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Educational program takes look at aging
By Times Staff
Published May 8, 2006
DUNEDIN - The city of Dunedin will sponsor a free, communitywide educational program, "Optimal Aging," presented from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave. Physician Kevin W. O'Neil will be the guest lecturer. Call Kelli Edwards at 787-6536.
Sheriff's Office offers tips on keeping safe
CLEARWATER - "Live Safe," a presentation on personal safety, will be given by Corporal Nestor of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Clearwater Lawn Bowling and Shuffleboard Club, 1040 Calumet St.. Call 582-5600.
Respiratory group has open house Friday
CLEARWATER - The Wheezers and Gaspers Respiratory Support Group will present an open house featuring the latest in home oxygen and sleep therapies; free checks of blood pressure, oxygen saturation and equipment; and portable oxygen demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Rx Stat Respiratory Pharmacy, 3251 Tech Drive N. Call 572-7595.
Use Guide to Giving to give back to community
The Girls Guide to Giving is a directory listing of non-profit agencies throughout Pinellas County offering volunteer opportunities. Groups of young women can participate in projects such as peer interaction, service learning and "how to" projects. The guide lists agencies, contact information, group capacities and minimum age requirements and is available online at www.211tampabay.org or by calling 727 210-4233, ext. 4557.
Library needs volunteers for Book & Gift Store
CLEARWATER - Volunteers who like to be around books and people are needed at the Friends Book & Gift Store at the Clearwater Main Library.
A short training session is required. The store is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
To volunteer, call Rosalie Murray at 531-0667 or Rita Garvey at 446-3845.
Italian Americans hold dinner dance Tuesdays
CLEARWATER - The Italian American Club of Greater Clearwater, 200 McMullen-Booth Road, has a pasta dinner and dance every Tuesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers.
The club also holds dinner dances from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. every other Saturday. Tickets are $13 for members and $16 for nonmembers.
Call (727) 791-8698.
Clearwater Kiwanis Club looking for members
CLEARWATER - The Kiwanis Club of Greater Clearwater is looking for new members. The club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Golden Coin Restaurant, 1844 N Highland Ave., Clearwater. Club projects include Head Start, YWCA and an annual UPARC fishing trip. Call Adam at 934-2085 or Walt at 441-4196.
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