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
Acme, noon-6 p.m. today, Grand Traverse Resort, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme.
Buckley, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 5, Buckley Community Schools, 305 First St.
Cedar, 3-7 p.m. March 8, Holy Rosary Church, 3919 Gatzke Road.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. March 4, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Honor, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 26, Honor Plaza, Main Street, bus.
Interlochen, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 5, Kalkaska High School, 315 Coral St.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. March 3, Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce, 353 S. Cedar St.
Manistee, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 1, Manistee Community Drive, 95 Maple St.; noon-4 p.m. March 4, West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale.
Traverse City, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today, Central High School, 1150 Milliken Drive; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27, Home Builders Expo at East Middle School, 1776 Three Mile Road, bus; 2-6 p.m. March 2, The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 3, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, bus; 2-6 p.m. March 4, Immaculate Conception Parish, 720 Second St.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 6, Tom's Food Market, 1201 S. Division, bus; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 8, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.
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
East Jordan, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. today, Grandvue Medical Care Facility, 1728 S. Peninsula Road.
Gaylord, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 26, Evangelical Free Church, 1649 M-32 East; 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. March 2, Gaylord High School gym, 90 Livingston Blvd.
Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. March 3, Grayling American Legion, 106 James St.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. March 5, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Traverse City, noon-5:45 p.m. March 3, Traverse City College Preparatory Academy, 1402 Carlisle Road.
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 child passenger safety inspections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 26, Grand Traverse Metro Fire Station #11, TC; sponsored by Safe Kids North Shore Coalition, call for appointment, 922-4843.
Tubing for a Cause, 4-10 p.m. Feb. 26, prices are $12/person for one-hour pass, $17/person for two-hour pass; $2 from each ticket will benefit Third Level Crisis Intervention Center programs; Timberlee Hills, 10484 S. Timberlee Drive, TC; for details, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
Higher Self Bookstore "Show and Tell" Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 27, free lecture on "Enhancing the Parent/Child Relationship" by Jennifer Tavana; at the book store, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805 or www.higherselfbookstore.com.
Matinee Dental Day at the State Theatre, 10 a.m. Feb. 27 showing of "Snow Dogs," 25 cents admission, movie-goers receive tooth care kits from Traverse Health Clinic; State Theatre, 233 E. Front, TC; www.statetheatretc.org or www.traversehealthclinic.org.
Benefit spaghetti dinner, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27, to help Sam Hanes and his family with bills and expenses resulting from his heart attack, $5 ages 5/older, free ages 4/younger, additional donations appreciated, 50/50 drawing at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by friends and co-workers from Cherry Growers; Mesick AMVETS, M-37 South, Mesick.
Grayling Senior Center, Clogging 1 p.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; line dancing 10 a.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Wii Bowling 1 p.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Higher Self Bookstore "Show and Tell" Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon March 6, free lecture on "Law of Attraction" by Josh Beechraft; at the book store, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805 or www.higherselfbookstore.com.
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.
Classes/Seminars
"Enhancing the Parent/Child Relationship" clinic, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27, free, donations accepted, focusing on simple techniques to help better understand your child, improve communication and facilitate desired behavior, reservations required; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; for details or to register, 941-5805.
"Always a Parent" classes, 6-8 p.m. four Wed., starting first Wed. of each month (next session starts March 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.
"Look Good ... Feel Better" class for women undergoing cancer treatment, 10:15-11:30 a.m. second Tues. of each month (next class March 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.
Women's Resource Center volunteer training, evenings March 11, 16 and 18, all day March 13 and 20, for anyone in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau counties; for details, to volunteer and for training location, call Jody Smith, 941-1210.
CLINICS/screenings
Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; hearing clinic 1-4 p.m. March 15; foot clinic 1-5 p.m. March 23 by appointment, $20 and bring a towel; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; for details visit www.crawfordcoa.org; for details or foot clinic appointment, call (989) 348-7123.
H1N1 Walk-in Clinics, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 31, Public Services Building, LaFranier Road, TC; and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays through March 26, Grand Traverse County Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road, TC; no appointment required, those needing a second dose, including children, 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.
Walk-in health screening, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. first Wed. of each month (next screening is March 3), services include cholesterol and blood glucose levels, Body Mass Index score and blood pressure reading, $12 cost includes blood pressure log, pedometer and all test results at the time of the screening; Charlevoix Area Hospital, Classroom A, Charlevoix; for advance appointments, call 547-8906, walk-ins also welcome.
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
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 27; Dr. William Kitti Education Center, next to Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, South Coral Street, Kalkaska; 258-4829 or 258-0261.
Dual Recovery Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. starting March 4, DRA is an independent organization based on the 12 steps and traditions of AA, for anyone recovering from an addiction combined with co-occurring mental or emotional health issues; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; http://www.draonline.org.
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 support group, 6:30 p.m., first Tues., Manistee County Medical Care Facility, 1505 E. Parkdale, Manistee; Mike Senters, 723-2543, ext. 112; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association 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 up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Tendercare Leelanau, 124 W. 4th St., Suttons Bay; Melissa Buchanan, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, REMEC Room, lower level, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort; Jeanette McNinch, 352-2208; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 3:30 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Charlevoix County Adult Day Center, 116 Main St., East Jordan; Sue Keiser, 237-0103; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association men's caregiver support group, 1 p.m. first Thurs., Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Bud Lawrence, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
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.
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 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.
Young onset Parkinson's Support Group, 6 p.m. first Tues., featuring guest speaker Dr. Heather VanSkyhock on March 2; room A and B, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC.
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.
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.
-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach
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