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Health Calendar Date published: 7/13/2008
CLASSES/SEMINARS/EVENTS
American Red Cross blood drives Wednesday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Catlett, 3-7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Warsaw Baptist Church, 1:30-6:30 p.m.; also at Fredericksburg Donor Center, 4836 Southpoint Parkway, Wednesday, 1-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Diabetes Education program Monday, 11 a.m., at The Meadows Community Center, Colonial Beach. Presenter: Dr. Randy Ferrance. Sponsored by Northern Neck Middle Peninsula Telehealth Consortium. 804/443-6286. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Alzheimer's Association needs volunteers at its Fredericksburg office to assist in office clerical support, facilitate a support group or work at health fairs. Training provided. 540/370-0835 or judy.Email: scheibe@alz.org. American Cancer Society needs Road to Recovery program volunteer drivers and area coordinators. 804/527-3778 or carolyn. Community Home Health and Hospice needs volunteers to assist in offering dignity, peace, comfort and support to patients and families coping with life-limiting illness, and to serve in the office. Free training provided. Call Frank Ferguson, 540/361-7696, ext. 21406, or e-mail Fredericksburg Area HIV/AIDS Support Services has opportunities available in support, buddy program, fundraising and education. Training available. 540/371-7532. Fredericksburg Christian Health Center needs volunteer nurses and administrators 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Computer knowledge helpful; training available. 540/785-8500. Fredericksburg Counseling Services/ Community Counseling Project is seeking graduate and doctoral students looking for a practicum site or who are working toward licensure. Supervision provided at no cost in exchange for pro bono counseling. Clients seeking counseling have no insurance, no mental-health coverage and have low income. Licensed professionals also welcome. Pro bono counseling falls under state risk-management immunity from liability for licensed volunteer counselors. Call 540/373-2320 or Fredericksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Neighbors Saving Neighbors, is looking for volunteers to join the squad as EMTs, drivers or members of the Support Group. Training provided. Call 540/373-3264, or e-mail Hospice Support Care needs volunteers to provide support in family care and bereavement, help with transportation, at the Thrift Shop, special events, fundraising, office work and general maintenance. Training is provided. 540/361-7071. Mary Washington Hospice needs volunteers to provide companionship and bereavement support. 540/741-3580. Rappahannock United Way needs volunteer drivers for patients needing rides to medical appointments. Program is flexible; must be over 21 years old and willing SERVE, a nonprofit emergency assistance organization, needs volunteer pantry workers three hours per month on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thrift Store workers Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Barbara, 540/288-9603. Volunteer Emergency Families for Children needs volunteers to serve on community council board in Fredericksburg to support local volunteer families, providing short-term shelter care to at-risk children. Three hours per month needed. 540/663-3950 or e-mail HOW TO SUBMIT ITEMS To have your event or group listed in The Free Lance-Star, send a notice to: Health Calendar, c/o Healthy Living Section, The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401; to news
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