Health
American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage...
Bloodmobile
American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Donors of all types, especially type O blood, are critically needed to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.
In thanks for answering the call to donate, those who come to give through Aug. 31 will get a $20 Amazon gift card by email.
Make donation appointments by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visitingRedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.
Aug. 13, Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 13, Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 14, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 1-6 p.m.
Aug. 16, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 16, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 12-6 p.m.
Aug. 22, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 12-6 p.m.
Family First Council
Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m.
Geauga Family First Council meets the third Monday of the month at the Geauga County Office Building, Suite B168/Carlton Room, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Meetings are open to the public.
For more information, contact Tim Kehres, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.
Food Addicts in Recovery
Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Obsessed with food, weight or dieting? Join every Wednesday for a Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon. The free 12-step program is for those suffering from overeating, under-eating or bulimia.
For more information, call 440-295-3353 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
Life Recovery 12 Step Meeting
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assembly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield and welcomes anyone struggling with grief, alcoholism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. The group offers support, encouragement, fellowship and discipleship.
Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/LifeRecovery.
Help for Mental Illness
NAMI Geauga offers mental health support groups and classes for families and persons affected by mental illness. There is no charge to participants. All offerings are 100% peer led and meet in person or on Zoom.
Check out NAMI’s calendar online for the latest listings: www.namigeauga.org.
