Health

January 19, 2010

HEALTH CALENDAR

TODAY

ADDICTION HELP: Support group for adult children of addiction and other dysfunctional families, 8-9 p.m., Clear Brook, Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. Participants should park and enter at the building’s rear.

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.

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.

BI-POLAR/DEPRESSION SUPPORT: 6:30 p.m., Community Counseling Services board room, 110 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. For those with bi-polar disorder or fighting chronic depression. Call 283-5228 for information.

CANCER SUPPORT: “Facing Cancer Together,” support group for cancer patients and loved ones, 6:30-8 p.m., Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Call 348-7940.

GASTRIC BYPASS SUPPORT: 5-8 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. For information, call 864-3289.

GENTLE YOGA CLASS FOR CANCER PATIENTS: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Suite 120, Forty Fort. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to first class. A doctor’s note is required for cancer patients in treatment. Classes are open to the public. Cost is $7, age 60 and older $5. For information, call 714-8800.

SALSA DANCING CLASSES: Lead by certified ballroom instructors, 7 p.m., Hazleton Health and Wellness Center, 700 E. Broad St., aerobics room. For information, call 501-6750.

SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-6:15 p.m., meeting to follow, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Township. Contact Tess, 825-6312.

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.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., Heritage Hill Adult Day Services, 751 N. Church St., Hazleton. For more information, call 450-4500.

AQUATIC EXERCISE AND AEROBICS: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738.

AUTISM SUPPORT: 6-8 p.m., for family members of those with autism and professionals. Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Church and Warren streets. Call 905-7770.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 4 p.m., Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, radiation-oncology department, 575 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Call 552-1300 to register.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 3:30-5 p.m., first floor conference room, The Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township. For information call Caroline Vanstory at 819-5479. To R.S.V.P., call the center at 820-6150.

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

EXERCISE CLASS: 10:15-11:30 a.m., standing strong chair class, Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Classes are open to the public. Cost is $7, age 60 and older $5. Call 714-8800.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT: 6 p.m., Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Special speaker is Dr. Mark Cruciani, rheumatologist. For information, contact Suzanne at 383-0578.

MEMORY CARE: Support group, 6:30 p.m., Oakwood Terrace Assisted Living Community, 400 Gleason Road, Moosic. Call 451-3171, ext. 8.

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

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.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Northeastern Pennsylvania Overeaters Anonymous beginners’ meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call Diane, 822-6239, or go to www.oa.org.

SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550.

SUNRISE STRETCH: Sponsored by Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Gentle stretching exercises, 7:30 a.m., West Park, Swallow Street, Pittston. Call 822-1158.

SWING DANCE CLASSES: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, 700 E. Broad St., aerobics room. For information, call 501-6750.

THURSDAY

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.

CARDIAC SUPPORT: Mended Hearts Inc., cardiac support group, 7 p.m., Mercy Hospital, second floor, Scranton. Call 587-5755 or leave message at 340-4842.

CHEMOTHERAPY SIDE EFFECTS: 6-7:30 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Presented by oncology nurses. Call 714-8800 for reservations.

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.

HIV CLINIC: 2-4 p.m., Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. For Wilkes-Barre residents only. Call 208-4268 for information.

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.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7-8 p.m., Clear Brook, 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, call Lori at 814-3051 or go to www.oa.org.

SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550.

SPINA BIFIDA SUPPORT GROUP: 7-9 p.m., Mercy Hospital, second-floor meeting room, Scranton. Call Christine Warner, 586-0925, to register.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, for family and friends of suicide victims, 7 p.m., Catholic Social Services, 33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. Call 822-7118, ext. 307.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:15-5:45 p.m., meeting follows, West Wyoming Municipal Building, 464 W. Eighth St., call 333-4930; 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;

FRIDAY

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN: 4-4:45 p.m., John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738.

ARTHRITIS LAND EXERCISE: 10-11 a.m. John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738.

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS: 11-11:45 a.m., Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, 700 E. Broad St. Massage helps to regulate the baby’s digestive system, helping colic or constipation, and aids in relaxation to help regulate sleep. Cost is $7 per class, includes informational materials and massage oil. For more information, call 501-6767.

SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Weigh-in 5:30-6, meeting follows, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 813 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, call 287-8883; weigh-in 5:30-6, 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

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.

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.

MS HELP: Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Riverside Rehabilitation Center, 220 S. River St., Plains Township. For meeting time, call Deborah Malys, 823-1204.

MONDAY

AL-ANON: Noon, Wyoming United Methodist Church, Wyoming Avenue, 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.

AQUATIC EXERCISE AND AEROBICS: 3:30-4:30 p.m., John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738.

ARTHRITIS AQUATIC PROGRAM: 2:30-3:15 p.m., Greater Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main St., Pittston. Call 655-2255.

BIBLE-BASED RECOVERY: 12-Step Recovery Through Jesus 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.

GAM-ANON: 7:30 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, 534 Wyoming Ave., enter at rear. For family members and friends of compulsive gamblers. Call Help Line, 829-1341.

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.

SARCOIDOSIS SUPPORT: 2 p.m., the Lupus Foundation building, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call 1-888-995-8787 or visit www.lupuspa.org for more information.

SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults ages 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550.

STROKE SUPPORT: Support group, 6 p.m., Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital, community room, Scranton. Call 348-1263.

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