SPECIAL EVENTS

Meditation and mindfulness retreat,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Hay River KTC Meditation Center, N14085 Highway VV, Ridgeland. Lama Yeshe, an ordained monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, will show how mindfulness can improve peace of mind. There will be meditation instruction, time to practice and a vegetarian potluck. Suggested donation: $25. Information: 715-949-1407 or ktchayriver.org.

ABC and Ds of Medicare,10:30 a.m. Monday, L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Red Cedar Room, 400 Eau Claire St. The one-hour, free educational seminar is for people turning 65 soon, those having questions about what is included in Medicare and the children of parents aging in. Information: Jeff Sauter, 715-577-2641.

Fibromyalgia Support Group,6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Conference Room 15, 900 W. Clairemont Ave. The goal of the group, which meets on the second Monday of each month, except in December, is to educate, support and encourage. Those attending should use the emergency department entrance to the hospital. Information: Call Dianna, 715-834-7496, or send an email to ECFMsupportgroup@ gmail.com.

Mayo Clinic Diet,5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mayo Clinic Health System-Chippewa Valley in Bloomer, 1501 Thompson St. The 10-week curriculum is taught by professionals specializing in weight management and is based on The Mayo Clinic Diet book. Cost: $110. The class also is offered at Mayo Clinic Health System sites in Eau Claire, Menomonie and Rice Lake. Information and/or registration: 715-838-6731.

Meditation and Spiritual Healing Touch,5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Luther Building, Cancer Center Meditation Room, 1221 Whipple St. The presentation, facilitated by chaplain Sue Ripp, is part of Living Again, a support group that helps all cancer patients, survivors and caregivers learn how to handle everything life during treatment and after. Free. Registration: 715-464-8140.

Tobacco-free class,5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 to March 10, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, lower-level Deli B conference room, 1400 Bellinger St., or Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland in Barron, Peterson Conference Room, 1221 Woodland Ave. Free. Registration: 715-537-2360, tinyurl.com/8phytz3 (Eau Claire) or tinyurl.com/o4h

wfkm (Barron).

The Impact of the 4 Ds: Denial, Deception, Dilirium and Delusion on Patients and Their Families,6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Chippewa Room, 400 Eau Claire St. Nina Albanese-Kotar of Mente Salus Psychological Services is the presenter at the free educational program hosted by NAMI Chippewa Valley.

Question, Persuade, Refer,a training session for community members who would like to learn to recognize the warning signs that someone might be thinking about suicide and how to help them, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Community Auditorium, 900 W. Clairemont Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. HSHS St. Josephs Hospital in Chippewa Falls is co-hosting the event. Free. Registration: 715-717-1600 or tinyurl.com/kp4omgn by Wednesday, Jan. 14.

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Meetings and More 01/07/15

THURSDAY, Jan. 8

The monthly dinner meetingof the Chester Lioness Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 West Main Street, Chester. The topic for discussion will be "Women and Wealth," presented by Margaret Hollywood and Jenna Ragis, CRPC, of Wealth Management of The Hollywood Group at Morgan Stanley. Reservations are required and the event is open to the public. For more information or to register, call Holly Simmenroth at (908) 879-5932.

FRIDAY, Jan. 9

Monthly Meditationswill be held at 10 a.m. at the Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Bernardsville resident Gail Mardfin will lead a new series of monthly guided meditation sessions in which different types of meditation will be explored with a time of sharing to follow for those who are so inclined. First timers and those with any meditation experience are welcome. There is no charge to attend the program, and no sign-up is required. For more information, call (908) 766-0118.

Holidays Around the Worldwill be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Mendham Township Library, 2 West Main Street, Brookside. Children will discover other holidays, learn new traditions, play games, listen to music and dance. Snacks will be provided. This program is presented by the library's Young Adult Leadership Council. Registration is not required.

Line, Color, & Surface opening receptionwill be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster Township. The exhibit, which is curated by Mel Leipzig, will feature work by artists Harry Naar, Susan Ferguson Gussow, Geoff Dorfman, and Tracy Jones through Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

SATURDAY, Jan. 10

A free rabies clinicsponsored by the Bernards Township Health Department will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the at the Bernards Township Public Works Garage, 277 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. No appointments are necessary. The clinic is free to residents of Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, and Peapack-Gladstone.

SUNDAY, Jan. 11

Sunday at the Movieswill be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Friends of the Great Swamp's Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township. In addition to the movie, there will be refreshments and a moderated discussion. For more information, call the visitor center at (973) 4259510.

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