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The North Haven Citizen Friday, May 18, 2012
The clinic is located on the Masonicare campus, off Route 150, in Wallingford. Follow directions to the Sturges Entrance (Wellness Center) and park in visitor parking area E. For more information, call the clinic at (203) 679-5902 or the Masonicare HelpLine at 1-888-679-9997.
Chiropractor tip of the week While it’s true that low back pain usually gets better within a few weeks, this doesn’t mean that you should ignore it. Pay attention to the pain and go to your appropriate health care professional to get a diagnosis and treatment plan. With a correct diagnosis, you can start an appropriate exercise regimen that will minimize future pain. Tip of the week courtesy of professional chiropractors Maxwell L.S. Mitchell, D.C., and Candice Pollack, D.C., M.S, of APM Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 444b Washington Avenue.
Bereavement support group
A Bereavement support group, for anyone who is experiencing the loss of a loved one, is scheduled for Mondays through June 18 at Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Rd., North Haven. The groups are facilitated by Rev. David Piscatelli and others. Two groups are offered, one specifically for parents grieving the death of
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Wheelchair Collection Day Nelson Ambulance Service has partnered with Chariots of Hope, in its 14th annual Wheelchair Collec-
Closer to Free Bike Ride
a child. These groups are open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation. Due to the limited capacity of the groups, registration is required. For more information, call (203) 239-2469 or email faithumc1955@sbcglobal.net
Free blood pressure screening
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven has scheduled its Closer to Free Bike Ride fundraiser for Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Yale Bowl complex. Riders can choose a 25mile, 65-mile or 100-mile route, through New Haven and along the Connecticut shoreline. Last year, over $400,000 was raised to support patient programs and research. For more information, call (203) 688-7827 or email rideclosertofree@ynhh.org
Tour de Cure
The Outpatient Specialty Clinic at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford has scheduled free blood pressure screening on Wednesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program is open to the community.
The American Diabetes Association has scheduled its 21st annual Tour de Cure for Sunday, June 9 at Gateway Community College, North Haven. Proceeds benefit diabetes research. For more information call the American
FREE Seminar Series
OPEN TO PUBLIC LIMITED SEATING
Seminar Series UNDERSTANDING/PREVENTION/TREATMENT RECOVERING FROM Presented by G.A. DeSilva M.D.
STROKE
Internal Medicine, Hospital of St. Raphael Medical Director - Regency House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Thursday, May 31st at 5 pm, dinner to follow at 6 pm
RSVP to Regency House no later than Friday, May 24 • 203-265-1661 BTooker@nathealthcare.com 1244918
Bocce, 12:30 p.m. Knitting w/Eleanor, 12:30 p.m. Bingo, 12:45 p.m. Computer class, 3 p.m. Pasta w/Interact Club, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 24 Ceramics, 9 a.m. Pinochle, 10 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Bocce, 12:30 p.m. Re-gifting auction, 1 p.m. Intermediate Yoga, 1 p.m. Crafts, 1 p.m. Friday, May 25 E-Z Exercise, 9:30 a.m. Footlights, 10 a.m. Scrabble Challenge, 10 a.m. Grocery shopping, 10:30 a.m. Walking Club, 10:45 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Bridge, 12:15 p.m. Bocce, 12:30 p.m. Bingo, 12:45 p.m. Crafts, 1 p.m.
Diabetes Association at 1800-DIABETES (1-800-3422383) or visit diabetes.org
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
181 E. Main Street, Wallingford • 203.265.1661 www.RegencyHouseWallingford.com
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tion Day, scheduled for Saturday, June 2. Unused manual wheelchairs may be donated at Nelson Ambulance Service, 208 Quinnipiac Ave. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call Chariots of Hope at (860) 242HOPE or email Dan Clemente at dclemente@nelsonambulance.com