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Published on Tuesday, Sep 02, 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.
Debtors Anonymous — 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. Free. 330-836-5886.
Nurturing Spring: A Breastfeeding Mother's support group — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Akron Children's Hospital, One Perkins Square, Akron. Free. 330-543-4531.
Childbirth Class — 7 to 9 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2722.
Alzheimer's Association Barberton Caregiver support group — 6:30 p.m., Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
Health Talks: Are You A Healthy Senior? — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Stark County District Library, Main Branch, 715 Market Ave., Canton. Dr. Elizabeth Prosser, internal medicine. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
National Association on Mental Illness of Summit County Family to Family Course — Will be held for 12 weeks beginning today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans' Administration, 50 W. Waterloo Road, Akron. 330-670-9880.
THURSDAY
Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m., Hickory Ridge Nursing and 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.
Understanding Grief — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-8899.
Cardiopulmonary support group — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2836.
Alzheimer's Association Wadsworth Caregiver support group — 1 p.m., Center for Older Adults, 138 High St., Wadsworth. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
Health Talks: Vascular Conditions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mayfield Senior Center, 3825 13th St., S.W., Canton. Dr. Stephen Sanofsky, endovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
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 traumatic brain-injury 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.
SATURDAY
Alopecia Areata — 11 a.m., St. Thomas Hospital, Summa Health System, 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.
American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR & AED Class — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. $40. 330-297-2576.
Healthy Baby, Healthy Family — 10 a,.m. to noon, Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-8403.
Breastfeeding Class — 9 a.m. to noon, WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2722.
First Aid — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Call 330-334-2824 for cost.
Cleveland Clinic Nursing Open House — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute, Carnegie Ave. and E. 100th St., Cleveland. 216-448-0300 or http://www.clevelandclinic.org/openhouse.
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.
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.
Moms in Training: Orientation & Tour — 6 to 8 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-8403.
Portage County Ostomy Association support group — 6 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-2576.
Managing Bladder Pain — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna. Free. 330-297-2576.
Alzheimer's Association Canal Fulton Caregiver support group — 10:30 a.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 8101 Manchester Ave., N.W., Canal Fulton. Free. 330-864-5646 or 800-272-3900.
Health Talks: The Eye Over Time — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Stark County District Library, Jackson Township Branch, 7487 Fulton Drive, Jackson Township. Dr. Manal Assaad, ophthalmologist. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
SEPT. 9
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.
Sibling Class — 6 to 7:30 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-334-2722.
Breast Cancer Survivorship support group — 6:30 to 8 p.m., WRH Health System, 195 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Free. 330-335-2005.
Health Talks: Your Cholesterol Panel — 2 to 3 p.m., Aultman West, 2021 Wales Ave., N.W., Massillon. Registered dietitian Suzanne Kim. Free. 330-363-8255 or http://www.aultman.org.
Mended Hearts Chapter 59 — 7 p.m., Akron City Hospital, Professional Center South, 55 Arch St., Akron. Free. Sleep Disorders. 330-733-8450 or 330-688-4418.
Survivors of Suicide support group — 7 p.m., Portage Path Behavioral Health, 340 S. Broadway, Akron. Free. 330-762-3500.
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