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November 10, 2009

HEALTH CALENDAR

TODAY

AL-ANON: Noon, Triangle 24 Hour Club, Memorial Highway, Dallas (next to bowling alley); 7 p.m., Christ United Presbyterian Church, 105 Lee Park Ave., Hanover Township. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

AL-ANON PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 7:15 p.m., parent’s support, Nesbitt Medical Center, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (ER entrance). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

ANXIETY AND STRESS SUPPORT: 6:30 p.m., learn healthy ways of coping and processing feelings, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Free to the public.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: 7-8:30 p.m., Hospice St. John, 123 N. Vine St., Hazleton, call (877) 438-3511; 6-7 p.m., Hospice for the Sacred Heart, Center for Education, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, call 706-2400.

BREAST-FEEDING INFORMATION: Greater Pittston La Leche League, 10 a.m., St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Call (800) 432-8007.

CANCER SUPPORT: For those caring for a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, 2-3:30 p.m., first floor conference room at The Henry Cancer Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. For information, call Caroline Vanstory, M.S.W., at 819-5479. To R.S.V.P, contact Mary Ann at 820-6186.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., Bowl Arena, 190 Susquehanna Blvd., West Hazleton. For information, call 1-888-99LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Butler St., Kingston (use Geisinger parking lot next to Dairy Queen, church is in back); 6:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, 211 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 8-9 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call 1-866-935-4762.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: Support group open to the community, 7 p.m., John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. For information, call Patricia Reid at 823-8320 or e-mail preid161771@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY

ABUSE SUPPORT: Battered Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Domestic Violence Service Center, Wilkes-Barre. Call 823-7312 or (800) 424-5600.

AL-ANON: 10:15 a.m., Holy Name St. Mary’s, 301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville; 7 p.m., Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Plains Township; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (ER entrance). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Road, Jenkins Township. For more information, call 655-2891 x402.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT: For patients and their families after gastric bypass surgery, 6 p.m., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, Father Streit Enrichment Center, Church Street, Wilkes-Barre. Call 826-3266.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: In Loving Memory, for those who have lost a child, 7 p.m., home of Norm and Peg Ball, Tunkhannock. Call 836-3324.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Noon-1 p.m., to provide education and support to those caring for patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Center For Education, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic.

DIABETES EDUCATION: 7-8:30 p.m., Care and Concern Health Clinic, former Seton Catholic High School, 37 William St., Pittston. Call Mary Parrs 826-0510 extension 285 to register.

DIABETIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: Presented by Allied Services Home Health; 10 a.m.-noon, John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Registration is required. For information, call 348-2205.

MEDITATION CLASSES: The healing power of meditation, 7-9 p.m., $8 per drop-in class, Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Through Dec. 16.

MENTAL HEALTH: Recovery Inc., 7:30 p.m., Allied Services Longterm Center, Smallacombe Drive, Scranton. Call 342-9848.

NAR-ANON: Support group for families affected by the disease of drug addiction; 7 p.m., United Methodist Church; 175 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. Call 262-3793 for more information.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Noon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; 7 p.m., Saint Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building auditorium, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call 1-866-935-4762.

OSTOMY SUPPORT: Sponsored by Luzerne County Ostomy Association, 7 p.m., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, Medical Arts Building basement, Church Street. Call 696-2344.

THURSDAY

AGING PARENTS: Caregiver support group, 7 p.m., Moses Taylor Hospital, original hospital building, second floor, partial hospitalization program, Scranton. Call 340-2362.

AL-ANON: 10 a.m., Nebo Baptist Church, 75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke (basement); 7 p.m., Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea; 7:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Mercy Center, 301 Lake St., Dallas Township (first building on right). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

ALATEEN: 7:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Mercy Center, 301 Lake St., Dallas Township. Call 603-0541.

BIBLE-BASED RECOVERY PROGRAM: Recovery Through Jesus 12-step program for individuals with addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, etc.; 11 a.m.-noon, Christ Community Church, 100 W. Dorrance St., Kingston. For information, call Pastor John at 283-2202.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Bible-based addiction recovery and support group, 6:30 p.m., Mountain Top Family Center Church, Grouse Hills Complex, Route 309, call 474-0900; 7-8:30 p.m., Dallas Baptist Church, Corner of Briar Crest Drive and Harveys Lake Highway, call 639-5099.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: 7:15 p.m., Heather Highlands Community Center, 609 S. Main St., Jenkins Township. Call 654-1032 or 655-1565.

EX-POWS’ GROUP: Support group for former prisoners of war, 11 a.m., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, eighth-floor group room, Plains Township. Call Alan Kurlansky, 824-3521, extension 7698.

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES: 6-8 p.m., education, information and resources for individuals, families and friends dealing with alcoholism and chemical dependency. Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway, Drums. Call 823-1171.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 52 E. 8th St., Wyoming. Facilitated by Pastor Jeffrey Klansek, non-denominational and elements of spirituality are discussed. A new topic will be presented each week. Call Klansek at 552-1391 or 552-4181.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: 9-11 a.m. Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Free for children ages six weeks to 18 years. Must have a current immunization record and call 208-4268 for an appointment.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Noon-1 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; 8-9:30 p.m., Central United Methodist, South Franklin and Academy streets, Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-866-935-4762.

OSTOMY SUPPORT: 6 p.m., Hazleton General Hospital, annex board room, 700 E. Broad St. Call 501-4787.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m., meeting follows, Shavertown United Methodist Church basement, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Kingston Township, call Rhonda 696-5065 or Carol 477-5867; weigh-in 6:45-7:15 p.m., meeting follows, West Wyoming Municipal Building, 464 W. Eighth St., call 333-4930.

FRIDAY

AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (enter through front doors, conference room first door on right); 7:30 p.m., Triangle 24 Hour Club, Route 415, Dallas (next to bowling alley). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 6:30 p.m., 12-step bible-based recovery program for hurts, habits and hang ups, Cross Creek Community Church, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call Dave at 706-5104.

DIABETES CLASS: 1:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, conference room, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. For more information, call Shirley Smith, 675-5970.

DIABETES SUPPORT: 10 a.m., Community Medical Center School of Nursing, 1800 Mulberry St., Scranton. Call 969-7272.

FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Church auditorium, 1201 Providence Road, Scranton. For more information, call Tony, 344-7866.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m., meeting follows, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 813 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, call 287-8883; weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m., meeting follows, West Wyoming Borough Building, 464 W. Eighth St., call 283-1890; 6:30 p.m., Edwardsville Borough Building, Main Street, Edwardsville, call Pam at 331-2330; weigh-in 6:30-6:45 p.m., meeting follows, Harveys Lake Sewer Authority meeting room, Route 415, call Shirley, 639-0160.

SATURDAY

AL-ANON: 9 a.m., Saint Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre (basement); 7:30 p.m., Clear Brook building, 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort (rear entrance). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Faith-based 12-step recovery program, 11 a.m., Nebo Baptist Church, 75 Prospect St., Nanticoke. For more information, call Sue at 735-8109 or Lisa at 472-4508.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke; 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-866-935-4762.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Warren Street and Exeter Avenue, Exeter, call Marilyn, 655-2532, or go to www.oa.org.

SUNDAY

AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Christ United Presbyterian Church, 105 Lee Park Ave., Hanover Township; 7 p.m., Mercy Special Care Hospital, 128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke (wound care entrance, conference room); 7 p.m. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Main Street, Dallas. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP: 2 p.m., Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Plains Township. For information call Rosemarie Butera at 655-0728.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS: 8:30 p.m., St. Mary/Help of Christians Church, Father Gerrity Hall, 535 N. Main St., Pittston.

MONDAY

AL-ANON: Noon, Wyoming United Methodist Church, Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; Step meeting 6 p.m., discussion 7 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Church Rectory, Hawthorne Street, Avoca. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

CARDIO-STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. For cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Cost, $7 per class, 60 and older, $5. Monthly rates available. Call 714-8800.

BIBLE-BASED RECOVERY: Recovery Through Jesus, 12-step addiction recovery and support group; 6:30-7:15 p.m., men’s and women’s small-group discussions; 7:30-8:30 p.m., open meeting. Christ Community Church, 100 W. Dorrance St., Kingston. Call 283-2202.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: 7:15 p.m., 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call 1-888-995-8787 or visit www.lupuspa.org for more information.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Noon, St. Stephen’s Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; 7 p.m., Mount Zion Baptist Church, 105 Hill St., Wilkes-Barre; 7:30 p.m., St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke. Call 1-866-935-4762.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Northeastern Pennsylvania Overeaters Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., Clear Brook, 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call Dominick, 819-2320; call 655-2305; or go to www.oa.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT: 4 p.m., Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Radiation Oncology Department, 575 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Valet parking is available. For more information or to register, call 552-1300.

RECOVERY INC.: Support group for people with anxiety, panic attacks and depression, 7-9 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Church and Wyoming avenues, Kingston. Call 822-6486, 288-2197 or 542-7980.

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