Saturday, February 15

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, February 18

AVON

: Naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy presents a talk on "Insomnia Solutions—How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep" from 7-8 p.m. at the Garden of Light health food store, 395 West Main St. Do you toss and turn in bed, unable to fall asleep? Or perhaps you have trouble staying asleep. While prescription sleeping pills can offer some relief, they never address the root cause of your problem. Talk with Dr. Kennedy about "sleep hygiene," the traditional Chinese medicine meaning of "insomnia," and natural therapies that can have you falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking feeling rested and vibrant. Free; for more info call 860-409-2196.

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.

 

Wednesday, February 19

AVON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. at Healthtrax Fitness Center, Simsbury Rd. (Route 10). Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

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

: Litchfield County Medical Assistants meet at 7 p.m. in the Lab Conference Room at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Topic is the Convention/ Welcome Party; all committee members are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served; for more info call Lucy LaMere at 860-738-2384.

 

Thursday, February 20

TORRINGTON

: The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance support group welcomes Robert A. Adriani as its guest speaker during its weekly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Small Dining Room (off the main cafeteria) at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Mr. Adriani will speak about the Connect to Work Center's benefits counseling program through the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. He will address the work incentives for Social Security Disability Insurance recipients and various programs that are available. Mr. Adriani is currently employed as a Benefits Specialist by the CT Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS); his prior experiences include work as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at BRS, and as a teacher/ counselor in an alternative high school program for students at risk. For more info call Doyle at 860-567-8928, or Palmer at 860-567-5454.

 

Friday, February 21

WINSTED

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Saturday, February 22

FARMINGTON

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