Saturday, October 19

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 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Charles St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Monday, October 21

TERRYVILLE

: American Red Cross blood drive from 2-6:45 p.m. at the Polish American Political Club, 3 Makara St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Wednesday, October 23

AREA

: The Arthritis Foundation sponsors a dial-a-doctor call-in from 7-9 p.m. Callers can ask rheumatologist Sanatham Lakshminarayanan, MD questions about arthritis diagnosis and treatments by calling 800-541-8350.

AVON

: Avon Public Schools Continuing Education offers "Which Vitamins Are Right for You?" with naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room W104 at Avon High School. Ever wonder if the vitamins you’re taking are actually doing anything, or are even worth the money you are spending 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 questions about specific supplements that you bring to the talk (please bring supplements in the original bottles). Fee is $20; to register call 860-404-4715.

COLEBROOK

: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Colebrook Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Cost is $20. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561.

TORRINGTON

: Litchfield County Medical Assistants meet at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. The subject of the meeting will be recertification requirements, direction and advice. For more info call Lucy LaMere at 860-738-2384.

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.

 

Friday, October 25

TORRINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Saturday, October 26

FARMINGTON

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