The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
area blood drives
Michigan Blood
Bear Lake, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Bear Lake Township Center, 198 E. Bear Lake.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 4, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Kalkaska, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 13, Glen's Market, 784 U.S. 131, bus.
Kingsley, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12, Kingsley High School, 7475 Kingsley Road, bus.
Manistee, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 4, West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale.
Traverse City, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 6, Tom's Food Market, 6353 U.S. 31 North, bus; 1-7 p.m. Feb. 8, St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 8, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, 105 Hall St.; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Birchwood Nursing Center, LaFranier Road, bus; noon-6 p.m. Feb. 10, Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 E. Front St.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 11, Annie's, 208 E. Front St., bus.
The Main Donor Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon first Saturday of each month; 935-3030, (866) MIBLOOD (option six) or www.miblood.org.
American Red Cross
Bellaire, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 11, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88.
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 9, National Guard Armory, 610 Cuyler.
East Jordan, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Feb. 11, East Jordan High School, 101 Maple St.
Petoskey, 12:30-6:15 p.m. Feb. 4, Odawa Hotel, 1444 U.S. 131 South; noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 5, Feb. 12, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.; 1-6:45 p.m. Feb. 8, Central Elementary School, 410 State St.
Traverse City, 2:30-8:15 p.m. Feb. 15, Traverse City Elks Lodge 323, 625 Bay St.
For details about these drives, call 347-5984 or (800) 582-2240, ext. 109; for information on American Red Cross drives in northern Michigan, visit www.redcrossmichigan.org.
Events/Programs
Women's Resource Center bake sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 5, homemade pies, cakes, sticky buns, breads, muffins and cookies, plus creations by the Pie Lady from The Eatery in Kingsley who also will take advance custom orders, WRC Thrift Shop, 3030 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; 633-1366 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. to place an order with the Pie Lady; for details about the sale, contact Valerie Kirn-Duensing, 941-1210 or vkirn-duensing@wrcgt.com.
"The Jack Sprat Low-Fat World Tour," 11 a.m. Feb. 6, musical performance spotlighting the importance of healthy eating, part of Family Day activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $10 adults, $5 ages 17/younger, includes Family Day art activities and gallery hunts; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; for details or tickets, 995-1553 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Matinee Dental Day, 2 p.m. Feb. 6 showing of "Happy Feet," free admission, attendees receive "Tooth Care Kit" from Traverse Health Clinic; Garden Theater, Frankfort; www.frankfortgardentheater.com or www.traversehealthclinic.org.
North Central Michigan College informational session for nursing program, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Feb. 10, explanation of process for admission into NCMC's nursing program and prerequisite courses students must complete prior to entry into the program; NCMC main administration/classroom building, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey.
Great Lakes Children's Museum and Traverse Health Clinic present Brainstorm Challenge Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 15, dedicated to teeth of all kinds, free tooth care kits and free dental screenings for children, museum admission applies; GL Children's Museum, 13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; for details visit www.greatlakeskids.org or www.traversehealthclinic.org.
Veterans' support breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thurs., emotional outlet and learning opportunity veterans of all ages and combat eras regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, free, walk-ins welcome; Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; Michael Dickinson, 360-5059 or dickinson.gm@gmail.com.
Free child passenger safety inspections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Friday of month, AAA, U.S. 31 North, TC; sponsored by Safe Kids North Shore Coalition, call for appointment, 922-4843.
Classes/Seminars
"Look Good ... Feel Better" class for women undergoing cancer treatment, 10:15-11:30 a.m. second Tues. of each month (next class Feb. 9), free, includes beauty advice from licensed cosmetologist on hair and wig care, finding and wearing the right hat/wig/scarf, make-up tips plus free make-up kit; Copper Ridge Boutique, Copper Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; for details or to register, call Judy Blandin, 357-0379.
Nourish, drop-in Pilates class 7 a.m. Wed.; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.
Group exercise class, 10:15 p.m. each Thurs., public welcome, free; Hope Village activities room, 4354 Mount Hope Road, Acme; for details or to sign up, 938-4673.
Family Forum, 6-7:30 p.m. Tues., topics run on an ongoing four-week cycle, open dialogue, mutual skill building and self-help skills for individuals and couples, $5 per person includes materials, facilitated by Gary Vann, PhD, marriage and family psychologist; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.
"Partners on the PATH" workshop, chronic disease self-management program to give participants skills and knowledge to better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, depression, COPD and others, $5 per person, open to any adult in Grand Traverse region, for details on upcoming workshops, call TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC, 922-4911.
CLINICS/screenings
H1N1 vaccine, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4, free for those with Medicare Part B, $15 cash for all others; Glen Eagle Retirement Community, 3950 Sumac Dr., TC; 935-4553.
H1N1 Walk-in Clinic, 8:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 5, 12 and 19, Grand Traverse County Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road, TC; and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 17, Public Services Building, LaFranier Road, TC; no appointment required, those needing a second dose are encouraged to attend; www.gtchd.org.
H1N1 vaccine available, by appointment, $18 administration fee or billing through Medicare Part B and Medicaid only, Walgreen locations at 3900 N. U.S. 31 South, 922-9277; 2350 U.S. 31 North, 938-7051; 975 W. South Airport Road, 946-5840; and 1029 M-37 South, 943-3147, TC.
H1N1 flu vaccine and limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine available, during regular hours seven days a week, H1N1 for ages 4 through adult, limited seasonal flu shots available for ages 6 months through adult (people should call before they come for a seasonal flu shot), $18.60 for H1N1, $35 for seasonal flu vaccine, cash or checks accepted, only Medicare/Medicare Advantage Insurance will be billed; Urgent Care, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details, call 935-8686 and press 8 for flu shot update.
Pregnancy Care Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., after-hour appointments available, free pregnancy testing and confirmation, material support, referrals, free ultrasound to qualifying women, walk-ins welcome; 121 S. Garfield, Suite C, TC: 929-3488 or www.know4sure.org.El
Meetings
Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9, Munson Community Health Center, room A&B;, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244.
RN-AIM meeting and program, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, discussion of "Sexuality and Patient Care: The Role for Nurses" by Susan Odger, one-hour certificate of attendance awarded to those attending, pizza and salad available for $5, registration required, all nurses and student nurses invited; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Kathy Birdsall, 946-2469.
"Journey Through Grief" support series, 5:30-7 p.m. Thurs. through Feb. 11, free, open to any adult mourning the loss of a loved one, practical handouts provided at each session, space limited, registration required, sponsored by Hospice of Michigan; at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; Kathryn Holl, 929-1535, ext. 1538.
Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group, 7 p.m. second Thurs. of March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., every other month will be a dinner outing; group will meet at First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road West, TC; for details, call 946-1687 or 947-8324, or visit www.traverseareaglutenfree.org.
Traverse City Area Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, second Sat. of each month (Feb. 13), friends and family welcome; Munson Medical Center cafeteria dining room #2, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 938-1928 or 929-7969.
SELF-HELP
Adult grief support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Munson Hospice House, TC; 10-11:30 a.m. Tues., TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place Benzie Senior Center; and 1-2 p.m. Wed., the Village at Bay Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 935-8491.
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA hotline 946-8823 or email district11aa.org.
Alzheimer's Association social group for persons with early stage Alzheimer's and their care partners, 11 a.m. second Wed., Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Debbie Monroe or Lisa Teglas, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 10:30 a.m. second Wed., Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E. Division, Boyne City; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.
Alzheimer's Association caregiver support group, 2 p.m. second Wed., Green Acres Retirement Living, 235 Pearl St., Cadillac; Tara O'Brien, 775-5300; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's Association men's caregiver support group, 1 p.m. first Thurs., Alzheimer's Association chapter office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Dick Nunnelley, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. second Thurs., respite available; Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 Coral St., Kalkaska; Rebecca Barr, 258-7522; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call the North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Bariatric support group meeting, 11 a.m. Wed., 5 p.m. Thurs., for anyone 18-months post-op after bariatric surgery, to gather and share information, free; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.
Breastfeeding support group, 3-4:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.
Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. second Tues., for full-time care-givers of seniors, care available; Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire; 533-8703.
Caregiver Support Group, 7:15-8:15 p.m. third Mon., informal get-together for all care givers; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 935-8491.
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, call for times/dates, Munson Hospice House, TC; for details or to register, 935-8492.
Circle of Care support group, 1 p.m. every other Friday, free, for anyone caring for a Leelanau County senior citizen; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; for details and specific dates, call Darcy Krause, 357-4223.
Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 E. Eighth St., TC; for individuals or those with family members struggling with alcohol or drug problems; (800) 622-4810.
Dental Clinics North, partnership of local health departments, schedules dental appointments for low-income children and adults. Clinics accept Medicaid, Healthy Kids Dental, MI Child and Northern Dental Plan, locations in Traverse City, Manistee, Mancelona, East Jordan, Petoskey and Gaylord, (877) 321-7070.
Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 883-8909.
Families in Touch play/support group, Wed., 10:30 a.m.-noon, crawlers to toddlers, 1-2:30 p.m. newborns to crawlers; Munson Community Health Center, classroom D, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 922-4843.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. Sat., Munson Community Health Center Classroom G, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 929-3047.
Gamblers Anonymous of Frankfort, open meetings 6-7 p.m. Fri., Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., e-mail gafrankfort@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 326, Frankfort, 49635; call 651-0251 or 882-2186, ask for Kim.
Grand Traverse Compassionate Connection, a medical marijuana club, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Wed. of each month, 207 W. Grandview Pkwy., Suite 101, TC; 932-0420.
Grand Traverse area chapter of The Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon., self-help support organization for parents grieving the loss of a child; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Avenue, TC; 946-5462.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 5:30-7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month, "Living On: Loss of Spouse/Partner" grief support group; 900 E. Front St, TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 2-3 p.m. first Mon. of month, "Living On: Grief Support," Tendercare Health Center, 124 W. Fourth St., Suttons Bay, 929-1535, ext. 1538; noon-1 p.m. second Mon., "lunch bunch" grief support group, Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; groups are free and open to the public, interested individuals also may call toll-free (800) 553-1924.
Laughter Sessions, 4-5 p.m. first and third Sun. of month, The Friendship Center, 201 Broadway, Suttons Bay, free, laugh to reduce stress sessions offered by Gail Robinson, a Dr. Madan Kataria Laughter Yoga Leader, 256-3477.
Mercy Hospice peer support group, 9 a.m. Tues., Big Boy, Cadillac; for details or to register, call Pastor Brad Center, Mercy Hospice, 779-9550 or toll-free (800) 822-8318.
Michael's Place, support groups for grieving families, 6-8 p.m. Mon., Immaculate Conception School, TC, free, separate groups for young children, teens, adults, parents (including parents dealing with miscarriages, stillborn or death of a baby) and survivors of suicide; 947-6453.
Munson Community Health Library, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed noon-12:30 p.m.) Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri., consumer lending health library, books, magazines, videos, models and Web resources to help consumers understand health and make informed decisions with their physician; Munson Community Health Center south entrance, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265 or e-mail LibraryMCHCCommunityHealth@mhc.net.
NAMI Connection, 4-5:30 p.m. Tues., peer support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, free; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 326-7671 or 256-0152.
Overeaters Anonymous, 12:15 p.m. Tues., 900 E. Front St., TC; 6 p.m. Thurs., King's Court Park Community Room, 2899 LaFranier Road, TC; 10:30 a.m. Sat., Suttons Bay Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay; call 271-1060, 256-2248 or 935-1453.
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training), 6-7 p.m. Thurs., structured group encouragement and training for those seeking to develop skills to abstain from addictive behaviors in a confidential setting; $5 donation; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.
START NEW Series For Healthful Living, 6:30 p.m. Wed., community health professionals aid in teaching God's eight laws of health in everyday lifestyles, with hands-on cooking class, nutritional presentation, spiritual nugget and keynote speaker, free, reservations not required; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church at 801 E. Division in Cadillac.
Traverse City Lupus Support Group, call (800) 705-6677.
TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10 a.m. Tues., Kings Court Community Center, off LaFranier Road, TC, 947-6176 or (800) 932-8677; TOPS #308, 5-6:30 p.m. Tues., Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 668-7830.
Widow/Widower's Bereavement Support Group, noon lunch and 1:30 p.m. meeting first Thurs.; Friendship Center of Emmet County, 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey; Leigh Reis, 347-3211, ext. 22.
Ongoing
Alcohol/substance abuse recovery services, for older adults, cost figured on a sliding scale basis; for details about admission to the group, call Catholic Human Services, 947-8110.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Child and Family Services seeks families for treatment foster care; 946-8975.
Citizens for Better Care, local long-term care ombudsman serving northwest Michigan, for details or concerns about nursing homes and other long-term care settings, call Nancy Turner, weekdays, 947-2504.
Foot care clinics, offered by appointment; for locations, times, dates or an appointment, call the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging, 922-4688.
Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256.
Grand Traverse County Health Department, Personal Health, 2325 Garfield Road N., TC, 922-4831; Environmental Health, 2650 LaFranier Road, TC, 995-6051; Emergency Management, 2325 Garfield Road North, TC, 922-4720; Animal Control, 2571 Keystone Road, TC, 995-6080; Youth Health & Wellness Center, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, TC, 922-6416; additional details also available at www.gtchd.com.
Grand Traverse Pavilions adult day and overnight respite, for details or to register for programs and services, call 932-3000 or visit www.gtpavilions.com.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan, locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord; call (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Lunch and Learn on Motivational Interviewing, noon-1 p.m. third Thursday, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, 105 Hall St., TC; 935-3691.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
Medication recycling, drop off old, unwanted medications during business hours, part of Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department's "Take It Back" recycling program; The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 1128 S. Garfield, TC; for details or specific questions about acceptable/unacceptable medications, call the pharmacy, 946-0900.
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200; for support group information, call 876-7326.
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265.
Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127.
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., Gaylord; (989) 731-2344.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, 1003 Spring St., Petoskey, 347-9692; 1135 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, 929-1844; Confidential health services for women and men, extended hours include some evenings, 929-1844 or (800) 230-PLAN.
Web site for Michigan senior citizens, features information on health care, financial matters, consumer protection, veterans affairs, also an interactive senior event calendar; www.seniorbrigade.com.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach
