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Published on Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008
WEDNESDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 380 Mineola Ave., Akron; 330-375-1860. 7:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 Liberty St., Medina; 330-375-1860.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous — 6:30 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 32001 Cannon Road, Solon. 216-308-0005.
Noetic Bloomers Alcoholics Anonymous — 10 to 11 a.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Al-Anon — 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Alateen — 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Springfield Alcoholics Anonymous — 8 to 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., Acme Fresh Market, 2147 East Ave., Akron. $12, total cholesterol and glucose; $18 for HDL, glucose, total cholesterol and risk ratio for heart disease. 330-665-8095.
Breast-feeding Class — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. $10. 330-344-6868.
American Cancer Society cancer support group — 7 to 9 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-2576.
Bariatric Surgery Seminar — 6 p.m., Akron City Hospital, Professional Center South, 54 Arch St., Akron. Free. 330-375-6590.
American Cancer Society's Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer support group — 7 p.m., Stewart's Caring Place, 2955 W. Market St., Akron. Free. 330-836-1772.
Health Talks: Arthritis Medications — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Fisher Foods, 5215 Fulton Drive N.W., Jackson Township. Pharmacist Thomas Casey. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
Bone Density Screening — 2 to 6 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 W. Washington St., Medina. $15.
NAMI of Medina County support group — 7 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 W. Washington St., Medina. Free. 330-225-6448.
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., Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation, 721 Hickory St., Akron; 330-375-1860.
Co-Dependents Anonymous — 7:30 to 9 p.m., Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge. Free. 330-535-4583.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous — 6:30 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, 1900 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. Free. 330-677-1180.
Female Challenge girls support group — 5 to 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 to 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.
Akron General cholesterol/glucose screening — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Klein's Pharmacy, 2015 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. $12, total cholesterol and glucose; $18 for HDL, glucose, total cholesterol and risk ratio for heart disease. 330-665-8095.
Managing Life One Thursday at a Time — 7 to 8 p.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center — West, 4125 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Learn How to Stay in the Present Moment. Free. 888-607-0562.
Childbirth Education Class — 7 p.m., Barberton Hospital, Summa Health System, 155 Fifth St. N.E., Barberton. $10. Registration required, 330-615-3550.
Health Talks: Thyroid Disorders — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Aultman North, 6100 Whipple Ave. N.W., North Canton. Dr. Suzanne Harold, endocrinologist. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
Stark County Brain Injury support group — 6:30 p.m., Canton Baptist Temple, 515 Whipple Ave. N.W., Canton. 330-455-7969.
FRIDAY
Hope Alcoholics Anonymous discussion group — 8 to 9 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Co-Dependents Anonymous — 7:30 to 9 p.m., Wedgewood United Methodist Church, 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. Free. 330-535-4583.
Heads Up, No Boundaries support group — 1 to 2:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. Free. 330-673-8347.
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. 330-375-1860.
''Life After Stroke'' support group — 10 a.m. to noon, Akron City Hospital, Specialty Health Center, 95 Arch St., Akron. Free. 330-686-4455.
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, Summa Health System, 444 N. Main St., Akron. 330-375-1860.
Naranon Saturday Night Serenity — 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 85 Heritage Drive, Tallmadge. 330-603-7577.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Saturday Breakfast Club — 10 to 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 to 1:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
Emotions Anonymous — 10 a.m., Mercy Hall, Mercy Hospital, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton. Free. http://www.emotionsanonymous.org.
Gamblers Anonymous — 1 p.m., Paradise Club, 1710 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
Safe Sitter — 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron. $50. 330-543-2000 or 800-358-5437.
Akron General cholesterol/glucose screening — 8:30 to 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. 330-665-8095.
Adult ADD support group — 9 to 11 a.m., Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West, 4125 Medina Road, Montrose area of Bath Township. Free. 330-703-2980.
ABC Diabetes Class — 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. 330-335-6944.
Sibling Class — Noon to 1:15 p.m. for ages 2-4; 1:30-2:45 p.m. for ages 5 and up, Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. $15 for first child, $2 for each additional child. 330-344-6868.
Akron Area Sjogren's Syndrome support group — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls. Free. 330-342-7870.
SUNDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 10:30 a.m., R.A.M.A.R./Genesis offices, 380-386 S. Portage Path, Akron, 330-375-1860; 3 p.m., Kent Big Book Meeting, 1546 S. Water St., Kent, 330-375-1860.
Baby Care for Beginners — 2 to 5 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. $35 per couple. 330-344-6868.
MONDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Briarwood, 3700 Englewood Drive off Graham Road, Stow, 330-375-1860; 6 p.m., Packard Institute, 733 W. Market St., Akron, 330-375-1860.
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.
Freedom from Smoking — 7 to 9 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. $20. 330-334-2824.
Health Talks: Female Incontinence & Prolapse — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Aultman North, 6100 Whipple Ave. N.W., North Canton. Dr. William Alford, gynecologist. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
Basic Life Support Healthcare provider course — 4 to 8 p.m., Medina General Hospital, 1000 W. Washington St., Medina. $50. 330-721-5958.
Alzheimer's Association Wadsworth Caregiver support group — 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 116 E. Boyer St., Wadsworth. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
March 18
Gentle Fitness — Noon to 1 p.m., Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, 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 to 8:30 p.m., Edwin Shaw Rehab, Dobkin Center, 1621 Flickinger Road, Lakemore. 330-253-8181.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Summit County support group — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Community Support Services, 150 Cross St., Akron. 330-258-0811.
Female Challenge girls support group — 5 to 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 to 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.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Chronic Pain support group — 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, 1900 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. Free.
Bariatric Surgery Information & Support Meeting — 6 p.m., Akron General Medical Center, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron. Free. 330-344-1950.
Healthy Heart Lecture — 6 p.m., Barberton Hospital, Summa Health System, 155 Fifth St. N.E., Barberton. Free.
Parkinson's support group — 1 to 3 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-2576.
''Beyond Stroke'' support group — 4 to 5 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-2576.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society M.S. support group — 7 to 9 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-2576.
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