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.
MICHIGAN Community Blood Center
BLOOD DRIVES
Bear Lake, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Bear Lake School, 7748 Cody.
Bellaire, 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12, Anchor Danly, 3650 Derenzy Road, bus.
Buckley, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Buckley Community Schools, 305 First St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 16, Pahl's Feeds & Needs, 11168 M-37, bus.
Cedar, 3-7 p.m. Jan. 11, Cedar Hilltoppers, 7949 S. Schomberg.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 7, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Lake Ann, 3-7 p.m. Jan. 12, Lake Ann United Methodist Church, 9583 1st St.
Manistee, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 7, West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale; noon-4 p.m. Jan. 14, Oaks Correctional Facility, 1500 Caberfae, bus.
Maple City, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 7, Glen Lake High School, 3375 W. Burdickville Road.
Mesick, noon-5 p.m. Jan. 15, Mesick High School library, 210 Mesick Ave.
Traverse City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 8, Munson Medical Center, conference room 11 and 12, 1105 Sixth St.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 9, Tom's Food Market, 1201 S. Division, bus; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 11, Michigan Works, 1209 S. Garfield, bus; 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 13, Disability Determination Service, 315 E. Front St., bus; 2-7 p.m. Jan. 13, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 15, Great Lakes Orthopedic, 4045 W. Royal, 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
Blood Drives
Charlevoix, noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 14, Community Reformed Church, 100 Oak St.
Cheboygan, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Jan. 15, Cheboygan Memorial Health Center, 740 S. Main St.
Indian River, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Jan. 11, Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 8, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
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
Free chi kung workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 7, with DJ Schmidt, professional member and teacher of the National Chi Kung Association; in Leland; for details, location or to register, call 228-4030 or e-mail schmidt562003@sbcglobal.net and leave a message including your name and phone number,
"Aging Parents and Legal Issues" program, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Deborah Rysso, Elder Law attorney, will discuss legal issues facing baby boomers caring for aging parents; free, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, call 935-9265.
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
Nutrition classes and weight-loss support group, 12-week series, sessions start 5 p.m. Jan. 7, noon Jan. 8, 11 a.m. Jan. 21 or 11 a.m. Jan. 23, $30 to join, all funds paid out to top two weight loss "losers," different nutrition/weight loss topic discussed each week; Nourish, 1545 S. Division, Kids Creek Market Place, TC; for details or to register, call 421-3401.
Prenatal Yoga, 5-6 p.m. Jan. 11, 18 and 25, for mothers-to-be, 30 minutes of relaxation and 30 minutes of gentle yoga movements, $79; Yoga for Health Education, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 995-1700.
Baby Care Essentials, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 11, $30, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219.
Chair or "no mat" yoga demonstration, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Jan. 12, free, with instructor Mary Jane Hsu, RN, from Yoga for Health Education, registration required; Munson Community Health Center classroom F, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, call the Munson Community Health Library, 935-9265.
Total Body Fitness with NIA, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26, and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28, $99, movements can be modified for appropriate levels of fitness; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 995-1700.
Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 12, free, registration required; Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., TC; for details or to register, call 935-8900.
"Look Good ... Feel Better" class for women undergoing cancer treatment, 10:15-11:30 a.m. second Tues. of each month (next class Jan. 13), 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.
CLINICS/screenings
H1N1 vaccines clinics, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., by appointment only, for people in recommended target groups (pregnant women, people ages 6 months to 24 years, people ages 25-64 with chronic medical conditions, health care workers, emergency services personnel and caregivers and household contacts of children younger than 6 months old); Grand Traverse County Health Department, Public Services Building, 2650 LaFranier Road, TC; for appointment, call 922-2768.
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
"Journey Through Grief" support series, 5:30-7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 7-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 City Area Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 9, friends and family welcome; Munson Medical Center cafeteria dining room #2, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 938-1928 or 929-7969.
Us Too-Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-5350.
Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13 (second Wed. of each month), Munson Community Health Center, room A&B;, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244.
Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group, 7 p.m. second Thurs. of Jan., 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.
First AID/CPR Training
Munson Healthcare
Following classes at Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31, across from Meijer, TC; for details or to register, call 935-7841.
Heartsaver First Aid, 3-6 p.m. Jan. 19, $45.
Heartsaver CPR with AED for adults, children, and infants, 6-9:30 p.m. Jan. 19, $40.
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.
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.
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 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.
LaLeche League, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, alternate morning and evening meetings the third Tues. of month, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; phone support available anytime; Jessica, 935-3077 or Nessa, 267-6201.
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.
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.
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.
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