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Submitted ArticleStruggling with yourweight? Feel like you havetried everything and justcan’t seem to keep theweight off? CentraCareBariatric Center can helpyou lose the weight andkeep it off.Your journey begins at afree weight loss informa-tional seminar. The semi-nar will explain the differ-ent medical and surgicalweight managementoptions you have. Bariatric Center staff will

discuss expected out-comes, complication risks,insurance requirementsand your pathway to ahealthier life.The following seminarsare scheduled in St. Cloudat CentraCare Clinic –River Campus in theSecond Floor ConferenceRoom A/B:·April 13 2:30 p.m.; April16 3 p.m.; April 272:30 p.m.; May 7 3 p.m.;May 11 2:30 p.m.; May 114:30 p.m.; May 21 3 p.m.and May 21 5 p.m.

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The Clearwater AreaLibrary located at 740Clearwater Center.Clearwater PublicLibrary’s book club foradults and teens will meetWed, April 15, 6:30 to 8p.m. Call the library at 320-558-6001 to find out whatthe month’s read is. Jointhe group to enjoy conver-sations about books.Newcomers welcome.Teens and children of allages are invited to a pro-gram presented by Brucethe Bug Guy Sat, April 18,10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Brucehas a doctorate in entomol-ogy and is a former univer-sity instructor. He enjoysteaching children aboutinsects in ways that are funand non-threatening. Hislibrary programs are verypopular. They include dis-plays of unusual and spec-tacular insects from aroundthe world as well as a vari-ety of live insects, spidersand other bugs. Attendanceis limited and registrationis required. This programis funded in part withmoney from Minnesota’sArts and Cultural HeritageFund.Preschool Storytime forchildren ages 3 to 6 onTues, April 21, 11 to 11:30a.m. Preschool Storytimebuilds kindergarten readi-ness by promoting earlyliteracy skills.Memory Writers groupfor adults will meet Thurs,April 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Local author Linda Mariewill facilitate the group toinspire the recording of lifestories. Writing experienceis not required.For information aboutlibrary programs, contactthe Clearwater AreaLibrary at 320-558-6001.Great River RegionalLibrary (GRRL) provideslibrary services at 32 pub-lic libraries in Benton,Morrison, Sherburne,Stearns, Todd and WrightCounties. It providesCentral Minnesota resi-dents with nearly 1 millionbooks, CDs and DVDs,250 public computers, pro-gramming and informationservices.Monday Closed; Tues. 10a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m.;Wed 3 – 8 p.m.; Thurs. 10a.m. – 1 p.m.; Friday 3 – 6p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Annandale LibraryFor more information,contact the Annandalelibrary at 320-274-8448.Annandale Area PublicLibrary • Hours Mon. 2-5,Tue. 9-1 & 2-5, Wed. 2-8,Fri. 9-12 & 2-5, Sat. 9-12.St. Cloud Singles Club

offers social activities eachmonth and a dance everythird Friday at the WaitePark Legion from 8 to 12.Admission is just $5. Allsingles are welcome. For more informationcall Harold at 320-339-4533 or check out our website at www.stcloudsin-gles.net.The Board of EducationPersonnel & NegotiationsCommittee will be meet-ing at 8:30 a.m. on the fol-lowing dates in 2015: April14, May 5, June 2, July 7,August 4, Sept 1, Oct 6,Nov 3 and Dec 1. The Board of EducationFinance & Audit Com-mittee will be meeting at7:30 a.m. on the followingdates in 2015: April 17,May 12, June 18, July 16,Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15,Nov 12, Dec 10. The Board of EducationDevelopment Committeewill be meeting at 7:30a.m. on the following datesin 2015: April 14, May 12,June 9, July 14, Aug 11,Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 andDec 8. The Board of EducationIntegration & EquityCommittee will be meet-ing at 10:30 a.m. on the

following dates in 2015:April 15, May 14, June 11,July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10,Oct 8, Nov 12, and Dec 10. The Board of EducationCommunity LinkagesCommittee will be meet-ing at 12 Noon on the fol-lowing dates in 2015:May 14, June 11, July 9,Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8,Nov 12, and Dec 10. The Board of EducationLegislative Committeewill be meeting at 8 a.m.on the following dates in2015: May 13, June 10,July 8, Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct14, Nov 11, and Dec 9. The Board of EducationAgenda Planning meet-ings are scheduled at 8:30a.m. on the following datesin 2015 for the purpose ofagenda development formonthly Board ofEducation meetings andwork sessions:April 15, April 29, May13, June 3, June 17, July 1,July 15, Aug 5, Aug 19,Sept 2, Sept 16, Oct 7, Oct14, Nov 4, Nov 11, Dec 2,and Dec 9.The above meetings willbe held at the District 742Administration Offices,1000 North 44th Avenue,St. Cloud.COMPOST YOUR

GARDENOPEN GARDENMonday April 20 2 p.m. at208 Oak Ave. North,Maple Lake, by the Hwy.55 stoplights. COMPOST YOURGARDEN and let us showyou how to generate acomposted, weed-free,life-long garden!See a suc-cessful 4’x4’ composted in2013 and planted withseedlings in August 2014and now getting ready forthe 2015 season.We areutilizing tools to save yourback and enjoy healthyfood from vegetable gar-dens.Also, a specializedsmall-size plant startingsystem will be demonstrat-ed.Come and See: 6:30 pm.presentation, Monday,April 20, 2015. info 320963 3690.The Clearwater-ClearLake food shelf is openMondays 5:30-7pm, Tues9-11am and 6-8pm, Wed 3-5pm and is in the brownLions CommunityBuilding beneath the watertower in Clearwater. Weservice residents ofClearwater and Clear Lake.Clear Lake Unit 354American Legion andAmerican LegionAuxiliary meets the 2ndTues of each month at thePalmer Town Hall at 7pm.Volunteer DriversNeededWright County HumanServices is looking forpeople who enjoy drivingand helping their neigh-bors. Licensed driverswith current insurance andreliable vehicles are need-ed to transport the elderlyto medical appointments.If you are looking for arewarding activity thatbenefits Wright Countyresidents, considerVolunteer Transportation.Drivers are reimbursed formileage at $.50 per mileand for meals and parkingincurred outside of thecounty. If you are interested, con-tact Kathy DeMars,Volunteer TransportationCoordinator, at 763-682-7487, or toll free at 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7487.Do you struggle withyour sleep or CPAP? Joinus for an informal discus-sion from 5 to 6 p.m. April16, July 16 and Oct. 15 atSt. Cloud Hospital SleepCenter, 1586 County Road134, St. Cloud.Sleep technologists willbe available to answerquestions one-on-one or asa group. Understand whyyou are on CPAP, tips to

cope with a cold, flu orsinus pressure while usingCPAP and what it means ifyou wake up tired eventhough you wore CPAP allnight.If you think you mayhave a sleep disorder orwould like more informa-tion, please call 320-251-0726. Sponsored by St.Cloud Hospital SleepCenter.Becker Area SeniorCenter (BASC) located inBecker City Hall Room140 is open every weekTues and Thurs from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us forcoffee, snacks, conversa-tion, cards and much more.Stop by and visit with yourneighbors and friends.Speakers are invited on aregular basis to speak onmany different subjects. Questions, call CarolBrunn 320-248-5976.The National Allianceon Mental Illness(NAMI) of Minnesotasponsors free supportgroups for families whohave a relative with a men-tal illness. Led by trainedfacilitators who also have afamily member with men-tal illness, the supportgroups help familiesdevelop better copingskills and find strengththrough sharing their expe-riences. A family support groupmeets in St. Cloud at 7p.m., on the 2nd and 4thTuesdays of each month, atCalvary CommunityChurch, 1200 RooseveltRoad. For information, callMike at 320-259-7101 or320-492-2024.Free Nutrition Classfor Cancer Patients andSurvivorsThe Monticello CancerCenter is offering freenutrition classes for cancerpatients and survivors thesecond Wed of everymonth at 1 p.m. at theMonticello Cancer Center.Topics addressed includebenefits of good nutrition,managing eating problemsduring treatment, how toread food labels and howto eat well after cancertreatment ends. All arewelcome to attend.For more informationabout these informativenutrition education classes,call the Monticello CancerCenter at 763-271-2800.A Special Olympicteam in the Clearwater,Annandale area! Ready toget out of the house? Wantto join a team? We'll walk,run, jump and throw on theTrack and Field teamforming NOW. Open to individuals

aged 8 to 88 and ALL abil-ity levels. Medical releaseis required. The CompassionateFriends (on-going supportgroup for grieving parentsexperiencing the death of achild of any age) Websitewww.compas s i ona t e -friends.orgMonticello Chapter:Meets the 2nd Monday ofeach month, 7 PM at St.Henry’s Catholic Church,1001 7th St. E, Monticello.Contact: Beth at (763)295-3610.POMC (Parents ofMurdered Children orother family members)Group meets quarterly the3rd Sunday of each monthat Life TransitionsServices. Contact Rita R.for additional informationabout the group and/orannual sponsored events(320) 252-5283.Catholic Charities LifeTransitions Services, 3122nd Ave N, Sauk RapidsContact: Lois 320-529-0427.In addition to the supportgroups listed on the PublicService Announcement,Life Transitions alsooffers:New Clearwater/ClearL a k e / P a l m e rRepublicans (CCP) arelooking for new members.If you are interested injoining your local republi-cican party call 320-290-0465.Meetings are the 1stMonday of each month.“Let your voice be heard.”Canine Agility ofCentral Minnesota locat-

ed in St. Cloud, MNFor class and club infor-mation call DoreinJohnson, 320-558-6898 orcheck out the website at:http://www.cacmagility.comAre you in recovery fromdrugs or alcohol? Bringyour friends and family tofun-filled sober events.You do not need to be agraduate of Recovery Plus— everyone is welcome.Events are from 6-9 p.m.on the third Sat of eachmonth at Recovery Plus,713 Anderson Ave., St.Cloud. Each month is anew activity. For more information,call (320) 229-3760, ext.23804. Participation in aplanning meeting isencouraged.NA Meeting, Wed 7p.m. United MethodistChurch, 405 Main Street,Clearwater.A.A./Al-Anon com-bined meeting Sun., 7p.m. at CW MethodistChurch, 405 Main Street.Contact A.A. 320-558-2815, Al-Anon 320-558-6613.A.A. Meeting Mondaynights at 7 pm Clearwater,St. Lukes Church. Call320-558-6129 or 763-360-9935.Families of children withspecial health care needsare invited to attend theCentraCare FamilyConnection - FamiliesSpecial Health CareNeeds Network meeting.The group meets from 7-9p.m. the third Tuesday ofeach month in the lowerlevel at the CentraCareHealth Plaza, 1900CentraCare Circle.For more information,contact group facilitatorsJohn and Brianna Inksterat (320) 230-2068.The Wright CountyLaw Library, locatedwithin the Wright CountyGovernment Center, isopen to the public; it alsohosts a law clinic once aweek.Mon, Tues, Wed andFridays 8 a.m. to noon & 1to 4:30 p.m.Thurs. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.and 3 to 4:30 p.m.The law clinic, in coop-eration with CentralMinnesota Legal Servicesis every Thursday fromnoon to 1 p.m. If you havea legal issue here in WrightCounty, and are lookingfor some free legal advice,you are welcome to attendthe clinic. Clincis typicallybook up a week inadvance. Each person thatsigns up for the law clinicwill meet one-on-one witha volunteer attorney forapproximately 10 to 15minutes.Please call the WrightCounty Law Library toschedule an appointment.763-682-7592.Senior LinkAge Line/

RX Connect™High prescription drugcosts continue to plaqueMinnesota consumers. The LinkAge Line/RXConnect™ program offersfree personalized assis-tance to help consumersfind low cost prescriptions

drug assistance.Several prescription pro-grams exist through thepharmaceutical companies,as well as with the Min-nesota HealthCare Pro-grams and Social Securityfor those qualifying indi-viduals regardless of age.For more information orassistance in enrolling in areputable program, call theLinkAge Line today at 1-800-333-2433.Children and RestraintSystems (C.A.R.S.) - tomake sure there is avail-able space in each class,you must pre-register bycalling Terri Burkhart 763-682-7516 or emailing. Ter-riBurkhart@co.wright.mn.us.Class fees are non-re-fundable unless youreschedule. A minimum often participants need to beregistered in order to holdclass. Class will be can-celed one week prior toclass if the minimum is notmet. No admittance afterclass has started. Thesetrainings are approved onthe MNCPD Registry.Sat. April 25, 8:30 to11:30 a.m. Wright County Health &Human Services Center,1004 Commerical Drive,Buffalo.$15 for Wright Countyresidents and $20 forproviders outside ofWright County.Voices of Women -

Central MN Sexual As-sault Center is offering asupport group for adultwomen.Group meetings are oncea week for 10-14 weeks.Group dates and timesremain flexible at this time.Please contact our Centerfor more information.The group will be held atCentral MN Sexual AssaultCenter located on the east-side of St. Cloud. If youare interested contactBethany or any staff mem-ber at 320-251-4357.Wright County PublicHealth offers cholesteroltesting in the Wellness onWheels (WOW) Van. Theentire test (the fasting com-plete profile) takes about30 minutes. There is a $30fee.For WOW Van sites,appointments or questionscall Rosemary at 682-7717or toll free 1-800-362-

3667, Ext. 7717. Theseservices are provided byWright County PublicHealth.Tutor with MinnesotaLiteracy Council! Helpsomeone in your commu-nity..learn English, Be-come a US Citizen, Earntheir GED, Gain theiradult diploma, Learn basiccomputer skills, Learn toread.Casie Moen, VolunteerOutreach CoordinatorCMoen@theMLC.o rg(651) 645-2277 ext 219.www.theMLC.orgSuicide Loss Support

Group. A peer group forthose who have experi-enced the death of a lovedone by suicide.Meets the second and

fourth Tuesday of eachmonth from 7 to 8:30 p.m.at Caritas Family Services,911 18th Street N, St.Cloud. All faiths welcome.No charge. Confidentialityrespected. Questionsplease call 320-529-0427.Widowed Hope and

General BereavementSupport Group. A peergroup for widowed menand women or those whoare grieving the loss ofother loved ones.Meets the second and

fourth Wednesday of eachmonth from 3:30 to 5 p.m.at Caritas Family Services,911 18th Street N, St.Cloud. All faiths welcome.No charge. Confidentialityrespected. Questionsplease call 320-529-0427.Separated/Divorced

Support Group. Offeredevery Monday from 7 to8:30 p.m. at Caritas FamilyServices, 911 18th St. N.,St. Cloud. No charge. All faiths welcome. No

charge. Confidentialityrespected. Questionsplease call 320-529-0427.

Grief SupportHeartland Home HealthCare & Hospice, 1257Second Street N, St. CloudContact: Linda at 320-654-1136.Grief Support Group (on-going support group fordeath of a loved one) Wed,7 to 8:30 pm; no chargeContact: any funeralhome or the Children’sGrief Connection by phonetoll free 1-877-226-7632 orby email: info@childrens-griefconnection.com.