Friday, July 12

AVON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Women’s Health-Avon, 22 Waterville Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Saturday, July 13

FARMINGTON

: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Tuesday, July 16

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.

NEW HARTFORD

: Blood Pressure Clinic at New Hartford Senior Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with a registered nurse from Laurel Hill Healthcare. Free; for more info call 379-8592.

WEST HARTFORD

: Naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy presents a talk on "Which Vitamins Are Right for You?" from 7-8 p.m. at Wild Oats Market, 340 North Main St. Ever wonder if the vitamins you’re taking are actually doing anything, or are even worth the money you spend on them? Dr. Kennedy will help you learn more about nutritional supplements in a casual, unbiased talk about the latest in vitamins and minerals. In a hands-on class, he will answer your questions about the specific supplements you bring to the talk. (Please bring supplements about which you have questions in the original bottles.) Free; for more info call 860-673-9954.

 

Wednesday, July 17

LITCHFIELD

: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. presents a talk on "Lifestyle and Longevity" with Harry Barney at 8 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested; for more info call 860-567-3163.

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.

TORRINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:45 p.m. at Torrington Elks Lodge, 70 Litchfield St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Thursday, July 18

COLEBROOK

: Foot Clinic at Colebrook Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.

FARMINGTON

: Blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

WINSTED

: Northwest CT Diabetes Support Group meets at 6 p.m. at Ivery and Dudley Pharmacy, 118 Main St. John Parisi will present "Vitamins, Herbs and Diabetes." Does natural mean healthy? What about those miracle vitamins for diabetes? Learn to separate fact from fiction. Free; for more info call John Parisi at 860-379-4772.

 

Friday, July 19

AVON

: American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5:15 p.m. at Avon Volunteer Fire Station, 25 Darling Dr. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Saturday, July 20

FARMINGTON

: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

WINCHESTER

: Litchfield County Medical Assistants meet at noon for a potluck barbecue at Holly Martin’s house. There will be swimming, boating and croquet, and Susan Perlotto will speak about Lyme disease prevention. Earn CEUs while you relax; for more info call Holly at 860-379-1235.