Community news briefs for August 17, 1999

Church holds free classes on Wednesdays

The Divorced and Widowed Adjustment Group holds classes exploring relationships 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave.

Arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the class. This free class is not intended to replace clinical psychology, therapy or marriage counseling. For more information, call 225-1785 or e-mail [email protected].

Disneyland trip, water skiing planned

Adaptive Water skiing is being offered Saturday at the Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Call 229-2296.

Also the city of Las Vegas Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center is sponsoring a Disneyland trip for adults of all abilities Saturday. The cost is $100 and includes round-trip transportation. Call 229-6358.

Free cholesterol check scheduled Wednesday

University Medical Center's Silver Advantage program is offering a free cholesterol screening 8:30-9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Craig Quick Care Center, 2202 Craig Road.

Participants may eat a light breakfast and take their medications. To schedule an appointment, contact the UMC Silver Advantage office at 383-2095.

State office helps settle disputed charges

The Office for Hospital Patients, a state agency, offers free advice and assistance to people who have questions or issues with hospital bills.

The toll-free number (800) 992-0900 is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Immunizations

Health District immunization clinics are open each week in Southern Nevada. Immunizations are provided without charge to children and young adults under the age of 21 in any of three public health centers and 36 immunization clinics. The following clinics will be open this week, Wednesday through Aug. 24:

District Health Center: 625 Shadow Lane, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

North Las Vegas Public Health Center: 3262 Civic Center Drive, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Henderson Public Health Center: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

East Las Vegas Public Health Center: 560 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite E12, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tonopah WIC Clinic: 5A Tonopah Ave., 9 a.m-noon and 1-3 p.m. Wednesday.

A.D. Guy Clinic: Boys & Girls Club, 817 N St., 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday.

Green Valley Clinic: 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday.

Cheyenne I-3 Clinic: Centers for Healthy Families, 3266 Las Vegas Blvd. North, No. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Friday.

Family to Family Clinic. : 2125-C E. Lake Mead Blvd., 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday.

Meadows mall: 4300 Meadows Lane, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Kit Carson Elementary School: 1735 D St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

Ronald McDonald House: 2323 Potosi St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

Galleria at Sunset mall : 1300 Sunset Road, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Community United With Pride: Marion Cahlan Elementary School, 1801 Fort Sumter Drive, North Las Vegas, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Gibson Leisure Service Center: Gibson Middle School, 3900 W. Washington Ave., 5-7 p.m. Saturday.

Fremont Medical Clinic: 4880 S. Wynn Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Immunizations free to anyone who walks in.

Sunrise Community Center Clinic: 2240 Linn Lane, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23.

Epicenter Clinic: 2100 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 5, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Rafael Rivera Community Center Clinic: 2900 E. Stewart Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 24.

Northeast WIC Clinic: 2404 E. Stewart Ave., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 24.

Rainbow Library Clinic: 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 24.

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