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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., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, Medical Arts Building, 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre (basement). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

AL-ANON PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 7:15 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (rear, second floor). 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.

ARTHRITIS LAND EXERCISE: 10:30-11:30 a.m. John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB: A support group for individuals with lung disease and their families, 6:30-7:30 p.m., John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 830-2078 or 826-3786 for information.

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.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Riverside Adult Day Care, 220 S. River St., Plains Township. Walk-ins welcome. Call Denise, 823-5161.

CANCER PATIENT PEER GROUP: 7-8 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., suite 120, Forty Fort. Call 714-8800 for information or to register.

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, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Cost is $7, age 60 and older $5. For information, call 714-8800.

HIV/AIDS: We Care, HIV/AIDS Support Network Inc., support for people infected and affected by HIV. Call for meeting location and time, 24-hour hotline, 824-1007, or visit www.wecarewb.org.

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., basement of Hazleton YMCA/YWCA, 35 S. Church St., Hazleton. For more information, call 406-2393.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 8-9 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 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). Call 1-866-935-4762.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7-8 p.m., Town Hill Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny. For more information, call Barbara at 256-7735 or go to www.oa.org on the Web.

SALSA DANCING CLASSES: Lead by certified ballroom instructors, 7 p.m., Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, 700 East 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.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC: 1-4 p.m., for Wilkes-Barre residents only. Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 208-4268.

TRAUMA SUPPORT: Destinations, day program for female trauma victims, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Nanticoke. Call Linda O’Boyle, 735-7590.

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 Boulevard, Plains Township; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, 451 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (rear, second floor). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

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.

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

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

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

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

EATING DISORDERS: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 12-step program for people suffering from obesity, anorexia, bulimia and overeating, 7 p.m., Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. Call Randi, 619-0589.

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, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Cost is $7, age 60 and older $5. Call 714-8800.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT: 6-8 p.m., Faith United Church of Christ, off the Hazleton Airport Beltway behind Rex Appliance. For information or directions, call Jane Bartol at 459-1587; Carol Vilcko at 788-7363; Debbie Mainiero at 454-2821; or Alice Powell at 788-3847.

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

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.

LYME DISEASE SUPPORT: Call 287-8990 for meeting time and location.

MEDITATION CLASSES: Through Sept. 23, how to solve your daily problems through meditation, 7-9 p.m., $8/per drop-in class, Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly.

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; 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 East Broad St., aerobics room. For information, call 501-6750.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9 a.m. meeting, St. John’s Lutheran Church, South River and Academy streets, Wilkes-Barre, call 288-9002; 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

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). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

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

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m.-noon, Meadows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center Hill Road, Dallas. Call 822-9915 or 675-8600, ext. 195.

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; 7-8:45 p.m., Dallas Baptist Church, call 212-8584.

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, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. 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.

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.

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.

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.
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, extension 307.

TRADITIONAL YOGA: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Classes are open to the public, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. 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 5:30-6 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 Hospital, 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 Rehabilitation, 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 recovery program for all hurts, hang ups and habits. Cross Creek Community Church, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call Andy at 574-9840.

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 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 1-866-935-4762.

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, Harvey’s Lake Sewer Authority meeting room, Route 415, call Shirley, 639-0160.
SATURDAY

AL-ANON: 9 a.m., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts building, 25 Church 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 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., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building, 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre; 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.

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: 6-7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 8-9:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Butler St., Kingston (use Geisinger parking lot next to Dairy Queen, church is in back). Call 1-866-935-4762.

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

ATTENTION DISORDERS: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders of Luzerne County support group, 7-9 p.m., Luzerne Intermediate Unit, third-floor parent-teacher room, Tioga Avenue, Kingston. Call 675-3700.

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: 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.

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 and 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Procathedral, 35 S. Franklin 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.

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.