Living Briefs 07/03/2008

Survive and thrive with cancer
DAVISON — The Davison-Richfield Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd., hosts The Mind, Body & Spirit Connection to Good Health 6 p.m. July 9.
The free event is open to the public and will feature guest speakers as well as raffles and giveaways. Sponsoring of the event are Medicap Pharmacy and The Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
For more information, contact Kathy Davis at 810-658-1566. — N.S.

Diabetes support group
FLINT — The McLaren Diabetes Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for July 9. The support group discusses a variety of topics throughout the year and is free of charge. No registration is required.
The group meets at McLaren Regional Medical Center, 401 Ballenger Highway, in the Diabetes Education Classroom on 5 North. For information, call McLaren’s Diabetes Education Program at 810-342-4110. — A.S.

Bariatric surgery info seminar
FLINT — The Hurley Bariatric Center is offering a free informational seminar regarding bariatric surgery 6-8 p.m. July 15.
The surgery is a new option in surgical weight loss, particularly for those battling clinical obesity.
The center is located at 2700 Robert T. Longway Blvd., Suite H, on Hurley’s Eastside Campus. To register, call 1-866-750-4111. — A.S.

Hurley community cooking institute
GRAND BLANC TWP. — A Hurley Community Cooking Institute runs 6-8 p.m. July 10 at the Grand Blanc Senior Center.
Dr. Maneesh Lall of Grand Blanc and personal chef Jodi Wollitz will lead the seminar. Participants will prepare, cook and eat a meal using American Heart Association recipes.
Class fee is $25 per person. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, call 866-750-4111. — A.S.