NORWAY – Residents in the Norway area can be screened to reduce their risk of stroke. Life Line Screening will conduct the screening, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Municipal Building, 19 Danforth St.

Strokes are ranked the third-leading killer in the world, and the second among women. Screenings are fast, painless and involve the use of ultrasound technology. Each screening requires 10 minutes or less to complete. A complete vascular screening package that includes stroke, carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm and ankle brachial index or hardening of the arteries is $99.

A vascular package, which includes osteoporosis screening, is $125. For more information or to schedule an appointment, people can call 800-643-6188. Preregistration is required.

Kucinich video

PARIS – There will be a meeting about Dennis Kucinich’s campaign for president, including a video of his June 6 speech at the “Take Back America Conference.” It will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 253 Halls Pond Road.

An appetizer and dessert potluck will be part of the gathering. For more information or to respond, people can call Katey Branch at 743-2423 or by e-mail at creatrix@megalink.net.

Road concerns

WATERFORD – The public is invited to a meeting to discuss access and erosion issues concerning the road that goes to Hawk Mountain. The meeting will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Town Office. The road provides access to the summit of Hawk Mountain, a popular recreation area that affords views of the Lakes Region countryside. In 2001, a survey of the Keoka Lake watershed identified this road as a major contributor of soil erosion that drains into Keoka Lake.

There is concern that erosion could lead to too much phosphorus entering the lake creating a large-scale algae bloom. The meeting is sponsored by the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, Lakes Environmental Association, Keoka Lake Association and the town of Waterford.

Belly dancing

NORWAY – An introductory “Middle Eastern Aerobic Dance” class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 29 at Art Moves Studio. Basic techniques, combinations and improvisation will be taught by Shawn George.

People are being advised to dress comfortably. Long flowing skirts or harem pants are preferred. No jeans. To register, people can phone 743-7995.

Tai chi classes

NORWAY – Beginner tai chi classes will be offered from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays for eight weeks beginning Monday, Sept. 29, at the Ripley Medical Building Harper Conference Room at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

Tai chi is the gentle Chinese movement art, which has been recognized by the medical community as beneficial for balance and joint flexibility.

The class will be taught by Betsey Foster, who has studied tai chi since the mid 1980s and has taught it since 1993. To register, people can phone 875-2426.

Volunteers sought

Oxford County Democrats are seeking volunteers to help in the 2004 election campaign and particularly the caucus meetings in February. People can call county chairwoman Cathy Newell at 875-2116 or e-mail her at cathyn@megalink.net.

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