Tahoe Truckee Health & Wellness announcements

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Send your Health & Wellness information to Amy Edgett at aedgett@sierrasun.com for publication in the Sierra Sun. Include the five ws: who, what, when, where, why and how to get in touch with you in 200-300 words. Deadline for Wednesday publication is the previous Friday at noon. Be well in body, mind and spirit.

Try it you'll like it

Have you ever wanted to try acupuncture or chiropractic, but have either been too afraid or don't think you can afford it? Polucha Chiropractic and Tyler Bruno Acupuncture are hosting Community Wellness Outreach on Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, Aug. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Introductory chiropractic and acupuncture treatments will be offered at the economical rate of $25 a session.

Staying healthy is more important than ever in this unforgiving economy. Community Wellness Outreach provides a means for locals to get the healthcare they need, but cannot afford during these stressful times. Call for an appointment or drop by the office and you can experience the safe and effective natural healing modalities of chiropractics and acupuncture at a minimal cost to you.

Insurance is not accepted for these treatments. Cash, check and credit card are all acceptable forms of payment. Donner Lake, 13450 Donner Pass Road, Suite A, Truckee, (look for the red awning that says Lakeside). Phone: Chiropractic (530) 582-1228; Acupuncture (310) 930-7312.

Multiple Sclerosis expert to speak

Local Multiple Sclerosis expert, Charles Quaglieri, MD, Reno Neurological Associates, invites people living with MS and caregivers of those living with MS for a free group discussion to share experiences, learn from others and speak with a local doctor(s) and a MS LifeLines Ambassador. Thursday, July 16 at the Hampton Inn and Suites Tahoe-Truckee, 11951 State Highway 267. Registration at 6:15 p.m. program at 6:30 p.m. Participate in a discussion regarding “real life” strategies on how to “live well” and manage your MS. Join the discussion and share your experiences.

Summer food service public service announcement

The Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all children under the age of 18 regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided for free at the site and times as follows: Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach, CA 96143. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m.

In accordance with the Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410. Or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.