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| Nov, 25 | Adult health screenings | VNA East sponsors adult health screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Senior Center in Franklin. Free blood pressure screenings. Cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood glucose, earwax and foot care available at nominal charge. Appointment or information: 456-7288.
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| Nov, 25 | Forest conservation forum | The annual Connecticut Forest Conservation and Research Forum “Public Benefits of Forests: What Are They Worth?” takes place in the Rome Ballroom at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers include Steve Broderick of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Tom Worthley of the UConn Cooperative Extension System, Robert Constanza, director of the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and David Newman, chairman of the Department of Forest and Natural Resource Management at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, N.Y. Registration fee: $50, includes parking and lunch. Registration and information: 346-2372 or www.ctwoodlands.org.
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| Nov, 25 | Alzheimer's caregivers support | An Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. Public welcome. Information: 423-2391 or 423-6827.
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| Nov, 25 | Book discussion | The Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, sponsors a book discussion at 7 p.m. Book: “Enslaved by Ducks” by Bob Tarte. All welcome. Registration appreciated. Information: 228-0350.
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| Nov, 26 | Movie | The Willington Public Library Chick Flick Club will show the movie “ The Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. There is no charge and refreshments provided |
| Nov, 26 | Blood pressure screenings | The Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, sponsors free blood pressure screenings at 10:45 a.m., provided by Interim Health Care. No appointment. Information: 429-0262.
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| Nov, 26 | Holiday Concert | The Bell Choir of Columbia Congregational Church will present a free Christmas concert at 3 p.m.. Route 87 Columbia. Call 228-9306 |
| Nov, 26 | Mommy and Me luncheon in Spanish | The Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, sponsors its Mommy and Me postpartum social support networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held in Spanish. For women and children to age 9 months. Price: $5, free for those on state assistance or WIC. Pre-registration required by calling 456-6896.
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| Nov, 28 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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| Nov, 28 | Holiday wreath | The Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, 44 Main St., Hebron, sponsors its annual wreath and poinsettia sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Decorated and undecorated wreaths, Christmas cactus and various size poinsettia plants
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