The city's Health Department will hold a public H1N1 vaccination clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.
The clinic is open to all Haverhill residents. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to receive the vaccine.
Whittier High hosts H1N1 clinic for students, staff
The city's Health Department has provided Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School enough H1N1 vaccine for the school's 1,200 students and approximately 200 staff members.
The clinic will be held at the school on Jan 21 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Late buses will be available if needed.
"Although there has been a decrease in the number of H1N1 cases in recent weeks, it is important to remember that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from this potentially serious disease," said Ilona Closs, a nurse at the school.
About 40 students have had flu-like symptoms since the school year began, she said.
An information packet and permission forms were sent home with students on Tuesday. The form must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the school by Jan. 13.
Canadian Rockies trip planned
The Council on Aging is offering a Collette Vacations trip through the Canadian Rockies by rail from May 22 to May 30.
This nine-day trip includes visits to British Columbia, Vancouver, Jasper, Maligne Canyon, Columbia ice fields, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary. Price includes air fare from Logan Airport, hotel accommodations and meals.
Cost is: $3,399 per person, double occupancy; $4,299 single occupancy; and $3,369 triple occupancy. Due to changing airline costs, the price is subject to an increase until it is paid in full. More information is available from Kathy Bresnahan or Rita LaBella at 978-374-2390, or at kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
How to safely dispose of unused medications
The Council on Aging recommends preventing out-dated or unused prescriptions from falling into the hands of children.
For proper disposal, residents can drop the medications into a lock box in the lobby of the Haverhill Police Department at 40 Bailey Blvd. This community service is provided by the Council on Aging, TRIAD, Essex County Sheriff's Department and the Haverhill Police Department.
More information is available by contacting Joel Berg at 978-374-2390, ext. 14, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Citizens Center hosts pottery classes
The Council on Aging is offering a pottery class that will meet Wednesdays at 10 a.m., beginning Jan. 20.
The class will be led by accomplished potter Flyn Costello. The class is open to all skill levels and will feature basic techniques. Registration is required. More information is available by calling 978-374-2390 and talking with Kathy Bresnahan at ext. 11 or Rita LaBella at ext. 16, or at kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
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