 26 years; he holds the Certification in Long-Term Care credential and is a member of the American Association of Long-Term Care. To register or for more info, call 860-283-4339.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Medical Assistants meet at 7 p.m. in the Lab Conference Room at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. George Struzynski will speak about medical records, documentation and liability. Administrative CEUs are available; for more info call Lucy LaMere at 860-738-2384.
WEST HARTFORD: West Hartford Adult Continuing Education presents a talk by naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy on "Holiday Stress and Blues" from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 205 of the West Hartford Education Center, 28 South Main St. Learn how to overcome the anxiety and depression that comes around this time of year. Dr. Kennedy will discuss natural and holistic solutions that are not addictive and have no side effects. Don’t suffer through it; treat yourself well this holiday season. Fee is $14 residents, $19 non-residents; for more info call 860-673-9954.
WINSTED: Children’s Dental Clinic for area children ages 3-6 from 1-6 p.m. at Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care, 32 Union St. Teeth will be cleaned and an application of fluoride administered by a registered dental hygienist. Suggested donation is $5, but all children will be admitted regardless of ability to pay. Appointments are necessary; for more info call 379-8561.
Thursday, November 14
TORRINGTON: The Holy Name and Holy Rosary Societies of St. Peter Parish sponsor the first annual Parish Assistance Fund benefit at St. Peter Church Hall, 107 East Main St.; a complete polenta and chicken dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance; they will be sold after every weekend mass in front of the church, as well as at Petricone’s Pharmacy, City Barber Shop and Jimmy’s Store. Tickets are also available by calling Dave Frigo at 489-3260 (days) or 482-8127 (evenings). This year’s benefit is being held for Kenneth Galitello, Jr., a victim of MS. Donations will be accepted from those unable to attend the dinner who would like to make a contribution; please make checks payable to St. Peter Assistance Fund.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College offers a workshop on "Easing Lower Back Pain" using the Feldenkrais Method from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stress, injury or habit are reasons for sore, stressed muscles. Once muscles have become tight, the only way to relax them is to stop this contraction. Through deceptively simple, easy, yet ingeniously designed slow movement done on the floor, lower back muscles will slowly come out of habitual contraction, allowing you to stand taller and live life with a greater mobility and ease. For more info call 860-738-6446.
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Winsted Super Saver on Main St. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.
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 a program on "Healthful Holiday Eating" during which participants will learn how to get through the holidays and still control their diabetes; recipes will be included. Free; for more info call John Parisi at 860-379-4772.
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