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Health Restoration Rules of Health:Essentially, How to be Healthy all Your Life
     The goal of this series of articles and the goal of the Health Restoration 101 programs are to help you maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life.
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Indian Music Concert at Ships of the Sea Museum
      Ships of the Sea Museum in cooperation with the India Association of Savannah will present a free concert of North and South Indian music played on the veena and tabla on August 6 at 7 pm under the tent in the Museum garden, featuring Mrs. Vidhya Ramakrishnan and Mr. Ashwin Inamdar. Indian snacks and beverages will be available.
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Sol C. Johnson Class of 1961
      The 1961 Class of Sol C. Johnson High School request your presence at our monthly meetings to plan our 50th year Reunion. Meetings held at Litway Baptist Church at 7:00 pm each 2nd Thursday, 2335 Shell Road, Savannah, GA. Call 233-2020 or 692-0596 for more details
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Blood Pressure Screenings
     St. Joseph's/Candler African- American Health Information and Resource Center, located at 1910 Abercorn St., will conduct free blood pressure screenings every Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and every Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Call 447-6605 for information.
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Woodville- Tompkins Homecoming
     The 2010 Woodville- Tompkins Homecoming will be held Saturday, September 4, 2010 11:00 am until 7:30 pm, on the campus of Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Classes from 1945-1989, will converge on the campus for a day of fun, food, and re-connecting with friends.
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Talent Show in the Sea Port
     Dreams do Come True Productions will sponsor a talent show on August 7, 2010 at the Johnny Mercer Theater in the Savannah Civic Center from 6-11 p.m. Pick up applications from the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club, 510 East Charlton St. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner. Audience members will be the judges. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club.
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Meeting
     6 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, Panera Bread Company restaurant off of White Bluff and Abercorn, Savannah, Ga. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a group of individuals with a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. The group also provides support for families coping with this illness. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912- 350-7845.
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Teens Nurturing Teens
     The Teens Nurturing Teens Support Group will meet on August 15 (third Sunday of the month) at 3 PM on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. This group is for teens who have a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. For more information, call 819-5704. ]
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The Foster Grandparent Program
     The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) of EOA is in need of volunteers to share their time and talents in their communities. We are looking for seniors age 60 and older to volunteer their time in educational facilities, Day Cares and other social service agencies 20 hours per week. For more information, call Linda Fields (912) 234-7842 or (912) 238-2960 ext. 123
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Forensic Nursing
     Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S A N E ) Training is coming to Savannah at Candler Hospital. Sept. 27- Oct.1, 2010 from 8am-5pm. This will be the only time this year. If you are interested in this unique part time occupation call THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER at 233 3000.
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Kidney Support Group
     Piedmont now provides an educational and support group for pre & post kidney transplant patients in the Savannah area. The group will meet every 2nd Tuesday of each month. 5:00 p.m. at Memorial University Hospital Georgia Ear Building, in the Hoskins Center Room 2.For more information, contact Ann Hartfield, (404) 357-8631.
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Camp Snipesville
     Camp Snipesville is bringing its unique blend of history, art, music and fun to Savannah, and we’re now registering kids ages 8-11 for our Victorian Adventures camp in August! Please see www.ImaginativeJourneys.or g for more information.
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Skin Cancer Screenings
     St. Joseph’s/Candler offers a Free Skin Cancer Screening on August 7 at the Islands YMCA. For an appointment, call 897-5924.
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“Man to Man”
     The “Man to Man” Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet on August 11 (second Wednesday of the month) at 6 PM on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. For more information, call 355-5196.
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Interdenomination al Ministerial Alliance
     We are again planning for the largest Back to School Event of the Year.Our goal is to lend a helping hand to over 3000 children and families as they prepare for the 2010-2011 school year in these economic crises. This county-wide Back-to-School event will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 10 am in the Savannah Civic Center Arena. For more information: Mrs. Benjamin (912) 596-5049 or Mrs.
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Infant and Child CPR
     St. Joseph's/Candler will offer an Infant and Child CPR/ Safety in the Home Class on August 2 & 16 (first and third Monday) at 6:30 PM in the Candler Professional Bldg., Room 508. The class, for new and expectant parents, costs $25 per person. For more information and to register, call CareCall at 819-3368 or 800- 501-4054 or use our website, www.sjchs.org.
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SmokeStoppers
      St. Joseph’s/Candler’s group-facilitated smoking cessation program, will offer an intensive class (7 sessions over 3 weeks) featuring wide range of proven-effective strategies to help smokers control their smoking urges, manage nicotine withdrawal and stress, and avoid weight gain. Orientation for participants is Monday, August 2 at 6 PM.
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2nd Annual FAAA Fine Art Exhibition
     The 2nd Annual FAAA Fine Art (Arts) Exhibition is a juried art exhibition sponsored by Telfair Museums , Friends of African American Arts (FAAA) and the Beach Institute. The exhibition will highlight works by members of FAAA, a member group of Telfair Museums, and will be on view at the Beach Institute from August 29- October 24, 2010.
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Volunteers Needed
     Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education, and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. For more information, call 819-6910.
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Needs Volunteers
     Share your time and special talents with others, join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizationsfrom 1 to 40 hours per week. Qualifications are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. Please call 234-7842 or Linda
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Free Hearing Screenings
     St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers free hearing screenings on second Wednesday of the month by appointment in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts. The screenings are open to the public. For more information, call (912) 352-4405.
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Armstrong Registration
     The deadline to register for fall classes at Armstrong Atlantic State University is August 1. Classes begin August 16. For more information or to register, visit www.armstrong.edu or call 912.344.2503.
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Prepared Childbirth Classes
     St. Joseph's/Candler's Telfair BirthPlace offers a Breastfeeding Class for expectant parents at 1:30 PM on August 7 in the Prepared Childbirth Education classroom, Suite 508A, Candler Professional Building. The class is taught by a certified lactation consultant. Call 819-3368 or 800-501-4054.
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