TODAY, Oct. 13
THE ALOHA PROJECT
Where: Mina Pharmacy, Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13
Details: Free health screenings, consultations with UH-Hilo nursing, pharmacy students. Blood pressure, blood sugar checks, medication education, healthy living tips, much more.
Contact: https://sites.google. com/site/uhhncpa/heal-project, 808-256-6104, thealohaprojecthawaii@gmail.com
SUNDAY, Oct. 14
HAWAIIAN ACRES AL-ANON
Where: Hawaiian Acres Comm. Center, 8th/C Road, Kurtistown
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays
Details: Free support for anyone impacted by another’s drinking.
Contact: Hawaii Island Al- Anon Hotline, 935-0971, Alanon96760@outlook.com
TUESDAY, Oct. 16
HMC PUBLIC MEETING
Where: Hilo Medical Center
When: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16
Details: E.H. Regional Board, Hawaii Health Systems Corp. annual community meeting.
Contact: Elena Cabatu, 932- 3160, ecabatu@hhsc.org
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (BLOOD CANCERS)
Where: Hilo Medical Center ground floor conference room C
When: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 17
Details: Talk Story Too! support group free meeting on third Wednesday of each month. Get emotional support, education, professional guidance, financial assistance. For patients, families, caregivers. Call for info.
Contact: Donna Faria, 968- 7050, donna.faria3@gmail.com
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE
Where: Aging, Disability RC
When: 10 a.m. Oct. 17
Details: Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meeting is open to the public.
Contact: Sandy Arriola, 961- 8005, sarriola@co.hawaii.hi.us
THURSDAY, Oct. 18
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. Oct. 18
Details: Support for caregivers. Free respite service offered.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
BEREAVEMEWNT CAMP
Where: Pahala Plantation Cottages
When: 8 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Hospice of Hilo two-day family event. Campers of all ages learn positive ways to share feelings, new ways to cope. Call to register. Free.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969- 1733, fujio@hospiceofhilo.org
COMING
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT
Where: 688 Kinoole St. Suite 115A
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 26
Details: National Alliance on Mental Illness-Hawaii monthly support group. Understand loved ones living with and recovering from mental illness. Learn, connect with others and feel empowered.
Contact: Carolyn Oki, 935-3518 or 936-2832, carold2654@hawaiiantel.net
CAREGIVERS RESPITE
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Meet other caregivers; relax, have fun; learn about community services available to help balance your stressful schedule. Guest speaker, Frances Kagugawa. Enjoy foot/back massage, taichi, games, laughter. Adult care provided. $10 fee, but scholarships available.
Contact: Maile Young, 961- 3747 ext. 111, myoung2@ hawaiiislandadultcare.org
ONGOING
THE HEALING JOURNEY’
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Oct. 2-Nov. 6, free, six-week adult class. Get grief support, coping skills in safe, confidential setting. Call for info.
Contact: Cathy Hough, 969-1733
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Want to stop drinking? Call for support, meeting info. Visit www.hawaiiaa.org
Contact: AA, 961-6133
AL-ANON IN EAST HAWAII
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Family groups help all troubled by another’s drinking. Visit www.afghawaii. org.
Contact: 24-hour line, 935- 0971; info@afghawaii.org
HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Get help in coping with loss of loved one. Private counseling also available. Free
