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The Medallion gala

Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals new Older Adult Services will benefit from The Medallion, a gala on March 6 at Penna's of Sterling in Sterling Heights. The annual event honors physicians, volunteers and community partners. With the lure of Monte Carlo as a theme, guests may wear black tie or "indulge in the sophistication surrounding James Bond," one of his leading ladies, or enemies. The event begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and hors'oeuvres, followed by recognition of Medallion honorees and the Tony Viviano Distinguished Achievement Award Winner, then dinner and dancing to the music of Intrigue. For ticket information, call (586) 263-2968. The new Older Adult Services initiatives include the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Warren Campus, set top open in the spring.

MCRMC events

Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center hosts a "Real Women" event from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 in the hospital's Medical Education Auditorium, 1000 Harrington Blvd. The presentations "by women, for women" include health screenings, cooking demonstrations, giveaways, vendor booths, discussions and keynote address by Peggy Kline, a humorist and motivational speaker. Tickets are $15 if purchased before April 1, $20 after. To register or for more information, visit www.mcrmc.org/realwomen.

Also, the Mount Clemens Regional Healthcare Foundation hosts an International Beer & Wine Extravaganza at 6 p.m. March 20 at Villa Penna Banquet Center, 43985 Hayes Road in Sterling Heights. Beer and wine tasting, food stations, dessert table, premium bar and music are included in the $100-per-person tickets; proceeds benefit hospital patients. Call (586) 741-4330 or go to www.mcrmc.org events link.

At Crittenton

A program on teen sex, featuring a panel that includes law enforcement officers, health care professionals and counselors, begins at 7 p.m. March 15 at Crittenton Hospital, 1101 W. University Drive in Rochester. On video, former high school counselor Pam Stenzel speaks to a co-ed high school audience about what families need to know. To register for the free class, call (248) 652-5269. Also, a free seminar on diabetes education and nutritional counseling runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 4 at the hospital. To register, call (248) 652-5660.

Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step support group to help those struggling with anorexia, bulimia or being overweight, meets 7 p.m. Sundays at Crittenton Hospital, 1101 W. University in Rochester. Meetings are free.

Support group

An 8-week support group for adult women survivors of childhood sexual abuse starts March 8 at American Lutheran Church, 38795 Mulberry St. in Clinton Township. Counselor Diane Schalk leads the group which covers safety, integration and connecting with others. The group meets 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For fee and registration information, call (586) 649-8410.

National Kidney Month

As part of the March observance of National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan reminds residents that they can donate their unwanted motor vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle or boat). Donations contribute to prevention and education programs and patient services to help fight kidney disease. To donate, call (800) 488-CARS; the NKFM will tow vehicles from any driveway, roadside or parking lot at no charge.

Caregiver support groups

A monthly support group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other memory loss is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 15 at A Friend's House Adult Day Services, 15945 Canal Road between Garfield and Hayes in Clinton Township; (586) 412-8494. Also, a group meets at the same time March 24 at the Warren site, 26238 Ryan Road on the grounds of St. Cletus Church, south of 11 Mile Road; (586)759-8700. On-site respite services are available for a fee. Advance registration is required. A Friend's House is sponsored by Catholic Services of Macomb.

Free POWERSIT classes

Former Detroit Lions player Ernie Clark and a team of instructors bring his POWERSIT classes to Warren City Hall, 1 City Square. The free fitness sessions, geared to seniors but open to all adults, start at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 4. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring two hand weights (between 2 and 5 pounds) or two unopened water bottles. For more information, call (586) 268-8400 or go to www.ernieclarkspowersit.com.

Bereavement support

Henry Ford Hospice offers bereavement support groups at locations throughout the tri-county area. To register for the free series, call (248) 585-5270.

SandCastles needs volunteers

SandCastles, a grief support program for children and teens, needs volunteers for its sites in St. Clair Shores, Clinton Township, Rochester and other tri-county area locations. To register for training and/or information, call (313) 874-6881. Hospices of Henry Ford Health System sponsors the program which is open to the public.

Alzheimer's support group

HarborChase of Sterling Heights hosts Alzheimer's support groups at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 13400 19 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. For more information, call (586) 254-5719.

Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals

Free grief and bereavement support groups meet at 1 p.m. the third Thursday monthly at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Warren Campus on 10 Mile Road and Schoenherr, and 5:30 p.m. the first Wednesday at the Clinton Township campus, 15855 19 Mile Road between Hayes and Garfield. For registration information, call (800) 532-2411. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 8, the hospital's Alfred Schneider, M.D., presents bariatric surgery overviews; also Carl Pesta, D.O. and Keith Marshall, D.O., offer the same program from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 10, at the Warren Campus. For the bariatric programs, call (586) 759-7457.

A program on joint replacement is 7 p.m. March 18 at the Clinton Township campus, and noon to 1 p.m. March 23 at the Warren campus. Podiatrist Anthony Giordano, DPM, Discusses diabetic foot care at 6 p.m. March 4 at Shelby Macomb Medical Mall, 50505 Schoenherr, Suite 160, near 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township.

Also, the hospital's new Compassionate Care initiative needs volunteers to strengthen "care to families who may need time away from a loved one who is dying, or to dying patients who may not have family or friends available nearby." Volunteers, who receive training on such issues as signs of dying, techniques to calm patients, how to reminisce and more, are asked to commit to at least six months of service with a minimum of 2 to 4 hours of companion time per month. For details, call (586) 263-2361 or e-mail schroede@hfhs.org.

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