Health Calendar

 

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.

 

Monday, July 22

CANAAN

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1-5:45 p.m. at the Beckley House at Geer Memorial, 85 South Canaan Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Tuesday, July 23

WEST HARTFORD

: Naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy presents a "Safari Through the Health Food Jungle" from 7-8 p.m. at Wild Oats Market, 340 North Main St. Come take a field trip through Wild Oats with Dr. Kennedy, who will show you nutritious quick meals, taking the mystery out of eating healthfully. Free; for more info call 860-673-9954.

 

Wednesday, July 24

LITCHFIELD

: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. presents a discussion on relationship issues throughout the life cycle with family counselor Bet Moses at 8 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested; for more info call 860-567-3163.

WINSTED

: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at the Open Door 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.

 

Thursday, July 25

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.

 

Friday, July 26

TORRINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30-5:15 p.m. at Wal-Mart/ Price Chopper Plaza, 970 Torringford Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

WINSTED

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints in Ledgebrook Plaza on Route 44. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.