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Health Calendar
Saturday, March 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.
SALISBURY: Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Rd. hosts HealthWise 2003 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This family community health fair will feature free tests and screenings plus a wide variety of demonstrations and presentations on healthy lifestyles. On-site child care will be provided by the Housatonic Day Care Center so that parents may take full advantage of the health fair. All tests, screenings and other programs are available on a first-come basis, and are completely free of charge. For more info call Joy Martorell at 860-435-9851, ext 188.
SALISBURY: Salisbury Lions Club sponsors a free Eye Screening from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Wagner Learning Center at Noble Horizons. This screening, conducted by professionals, is designed for adults (over 18) and will detect early stages of glaucoma or diabetes-related eye diseases. Those who are most at risk for glaucoma are those over age 45, African-Americans, and people with a family history of glaucoma or trauma to the eyes. Those at risk for diabetic retinopathy are people who have diabetes and who have not had a recent eye examination. For more info call Kathy Hawley at 860-435-8962, or Sandy Gomez at 860-435-9851, ext 132.
Monday, March 3
WARREN: VNA Northwest offers a Bend and Stretch Clinic for seniors from 11 a.m.-noon at Warren Academy on Sackett Hill Rd. The clinic will emphasize muscle strengthening, balance exercises, proper movement and stretch techniques that can help seniors maintain healthier and happier lives. For more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
WASHINGTON: VNA Northwest offers a Bend and Stretch Clinic for seniors from 9-10 a.m. at Washington Senior Center in Veteran’s Hall, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza. The clinic will emphasize muscle strengthening, balance exercises, proper movement and stretch techniques that can help seniors maintain healthier and happier lives. For more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
Thursday, March 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.
FARMINGTON: Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 offers a talk on "Colon Cancer Prevention" in Whit's Place cafeteria at 11:30 a.m. Colorectal cancer is the nation's second greatest cancer-killer. A physician will talk about the risk factors for colon cancer and steps you can take to prevent this disease. Home testing kits will also be available free of charge. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-678-2147.
LITCHFIELD: VNA Northwest offers a Bend and Stretch Clinic for seniors from 11 a.m.-noon at Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. The clinic will emphasize muscle strengthening, balance exercises, proper movement and stretch techniques that can help seniors maintain healthier and happier lives. For more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
Friday, March 7
THOMASTON: VNA Northwest offers a Bend and Stretch Clinic for seniors from 1-2 p.m. in the meeting room at Thomaston Town Hall, 158 Main St. The clinic will emphasize muscle strengthening, balance exercises, proper movement and stretch techniques that can help seniors maintain healthier and happier lives. For more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
Saturday, March 8
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, March 9
TORRINGTON: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
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