Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

October 2017

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2 Diabetes Support Group

Unity Health – WCMC (3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy), Hubach Conference Center Rooms B& D at 5 p.m. The $5 fee for each session includes a meal; the meeting is free if you do not get the meal. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 380-3450.

2 • 9 • 16 • 23 • 30 American Red Cross Blood Drive

Unity Health – Specialty Care (1200 S. Main St., Searcy), Birchwood Room from noon to 5 p.m. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 614-4424.

3 Survivors of Suicide

Unity Health – Specialty Care (1200 S. Main St., Searcy), Willow Room at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Dr. Robert E. Elliott Foundation, this grief support group is for people coping with the suicide of a loved one. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 278-4357.

3 • 10 • 17 • 24 • 31 Prenatal Yoga

Unity Health - WCMC (Annex Building on the corner of Hartsfield Drive and Hawkins Street, across from the WCMC Emergency Department entrance). Class meets every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. This is a speciallyd­esigned yoga class for expectant mothers in any trimester, at no cost. A doctor’s written permission is required to join the class. Dress comfortabl­y and bring water to class. To register, or for more informatio­n, please call (501) 380-1277 or email marsha.pound@unity-health.org.

Weight Watchers

Unity Health – Harris Medical Center (1205 McLain St., Newport), Community Room every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Join for support in your weight loss journey. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 724-4284.

5 • 12 • 19 Childbirth & Baby Basics

Unity Health – WCMC (3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy), Hubach Conference Center Rooms B& D from 6-9 p.m. An experience­d New Life Center Registered Nurse will cover topics that may include the stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management, care of newborn, etc. There is a $10 fee for the class. To register, please call (501) 380-1260.

7 AARP Driving Course

Unity Health – WCMC (3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy), Hubach Conference Center from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. To reserve a space, please call the Prime Times office at (501) 278-3230.

7 • 14 • 21 • 28 Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

Unity Health – Harris Medical Center (1205 McLain St., Newport), Community Room, AA meetings are held each Saturday at 7 p.m. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 664-7303.

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Alzheimer’s Support Group Unity Health – Specialty Care (1200 S. Main St., Searcy), in the Willow Room from 3-4 p.m. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 230-0342.

14 Unity Health Family Day at the Farmers’ Market

Searcy Downtown Square, 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a fall day at the Searcy Certified Farmers’ Market with family and friends. To learn more, please call (501) 278-3230.

16 Breastfeed­ing Class

Unity Health – WCMC (3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy), 3 South Conference Room from 6:30-9 p.m. A lactation consultant will discuss establishi­ng a good milk supply, latching and positionin­g techniques. The class fee is $10. To register, please call (501) 380-1260.

19 The Pink Warriors

Searcy Breast Center located in the Cancer Center of Excellence (415 Rodgers Dr., Searcy), at 5:30 p.m. Provides support to those going through breast cancer or are a breast cancer survivor. Meets every third Thursday of the month. For more informatio­n, please call (501) 278-0392.

20 Pink Out Game

Greyhound Field, (406 Wilkerson Dr., Newport), at 7 p.m. Join Unity Health associates as the community raises breast cancer awareness at the Newport High School Greyhound football game. For more informatio­n, please call (870) 512-3030.

31 Trick or Treat on the Square

Trick-or-Treat on the Square provides a safe trick-or-treating environmen­t for children in downtown Searcy from 5-7 p.m. Local business and organizati­ons provide trick-or-treating activities, games, haunted house, costume contest, etc. Call the Main Street Searcy office at 501-279-9007 for more informatio­n.

Scheduled as needed Refresher Childbirth Class

This refresher class is available for those who have been through the birthing process in the past. The class reviews the labor process, coping techniques, hospital procedures and pain management. To register or for more informatio­n, please call (501) 380-1260.

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