Friday, October 3, 10:00 a.m..—2:00 p.m., Maxim Health Systems Flu Shot Clinic: Stop & Shop, 800 Denow Road. Walk-in clinic. No appointment needed.

Sunday, October 5, 9:00 a.m., Annual New Hope-Lambertville AIDS Walk: This leisurely 10K walk will start in New Hope at the New Hope-Solebury High School located on West Bridge Street. From there, walkers will proceed along the canal path to Center Bridge, cross the bridge to Stockton, walk along the canal path south to Lambertville, and finish back at the high school in New Hope. Enjoy the fresh autumn air, beautiful scenery, and good company. If you can't make the walk, you can also drop off a donation to FACT at the Hopewell Township Health Department on the lower level of the Township Municipal Building.

Tuesday, October 7, 9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m., Free  Health Screening: Community Meeting Room, Hopewell Township Branch, Mercer County Library, Pennington-Titusville Road. Princeton Healthcare System will provide free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings to participants. Fasting is preferred, but not required for the screenings.

Wednesday, October 8, 10:30 a.m. — 11:15 a.m., The Top Ten Things To Know About Your Medications: Hopewell Valley Senior Center. Capital Health System pharmacist, Mary Bama, will discuss what you should know about your medications and the safest way to take them. Registration is required for all CHS programs. To register call 609-394-4153, or go on-line to www.capitalhealth.org.
 
Tuesday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.—12 Noon,  Shop! Lunch! Blood Pressure!  Pennington Market Café. This popular monthly blood pressure site is made possible through a continuing health partnership between the Pennington Quality Market and the Hopewell Township Health Department.
 
Wednesday, October 15, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m., Blood Pressure:  Lower Level, Hopewell Township Municipal Building.

Wednesday, October 15, 1:00 p.m. —3:30 p.m., Hopewell Township Health Departmnet Flu Shots for Seniors and At-Risk Individuals Over Eighteen: Hopewell Township Municipal Building Auditorium, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road. To schedule an appointment, please call 737-0120 and tell the receptionist you would like to make a flu shot appointment.  If you call and hear a recorded message, dial either extension 636 or extension 638 during regular office hours. If you reach an answering machine at those extensions, or call after office hours are over, please leave a message at those extension numbers and someone will return your call.

Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 p.m. —6:00 p.m., Maxim Health Systems Flu Shot Clinic: Rite Aid Pharmacy, Pennington Shopping Center. Walk-in clinic. No appointment necessary.

Tuesday, October 28, 10:00—11:00 a.m., Blood Pressure: Community Meeting Room, Hopewell Township Branch, Mercer County Library, Pennington-Titusville Road.

Mondays at 10:00 a.m., Vim and Vigor: Lower level, Hopewell Township Municipal Building. Exercise is also good at keeping our brains sharp and can promote a feeling of health and well-being. The 24-week class is free except for your commitment to the length of the program and the cost of the weights. Space is limited. If you are interested in joining call 737-0120 x 638.

Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., Healthy Bones: Lower level, Hopewell Township Municipal Building. Build bone strength and prevent osteoporosis in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. This program is free but space is limited. Call 737-0120 ext 638 to sign up and confirm enrollment in the class.

Mondays at 10:00 a.m., Healthy Bones at St. Matthews Episcopal Church: Call 466-2324 to confirm enrollment in class.

Healthy Child/Well-Baby Check Up:  This free program is for uninsured children only. For further information please call 737-0120 ext 638.

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