(All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: CARES Cancer Support Group 11 a.m. – noon. Cancer Rehabilitation Education Support (CARES) — for cancer patients and their families. Meets every Thursday. Robison Room A. For information, contact Social Work Department, 860-210-7442.
July 6: BEST (Breast Cancer Survivors Working Together) 7 – 8 p.m. A group for education and mutual support. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Facilitator: Denise Mariconda, RN, Breast Health Navigator. Robison Conference Room A. To sign up or for information, contact Denise Mariconda at 860-210-5047.
July 7, 27: Community CPR Class (adult, child, infant, AED) July 7:: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; July 27: 4 – 8 p.m. American Heart Association-certified nurse will teach one-session class leading to AHA certificate. Registration is required. New Milford Hospital Center for Clinical Excellence, 6 Treadwell Street, New Milford. Fee: $75.00. For more information or to register, contact the Center for Clinical Excellence at 860-210-5010.
July 9: Quick Blood Sugar Screening 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Free, on-the-spot blood sugar (glucose) finger-prick test gives results in minutes to screen for diabetes. No appointment necessary; fasting recommended. Information on diabetes provided. Offered the second Friday of the month by the Diabetes Education Department. Robison Room A. For information, contact Diabetes Education at 860-350-7264.
July 13, 27: Reiki 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the principle that life force energy flows through us. Reiki practitioner is Mary Ellen Foster, RN. For all patients of New Milford Hospital and their families. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Interfaith Chapel. For information, contact External Affairs, 860-350-7731, option 1.
July 16: Healing Drum Circle 10 – 11 a.m. The drum circle will focus on healing through sound and rhythm. No experience necessary; drums and other percussion instruments will be provided. For all patients of New Milford Hospital and their families. Summer schedule: third Friday of the month (June, July, August). Led by drummer Dave Wonsey. Interfaith Chapel. For information, contact External Affairs, 860-350-7731, option 1.
July 18: Non-Denominational Healing Service 6 – 7 p.m. A service focusing on spiritual healing provided by the Oratory of the Little Way. Interfaith Chapel. All are welcome. Meets third Sunday of the month. July 28: Guido Tino Stroke Support Group 2 – 3 p.m. A support group for stroke survivors. Meets last Wednesday of the month. Ground-level entrance, blood pressures taken at each meeting. Facilitated by Maureen Salerno, LCSW. Robison Conference Rooms. For more information or to sign up, contact Maureen Salerno at 860-210-7442.
July 30, 31: New Milford Village Fair Days 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Stop by the Hospital’s booth for health information, activities and giveaways throughout the event.
