It's the season for pneumonia and flu shots

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2007

WEEKI WACHEE

It's the season for pneumonia and flu shots

The Hernando County Health Department will offer a flu/pneumonia shot clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Heather clubhouse, 9100 Nakoma Way, north of Weeki Wachee. Shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Flu shots are $25; pneumonia shots are $35. Medicare, cash and personal checks will be accepted. For information, call 540-6800, ext. 82052.

BROOKSVILLE/SPRING HILL

Workshops to help with holiday grief

Hernando-Pasco Hospice will offer 90-minute workshops on how to cope during the holidays. The free workshops are for adults who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, and are led by bereavement counselors. The workshops will be at 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hospice West Hernando office, 12260 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill; and at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hospice East Hernando office, 698 S Broad St., Brooksville. Preregistration is requested. Call toll-free 1-800-486-8784.

SPRING HILL

If you go bowling, children will win

Bowlers, sponsors and volunteers are needed for the benefit Bowl-A-Thon for the Our Baby RIA Foundation, which will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way. There will be prize giveaways for bowlers. Each bowler is asked to raise or donate at least $30. Teams of five players will play three games. Shoe rental is included. Our Baby RIA Foundation is a nonprofit organization trying to get a pediatric intensive care facility to service children of Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Call Lora Caruso at 592-2225 or visit www.ourbabyriafoundation.org.

Today's meetings

Hernando County Health Care Advisory Board, 1 to 3 p.m., commission chambers, Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville.

Hernando County Fair Association, 6 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville.

Today's picks

Alzheimer's Association to light "Candles of Care": 6:30 p.m., Forest Oaks of Spring Hill, 8055 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Cheryl, 683-3323.

Brookridge Entertainment presents the Marlins: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime at 7, Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., west of Brooksville. Tickets are $15 each. Barb, 597-4620.

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