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Great River Friends to Hold Book Fair Dec. 3 to 6

Great River Friends is sponsoring a Collective Goods book and gift fair in the Mercy Plaza lobby, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. The times and dates are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 It also will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Great River Klein Center, 1307 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. Besides books, ...

Great River Medical Center Offers Free Diabetes Program Dec. 5

West Burlington, Iowa, Nov. 19, 2019 – People will diabetes are invited to a recipe exchange during Coffee Talk, a quarterly support group sponsored by Diabetes Education-Great River Medical Center. The program will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Family Medicine, Mercy-Great River Medical Center, Mercy Plaza Suite 159, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington, IA. Participants are ...

Great River Friends' Love Trees Remember, Honor Loved Ones

Great River Friends’ Love Tree Program offers an opportunity to recognize people during the holidays while raising money for Great River Medical Center. With a donation of $25, an ornament accompanied by a loved one’s name will be placed on the donor’s choice of trees in Great River Medical Center’s lobby, Great River Hospice House, and Great River Klein Center. All Love ...

Great River Hospice Offers Holiday Grief Workshop

Great River Hospice is sponsoring a workshop to help people cope with loss during the holidays. At this time of year, events that once were anticipated with joy may become painful reminders that loved ones are no longer here to celebrate. Turkey, Tinsel and Tears: Coping with Grief at the Holidays is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Great River Klein Center, 1307 S. Gear Ave., West ...

Great River Medical Center Offers Program for 8- to 14-Year-Old Athletes

Great River Medical Center offers an eight-week program for 8- to 14-year-old athletes. FAST – Fitness, Agility, Strength and Training – will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 22, in Wellness Plaza, 1401 W. Gear Ave., West Burlington, IA. Workouts will include cardiovascular endurance, speed drills, lifting form and plyometric exercises. The price for 16 FAST ...

Great River Medical Center Offers Health Careers Workshop Oct. 10

West Burlington, Iowa, Sept. 30, 2019 – Great River Medical Center will offer a health careers workshop for high school students and displaced workers to help them decide whether health care is a possible career choice. It will be from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Blackhawk Room, Wellness Plaza, 1401 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington. The workshop will include a tour of Great River ...

Great River Friends to Hold Jewelry Sale Oct. 9 to 11

In keeping with its mission to support Great River Medical Center, Great River Friends is sponsoring its last Masquerade jewelry sale of the year. It is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Mercy Plaza, 1225 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. Thousands of items from Masquerade jewelry, including scarves, ...

Miles & Memories 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Great River Hospice Set for Oct. 5

The 12th annual Miles & Memories 5K Run/Walk is scheduled at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, beginning on Great River Health’s campus, 1221 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. The event is presented by Two Rivers Financial Group. Proceeds will support Great River Hospice House. Participants who register for the 5K run/walk or the one-mile stroll by Tuesday, Sept. 17, will be guaranteed to receive a ...

Great River Hospice to host Sept. 20 free workshop for widows and widowers

Great River Hospice is sponsoring a workshop to help widows and widowers cope with feelings and experiences associated with the death of a spouse. Participants will learn about legal concerns, coping skills and tips for cooking for one. Table for One: A Workshop for Widows and Widowers is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Great River Klein Center, 1307 S. Gear Ave., West ...