The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS
Beulah, 3-7 p.m. May 28, A Papano's Pizza, 7803 Crystal Dr., bus.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. June 4, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Mancelona, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30, Glen's Market, 619 N. Williams, bus.
Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. May 28, June 4, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.
Suttons Bay, 3:30-6:30 p.m. June 8, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 203 Lincoln St.
Traverse City, 1-7 p.m. June 1, St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St.; 2-7 p.m. June 1, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St.; 2-6 p.m. June 2, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3, Thompson Pharmacy, 324 S. Union, bus; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.
Wellston, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6, Wellston Community Center, 1273 Seaman Road.
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
Bay Harbor, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. June 3, the Inn at Bay Harbor, Arlingint Room, 3600 Village Harbor Dr.
Charlevoix, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. May 28, Charlevoix Area Hospital, 14700 Lakeshore Dr.
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. June 9, Knights of Columbus Hall, 7915 S. U.S. 27.
East Jordan, noon-5:45 p.m. June 2, East Jordan Civic Center, 101 Civic Center Lane.
Harbor Springs, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. June 4, Boyne Highlands Main Lodge, conference room C and B, 600 Highlands Dr.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. June 5, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Traverse City, noon-5:45 p.m. June 5, Sprint, 2506 Crossing Circle, suite C; 1-6:45 p.m. June 8, Elks Lodge 323, 625 Bay St.; 1-6:45 p.m. June 8, Arbors of Traverse Apartments, 2955 Leggett 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.
CLINICS/screenings
AuSable Free Clinic, 1250 E. Michigan Ave., Building D, Grayling, (989) 348-3311.
Cadillac Community Clinic, 5-7:30 p.m. each Wed., 521 Cobbs St.; free health clinic providing limited diagnostic and treatment services to those who have no health insurance and are unable to pay for health care; assistance with free or low-cost medications through Medication Access Program for individuals lacking insurance; 876-7818.
Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings through Mercy Hospital Grayling, call (989) 348-0455.
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.
Events/Programs
Older Michiganians Day trip to Lansing, $15 registration fee due May 29, includes bus transportation, morning snacks, a box lunch and a chance to meet with legislators, trip set for June 24, open to all residents of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford counties; for details or to be placed on the reservation list, call the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan, 947-8920 or (800) 442-1713.
Free "Introduction to Yoga" classes, 7-8;15 a.m. and 10-11:15 a.m. May 30, interested individuals may register or just drop in; Leelanau Center for Contemplative Arts, 116 W. Meinrad St., Lake Leelanau; 256-2100.
Relay for Life of Kalkaska County recruitment events, noon-1 p.m. May 31, Relay held Aug. 15-16; cancer survivors invited to register for the dinner, ceremony and victory lap on Aug. 15, anyone interested in forming a Relay for Life team or wanting more information, also welcome; Subway Restaurant, 106 Northland Plaza, Kalkaska; www.relayforlife.org/kalkaskacountymi, or stop at the Members Credit Union Kalkaska location.
Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 6-8 p.m. June 9 at the McAuley Center's Dublin Room, across from Mercy Hospital, Cadillac; 6-8 p.m. June 2, Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.
"Quilt for the Cure" raffle tickets on sale, $1 each or six/$5, July 4 in front of Leland Mercantile, Leland; July 11 during Artist Market, Old Art Building, Leland; also through the summer at Northwestern Bank, Suttons Bay and Leland; Liberty Bell Quilts, Cedar; the Filling Station, Northport; The Fishhook, Leland; Pedaling Beans, Lake Leelanau; the Ice Cream Factory, Suttons Bay; and Boyd's Sewing Center, TC; drawing to be held 3 p.m. Aug. 29.
Celebrity Chef Challenge for Muscular Dystrophy Association, 5:30 p.m. June 11, tasting of food dishes prepared by area top chefs, silent/live auctions, $40 per person; Odawa Casino Resort, Petoskey; for details, tickets or to donate auction items, call (989) 771-9612.
Classes/Seminars
Cardiac Rehab lecture, "Exercise" How to Make It Safe and Effective," 1:30-3 p.m. May 28, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8565.
"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays through the end of June, second session will run Aug. 3-Sept. 28, free, grandparents may join any time, aimed at older adults in Otsego County, custom designed to meet the needs of grandparents parenting their grandchildren, sponsored by Otsego County Commission on Aging; University Center, Gaylord; (989) 732-1122 or www.otsegocountycoa.org.
Free fitness class, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through May, bring mat, water, two one-pound and one 5- to 10-pound hand weights; Mill Creek Elementary School, 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg; Sandi Wills, 267-5236.
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.
"Always a Parent" classes, 6-8 p.m. four Wed., starting first Wed. of each month (next session starts June 3), for parents who are separated, divorced or never married, topics include effective co-parenting, communication and how parental behavior impacts children, $40 includes four classes, textbook and completion certificate; Child and Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr., TC; to register or for details, 946-8975.
Red Cross instructor training, 9 a.m. June 13 and 20, bring a lunch, all-day classes; West Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville; for details or to register, call 757-3069.
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.
Meetings
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 2 p.m. first Tues., at the facility, Bellaire.
First AID/CPR Training
American Red Cross
West Shore Chapter
For details or to register, 757-3069 or toll-free (888) 241-3433; classes held at the Red Cross office, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, prepaid registration is required, send check to American Red Cross, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, MI 49454, along with name, address, phone number and the date and name of the class.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 6 p.m. June 2-3, must attend both nights to receive your card.
Adult/Child/Infant CPR, 6 p.m. June 10-11, must attend both nights to receive your card.
First Aid, 6 p.m. June 17.
First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR, 6 p.m. June 24-25, must attend both nights to receive your card.
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 e-mail district11aa.org.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 6:30 p.m., first Tues., Manistee Medical Care Facility, 1505 E. Parkdale, Manistee; Mike Senters, 723-2543, ext. 112; 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 disease support group, 1 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Grand Traverse Pavilions, Hawthorne Cottage, third floor, 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC; Evon Ryan, 645-2341; 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 disease support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Tendercare Leelanau, 124 W. 4th St., Suttons Bay; Melanie Martell or Holly Joaquin, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, first floor patient education room, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort; Jeanette McNinch, 352-2208; 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.
Alzheimers support group, 3:30 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Charlevoix County Adult Day Center, 116 Main St., East Jordan; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; 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.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place, Honor Plaza, Honor; 935-8491.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., facilitated by Thomas McClellan and Rev. Kay Coones, free-will offering accepted; First Congregational Church, Benzonia; 935-8491.
GT Better Breather support group, 2-3:30 p.m. fourth Thurs. of month, $1 donation to benefit the Senior Center, open to anyone; TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; 932-0399.
Breastfeeding support group, 3-4:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.
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 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.
Family Recovery Continuing Care Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., free; Munson Behavioral Health Services, TC; 935-6382 or (800) 662-6766.
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; for online support at Yahoo groups, type in gamblenomore2007 to access the link, or e-mail gamblenomore2007@yahoogroups.com.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 5-6:30 p.m. third Mon. and 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 799-9570; 7-8:30 p.m. third Tues., Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau, 124 W. Fourth, Suttons Bay, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; interested individuals also may call toll-free (800) 553-1924.
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. Tues., 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.
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., and 1:30 p.m. meeting third 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.
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 Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road N., Traverse City, 922-4831.
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, Manceloa, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord; call (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
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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