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November 12, 2009

Well-Being in Brief: 11/12/2009

Aging commission appoints Zerafa

TRAVERSE CITY -- The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging has appointed Shirley Zerafa to its board. The group also elected its 2010 officers.

Zerafa was a teacher for 38 years and has served in various government and nonprofit agencies, including 10 years as a family counselor.

Officers for the coming year are Mary Andrews, chair; James Pascoe, vice-chair; James McGee, treasurer; and Steve Chapman, secretary. They will assume their roles Jan. 1.

The Commission on Aging meets the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at 520 W. Front St. For more information, call 922-4688.

Red Cross holding flu seminars

TRAVERSE CITY -- Red Cross information seminars about the H1N1 flu are being scheduled.

A community seminar will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 735 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B100. Subsequent seminars are scheduled for Nov. 19 and 23, 7-9 p.m., at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.

Business and workplace seminars are scheduled for Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at the civic center.

The seminars are free. For more information, call 947-7286, ext. 20, or go to www.nwmiredcross.org.

Pavlova holding Father Fred benefit

TRAVERSE CITY -- Pavlova European Salon and Day Spa, 114 S. Union St. in Traverse City, is holding a benefit for the Father Fred Foundation.

Slated for Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., all proceeds from special salon and spa services will go to the foundation. Reservations are required; call 941-5707.

Women's conference is Friday at NMC

TRAVERSE CITY -- A one-day conference for women is being offered Friday.

"Reinventing the Rest of Your Life" will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Northwestern Michigan College. The day will look at "the next chapters of your life," and will feature speakers, guided reflection, resource booths, networking and food.

Life coaches Nancy Ballinger and Megan Raphael will present; Rabbi Chava Bahle is a guest speaker.

The cost is $125; for information and to register go to www.nmc.edu/ees or call 995-1700.

Dietitian helps with grocery shopping

TRAVERSE CITY -- A Munson dietitian will conduct a grocery store tour for diabetics.

Patti Hennrick will offer a view of grocery aisles and healthy eating during the diabetes-focused tour from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday at Tom's Food Market on East Bay.

Participants will learn how to read food labels, select food items and improve their blood sugar control. They will also learn about carbohydrate counting and meal planning to take control of their diabetes.

Registration is required. Call Munson Diabetes Education at 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.

'Cruise' event raises funds for cancer

TRAVERSE CITY -- "Cruising for a Cure" will be held Saturday at Glen Eagle Retirement Community.

The fundraiser for the American Cancer Society features a cruise-themed reception, music by Chico and The Other Band, refreshments and games between 3 and 5 p.m. There will be a chance to win a Caribbean cruise.

RSVP by Friday by calling 935-4553. Glen Eagle is at 3950 Sumac Drive, off Silver Lake Road. Donations will be accepted at the door.

Health department 'kicks butts'

TRAVERSE CITY -- The Grand Traverse County Health Department, as a member of the Traverse Bay Area Tobacco Coalition, is recognizing November as "Kick Butts Month."

During the month, health officials are encouraging a tobacco-free lifestyle to reduce the risk of preventable deaths. According to a 2006 survey, about 22 percent of Michigan adults are smokers.

For information on "Freedom From Smoking" classes, call 271-3684. For other wellness information, go to the health department's Web site, www.gtchd.org.

Otsego hospital awarded book grant

GAYLORD -- Otsego Memorial Hospital has received a $1,500 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to buy books.

The books will be used as part of the hospital's Reach Out and Read program. Every child, 6 months to 5 years old, who comes in for a wellness visit will take home a book. About 700 books are handed out each year.

For more information on Reach Out and Read, call (989) 731-7930.

Medical assistants meet Monday

TRAVERSE CITY -- The Northwest Michigan chapter of Medical Assistants will hold its monthly meeting Monday.

The meeting will be held at Munson Family Practice, 1400 Medical Campus Drive, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. The agenda includes planning for the holiday event, a fundraising discussion and other chapter business. All medical assistants are welcome.

For more information, e-mail Christie Johnson, christiejcma@gmail.com.

Doctor discusses childhood anxiety

TRAVERSE CITY -- A seminar on anxiety disorders in children and adolescents will be held Tuesday.

The class is part of the Teacher and Parent Educational Series. Sander M. Weckstein, M.D., is the presenter. It will be held in the Traverse City Central High School library, 1150 Milliken Drive, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services at 935-0355.

New lodge designed specifically for men

TRAVERSE CITY -- Cherry Hill Haven has opened a residential care center with the decor of a hunting and fishing lodge.

The center, at 4885 N. Long Lake Road, cares exclusively for men with Alzheimer's and related dementia.

The lodge, "like deer camp, except very tidy," has a great-outdoors interior and warm furnishings, but still features round-the-clock care. Owners Patti and Tom Dixon plan on installing a putting green in the spring.

Cherry Hill Haven serves 46 residents in four facilities. A women's facility in a remodeled Victorian home is expected to open in the spring. Cherry Hill's philosophy is to please God and take care of his people. The facility will receive the Excellence in Care award from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America this year -- the only such facility in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana and one of 14 in the nation.

For more information, call Evon Ryan, director, at 645-2341, e-mail evon.cherryhill@gmail.com or go to www.cherryhillhaven.com.

Seminar helps with reducing stress

TRAVERSE CITY -- A seminar on reducing stress to help your heart is scheduled for Nov. 19 at Munson Community Health, Conference Room A.

Exercise specialist Beth Dole will outline ways to control and cope with stress as it relates to heart disease. The lecture begins at 1:30 p.m. at 550 Munson Ave. There is no cost, but preregistration is needed. Go to www.caregiverstress.com.

Web conference for family caregivers

TRAVERSE CITY -- A Web conference for family caregivers is scheduled for Nov. 19.

"The Best Care for your Parents" will be held beginning at 7 p.m. There is no charge.

Co-hosts will be Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association and Paul Hogan of Home Instead Senior Care.

For more information, call 421-5550.

Paul Oliver auxiliary ball is Dec. 5

FRANKFORT -- The Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Holiday Charity Ball Dec. 5.

The event, to be held at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa in Thompsonville, begins at 5 p.m. There will be appetizers and wine, a silent auction and a raffle. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with a live auction and dancing to the Clearwater Band to follow.

The "Crystal Ball" is the auxiliary's largest fundraiser of the year. Reservations are $75 per person and due by Nov. 25. Call Sally Cook at 352-8159.

Cardiac rehab cooking class is free

TRAVERSE CITY -- A class on healthy cooking for a cardiac rehab diet is scheduled for Nov. 18.

Participants will learn healthy cooking techniques for reducing fat, what foods to look for at the grocery store, how to plan a menu and how to organize a kitchen.

The class, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Munson Community Health Center, is free. To register, call 935-8565.

New session of NIA is beginning Nov. 24

TRAVERSE CITY -- A new session of NIA classes begins Nov. 24 in Munson Community Health Center's Classroom D.

NIA mixes martial arts, dance and healing arts and was founded in San Francisco 20 years go. It promotes healthy joints and balance and increases strength, flexibility and circulation.

The class runs for four weeks and costs $45. Munson Community Health Center is at 550 Munson Ave. Preregistration is required; call Northwestern Michigan College at 995-1700.

TC woman honored for volunteering

TRAVERSE CITY -- Catherine Dancer has been honored by Hospice of Michigan for her volunteer work.

Dancer, of Traverse City, regularly visits patients in facilities or in their homes. She said she was inspired to volunteer after a family member became ill.

"There is such a need for people who are willing to be a friend to someone at a very challenging, often frightening time in life," Dancer said.

For information about Hospice of Michigan services in the Grand Traverse area, or to volunteer, call (888) 247-5701 or go to www.hom.org.

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