Free class on health with whole foods
Samaritan Health Services offers a free health and wellness seminar on “Building Resilience with Whole Foods” from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
What you choose to eat can affect your immune system and how well it responds to disease.
Proper nutrition, exercise and restorative sleep are imperative for preventing and fighting off illness.
Participants in the free virtual seminar led by Dr. Michelle Eckroth of Samaritan Heartspring Wellness Center, and discover how wise choices can boost your immune system and improve your physical and mental well-being.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.samhealth.org/patient-visitors/health-resources/seminars-healthy-minds-healthy-bodies.
Blood drive Oct. 27 at local church
Sweet Home’s Evangelical Church will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 1347 Long St.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code SweetHomeComm) or call 1-800-733-2767.
Participants can save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete a pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire on the day of their appointment.
Meals on Wheels weekly menu
Meals on Wheels offers take-out lunch at the Sweet Home Community Center to seniors over 60 at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Senior Center serves a separate lunch on Wednesdays.
Suggested donation is $3.50. All meals are served with milk, coffee or tea upon request and diabetic desserts are available on request.
The menu on Friday, Oct. 16, is turkey a la king or braised beef tips, whipped potatoes, cauliflower and carrots, multigrain bread and apple cobbler.
The menu on Monday, Oct. 19, is pork choppie with gravy or Caribbean chicken, whipped sweet potatoes, broccoli, whole wheat bread and spiced peaches.
The menu on Tuesday, Oct. 20, is chicken Brunswick stew or diced pork with noodles, spinach salad, oatmeal roll and butterscotch bar.
For more information, contact Norene at (541) 367-8843.