Health

February 9, 2010

HEALTH CALENDAR

TODAY

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

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.

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

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

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 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 (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.

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.

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, ext. 402.

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.

CROHN’S SUPPORT: For Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients, 7-9 p.m., Scarano Conference Room, Level 0, Valley Medical Building, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Plains Township.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Edwardsville Apartment Complex community room, 9 Beverly Drive, Edwardsville. Call Nancy, 331-0235.

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.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: 7:30 p.m., 333 Broad St., Hazleton. Call Help Line, 829-1341.

HEALTHY AGING SEMINAR: 2 p.m., Irem Temple Clubhouse, 340 Country Club Road, Dallas. Sponsored by Masonic Village at Dallas and Misericordia University for Luzerne County residents age 65 or older, topic of discussion this week is memory. Call 675-1866 to reserve.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: 1-4 p.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.

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

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.

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

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-5:55 p.m., briefing 6-6:30, Lehman United Methodist Church, call 675-1682 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; 6-6:45 p.m. weigh-in and 7 p.m. meeting, West Pittston Borough Building; and weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m., 6 p.m. meeting, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas, call 639-5464.

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: 12-step Recovery Through Jesus 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, ext. 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.

GENTLE YOGA CLASS FOR CANCER PATIENTS: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., 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.

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.

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

RECOVERY INC.: Support group for people with anxiety, panic attacks and depression, 7-9 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call 822-6486, 288-2197 or 542-7980.

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.

TRADITIONAL YOGA: 5:30-6:45 p.m., 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.

WALKERS: Meet for fun, friendship and exercise, 2 p.m., front of the Lee Park Tower Senior Center, Wilkes-Barre. Call 822-8254.

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

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.

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

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.

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 info, call Shirley Smith, 675-5970.

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

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT: 12:30 p.m. at the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Dr. Karen Arscott, board-certified specialist in neuromuscular medicine, will discuss “Fibromyalgia and Posture” and provide exercise and pillow suggestions. Call (888) 995-8787.

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

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 7:30-9 p.m., St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke. Call (866) 935-4762.

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

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 (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.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 2-3 p.m., Hospice for the Sacred Heart, Center for Education, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic. For more information, call 706-2400.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS/GAM-ANON: Both meetings, 5:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 425 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call Help Line, 829-1341.

NAR-ANON: Support group for families affected by the disease of drug addiction; 7 p.m., Clear Brook Building; 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call 262-3793 for more information.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 8 p.m. Harvest Assembly, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call (866) 935-4762.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group, 2 p.m., Summit Health Care Limited, 453 S. Main Road, Wright Township.

MONDAY

ADDICTION HELP: Confidential one-on-one discussion about drug and alcohol addiction and referrals. Not therapy. At 7:30 p.m. at 24 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, the Stickney building. Appointments can be made by calling 762-4009.

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.

AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAM: 6-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7 p.m., Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, 700 E. Broad St., cost of $50 for eight half-hour sessions, call 501-6750 for information.

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

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

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.

FREE PREGNANCY TESTING: Counseling, education, support and options on crisis pregnancy, 6-8 p.m., The Hope Center at Back Mountain Harvest Assembly. Call 696-1128 or 866- 219-2446.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building auditorium, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call Help Line, 829-1341.

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.

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 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.

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.

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