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Published: September 28, 2008 3:00 a.m.

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: “Look Good … Feel Better,” workshop on beauty techniques for women going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments; 10 a.m. Oct. 6; Lutheran Hospital Cancer Resource Center, Medical Office Building 2, Suite 109, 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd.; participants learn about makeup, skin and nail care and hair-loss options from volunteer beauty professionals and receive free cosmetics kit; free; reservations required, 471-3911 or 1-800-227-2345.

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: Following Preparedness and Safety Solutions classes at 1212 E. California Road; prepayment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336 or 1-800-513-2599, ext. 240.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, or 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7 and 9; $55.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR,” 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; $50.

•“Baby Sitter’s Training,” emergency situations, ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $35; bring sack lunch.

•“CPR and Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Review,” 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6; $40.

“THE ART OF MEDITATION FOR CREATIVITY AND WELL-BEING”: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 24; Creative Arts Center, 211 W. Water St., Bluffton; will feature standing and sitting practices; bring cushion for back support if needed; loose, comfortable clothing recommended; $45 for eight weeks; 260-824-5222.

“BASIC AND BEYOND”: Prenatal parenting class, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 22; Parkview Hospital, 2200 Randallia Drive; $60 a couple for four sessions; to register, 373-6950; other prenatal classes available at Parkview and Parkview North hospitals.

BLOOD DONATIONS:

•American Red Cross Blood Services, Fort Wayne Donor Center, 1212 E. California Road, traditional blood donations, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 480-8254 or 1-800-448-3543, appointment or walk-in.

•American Red Cross Blood Services, Fort Wayne Donor Center, 1212 E. California Road, platelet pheresis donations, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays; 480-8254 or 1-800-448-3543, appointment or walk-in.

•Lutheran Hospital Donor Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 (next to gift shop), noon to 6 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 6 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Saturdays; 480-8254 or 1-800-448-3543, appointment or walk-in.

•Allen-Wells-Whitley Chapter bloodmobile locations: The Third Place, 1601 W. Cedar Canyon Road, Huntertown, 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, for appointment, 637-5867; St. Vincent de Paul School, gymnasium, 1720 E. Wallen Road, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, for appointment, 484-0078; Southwest Lutheran Church, 5120 Homestead Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, for appointment, 436-4474.

CANCER SERVICES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: 2925 E. State Blvd.; call 484-9560 or 1-866-484-9560 for support groups available.

“CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS”: With Amy Yoder Begley, 2008 Olympic long distance runner; 6 p.m. Wednesday; Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur Classroom, 1100 Mercer Ave., Decatur; 260-728-4370 or 260-724-8432.

CHILDBIRTH CENTER AT LUTHERAN HOSPITAL: Following classes at 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd; prepayment required at least two weeks in advance; 435-7070 or 435-7274.

•“Prepared Childbirth,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18; $50 a couple.

•“Prenatal Breast-Feeding,” sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13; $20 a couple.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CLINIC: Treatment for short-term, non-emergency medical conditions; patient registration, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 13410 Main St., Grabill; free, donations accepted; maximum 12 patients served each night; 609-9190.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: For people with diabetes and caregivers, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Community Center, 233 W. Main St.; speaker topic: “Travel and Sick Day Management”; $1 a person; 373-4280 or 435-7010.

DUPONT RESOURCE CENTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN: Following at 2512 E. Dupont Road, Suite 220 (Medical Office Building entrance); to register, 416-3009; call 416-3009 for support groups available.

•“Zumba Fitness” classes by Kachmann Mind Body Institute, beginner to intermediate levels, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 29; for fee, to register, 416-3009 or www.kachmannmindbody.com.

•Yoga classes by Kachmann Mind Body Institute, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 30; space limited; for fee, to register, 416-3009 or www.kachmannmindbody.com.

FAMILY CAREGIVING TRAINING: By American Red Cross and Whitley County Community Foundation; “Home Safety,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8; South Whitley-Cleveland Township Public Library, 201 E. Front St., South Whitley; register by Wednesday, 450-6927; for information, 484-9336, ext. 224.

FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: For information on Neighborhood Connection health and wellness classes, call 467-1075 or visit Anthis Career Center, 1200 S. Barr St., or www.neighborhood-connection.org. Some classes begin this week or future weeks.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older who have not had mammogram screening in past 12 months, have no prior or current history of breast cancer or problems with their breasts, are insured (insurance billed), or not insured (reduced rate available if paid same day); in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; Wednesday, Parkview Huntington Hospital “Fall Health and Fitness Fair,” 2001 Stults Road, Huntington; Thursday and Saturday, Vera Bradley Fall Outlet Sale, Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; Oct. 6, National City Bank, 22246 Main St., Woodburn; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540 (walk-in openings available depending on schedule); financial assistance program available for those uninsured, underinsured or unable to pay.

FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING:

•8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, by appointment; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, City-County Building, room 505, 1 E. Main St.; 449-7504.

•3 to 6 p.m. Mondays; AIDS Task Force, 525 Oxford St.; 744-1144.

•11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays; Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave., Suite 1; 424-7977.

•6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays; Up The Stairs Community Center, 514 E. Washington Blvd.; 424-1199.

•8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays; Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic, 413 E. Jefferson Blvd.; 426-3250.

“HEALTHY BEGINNINGS”: Screenings and seminars, Friday through Oct. 31, various locations; for times and fees, 432-2507, 710-6651 or 238-4509.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Birth to age 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, City-County Building, fifth floor, 1 E. Main St.; 449-7533, 449-7514 or 424-7468; free, parent or legal guardian must bring child with immunization record; Super Shot immunization clinics also at:

•Parkview Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Children’s Specialty Clinic, Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St., Suite 120, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

•St. Joseph Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays (Spanish translator available).

•Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

•Lutheran Hospital Super Shot Clinic, RediMed, 315 E. Cook Road, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

INDIANA INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND COMMUNITY: “Tucker Signing Strategies for Reading Workshop,” Oct. 15, Region 8 Education Service Center, 1070 N. Walnut St., Columbia City; $100 educators, $70 parents; register by Friday, 812-855-6508.

IPFW LAFAYETTE STREET FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC: By IPFW College of Health and Human Services; offers confidential, comprehensive family planning services free or at reduced cost including birth control, annual women’s exams, pregnancy testing and testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; 2700 S. Lafayette St., Suite 200; for information, www.ipfw.edu/hhs/outreach/lafayettestreet; for appointment, 744-3000.

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL CANCER RESOURCE CENTER: Medical Office Building 2, Suite 109, 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd.; call 435-7959 or visit www.lutheranhospital.com for support groups and other programs available.

“MEDICARE 101”: Free educational/informational session on Medicare options, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday; Allen County Public Library, Conference Room B, 900 Library Plaza; for information, 1-888-866-3191.

“NON-DIET BE FIT STEPS TO SUCCESS”: Workshop on weight management, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 8; Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Division of Continuing Studies, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; $36 for two sessions; wear comfortable clothes and fitness shoes; 481-6619 or www.ipfw.edu/dcs.

PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL: “Fall Health and Fitness Fair,” 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, 2001 Stults Road, Huntington; will feature free health screenings and health information, front lobby area; lab services, lower-level classrooms, fees charged; Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Unit; 260-355-3802 or 1-800-533-2252, ext. 53802.

PARKVIEW WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER: 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Parkview North Medical Office Building; call 672-6500 for support groups available and other programs.

“T’AI CHI CHIH” WORKSHOP: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday; Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. Park Drive, Huntington; $30; to register, 260-356-0628, ext. 128.

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