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OSTOMY SUPPORT: The Youngstown area Ostomy Support Group will meet 6 to 7 p.m. today at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St., Boardman. This is a nonprofit, self-help support group, and family and friends are welcome.
For more information, contact Anna Fitzgerald at 330-480-3440 or email Anna--Fitzgerald@mercy.com.
LUPUS SUPPORT: Trumbull Mahoning Lupus Support Group will meet 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Panera Bread, U.S. Route 422, Niles. The session is free, and family and friends are welcome.
For information, call Rhonda at 330-978-3749.
HEALTH PROGRAM: The Warren City Health District is hosting a two-part program, screening and presentation of risks for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday for the screenings, and noon to 1:30 p.m. April 26 for the presentation, both in the third-floor conference room of the health department, 258 E. Market St.
For the screening day, participants must be fasting 12 hours prior to the test. Mercy Health will draw a hemoglobin A1C, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Blood pressure screening will also be provided as well as refreshments.
Test results will be released during the presentation session, and patients will learn what the numbers mean.
The program is free. Registration is required by calling the health department at 330-841-2596.
12 STEPS TO SERENITY: A 14-week step study -- 12 Steps to Serenity -- is being offered from noon to 2 p.m. April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20 and 27, and June 3, to all who are affected by someone else's drinking.
The program will be held at the Sahara Club 2, 2345 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, in the Al-Anon room. Access is made through the side parking lot.
Anyone with a family member with addiction to alcohol or other substance may join until April 15. Attendees need to bring a notepad and writing utensil. Handouts will be provided.
PFLAG MEETING: Youngstown Area PFLAG will have its monthly support meeting 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at St. John's Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Youngstown Area PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies) is a support, education and advocacy group United with LGBT People to move equality forward. Support meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. Directions and information can be found at the chapter website, www.youngstownpflag.org.
FIBROMYALGIA GROUP TO MEET: Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia support group will meet 2 p.m. April 16 at the Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren. For more information, call Judy at 330-872-7206.
FAMILY EDUCATION CLASS: NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) Mahoning Valley Presents its 2018 Spring Family To Family course, a free, 12-week education class for families living with serious mental illness. It is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have lived with a person with mental illness.
The course offers information about diagnosis, medications, confidentiality, community resources, communication skills for families in crisis and so much more.
The next free class starts 6 p.m. April 17 at the NAMI offices in the First Presbyterian Church building, 201 Wick Ave, Youngstown, and running though June 26. Call 330-727-9268 or e-mail staff@namimv.org.
GRIEFSHARE: The next GriefShare session, "Complicating Factors," will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Leavittsburg Church of God, 610 S. Leavitt Road. For information, call Leavittsburg Church of God, 330-898-1131. For information about GriefShare or to register online, visit www.griefshare.org
• Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill Hubbard Road, Liberty, offers Grief Share to those who have experienced a loss. The program is 6 p.m. Thursdays through April 19 in the church parlor on the second floor of the educational building. Contact Janice Ferry at 330-759-1924.
• Grief Share sessions are 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road NE, Howland. Each session is self-contained, but weekly attendance is encouraged. Call 330-856-3463 for information.
• The Healing Hearts group meets 6 p.m. Mondays at Grace Fellowship Church in the Eastwood Mall Complex, Niles, for anyone who has lost someone to an overdose.
• GriefShare sessions are 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Bristolville United Methodist Church, interesection of state routes 45 and 88. Each two-hour session includes opportunities for discussion and personal stories. Call Pastor Shirley at 330-442-7714.
MVI HOSPICE CARE: Bereavement support groups are free to anyone who has lost a loved one, including a pet. Contact 330-759-9487 for information. Sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church of Warren Fellowship Hall, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; and 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month; and 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Boardman Park Georgeanna Parker Administration Building, 375 Boardman Poland Road.
PARKINSON'S PROGRAM: Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital fitness program for people with Parkinson's disease meets 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Fridays at the hospital, 8747 Squires Lane NE, Howland. For information or to register, call 330-841-3893 or visit vcprograms.net.
SUPPORT GROUP: Circle of Hope, a support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, meets 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Grace United Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel Ave., Warren. For more information, call 330-502-8103.
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS CONNECTIONS: National Alliance on Mental Illness Mahoning Valley hosts a Connections support group for adults dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. The group meets 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Other NAMI Connection groups are:
• 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
• 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown;
• 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.
NAMI Mahoning Valley offers support groups for people and families dealing with mental illness:
• Girard Family Support -- 11 a.m. first Thursday each month, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard;
• Austintown Family Support Group -- 7 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, Alta Care building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
For information, visit namimv.org, call 330-727-9268 or e-mail staff@namimv.org.
WELLNESS CLINICS: Shepherd of the Valley is offering wellness clinics at each of its locations in Trumbull County. Each site will provide a nurse to check blood pressure and blood glucose levels. The clinics are 10 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesdays monthly at 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles, and fourth Wednesdays at 4100 North River Road, Howland.
For information, call 330-530-4041 or email mhoskins@shepherdofthevalley.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Class is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Warren Revival Center Fellowship Hall, 4000 W. Market St., Leavittsburg. Call 330-898-4295 for information.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATIONS: The Trumbull County Combined Health District offers vaccinations to children and adults. For information, call 330-675-2590, Extension 3. Adult TB testing is available by appointment.
WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAMS: The Niles Wellness Center offers the following programs. To register, call the center at 330-349-9355 or email Theresa Scirocco at tscirocco@thecityofniles.com or Lynda Briach at lbriach@thecityofniles.com.
• Free SilverSneakers class for members -- 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Yoga with Tricia -- 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring a mat.
• Spinning class -- 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Free for SilverSneakers and Fitness members.
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD SCHEDULE: Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board meeting schedule in April is:
• Suicide Prevention Coalition, 1:30 p.m. today, Board Conference Room.
• Budget and Finance Committee, 4:30 p.m. today, Board Conference Room.
• NAMI Mahoning Valley Steering Committee, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Valley Counseling Services 150 E. Market St., Warren.
• Countywide Orientation, 8 to 10:30 a.m. April 17, TMHA First-Floor Conference Room B.
• ASAP Coalition, 9:30 a.m. April 17, TMHA First-Floor Conference Room A.
• Board of Directors Meeting, 4:30 p.m. April 17, TMHA First-Floor Conference Room A.
• FCFC Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m. April 19, TMHA First-Floor Conference Room A.
• ASAP Drug Summit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27, Kent State University at Trumbull Administration Building in Champion.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL, Eastwood Mall, Niles. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Call 330-652-7542.
• Free blood pressure screenings -- 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Strong Bones Program -- Free 12-week program of personalized strength training for those who have osteoporosis or low-bone density to improve muscle strength.
• Monthly exercise classes -- Cardio Jam group exercise, SilverSneakers Cardio, Silver Sneakers Classic, Easy Yoga and Chair Yoga, Exercise Class for people with Parkinson's, Zumba, Zumba Gold, SilverSneaker Balance class and Drums and Muscles workout class.
• St. Joe's at the Mall is a SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit and Optum Fitness site. Those with a Medicare Part C plan may be eligible.
• Free notary public services and free living wills and durable power of attorney for health care, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday.
• Grief 101, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Kim Calhoun, a grief support specialist from Hospice of the Valley, will speak. Call 330-549-5901 to register.
• Free bone density screening, 9 a.m. to noon Friday.
• Free blood sugar screenings after eight-hour fast, 8:30 to 11 a.m., April 16.
• Mercy Health HOme Care Services representative will be in front of the site to answer questions about home care, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18. Also special screenings.
• Talk with the Doc, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. April 18. Dr. Stephen Pupillo will discuss kidney problems. Call to register.
• Health at Home workshop, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. April 19. Includes an easy-to-use reference guide that provides information about more than 200 common health problems. Call to register. Lunch for fee.