Local Notes

Last updated Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:11 PM CDT in Living

By The Morning News

Driving CourseOffered Monday

FAYETTEVILLE - The AARP has slated a one-day course for older drivers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday or Aug. 16 at the Fayetteville Public Library.

No tests are given, and AARP membership is not required. A completion certificate will be issued to those attending the session, and participants will be eligible for insurance premium discounts. Cost: $10. Registration: 521-3067.

Sail Course Offered

The Beaver Lake Sail and Power Squadron will offer a 10-session sailing course beginning July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Beaver Lake.

The United States Power Squadrons course will include running and standing rigging, forces versus balance, theory of sailing, points of sailing and sailing under various wind conditions. The course will be taught lakeside and in the classroom.

The $115 fee includes manuals, test and a one-year USPS/Dist 31/BLSPS membership with the opportunity to practice acquired skills.

Registration is required.

Information: 633-2121 or 925-1193.

Alzheimer's GroupSlates Workshops

SPRINGDALE - The Alzheimer's Association will present Brain Health Strategies workshops from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Jones Center for Families.

Scheduled topics are "Maintain Your Brain," "Infectious Disease Control - Sick Building Syndrome" and "Treating Veterans Who Have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder." Information: 245-2076 or 268-6996.

Health ConferenceScheduled Aug. 9

FAYETTEVILLE - Washington Regional Medical Center will host the 2008 Speaking of Women's Health Conference, titled "Discover Your Everyday Super Heroes," from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.

The conference will feature nationally recognized speakers, breakout sessions and lunch.

Activities include "Destination Wellness," a design area featuring health screenings, booths with health information and gifts from local and national sponsors.

Tickets are $30. Tickets can be purchased by calling Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale, 751-5441,or online at www.artscenteroftheozarks.org.

Additional information: Sherry Lloyd at Washington Regional, 463-3125.

Support HomeOffers 'No Excuses'

FAYETTEVILLE - The Washington Regional Cancer Support Home will offer free breast and gynecological screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Washington Regional Specialty Clinic, 82 W. Sunbridge Drive.

The examinations are performed by physicians and registered nurse practitioners.

Appointments are required.

To schedule an appointment, call 271-2257. Spanish-speaking women may call 713-7921 to schedule an appointment with interpreter assistance.

Blood Center Slates Drives

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has slated the following blood drives:

• Bentonville - 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rubbermaid, 1000 SW 14th St.

• Eureka Springs - 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Inn of the Ozarks, U.S. 62 West

• Fayetteville - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Washington Regional Medical Center, 3215 N. North Hills Blvd.

• Fayetteville - 3:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2925 Old Missouri Road

• Pea Ridge - 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 1650 Slack St.

• Rogers - 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Superior Industries, 1301 N. Dixieland Road

• Rogers - 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Johnson & Johnson Co., 3333 Pinnacle Hills Parkway

• Siloam Springs - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital, 205 E. Jefferson St.

• Springdale - 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Tyson Transportation, 515 A Randall Wobbe Road

• Springdale - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27, First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Guttensohn Road

Donations are also accepted noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Springdale Donor Center, 3503 S. Thompson St. or from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Bentonville Donor Center, 1400 Southeast Walton Blvd.

Health & WellnessSlates Programs

SRINGDALE - Community Health & Wellness, the health education department of the Jones Center For Families, has scheduled several classes.

All classes meet in the Harvey Jones Health Education Building, 610-A E. Emma Ave., unless otherwise noted. Upcoming classes include:

• Baby ABC's Class: The class gives the building blocks for proper baby care. The next class is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12. The course is designed for new parents-to-be, grandparents-to-be, and other interested family members. Registration: 750-6550.

• Sibling Class: The course teaches children to identify baby-care items and provides the opportunity to discuss the changes occurring at home. The sibling class is recommended for children ages 2 through 10 years and will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 2. Parents are asked to remain with their children. Registration: 750-6550.

• CPR Classes: The classes teach participants cardiopulmonary resuscitation and techniques for helping conscious and unconscious choking victims and follow American Heart Association guidelines. Graduates will be certified in Basic Life Support for two years.

Health Care Provider classes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 or from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Heartsaver CPR class will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4.

Heartsaver First Aid classes will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20.

Registration: 750-6550.

• CPR for Family & Friends is a noncertification course for basic CPR skills. There is no cost, but space is limited for the class slated for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Registration: 750-6550.

• Stretch & Flex - meets from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Room. Class is free.

• Balanced Bodies - meets on Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Free. Information: 750-6550.

Jordan ReunionSlated Today

PRAIRIE GROVE - The annual Jordan (descendants of Osker and Maggie Jordan) reunion will be today at the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park.

A potluck lunch will be served at noon.

Green Reunion

Slated Saturday

SPRINGDALE -The Green family reunion will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Jones Center for Families. Families include the Algire E. Green, C.H. (Cyrus) Green and Jasper (Jack) Lee Green and other siblings and friends of the families. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish and a beverage. Lunch will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Jones CenterSeeks Vendors

SPRINGDALE - The Jones Center seeks vendors for the eighth annual Jones Center Health Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Table fee is $20. Information: 750-8090 ext. 518.

Crazy Canasta

Slated Wednesday

BELLA VISTA - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bella Vista Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 9063 will host a Community Crazy Canasta card party at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at the post, 103 Veterans Way.

Refreshments are appreciated by the hostesses and will be served at 11:45 a.m. with the seating of foursomes for play.

Proceeds from the card party will assist the auxiliary with programs for community youth on patriotism and scholarship contest awards.

Information: 855-7757 or 696-9405.

Class Of 1970 Plans Gathering

The Springdale High School class of 1970 will have its annual summer gathering on Aug. 2 at Jack Clark's home, 5085 Elm Springs Road.

The event will begin at approximately 2 p.m.

Individuals may bring a favorite dish, with meat and soft drinks provided. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., and guests should bring a lawn chair.

Any Springdale graduates and friends

Information: 841-0015.

Green Reunion Slated Saturday

SPRINGDALE -The Green family reunion will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Jones Center for Families. Families include the Algire E. Green, C.H. (Cyrus) Green and Jasper (Jack) Lee Green and other siblings and friends of the families. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish and a beverage. Lunch will begin at 1:30 p.m.

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