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GRIEVING PROCESS: Grief 101 will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the McKinley Birthplace Home. Learn about the grieving process and how to create a new normal as you work through your grief. Presented by Hospice of the Valley's LSW Bereavement Facilitator Kimberly Calhoun. Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.
OSTOMY SUPPORT: The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Tibbetts Wick homecare office, 979 Tibbetts Wick Road, Suite A, Girard.
The group offers education, encouragement and support to anyone affected by an ostomy. Light refreshments will be served.
For information, contact Anna Fitzgerald at Anna_Fitzgerald@mercy.com or call 330-480-3440.
APPLICATIONS FOR CAMP: The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley is now accepting applications for a bicycle camp for persons with disabilities.
This five-day camp, requiring riders to attend one 75-minute session per day, is taking place June 10 to 14 at Boardman-Glenwood Junior High School in Boardman.
Riders must:
• Be at least 8 years old
• Have a disability and walk without an assistive device
• Be able to side-step to both sides
• Have a minimum inseam of 20 inches and weigh no more than 220 pounds
Register online at DSAV.org or email office@dsav.org for registration link. Space is limited.
For more information or to become a camp volunteer, email office@dsav.org or call 330-726-3728.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT: The Parkinson's Support Group is an opportunity for people with
Parkinson's Disease, and their caregivers, to meet with others affected by PD. The next meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday at Champion Christian Church, 151 W. Center St., Warren.
Meetings focus on education, exercise and discussion. A positive attitude is key to living well with Parkinson's. For more details, contact PSG.NEOH@gmail.com or call the Church office at 330-847-0785.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL: St. Joe's at Eastwood Mall regular hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All classes are open to anyone with a St. Joe's at the Mall membership. Screenings and programs are open to the public. Call 330-652-7542 for information or an appointment.
• Free blood pressure screenings, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
• Free nutritional assessment with a dietitian on Fridays by appointment only. Open to the public.
• Fitness classes and programs are by registration only. Call 330-652-7542 to register.
Strong People gym membership monthly fee $25 by appointment initially with an exercise physiologist. St. Joe's at the Mall is a SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit and Renew Active site.
• Wednesday -9 a.m. to noon notary public service and living wills durable power of attorney for healthcare. No appointment necessary.
• May 14- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bone density screening.
No appointment necessary.
Come in and have an ultrasound or the heel bone to screen for osteoporosis.