October 4, 2023
Ellett Memorial Hospital will have their 6th Annual Breast Cancer Wellness & Awareness Day 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21. Come receive your pre-registered annual 3-D mammogram by Diagnostic Imaging Center Mobile Coach and receive a special gift. Walk-ins will be worked in as time allows. Appointments can be made at 913-344-9989. There will be door prizes awarded, fellowship, stories from survivors, caregivers and support will be shared. A light lunch served and treats to indulge! Vendors will be set up for your guilty pleasures and essential information available. Stay connected to our Girls Day Out Facebook event to receive more updates. Uninsured women 40-49 that meet the guidelines can apply for funding of a mammogram through our “Show Me Healthy Women Program”. Call EMH 476-5216 for info or help scheduling a mammogram.
On Saturday, October 14, Valley Center Church will host their annual Oktoberfest. It promises to be a most delicious evening with serving a German home cooked meal from 3:00-8:00 p.m. There is also a country store and musical entertainment from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Adults eat for $15. Children ages 6-12 eat for $3.00. Their address is 930 NE 1126 RD. Deepwater MO. The church is located 3 miles North of Lowry City or 12 miles South of Clinton off of 13 HWY. Bring non-perishable food items and receive $1 off of an adult meal and help support local food pantries.
The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, October 15 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated
Funds are needed for the “Backpack Program”. The backpacks have kid friendly food that goes home with 35 needy school kids weekly. Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City houses this project, which is funded by community donations. At this time, with the increase in cost of groceries, they are reaching out for your help. Donations are accepted at the church. For more information, call 660-492-7591
MU St. Clair County Extension Council is hosting their last Barn Quilt class of 2023 on October 26 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Optimist Building in Osceola. Cost is $45.00 for 2ft x 2ft or $25 for 1ft x 1ft. The cost includes all necessary supplies to make a Barn Quilt. The 1ft x 1ft board is intended for indoor hanging and is not durable enough for outdoors. There are limited 1 x 1 boards available, so register early to reserve your board! To register call the St. Clair County Extension office at 417-646-2419 or email mcsperittd@missouri.edu.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for October 2023. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Oct 13 – Ortho - Dr. Gray, Oct 17 – Rheumatology - Dr. John, Oct 18 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy - Dr. Vardakis, Oct 19 – Podiatry - Dr. Pace, Oct 25 – Ortho - Dr. Gray, Oct 25 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Oct 31 – Rheumatology - Dr. John
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