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Friday, November 29
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Stop & Shop in Ledgebrook Plaza on Route 44 from 4-6 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.
Saturday, November 30
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, December 2
GOSHEN: McLean Health Center’s Bone and Joint Wellness Program offers bone density screenings at Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach St. from 1-3 p.m. This test for individuals age 21 or older utilizes ultrasound on your bare heel; it takes only a few minutes. Test results are explained on site and will also be sent to your doctor; a doctor’s referral is not necessary, and the screening is not covered by insurance. Cost is $30 for those over age 50, or $35 for those under 50. To schedule an appointment, call Dale Ives at 860-491-2249; walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits.
SIMSBURY: American Red Cross blood drive from 1-6:15 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
WINSTED: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Beacon (formerly Arrow) Pharmacy, 294 Main St. from 10 a.m.-noon offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.
Wednesday, December 4
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center presents an informational talk on lumbar spinal stenosis with Dr. Jonathan Ballon at 11:30 a.m. Tens of thousands of senior citizens are prematurely forced to give up active lives because of this affliction. This will be a very informative program, and time will be allowed for questions. For more info call 413-528-4118.
TORRINGTON: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Stop & Shop, 211 High St. from 4-6 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.
Thursday, December 5
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College offers "Stiff Neck? Tight Shoulders?" from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. If you have a stiff neck, the Feldenkrais Method, a mind/ body integration technique that uses movement to enhance the communication between the brain and the body, can provide a simple solution. Through deceptively easy yet ingeniously designed slow movements done on the floor, your muscles will slowly come out of habitual contraction, allowing you to stand taller and live with greater mobility and less discomfort. Cost is $85; to register call 860-738-6444.
Friday, December 6
FARMINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
GRANBY: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
Saturday, December 7
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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