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Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.
To get listed in the calendar, contact Southlake community coordinator Marlene A. Zloza at least 10 days in advance.
• E-mail: mzloza@nwitimes.com.
• Fax: (219) 662-5296.
• Address: 2080 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307.
• Questions? Call (219) 662-5340.
CASH FOR CANDY | Merrillville
Michael H. Min, DDS will sponsor a Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program this holiday. Children up to 14 can bring their unwanted Halloween candy from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5 to the office at 1410 E. 85th Ave. and receive $1 a pound. The candy, along with toothbrushes, will be sent to U.S. military troops serving overseas via the Indiana Air National Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing - Blacksnakes.
FYI: Call (219) 736-2300.
YOGA CLASS | Merrillville
Enjoy a fun and relaxing yoga class led by M. G. Ramachandran, who has studied yoga for 25 years and has participated in state, national, and international level yoga competitions, at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.
PRESSURE TESTING | Shelby
Free blood pressure screening is held at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Lowell Public Library's Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. Screening is conducted on a first come first serve basis by volunteer technicians.
FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.
MEDICARE OVERVIEW | Merrillville
State Health Insurance Assistance Program is an organization designed to help seniors and Medicare beneficiaries with information and problems regarding their coverage with Medicare. Attend an overview of Medicare Part D from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 5 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30.. As always, attendees can evaluate their current insurance company with what is new for 2009. There will also be counselors on hand to talk to beneficiaries one on one, both those new to the program and those interested in getting help with their prescriptions. Light refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call Deb Uhll at (219) 838-4873.
PRESSURE CHECK | Merrillville
Spring Mill Health Campus provides free blood pressure screening from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30.
FYI: Call (219) 769-3541, ext. 317.
GRIEF SUPPORT | Highland
Wounded Healers grief support program presents Susan Adrians SSND, a licensed professional counselor with experience in helping with grief issues, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the St. James Church Hall, 45th and Kennedy Avenue. She will share her expertise on seeking inner strength to wok through issues of grief. There is no charge to attend. The public is welcome and there is no charge.
FYI: Call (219) 924-5577.
URGE TO SPLURGE | DeMotte
Pat Wiers from the Purdue Extension Office will present Avoid the Urge To Splurge at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the DeMotte Library, 901 Birch St. SW. This free program for adults will offer tips on great holiday gifts that won't tax the budget and ways to lighten up on calories at holiday meals. Learn to save money, time and lots of post-holiday regrets. Registration is appreciated online at myjcpl.org, by visiting or by phone.
FYI: Call (219) 987-2221.
TRY YOGA | Merrillville
Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department offers Yoga Level I classes from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, beginning Nov. 6, at the Pruzin Center, 5750 Tyler St. This program is for those just beginning yoga or with a little experience, and works on every part of the body, including massaging and stimulating internal organs. Yoga can improve many health conditions, including obesity, nervousness, anxiety, fatigue, mental clarity and circulation. Cost is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents for five weekly sessions. Registration is open.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.
FAMILY SUPPORT | Hammond
CAMEO, an educational support group for family caregivers to the elderly, meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Purdue University Calumet Entrepreneurship Center, 1247 E. 169th St. This session will feature a discussion of family stress. CAMEO has been offering support to those caring for elderly loved ones since 1982. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August.
FYI: Call (219) 989-2863.
MAKING A CHOICE | Hebron
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. natural birth and parenting network holds free monthly community meetings with preplanned topics at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Hebron Community Center, 611 N. Main St. The Nov. 5 topic is Labor Pains and Baby Positions: A Pain in the Back. earn to belly map and some tricks of the trade to increase the chances for a normal, natural labor and birth. Lunge, lift, jiggle, the program will be interactive. No registration is required and all are invited. Nursing infants are welcome, but please be considerate of others by making other arrangements for toddlers and older children who may disrupt the program.
FYI: Call Robin Joyce at (219) 996-5188 or visit www.IndianaBirthChoices.com.
ADVANCED YOGA | Merrillville
Merrillville Parks and Recreation Department offers a new Level II Yoga class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, beginning Nov. 7, at the Pruzin Center, 5750 Tyler St. Cost is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents for five weekly sessions. This class is for those with yoga experience, but still works every part of the body. Registration is open.
FYI: Call (219) 980-5911.
PRESSURE SCREENING | Hobart
Free blood pressure screening will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 6 at the Spectrum of St. Mary Medical Center, 1354 S. Lake Park Ave. No appointment is necessary.
FYI: Visit www.comhs.org.
SIBLING CLASS | Crown Point
Children age 3 and older can tour the maternity unit at St. Anthony Medical Center, 1201 S, Main St., with their parents during the final month of their mother's pregnancy and learn what it means to become a big brother or big sister. The next class is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9. The fee is $10 per family.
FYI: Call (219) 757-6330.
COOKING DEMO | Hobart
Chef Ryan C. Smith demonstrates appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and more in free fun and interactive cooking demonstrations in the Waterfall Cafe at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave. The next session is from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Ask questions and sample recipes. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
SENIOR MOMENTS | Indiana
The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County, will present "Hearing Loss and Aging" at locations in Lake and Porter Counties in November: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at Merrillville Senior Center at Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Place; 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Linden House, 360 W. 61st Ave., Hobart, behind St. Mary's Hospital; 12:15 p.m. Nov. 13 at Village Park Enrichment Center at Banta, 605 Beech St., Valparaiso; and 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at Jamestown Apartments Community Center, Virginia Park Drive, Valparaiso. This program will discuss how aging affects hearing. Participants will receive a free gift and a healthy snack.
FYI: Call (219) 531-8009.
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