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October 13, 2008

Things to do from Oct. 14, 2008

Bus trip



• McQuiston Center by the Park in Sandy Lake is planning a bus trip to Riverside Dinner Theater in Cambridge Springs on Dec. 4 for a Christmas show, “Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings.” The bus will depart at 11 a.m. for a noon lunch and matinee. Call 724-376-3608 to reserve a seat.

Fundraiser



• Christ Lutheran Church, 396 Buhl Blvd., Sharon, is having a rummage/yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The church is also selling tickets for Lock, Stock & Barrel Subs to help benefit the Reed Family Fund. The $4 tickets are for half of a chopped ham, salami and cheese sub. For tickets, call 724-981-2070.

All proceeds benefit the Reed Family Fund. Robbie Reed, a 2-year-old who is autistic, got lead poisoning from the paint in the family’s home. They moved out months ago while the lead is being removed and have not been able to go home yet.

Thrivent Financial will supplement any proceeds from these events.

Health



• Sharon Regional Health System holds these events at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center, 2435 Garden Way, Hermitage, unless otherwise noted:

– Healthcare Provider CPR for new participants, 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the School of Nursing, 740 E. State St., Sharon. Fee is $40. Registration: 724-983-2771.

– I Can Cope: Taking Care of Money Matters, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 with Bob Clarke of the American Center Society and Brenda Barber as speakers.

– Highmark Senior Products, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 provides information on supplemental insurance for Medicare recipients who want additional coverage.

– Breastfeeding class, 6 p.m. Oct. 20.

– Cancer Awareness, a two-part panel discussion: Part 1, “Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 with speakers Drs. Donald Keenan, Ravi Sachdeva and William Poller; and Part 2, Gynecologic Cancer — Genetics & Treatment at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with speakers are Drs. John Comerci, D. Lawrence Wickerham and George Garrow. 

– Children’s Story Hour: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, 10 a.m. Oct. 24. This is a story time with songs, finger plays, a craft, and snacks. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

– Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 p.m. Wednesday.

– Compassionate Friends Support Group, 7 p.m. Oct. 27.

– T.R.I.O.: Transplant Support Group, 7 p.m. Oct. 27.

– Sudden Infant Death Survivors, 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Behavioral Health Services, 2375 Garden Way, Hermitage.

– Bereavement Support Group, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Behavioral Health Services, Hermitage.

Registration for programs and support groups: 724-983-5518 or 800-346-7997, unless otherwise noted.

• UPMC Horizon will host these events:

– Free prostate screening, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Womancare Center, 875 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage. The screenings include examination and Prostate Specific Antigen blood test by Dr. Paul Lange. Men who are 50 or older; have not had a prostate screening in the past year; have a family history of prostate cancer; or African American qualify. Appointments: 724-347-7700 (space is limited).

– Yellow Ribbon Support Group, 10 a.m. Saturday, hospital in Farrell.

• “Your Environment and the Connection to Breast Cancer” will be presented at 2 p.m. SundayOct. 19 in Tara — A Country Inn, Clark.

Aileen Magnotto is presenting the event. Dr. Maryann Donovan will speak.

Cost is $15 and includes a light lunch. Tickets are available in UPMC Horizon’s Womancare Center, the Breast Care Center of Sharon Regional Health System and Magnotto’s Shop’n Save, all Hermitage.

Info: Mrs. Magnotto at Shop’n Save, 724-347-2232.

Meetings



• Greenville High School class of 1969 gathers at 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at Perkins restaurant, Hempfield Township, for a planning session regarding the 40th reunion in 2009.

• Mercer County Local Task Force – Right to Education meets at noon Thursday and the third Thursday of each month at The Arc of Mercer County, 850 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage.

Info: Marcia Chikosky, 724-346-5188, or Rick Gadola, 724-342-3569.

Support group



• Overeaters Anonymous will meet at these times and places:

– Bethany Presbyterian Church, 100 Venango St., Mercer, 6 p.m. Thursday. Info: Susan, 724-748-3278.

– Grove City Medical Center conference room A, 631 N. Broad St., Pine Township, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Info: Kathy 724-794-3764.

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