Free Alzheimer’s/dementia
series continues Tuesday
MANISTIQUE — The public is invited to attend a free presentation entitled “Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hiawatha Community Center.
Ruth Almen, Alzheimer’s Association U.P. regional office, will be guest presenter. This program, held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled memory loss support group, is part of an ongoing series addressing issues related to dementia.
Call Ruth Almen at 800-272-3900, or Jeani Dalgord at 341-1863 for more information.
DIAL screening
March 7 at Holy Name
ESCANABA — Holy Name will hold a DIAL screening on Friday, March 14 for the 2008-09 school year in the Holy Name School gym. Students who will be five years old by Dec. 1, 2008, should be screened.
An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling the school office at 786-7550. Each appointment will run about one hour. Parents must bring the child’s legal birth certificate, immunization record and social security cared to appointments. Copies will made and originals returned.
DIAL screening does not automatically constitute registration for the school year. Registration can be done at the Holy Name School office beginning March 7, or at the time of screening. Enrollment is limited.
Legion Post 438
plans Monday meeting
BARK RIVER — The Rheaume-Knauf American Legion Post 438 has scheduled a meeting at the Bark River Senior Center at 7 p.m. Monday. Members are urged to attend and bring a guest. Lunch will be served following the meeting. For more information, contact Mary Knauf, 466-9991.
Post 71 cooking
breakfast Feb. 17
GLADSTONE — Gladstone American Legion Post 71 will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Legion hall. Menu items include: scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, toast, juice and coffee. Cost is $6 each for adults and $3 for children under 10.
Senior Companion to
meet Tuesday at Star Dust
ESCANABA — The Delta/Menominee County Senior Companion Program in-service meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Star Dust Lounge, 2116 Ludington St., Escanaba. Guest speaker will be Captain Robert Berbohm, speaking on fire safety.
The Senior Companion program is administered by the Menomi-nee/Delta/Schoolcraft Community Action Agency, 507 1st Ave. N., Escanaba. For more information, call (906) 786-7080, ext. 144. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Service officer slated
to visit Post 301
RAPID RIVER — Department of Michigan Veterans service officer Rick Stewart will make three visits to Rapid River American Legion Post 301 Tuesday, Feb. 26. Office hours are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is no charge for Stewart’s service, and membership in the American Legion is not required. For further details, call Stewart at 630-2646 or 226-3576, ext. 362, or send written questions to Rick Stewart, American Legion Veterans Service officer, 425 Fisher St., Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, MI 49855.
St. Thomas Ladies’
Guild gathering
ESCANABA — The Ladies’ Guild of St. Thomas Parish will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church hall. St. Elizabeth Seton Circle will host the evening’s event.
All women of the parish are welcome. For more information, call 786-6108.
Stamp/Coin Club
to meet at Bay
ESCANABA — The Bay de Noc Stamp and Coin Club will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2018 at Bay de Noc Community College in the M-Tec building, 2000 N. 30th St.
Anyone having coins or stamps needing to be appraised may do so at the meeting. For further information, contact Jack Beck at 786-6385, Mark Kuehn at (906) 786-2103 or Richard Reiffers at 233-9261.
The public is welcome to attend and new members are welcome.
