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June 26, 2009

Things to Do from June 26, 2009

Health

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

• Playtime Stimulation for Newborns, 10 a.m. July 2. This is a one-time class for newborns to 7 months taught by a pediatric physical therapist. The class shows how to position, exercise and strengthening your baby through playtime.

• CPR classes July 3 at the School of Nursing, 740 E. State St., Sharon. New Healthcare provider CPR begins at 9 a.m. with a $40 fee; and CPR Recertification Healthcare Provider class starts at 1:30 p.m. with a $20 fee. Register: 724-983-CPR1.

• Prepared Childbirth Series begins at 7 p.m. July 6. This is a six-week prenatal class for the expectant mother or parents. There is a fee.

• Health America: Advantra Town meeting, 11 a.m. July 15. This a program on supplemental insurance for someone who is on Medicare and wants additional coverage.

• Highmark: What’s On Your Plate at noon July 14 with Gayle Linden, as speaker.

• Caregivers Support Group meets at 1 p.m. July 1. This group welcomes those who are taking care of an elderly family member, friend or loved one.

• The new ALS Support Group starts at 6:30 p.m. July 8. Learn and talk with others about diagnosis, treatment, and living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

• Celiac Disease Support Group, 6:30 p.m. July 9. Learn and talk with others about diagnosis, treatment, proper diet, and living with celiac disease.

Registration for programs: 724-983-5518 or 800-346-7997.

• Ostomy Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Trinity Living Center, 400 Hillcrest Ave., Grove City.

Details: 724-458-9501.



Fundraisers

• A Multi family yard sale with all proceeds going to the American Heart Association, will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 4230 Morefield Road, Hermitage.

• A pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of Mercer Free Methodist Church, 519 Grant St., benefits the Children Ministries and Missions Fund. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 to 12. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and hash browns, hot tea, coffee or orange juice. Info: Pastor Bob Feil, 724-662-4900.

• Animal Appeal holds its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 1950 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, near Meiss Automotive.

Details: 724-962-9284 or e-mail animalappealpa.yahoo.com

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