HEART PATIENTS WILL GATHER HERE TUESDAY

"Growing Old Gracefully" will be the topic of the Mended Hearts when the group meets Tuesday at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Presenting the 7 p.m. program in the hospital's Harrison room will be Dr. Shelba Branscum, associate professor of human environmental studies and director of the Eldercare program at Southeast Missouri State University.

The SEMO Mended Hearts chapter is part of a national, non-profit service organization designed to provide continuing education and emotional support for heart patients and their families.

The program is offered free of charge and anyone may attend. For more information contact Judith Hodits at 651-5542.