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Health Calendar
Friday, March 14
SALISBURY: Noble Horizons hosts an educational seminar on "Depression: The Silent Epidemic" at 5 p.m. in the Life Long Learning Center. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation by Dr. Richard O'Connor, and a light supper will be served. Advance registration is requested; for more info call Sandy Gomez at 860-435-9851, ext 132.
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 15
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
MERIDEN: CT Vaccine Information Alliance presents the 2003 Conference on Bioterrorism Preparedness: Informed Decisions for Educated Actions from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Parkway. Barbara Loe Fisher, President of the National Vaccine Information Center, will speak on smallpox disease and the vaccine. U.S. Air Force Major Russell Dingle will speak on anthrax disease and the vaccine. Teresa Younger, Executive Director of the CT Civil Liberties Union, will speak on civil liberties regarding the Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act. Pamela Behrman, Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, will speak on how to talk with children about natural and man-made emergencies, both during and after the emergency. Bob Collins, owner of Earth Star Survival, will speak on sanitation and water supply for the home, and food supplies. Cost is $45 members, $50 professionals, $70 non-members; pre-registration is encouraged, as seating is limited. For more info call 860-231-2231, or visit <www.ctvia.org>.
TORRINGTON: State of Grace offers a Meditation Circle from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Cleanse your mind of distractions, develop mindfulness in any situation, foster greater clarity, and reawaken your authentic self. Physical movement and breathwork will prepare you for meditation, and relaxation and journaling afterwards will allow you to integrate your experience. Pre-register by calling State of Grace at 860-489-9333, or instructor Jenna Bashore at 860-489-0004.
Monday, March 17
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.
Tuesday, March 18
COLEBROOK: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at Colebrook Senior Center 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.
Wednesday, March 19
FARMINGTON: Litchfield County Medical Assistants meet at 7 p.m. in the Dowling South building at UConn Medical Center. Richard Whitehead, PA-C will speak on new effective therapies in treatment of IBS. Refreshments will be served, and carpooling will be available; for more info call Lucy LaMere at 860-738-2384.
NORFOLK: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at Meadowbrook 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.
THOMASTON: VNA Northwest offers a walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic from 10-11 a.m. at Green Manor Senior Housing on Elm St. No appointment is necessary; for more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
Thursday, March 20
FALLS VILLAGE: VNA Northwest offers a walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Falls Village Senior Center, 107 Main St. No appointment is necessary; for more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
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.
LITCHFIELD: VNA Northwest, 24 Village Green Drive offers a walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic from 1-3 p.m. No appointment is necessary; for more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
WASHINGTON: VNA Northwest offers a walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Washington Senior Center in Veteran’s Hall, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza. No appointment is necessary; for more info call 860-567-6000, or 800-752-0215.
Friday, March 21
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.
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, March 22
FARMINGTON: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
NEW HARTFORD: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.
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