Health calendar 11/27

Friday

Blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westfield Shoppingtown West Park. All donors will receive a recognition item. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 117 pounds.

Blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Sunday

Blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Monday

Breast-feeding class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center. This class should be taken 6 to 8 weeks prior to delivery. For information or to register, contact the St. Francis Education Center at 331-5107.

The Brain Injury Resource Group is meeting at 6:30 p.m. for a Christmas party in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information about this support group, call 651-5825.

GriefShare, Christian recovery support group, meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Topic is "Longing for Heaven." Call 243-2236 for more information.

TuesdayFlu shots offered from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Scott County Health Department in Sikeston. No appointment is necessary. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted; a $10 donation is requested from other recipients.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center conference room. For information, phone 331-5107.

Blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the University Center at Southeast Missouri State University, sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Mended Hearts Club meets at 6 p.m. for a Christmas dinner and party at the Hanover Lutheran Church Family Center. For more information, call Vicki Frank at Southeast Missouri Hospital at 651-5824.

Wednesday

Blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the University Center at Southeast Missouri State University, sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

-- From staff reports