Health Calendar

BIPOLAR/p.m., Community Counseling Services board room, 110 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. For those with bipolar disorder or fighting chronic depression. Call 283-5228 for information.

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.

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.

p.m., St. Stephen’s Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. For more information, call 793-4361.

a.m.-4 p.m., 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers In Medicine provide primary and preventive health care to the working uninsured and underinsured of Luzerne County with an income of 200 percent of Federal poverty guideline levels or less. For appointments or information, call 855-2846.

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 Web site, www.wecarewb.org.

p.m. at the Tunkhannock Library, 220 W. Tioga St. Open to the public for support and information sharing. For information, call 888-99-LUPUS or visit www.lupus.org

p.m., basement of Hazleton YMCA/YWCA, 35 S. Church St., Hazleton. For more information, call 406-2393.

ortheastern PA Chapter, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the former Nesbitt Hospital, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Refreshments served. For more information, call 825-3297.

ake Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-6:15 p.m., meeting follows, Hunlock Creek Township Building, Hunlock Creek, call 256-3957; weigh-in 5:30-6:15 p.m., meeting to follow, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Township. Contact Tess, 825-6312.

BLOOD DRIVE: Noon-5 p.m., Hanover Industrial Park, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Township, call (800) 432-8045, extension 2407.

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

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.

FREE HEALTH CLINIC: registration 5:30-6:30 p.m., former Seton Catholic high school, 37 William St., Pittston. Basic health care and information. Call 654-0053.

a.m.-4 p.m., 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers In Medicine provide primary and preventive health care to the working uninsured and underinsured of Luzerne County with an income of 200 percent of Federal poverty guideline levels or less. For appointments or information, call 855-2846.

p.m. Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Free for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Must have a current immunization record and call 208-4268 for an appointment.

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

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.

a.m., Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Building, lower level, Wilkes-Barre; and 6-7 p.m., Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 130 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd. For more information, call 706-2400 or go to www.hospicesacredheart.org on the Web.

BLOOD DRIVE: 3-7 p.m., Hanover Industrial Park, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Township, call (800) 432-8045, extension 2407.

a.m.-4 p.m., 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers In Medicine provide primary and preventive health care to the working uninsured and underinsured of Luzerne County who have an income of 200 percent of Federal poverty guideline levels or less. For appointments or information, call 855-2846.

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.

a.m. Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Free for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Must have a current immunization record and call 208-4268 for an appointment.
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.

p.m., for hurts, habits and hang-ups. Cross Creek Community Church, 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call 696-0399.

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

ack Mountain Free Medical Clinic, 6:30 p.m., 65 Davis St., Shavertown. Volunteers, services and supplies needed. For more information, call 696-1144.

a.m.-4 p.m., 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers In Medicine provide primary and preventive health care to the working uninsured and underinsured of Luzerne County who have an income of 200 percent of Federal poverty guideline levels or less. For appointments or information, call 855-2846.

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.

oon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; 6:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, South Franklin and Academy streets, Wilkes-Barre; 8 p.m., Youth in Recovery, St. Francis Church (basement entrance), East Green Street, Nanticoke. Call 654-7755 or 1-877-871-9281.

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.

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.

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, (rear entrance) 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

BLOOD DRIVE: 8 a.m.-noon, Hanover Industrial Park, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Township, call (800) 432-8045, extension 2407.

GRIEF RELIEF: 9 a.m., Center Moreland United Methodist Church, Creamery Road, Center Moreland. Call Pastor Drew Cottle at 333-4354.

p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Call 654-7755 or 1-877-871-9281.

a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Warren Street and Exeter Avenue, Exeter, call Marilyn, 655-2532, or go to www.oa.org.

YOGA II: 11 a.m.-12:15 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.

AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Building basement, 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 (beginners and discussion). 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.

p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 8 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Butler St., Kingston (use Geisinger parking lot next to Dairy Queen, church is in back). Call (570) 654-7755 or 1-877-871-9281.

p.m., St. Mary/Help of Christians Church, Father Gerrity Hall, 535 N. Main St., Pittston.

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 St., Avoca. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

p.m., John Heinz Rehabilitation, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738.

reater Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main St., Pittston. Call 655-2255.

hildren 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: Noon-6 p.m., Wyoming Valley Red Cross, 256 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, call (800) 432-8045, extension 2407.

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.

ible-based addiction recovery and support group; 6:30-7:15 p.m. men’s and women’s small group discussions; 7:30-8:30 open meeting. Christ Community Church, 100 W. Dorrance St., Kingston. Call 283-2202.

p.m., Back Mountain Harvest Assembly, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call 696-1128.

a.m.-4 p.m., 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Volunteers In Medicine provide primary and preventive health care to the working uninsured and underinsured of Luzerne County who have an income of 200 percent of Federal poverty guideline levels or less. For appointments or information, call 855-2846.

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.

oon and 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Procathedral, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Call 654-7755.

ortheastern 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.