New York blood in short supply
According to the American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region, an unexpected decline in blood collections since the beginning of May has resulted in a collection short fall of more than 1,900 units of blood.
The Red Cross reports less than a one-day supply of O-Negative blood, the universal blood type. The need for blood is constant and never takes a holiday. Patients having emergency surgery, trauma victims, premature babies and persons undergoing cancer treatment are just some of the people who depend on this lifesaving medicine every day.
T-shirts will be given to all presenting donors through Memorial Day. In addition, all donors through Thursday, May 31, are eligible to enter a random drawing to win $1,000 to be applied toward rent or a mortgage payment.
Blood drives are scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Union Springs Firehouse hosted by Cayuga Lake National Bank between; from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Second Baptist Church, Auburn, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Chamber of Commerce, 36 South Street, Auburn.
For more information or to register, contact the American Red Cross at 252-9596.
Babysitting class to be offered at YMCA
The Auburn YMCA will be offering a babysitting course for boys and girls ages 11 and older. The five-week course starts at 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the YMCA, 27 William St., Auburn.
Cost is $20 for members and $40 for the general public.
Registration deadline is Monday, May 28.
Individuals may register in person at the YMCA, by visiting www.auburnymca.org or by calling the Y at 253-5304.
Alzheimer's group offers symposium
The Alzheimer Association fifth annual symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Double Tree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester.
This year's symposium is titled “The Five Senses, Dementia and the Environment.” The symposium is open to professionals, non-professional caregivers and the general public. The fee is $60 and includes two meals. Advance registrations are required.
To register, call (585)
760-5417 or (800) 272-3900 or e-mail karen.richards@alz.org.
Swimming lessons offered in Cayuga
Swimming lessons will be offered to swimmers of all ages and levels in three two-week sessions.
The first session is held July 9 through 20, second session July 23 through Aug. 3 and third session Aug. 6 through 17.
Lessons are 30 minutes and will be held Monday through Thursday with Friday as a rain date.
Lessons are sponsored by the Cayuga-Aurelius Recreation Program.
Cost is $15 per child, $20 for two children, $25 for three and more than three children, add $5 per child.
For more information or to register for lessons, contact Kelly Lyndacker, waterfront director/head lifeguard, at 889-5239.
- From staff reports
The Red Cross reports less than a one-day supply of O-Negative blood, the universal blood type. The need for blood is constant and never takes a holiday. Patients having emergency surgery, trauma victims, premature babies and persons undergoing cancer treatment are just some of the people who depend on this lifesaving medicine every day.
T-shirts will be given to all presenting donors through Memorial Day. In addition, all donors through Thursday, May 31, are eligible to enter a random drawing to win $1,000 to be applied toward rent or a mortgage payment.
Blood drives are scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Union Springs Firehouse hosted by Cayuga Lake National Bank between; from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Second Baptist Church, Auburn, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Chamber of Commerce, 36 South Street, Auburn.
For more information or to register, contact the American Red Cross at 252-9596.
Babysitting class to be offered at YMCA
The Auburn YMCA will be offering a babysitting course for boys and girls ages 11 and older. The five-week course starts at 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the YMCA, 27 William St., Auburn.
Cost is $20 for members and $40 for the general public.
Registration deadline is Monday, May 28.
Individuals may register in person at the YMCA, by visiting www.auburnymca.org or by calling the Y at 253-5304.
Alzheimer's group offers symposium
The Alzheimer Association fifth annual symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Double Tree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester.
This year's symposium is titled “The Five Senses, Dementia and the Environment.” The symposium is open to professionals, non-professional caregivers and the general public. The fee is $60 and includes two meals. Advance registrations are required.
To register, call (585)
760-5417 or (800) 272-3900 or e-mail karen.richards@alz.org.
Swimming lessons offered in Cayuga
Swimming lessons will be offered to swimmers of all ages and levels in three two-week sessions.
The first session is held July 9 through 20, second session July 23 through Aug. 3 and third session Aug. 6 through 17.
Lessons are 30 minutes and will be held Monday through Thursday with Friday as a rain date.
Lessons are sponsored by the Cayuga-Aurelius Recreation Program.
Cost is $15 per child, $20 for two children, $25 for three and more than three children, add $5 per child.
For more information or to register for lessons, contact Kelly Lyndacker, waterfront director/head lifeguard, at 889-5239.
- From staff reports
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