WILLMAR — “Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Willmar Community Center. The program is part of a series to help support the educational, social and nutritional needs of older adults. Enjoy an afternoon of sharing about the holidays, both past and present. For more information, call Carrie at 320-231-2598.
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Public Health will hold a walk-in immunization clinic from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 and Jan. 27, Suite 1080, at the Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services Building, 2200 23rd St. N.E., Willmar. No appointment is needed. All childhood vaccinations are available. An administration fee is charged for vaccinations given to children who qualify for the Minnesota Vaccines for Children program. A tetanus booster for adults that is recommended every 10 years is also available along with other adult vaccinations. Medical Assistance, BluePlus, UCare and MinnesotaCare are accepted as payment – your card must be presented at the clinic. However, no one will be denied their immunizations due to inability to pay. If financing is a problem, call 320-231-7860. Parents are asked to bring immunization records to the clinic for accurate recordkeeping.
WILLMAR — The breast cancer peer support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the garden court conference room at Rice Memorial Hospital. The group is for women of any age who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Jill May, lifestyle empowerment coach, will be the speaker. For more information, call 320-231-4570.
WILLMAR — There are important decisions that need to be made when you become eligible for Medicare. Making the wrong decision can lead to not having any or enough health care coverage and to financial penalties. Senior LinkAge Line and Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging will have a two-hour class during which participants will learn the basics of Medicare and their coverage options in Minnesota. The next class will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Willmar Community Center. No fee. Call Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 to register.
WILLMAR — Trained staff and volunteers with Senior LinkAge Line are available to help answer questions and provide assistance with Medicare, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, prescription drugs, forms and more. Counseling is free and confidential. Walk-ins are welcome. Upcoming dates are 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 14 and 28, consumer health library at Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar.
WILLMAR — Jumpstart January with Health Habits will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Willmar Community Center. There will be speakers from Carris Health, Club Bethesda and Kandiyohi-Renville County Public Health and information from Willmar Parks and Recreation. Learn about nutrition, exercise and how to achieve your new year goals.
The American Red Cross conducts blood drives in the west central area. To give blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Sixteen-year-olds may if they have a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form. You can give blood every 56 days. Double red cells can be donated every 112 days. While all blood types are needed, type O and type B-negative donors are especially encouraged to give.
Appointments can be made at 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org unless otherwise noted. All donors need acceptable identification. The preferred form is a government-issued picture identification, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card. Otherwise you will need to provide two other forms of identification, such as a work identification, Social Security card, personal check or credit card. Personalized mail such as a utility bill will not be accepted. Blood drives scheduled for the Tribune area are:
Jan. 6, Bird Island: 1 to 7 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Jan. 7, Sacred Heart: 1 to 7 p.m., Community Center
Jan. 10, Danube: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Center
Jan. 13, Willmar: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Assembly of God Church
Jan. 14, Appleton: Noon to 6 p.m., Appleton Area Health Services
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