Health Calendar

 

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.

 

Saturday, July 27

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, July 29

WINSTED

: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at Blanche McCarthy Senior Center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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.

 

Tuesday, July 30

AVON

: Naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy presents a talk on "Which Vitamins Are Right for You?" from 7-8 p.m. at the Garden of Light natural food store, 395 West 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. He will also answer your questions about supplements you bring (in their original bottles) to the talk. Free; for more info call 860-673-9954.

BURLINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at Marinelli’s, 175 Monce Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Wednesday, July 31

LITCHFIELD

: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. presents a talk on vegetarian diets with Rob Quigley at 8 p.m. The discussion will include health issues as well as practical shopping and cooking techniques for today’s working families. A $10 donation is suggested; for more info call 860-567-3163.

 

Thursday, August 1

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, August 2

WINSTED

: Foot Clinic at Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care, 32 Union St. Call 379-8561 for appointment.

 

Saturday, August 3

FARMINGTON

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

TORRINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.