What’s Happening in Central

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central:

January 5, 12, 19, and 26 • Scale Down Information Sessions • 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get started today with Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management at Lane Regional Medical Center.  Want to find out how this life-style and weight loss program can benefit you?  Call 658-4463 to schedule your free, no-obligation information session.  Registration is required and space is limited.

Saturday, January 7 • 5K Rebel Run • 8 a.m.

Central Private School will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Rebel Run.  Early Bird registration (by Dec. 16) is $20 and $25 after Dec. 16.  All ages welcome!  Food, prizes, and fun.  All proceeds will benefit Central Private Educational programs.  For information or registration forms, call 261-3341 or email Jill Coon at jcoon@centralprivate.org.

Tuesday, January 10 • Diabetes Support Group Meeting • 6 to 7:30 p.m.

When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important.  People with diabetes are more vulnerable to foot problems.  Poor foot care with diabetes can lead to serious health problems.  Dr. Japera Levine, of the Foot and Ankle Institute in Zachary, will speak on foot care and diabetes at the meeting.  We welcome all who have Type I or Type 2 Diabetes including family, friends, and any others in a supporting role.  For information, contact Sherri Brady at 658-4583.

Wednesday, January 18 • AARP Driver Course • 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at Lane Regional Medical Center.  This classroom refresher course for drivers age 50 and older will help you learn the effects of aging on driving and how to adjust and remain safe on today’s roads.  Most auto insurance companies provide a multiyear discount to course graduates.  Class size is limited and registration is required.  For information, or to pre-register, call 654-5263.

Friday, January 27 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The blood drive is open to the public and registration is not required.  However, donors are encouraged to sign up online at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code LaneRegional.

Saturday, February 4 • Milestone Wedding Anniversaries • 4 p.m.

In conjunction with World Marriage Day, St. Alphonsus will honor couples celebrating special anniversaries 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, and above in 2012.  This celebration will take place at the vigil Mass with a reception for the honorees, their families, and friends immediately following.  For information, call the church office at 261-4650.