PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS STRESS OF TEENAGERS

JACKSON -- Being a teenager isn't easy. To help young people cope with the pressures of growing up, St. Francis Medical Center is offering a free stress management course.

The program, designed especially for those in the junior high and high school age groups, is set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 25 at the St. Francis Information Center in Jackson.

"Stress does not discriminate by age," said Kathy Casteel of the Information Center, "and young people may be tempted by unhealthy methods to control it."

Casteel said the program touches on how stress affects the body and home to control its effects through relaxation and communication.

Although the program is free, space is limited and preregistration is requested. For more information, call 243-5222.

Student Rec Center

available to youths

The Student Recreation Center at Southeast Missouri State University will be open to youths in the community, who are at least 16 years old, during "off" school dates, including the summer and semester breaks.

A $2 per visit admission fee will be charged, university officials said. Rental of sports equipment is extra. Priority will be given to scheduled groups, such as those participating in various activity camps at the university.

Laleche League

will meet July 8

The LaLeche League of Cape Girardeau will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Cape Girardeau Public Library.

The topic will be "Baby Arrives; the Family and the Breastfed Baby," and will include information and encouragement on how to establish a happy nursing relationship.

The informal meeting is open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Children under three years are also welcome.

For more information, call 335-2881 or 334-2705.