TMH WOMEN SPONSOR EVENT: The Women's Auxiliary at Trumbull Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a Taste of the Season event to take place on the bridge over Market Street at 6 p.m. today. Those who attend will enjoy a sampling of holiday foods and locally bottled wines while browsing the gift shop treasures. Guests will receive a 20 percent discount on all purchases made that evening. The cost is $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door. For further information, contact Sarah Vosmik at 330-637-2678. All proceeds will benefit the auxiliary's medical scholarship fund.
ASPERGER'S GROUP HOLD FIRST MEETING: The Asperger's Group of Northeast Ohio will have its first meeting at 7 p.m. today, at the Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield. The meeting is open to adults with Asperger's age 16 and older, their families, loved ones and anyone interested in learning more about the disorder.
Guest speaker for the evening will be Gary Folkwein, an independent licensed therapist for more than 30 years.
For more information on the Asperger's Group of Northeast Ohio, contact Jane Perrett at jpperrett@zoominternet.net or call 330-533-1287 or 330-360-7003.
HEALTHY U: Healthy U is a free six-part series on chronic disease being sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging 11 and the Trumbull County Health Department. This series will allow participants to learn more about long term health challenges such as asthma, arthritis or heart disease and how to live better. The series will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Nov. 30, and Dec. 2, 8 and 9, at St. Joes at the Mall in the Eastwood Mall.
Pre-registration is required, so call 330-675-7807.
RECOVERY, INT. TO MEET: Recovery, Int., a self-help mental health group, will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, at Christ Church Presbyterian Church, 1933 Canfield Road. For information, call 330-747-1176.
PUBLIC EMERGENCY CARE COURSE: National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, 25 E. Boardman St. Ste. 343, Youngstown, is offering the following public emergency care courses:
Healthcare provider basic life support, initial or refresher (two-year certification) course, 9 a.m. Friday.
CPR / AED cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated exernal defibrillator course, 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Standard first aid (three-year certificate), 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Bloodborne / airborne pathogens course (one-year certificate), 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Cost is $50 for the initial course and $32 for the refresher course (copy of certificate required). Pre-registration is required. Call 330-747-8657.
MENDED HEARTS MEET: Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a heart support group for members and their families will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Boardman Campus. The guest speaker will be Dr. Sue Leson speaking on diabetes. For more information, contact Joe Clark, 330-702-8859.
A speakers bureau is available to local organizations at no charge. For available dates, contact Lee Meadows at 330-793-2531.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: The Alzheimer's Association will be holding its monthly Caregiver Support Groups on the following dates:
Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Conference Room F, Warren.
For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association at 330-650-0552 or 800-272-3900.
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS OFFERED: The following listing is the Trumbull County Health Department's November schedule for community childhood immunization clinics:
Trumbull County Health Department - 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Newton Falls Community Center - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. today.
All clinics are walk-in. There is an administration fee of $10 per visit but no one will be denied due to inability to pay. All children younger than 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bring current shot record. All school-required vaccines will be available.
NILES HOLDS IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: An immunization clinic will be offered from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Niles Health Department, 34 W. State St. Parent or guardian must have child's immunization records. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 330-544-9000, Ext. 163.
BLOOD DRIVE: Glenn Christian Church, 5540 Parkman Road, Warren, is hosting a American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a free hot lunch buffet, and a drawing for a $25 gift card for the Eastwood Mall. For more information, contact Marcy Chizmar at 330-847-0613.
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: A well-child immunization clinic will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Girard Health Department in the city building. A $10 administrative fee will be charged per child. Dr. James Enyeart, Girard medical director, conducts the examinations. Parents are reminded to bring a copy of the child's immunization record. A parent or guardian must accompany children younger than 18. Parents must pre-register the child prior to the clinic. For more information, call the health department at 330-545-6048 Monday to Friday.
CHRONIC FATIGUE GROUP TO MEET: Chronic Fatigue and/or Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren. For more information, call 330-847-7001.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET: Hopewell, a therapeutic farm located on 306-acres in Mesopotamia, will host its first Christmas open house at their onsite store, the Hopewell Farm and Craft Market, on Nov. 25 and 26. Shop the market for holiday gifts including snowmen, bird houses, dried floral arrangements, as well as farm fresh eggs and Hopewell's award-winning maple syrup - all produced by residents. The Christmas open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Hopewell is a residential community that treats adults with serious mental illness, encouraging them to believe in their own potential, develop the skills to manage their illness and eventually transition to a more independent living situation. Organized in work teams, residents assume the major responsibilities for all aspects of the farm's daily work, which includes creating crafts and preparing eggs and produce to be sold at the store. The Hopewell Farm and Craft Market will be open through the holidays and will reopen in March.
For more information about the Christmas open house, Hopewell or to schedule a tour, please contact Amy Mould at 440-567-8798 or amould@hopwell.cc
OHIO PREMIER HEALTH SOLUTIONS PRESENTS MEDICARE EDUCATION: Ohio Premier Health Solutions will present Medicare education at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month at Ohio Premier Health Solutions, 458 High St., Warren.
Admission is free. For more information, call 330-394-7400.
MS SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: The MS Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Warren Council, 1947 E. Market St., Warren. The group will provide information and resources that enhance the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis and their families. There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served. For information, call Kevin at 330-306-8399.
NAMI PLANS MEETING: The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Mahoning Valley daytime support group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Girard Free Library, corner of North Avenue and Broadway. The NAMI Mahoning Valley evening support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at D&E Center, 142 Javit Court, Austintown. For more information, call Dianna at 330-540-8583.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL TO MEET: The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at the D&E Counseling Center, 142 Javit Court, Austintown. For more information, contact Jodi at 330-207-1385 or jodi@poemonline.org.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL: St. Joe's at the Mall is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located next to Sears at the Eastwood Mall. To make an appointment, call 330-652-7542 unless otherwise noted.
TALK WITH THE DOC PROGRAM - Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. - Dr. D. Kaur will discuss diabetes. Cost is $2 and a light lunch will be provided. Call to register.
DIABETES AWARENESS - Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. - This month, St. Joe's at the Mall will offer a HgA1C and chem panel for $25. An eight-hour fast is required. The chem panel includes sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2, BUN, creatinine, glucose, albumin, total bilirubin, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, AST and ALT. No other labs will be drawn this month. Walk in.
FREE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE SCREENING - Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. - A nurse will measure blood flow to the legs by doing ankle brachial index. By appointment only. Call to register.
FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING - Friday, 9 a.m. to noon - Come in to have an ultrasound of the heel bone to screen for osteoporosis.
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS - Friday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. - This four-hour class will update your driving knowledge. It may get you a discount on your auto insurance. Cost is $12 for AARP member and $14 for non-members. This month only, all veterans are free. Class size is limited. Call to register.
DIABETIC CARE - Nov. 21, 8:30 to 11 a.m. - Free blood sugar screenings. Eight-hour fast required; 9 to 11 a.m. - Free foot screening for those at risk with Dr. C. Reyes; 9 to 10 a.m. - Diabetes Wellness Connection group with St. Joe's diabetes educators. Call to register.
NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
To register for Northside classes, call 330-884-2912.
November Schedule:
Today, 7 to 9 p.m. - RTS Bereavement Services is a parent support program for families who are grieving over the loss of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. RTS Bereavement Services meets in the Medical Education Building, Auditorium A, at Northside Medical Center, 500 Gypsy Lane, on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays, Nov. 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Childbirth Preparation Series - A four-week series of educational classes held weekly to help prepare for a shared birth experience. Classes are held on Wednesday nights and the cost of the class is $50. Medicaid, Caresource or Unison, can be billed directly for registration fees. Bring card to the class.
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - The Insight Group is a support group that serves patients who have had a brain injury and their families. Topic at this meeting will be holiday stress tips for brain injured people and their families. The group meets the last Thursday of the month at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in the Boardroom. Registration is required.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - New Baby Class - Parents will learn the proper safety and care techniques for their new baby. This class meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the John Politis Auditorium at Northside Medical Center. ($10; Free if enrolled in childbirth class).
Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m. - Myeloma Family Support Group serves adults that have been diagnosed with the disease, their friends and family members. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at Denny's Restaurant, 4020 Belmont Ave. For more information, call 330-884-3500 or 330-770-0808 or by email to donnadet2000@yahoo.com.