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Published on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007
WEDNESDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 380 Mineola Ave., Akron; 330-733-9765 or 330-524-2779. 7:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 Liberty St., Medina; 330-722-6313.
Noetic Bloomers Alcoholics Anonymous — 10-11 a.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Al-Anon — 8-9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Alateen — 8-9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Springfield Alcoholics Anonymous — 8-9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Akron General cholesterol/glucose screening — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, 3885 W. Market St., Montrose area of Bath Township. $12, total cholesterol and glucose; $18 for HDL, glucose, total cholesterol and risk ratio for heart disease. 888-312-5628.
Lunch and Learn Lecture — 11:30 a.m., Barberton Citizens Hospital, 155 Fifth St., Barberton. Free. 866-224-4373.
Childbirth Class — Second of six sessions, 7-9 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2722.
American Cancer Society's Man-to-Man Prostate support group — 7 p.m., Stewart's Caring Place, 2955 W. Market St., Akron. 330-836-1772.
Carbohydrate Counting Class — 1 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 E. Washington St., Medina. $40. 330-721-5144.
Breast-feeding Class — 6:30 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 E. Washington St., Medina. $20. 330-721-5992.
NAMI of Medina County support group — 7 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 E. Washington St., Medina. Free. 330-335-3021.
Lupus Foundation of America Maple Heights support group — 12:30-2 p.m., Maple Heights Library, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights. Free.
Health Talk — Supermarket Smarts — 6-7 p.m., Fisher Foods, 5215 Fulton Drive N.W., Jackson Township. Dietitian Sarah Leffler. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
A New Beginning — Social group for widows and widowers of all ages meets at 6 p.m. for dinner and conversation at area restaurants. For information and dining spots, call 330-745-6239.
Alzheimer's Association Fairlawn Evening Caregiver support group — 7 p.m., Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
''How to Handle the Holidays'' — 6-8 p.m., Executive Event Center, 5211 W. Tuscarawas St. N.W., Canton. Aultman Hospital and Palliative Care is offering this free bereavement program. 330-479-4805.
THURSDAY
Aquatic exercise — 9 and 10 a.m., Motel 6, 3122 Eastpointe Drive, Medina Township. $36, series; $3, session. Registration, 330-721-5009.
Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 63 S. Prospect St., Ravenna; 330-296-3471. 7 p.m., Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation, 721 Hickory St., Akron; 330-926-0160 or 330-375-1860. 7:30 p.m., Briarwood, 3700 Englewood Drive, Stow; 330-375-1860.
Co-Dependents Anonymous — 7:30-9 p.m., Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge. Free. 330-535-4583.
Female Challenge girls support group — 5-7 p.m., East Akron Branch YMCA, 110 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. Support and self-esteem for girls. Free. 330-784-0408.
Celebrate Recovery — 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Chapel, 135 Fir Hill, Akron. Free. 330-315-5525.
Emotions Anonymous — 8 p.m., Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-849-0849.
Childbirth education — 7 p.m., Barberton Citizens Hospital, 155 Fifth St. N.E., Barberton. $10. Registration required, 330-615-3550.
Managing Life One Thursday at a Time — 7-8 p.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center West, 4125 Medina Road, Bath Township. Free. 888-312-5632.
Akron General cholesterol/glucose screening — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Acme Fresh Market, 116 W. Streetsboro Road, Hudson. $12, total cholesterol and glucose; $18 for HDL, glucose, total cholesterol and risk ratio for heart disease. 888-312-5628.
Conversations on Cancer — 5:30 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, Physician Office Building, 224 W. Exchange St., Akron. Topic: Lung cancer with Dr. Robert Netzley. Free. 888-312-5630.
Breast-feeding Class — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. $10. 866-743-0312.
American Red Cross Bloodmobile — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2976.
Lupus Foundation of America New Patient Education Class — 7-8:30 p.m., LFA Office, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville. Reservations required, 440-717-0183.
Health Talk — Plastic Surgery — 7-8:30 p.m., Aultman North, 6100 Whipple Ave. N.W., Plain Township. Steven Carp, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
Heart Healthy Eating — 7-8 p.m., Dunlap Memorial Hospital, 832 Main St. S., Orrville. Free. 330-684-4737.
Sjogren's Syndrome support group — 8 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls. Free. 330-342-7870.
Alzheimer's Association Hudson Caregiver support group — 7 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, 340 N. Main St., Hudson. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
Alzheimer's Association Canton Daytime Caregiver support group — 1 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 300 Ninth St. N.W., North Canton. Free. 330-966-7343 or 800-272-3900.
FRIDAY
Hope Alcoholics Anonymous discussion group — 8-9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Co-Dependents Anonymous — 7:30-9 p.m., Wedgewood United Methodist Church, 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. Free. 330-535-4583.
Celebrate Recovery — 7 p.m., Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson. 330-650-9533, Ext. 416.
Overeaters Anonymous — 6 p.m., Summit Masonic Complex, 91 Springside Drive, Bath Township. 330-923-6637.
Heartsaver — Adult; Heartsaver — Infant/Pediatric — 9 a.m., Akron Children's Hospital, State Street Building, 111 E. State St., Akron. $50. 330-543-3703.
SATURDAY
Alopecia areata — 11 a.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. 330-456-2024.
Overeaters Anonymous — 10:30 a.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. 330-923-1059.
Naranon Saturday Night Serenity — 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 85 Heritage Drive, Tallmadge. 330-603-7577.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Saturday Breakfast Club — 10-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Free. 330-928-4842 or 330-773-3946.
4+12+12 Sobriety Group Alcoholics Anonymous — 12:30-1:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Gamblers Anonymous — 1 p.m., Paradise Club, 1710 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
Akron General cholesterol/glucose screening — 8:30-11 a.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West, 4125 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township; 8:30-11 a.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center - North, 4300 Allen Road, Stow. $12, total cholesterol and glucose; $18 for HDL, glucose, total cholesterol and risk ratio for heart disease. 888-312-5628.
Baby Basics for Adoptive Parents — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Akron Children's Hospital, Oak Adoptive Center, Considine Professional Building, Akron. $40 individual; $60 couple. 330-543-2000 or 800-358-5437.
Alopecia Areata support group — 11 a.m., St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. Free. 330-456-2024.
Free Diabetes Eye Screening — 8 a.m. to noon, Medina Vision and Laser Centre, 3985 Medina Road, Suite 180, Medina. Dr. Christine Beilling and Dr. Timothy Earley will conduct the screening. Appointments required, 330-722-2150.
Essential Tremor support group — noon, Anthe's Restaurant, 4315 Manchester Road, Akron. Free. 330-745-5003 or 330-609-5696.
SUNDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 10:30 a.m., R.A.M.A.R./Genesis offices, 380-386 S. Portage Path, Akron, 330-867-7571; 3 p.m., Kent Big Book Meeting, 1546 S. Water St., Kent, 330-676-0098.
Comfort Techniques for Pregnancy and Labor — 6-8 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. $30 per couple. 888-294-8057.
Baby Care for Beginners — 2-5 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. $35 per couple. 866-742-1341.
MONDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Briarwood, 3700 Englewood Drive off Graham Road, Stow, 330-869-5409; 6 p.m., Packard Institute, 733 W. Market St., Akron, 330-882-3419.
Gamblers Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Firestone Christian Church, 40 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron.
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) — 7 p.m. 216-210-1243.
Co-Dependents Anonymous — 10 a.m., Church of Our Saviour, 471 Crosby St., Akron. 330-535-4583.
Surviving Grief support group — 7-9 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. Free. 888-312-5634.
Smoking-cessation classes — 6-8 p.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center — West, 4125 Medina Road, Bath Township. Free. 888-311-8538.
Support Group for Parents of Children with Emotional/Mental/Neurobiological disorders — 6:30-8 p.m., JC's Place, 963 Wooster Road W., Barberton. Free. 330-396-0097.
Alzheimer's Association Wadsworth Evening Caregiver support group — 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 116 E. Boyer St., Wadsworth. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
Nov. 20
Gentle Fitness — Noon to 1 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. $2. 330-334-2838.
Nicotine Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Stow United Methodist Church, 4880 Fishcreek Road. Free. 330-926-1060.
Narcotics Anonymous — 7:30-8:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
National Association on Mental Illness of Summit County support group — 7-8:30 p.m., Community Support Services, 150 Cross St., Akron. 330-258-0811.
Female Challenge girls support group — 5-7 p.m., East Akron Branch YMCA, 110 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. Girls support and self-esteem groups. Free. 330-784-0408.
Missing Link traumatic brain injury support group — 6:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-784-1271, Ext. 5553.
PACT support group — 6-7:30 p.m., J.R. Coleman Outreach Service Center, 1731 Grace Ave. N.E., Canton. For families in which one or both parents are mentally ill. 330-455-5858.
Healthy Heart Lecture Series — 6 p.m., Barberton Citizens Hospital, 155 Fifth St. N.E., Barberton. Free. 866-224-4373.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Pain support group — 6:30-8 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, 1900 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. Free. Information: circclerk@core.com.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Course — 4-8 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 E. Washington St., Medina. $50. 330-721-5958.
Health Talk — Asthma in Children — 6-7 p.m., Stark Community Action Agency, 3015 Mahoning Road N.E., Canton. Tim Larson, asthma educator. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
North East Ohio Peripheral support group — 1:30 p.m., Shepard Road Christian Church, 9571 Shepard Road, Macedonia. Free. 330-468-2526.
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