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BUTLER TWP— Lifesteps' Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Geriatrics Department of Lifesteps' Butler Center, 383 New Castle Road, across from Staples.
The Alzheimer's caregiver support group is a free community service that meets monthly to assist families as they handle the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. For more information about the group or meetings, call Lori Williamson at 724-283-1010, Ext. 233.
Tobacco-Free Butler County will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Butler Public Library on North McKean Street. The group provides tobacco prevention education and cessation support within Butler County. Its goal is to reduce tobacco use and its health consequences. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month in the library. Meetings are open to all.For more information on Tobacco-Free Butler County, call the Community Health Challenge at 724-283-9955.
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP— The Community Health Clinic will host an information and screening day for Butler County residents ages 19 to 64 who have no health benefits and do not qualify for any other health services.Those interested should go to the Slippery Rock Township Building from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. R.S.V.P.s are not required but are encouraged. R.S.V.P. by calling 724-841-0980.
The Butler County Parent Transition Workshop will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Career Link conference room, 112 Hollywood Drive.The program is for parents of children with disabilities who will transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment and community living.Highway education programs plannedSeniors for Safe Driving will hold highway education programs for seniors 55 and older.Completion of the program will provide participants a 5 percent discount on automobile insurance premiums for three years. The following programs are certified by the state Department of Transportation.• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, St. John's Assisted Living, Mars• 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Kelly Chevrolet• 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday, Butler Memorial Hospital• 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Cranberry Senior Center, Cranberry Township• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Passavant Retirement Community, ZelienopleTo register, call 800-559-4880 or visit seniorsforsafedriving.com.
GIBSONIA— The Bakerstown United Methodist Church preschool has openings for the 2008-09 school year.Call Laurie Kretz at 724-272-6032 for more information. The preschool is located at 5760 William Flinn Highway.
