Friday, December 6

FARMINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

GRANBY

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Saturday, December 7

BURLINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Burlington Town Hall, 200 Spielman Highway. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

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, December 10

TORRINGTON

: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Big Y, 420 Winsted Rd. from 10 a.m.-noon offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.

WINSTED

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Blanche McCarthy Senior Center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with a registered nurse from Laurel Hill Healthcare. Free; for more info call 379-8592.

 

Wednesday, December 11

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.

 

Thursday, December 12

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.

TORRINGTON

: Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic at Big Y, 420 Winsted Rd. from 3-5 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. For more info call 379-8561.

WINSTED

: Northwestern CT Community College offers "Over and Over Again—How to Relieve and Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries" from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. People with repetitive strain injuries (carpal tunnel is just one example) have developed abnormal movement or muscle tension patterns that have led to injury and chronic pain. In this workshop the student will be guided through lessons specific to preventing RSI and providing relief for those who have it. Using the Feldenkrais Method, learn to "undo" the movement patterns that cause RSI. Cost is $85; to register call 860-738-6444.