Local Notes

Last updated Saturday, August 2, 2008 5:41 PM CDT in Living

By The Morning News

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.

Luncheon

Benefits JDRF

FAYETTEVILLE - A luncheon to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is slated for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at 3810 N. Front St.

Prudential First Alliance Realtors is hosting the luncheon.

The Friday event is designed to promote awareness for the Walk to Cure Diabetes scheduled for Sept. 13. Lunch will be $5 and consist of hamburgers and hot dogs with trimmings. All proceeds will be donated to JDRF.

Information: 442-3518.

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.

MS Support Group

Slates Meeting

ROGERS - The Multiple Sclerosis support group will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at Central United Methodist Church.

Yoga instructor Sara Bergman will discuss, "Yoga in a Chair for MS."

Information: 621-8915.

Schmieding Center

Hosts Courses

The Schmieding Center for Senior Education has scheduled the following courses:

• Elder LifePhases-Bella Vista, "The Relationship of Nutrition and Healthy Aging," from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at Highlands Crossing Community Center, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd. Amy Ware will be the presenter.

Information: 876-2335, 751-3043 or 888-866-8991.

• Continuing education for nursing assistants, "Cholesterol - What Do You Know?" from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 or from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St.

Admission is $5 for non-Schmieding graduates requesting certificates. Community and Schmieding Center graduates are welcome without charge.

Information: 751-3043 or (888) 866-8991.

• Family Caregiver Workshop for those caring for an older adult at home from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22 at the Schmieding Center location in Bella Vista. Attendance is recommended for both days of the free class. Space is limited. Register by calling Sherry White at 876-2335 or Rachael Wall at (888) 866-8991.

Driving Course Offered Aug. 16

FAYETTEVILLE - The AARP has slated a one-day course for older drivers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

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.

Homeschool HelpWorkshop Slated

A free Homeschool Help workshop, "Curriculum Choices," is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 in room 136 at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

Information: Shelley Kinder shelkinder@aol.com, (479) 789-5813.

Blood Center Slates Drives

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

• Bella Vista - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, St. Bernard Catholic Church, St. Bernard Lane

• Bella Vista - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Delta Trust and Bank, 1790 Forest Hills Blvd.

• Fayetteville - 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, North Hills Surgery Center, 3271 Wimberly Drive

• Gravette - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, R&R Solutions, 601 First Avenue NW

• Holiday Island - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Elks Lodge, 4 Parkcliff Drive

• Huntsville - 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Arvest Bank, 104 S. Hughes

• Huntsville - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Labarge, 403 Labarge Ave.

• Rogers - 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Harris McHaney Realtors, 809 S. 52nd St.

• Rogers - 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, Crossland Construction, 1800 S. 52nd St.

• Rogers - 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Olivewood Apartments, 1006 N. 31st St. No. 3

• Rogers - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 W. Hudson Road

• Springdale - 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Legacy National Bank, 4055 W. Sunset Ave.

Donations are also accepted from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 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 S.E. Walton Blvd.

Diabetes Expo

Planned Saturday

SPRINGDALE - The local chapter of the American Diabetes Association will host a Diabetes Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center.

The free community event (previously hosted by The Eye Center) will feature health screenings, speakers, a "Latino Zone" to include cooking and exercise demos and an Ask the Experts session. Registration is free but required.

Information: www.diabetes.org/nwaexpo or 464-4121.

Health & WellnessSlates Programs

SPRINGDALE - 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. Saturday. 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. or from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Heartsaver CPR class will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday.

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.

Jones CenterSeeks Vendors

SPRINGDALE - The Jones Center for Families 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.

- The Morning News

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