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Forum on grief
ESCANABA -- The Bay De Noc Unitarian Universalists will host an hour-long forum on the topic of "Coping with Grief," on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center, 700 1st Ave. S, Escanaba.
Betty and Neil Hivala, from the local chapter of Compassionate Friends, will facilitate a group discussion. Please use the studio (side) entrance. All are welcome.
Parkinson's support group to meet
MENOMINEE -- The Red Horse Parkinson's Support Group will meet on Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Harbors Retirement Building, 1110 10th Avenue Menominee at 10 a.m. This is the regular meeting and people interested in Parkinson's Disease are encouraged to attend.
The presenter this month is Barb Wickman from the Aging Disability Resource Center in Marinette. Wickman will share what services they have and how they can be obtained. She will also answer questions. The agency offers many options for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers veterans and families.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic movement disorder. There are many signs to identify this disease. Today there are many resources locally that make the challenges easier. Understanding what your options are and where to get them is important, along with addressing other concerns, is important to retain quality of life. Attending support group meetings will gives those resources as well as an opportunity to share of experiences. Each person is unique and learning from another Parkinsonian has great value.
The meetings are free and offer an opportunity to become well educated about the disease and your resources for success. Printed information is always available.
Coffee will be served.
For more information, call 906-863-9445.
Elks brunch Sunday
ESCANABA -- The Escanaba Elks brunch will be held on Sunday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is welcome.
Dance in Rock
ROCK -- A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Rd., on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The dance will feature the music of John Roman and the High Graders.
There is a door cost and free will donation lunch will be available.
For more information, call Lucy at 356-6459. All proceeds benefit the senior corporation.
Pasties in Rapid River
RAPID RIVER -- St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7860 River Street, Rapid River, continues to sell pasties. Call 906-474-6606 to place an order for regular or rutabaga. The next baking/pickup date is Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.