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| Aug, 26 | 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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| Aug, 26 | Discovery meeting | The Chaplin School Readiness Council sponsors a Discovery Meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chaplin Elementary School in Chaplin. Babysitting and light dinner provided.
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| Aug, 26 | First aid course | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its First Aid Course from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. Basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illness. Price: $45. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
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| Aug, 26 | Alzheimer's caregivers support | 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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| Aug, 26 | Lavender Lore | The Windham Historical Society sponsors a program “Lavender Lore,” about the history, growing and uses of lavender, at 7 p.m. at the Jillson House Museum, 627 Main St., Willimantic. Admission: $5 members, $8 others. Reservations: 423-3622.
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| Aug, 27 | Interfaith Sewing and Service | The Interfaith Sewing and Service Group meets from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. New members welcome. Project: closet cleaning. Lunch follows at a local restaurant. Information: 423-6827 or 228-9658.
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| Aug, 27 | Senior hair cuts | The McSweeney Regional Senior Center, 47 Crescent St., Willimantic, sponsors haircuts by Nancy from 9 a.m. to noon. Price: $15. Appointment required. Information: 423-4524.
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| Aug, 27 | Hospice Hospitality Luncheon | VNA East sponsors its Hospice hospitality luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pine Acres Restaurant, Route 6, Chaplin. A social gathering for people who are successfully moving on with their lives after a loss. Meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
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| Aug, 27 | Franklin VFW Post 9066 | The Franklin VFW Post 9066 meets at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Town Hall in Franklin. Agenda: Lebanon Fair ressults and upcoming September events. Information: 334-1848.
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| Aug, 28 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the St. Marks Church, 42 North Eagleville Road, Storrs. Walk-ins welcome. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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