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 Caregiver support: The East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance (ETAA) caregiver support group meets at 1 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month, Greggton United Methodist Church (enter by the fish pond), 1101 Pine Tree Road, Longview. For information, call Dorothy Horne at (903) 387-0136.

Blood donors needed: The Carter BloodCare Donor Center, 3080 N. Eastman Road, Suite 112, in Longview, has been remodeled to better serve donors’ social distancing needs. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Making an appointment is the best way to reduce wait time.

Drug addiction help: The Longview-Greggton Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at 8 p.m., with additional meetings at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. Sundays at 4614 W. Loop 281. Social distancing is used while at the outdoor garden meeting area; weather permitting. 

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