WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS ON THURSDAY

Gatekeeper training

POTSDAM: St. Lawrence Health System, in partnership with Reachout, will host a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper training, 5-6:30 p.m., Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Conference Rooms A and B, 50 Leroy St.; September is Suicide Awareness Month, and QPR Gatekeeper training is a nationally recognized program that enables the recognition of the warning signs of suicide, how to offer help and hope, and how to refer someone for further assistance; one hour training; www.qprinstitute.com; open to all community members, refreshments available; Deborah Chase-Lauther, 315-261-5413, dchaselauther@cphospital.org to reserve your seat.

Meet and talk event

POTSDAM: Meet and talk event with Scott A. Wilson, SeaComm president and CEO, 11 a.m.-noon, Potsdam branch, 6 Sisson St.

Fall prevention

MASSENA: Fall prevention workshop, 2:30 p.m., Massena Public Library viewing room, free; learn 10 evidence-based strength training exercises during this free 45-minute presentation and discover ways to make your home more fall-proof; sit, watch and learn event; no participation is required; welcome to take notes and handouts of the exercises will be available; details and registration for library’s Geri-Fit seniors exercise program available at the program.