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LEWISPORTE

Annual General Meeting
Feb. 15 - The Interfaith Goodwill Annual General meeting will be held at the Pentecostal Church at 7 p.m. Election of officers will take place. All are welcome.

Hymn Sing
Feb. 21 - A Memorial Hymn Sing will be held 7 p.m. at St. Matthew's United Church, sponsored by the Cemetery Committee.

Central Health
The seasonal influenza vaccine is now available to the following groups: All children six months to 23 months of age; health care workers; residents of long-term care homes; household contacts of immunocompromised and other individuals at risk of influenza-related complications; adults 65 years of age and older; adults and children with chronic heart and lung disease, or with other diseases severe enough to require regular medical treatment or hospital care such as: severe asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, etc., other essential workers in the community, including police, ambulance, firefighters or other persons whose services may be considered essential and pregnant women and workers involved with the poultry industry. Pneumococcal vaccine is also available for people 65 years or older, and those of all ages with chronic disease. The Pneumococcal vaccine is only needed once in a lifetime. To book an appointment for the seasonal influenza vaccine or pneumococcal vaccine, please call 535-0777.

NORRIS ARM

Auction
Feb. 19 - An auction will be held at the Valley Lounge with all proceeds going to the Norris Arm Defibulator Fund. Items include binoculars, gift certificates, tanning package, two rounds of golf, automobile and household items, and much more. Cash donations will also be accepted. Come and support your local fire department.

LEWISPORTE, FOGO, TWILLINGATE, CARMANVILLE

Checkpoints
Effective immediately and until January 31, 2010, the RCMP Detachments from Carmanville, Fogo, Lewisporte and Twillingate will continue to conduct checkpoints in their detachment areas as well as joint checkpoints. If you want to report an impaired driver call your nearest RCMP Detachment or call 1-800-709-RCMP. If possible provide the plate number and description of the vehicle and the identity of the driver.

GANDER BAY AND AREA

Lifestyle Clinic
Central Health is sponsoring a Lifestyle clinic the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Public Health Nursing office located at the medical clinic in Victoria Cove. This clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for a blood pressure check, blood sugar check or to discuss issues such as exercise, healthy eating, stress management and sexuality. This service is free and available to anyone over the age of 16 years. Come over and bring a friend. For more information call the Public Health Nurse at 709-676-2155.

TWILLINGATE/N.W.I.

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Clinics
If you haven't already received the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and wish to do so call for an appointment at 884-5426. Clinics will be held at both Twillingate and NWI Public Health Office. Vaccine is being provided for: All children age 6-23 months, health care workers, essential service workers, household contacts of immunocompromised and other individuals at risk of influenza related complications, pregnant women, workers involved in the poultry industry, 65 years and over, adults and children with chronic disease. The Pneumococcal Vaccine is also available for those 65 and over and those with chronic disease.

Smoke Free - It's Never Too Late
Presentations and information are available. Contact Margaret at 884-2282.

TWILLINGATE

Twillingate Public Library will be closed for maintenance from Jan. 25 to Feb. 5, re-opening on Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Family Literacy Day activities will not be going ahead as scheduled on Jan. 27. It has been rescheduled for Feb. 10.

GENERAL INTEREST

Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you have difficulty reading? Are you looking for a tutoring service or a family learning program? Would you like more information on completing adult basic education or high school equivalency? Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador has information on local programs operating across the province. Review our program directory at www.literacynl.com or call 1-800-563-1111 for information on advancing learning for yourself and your family.

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