Area residents have an opportunity to donate blood from 3 to 8 p.m.  Monday, March 30 at New Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 3470 Woodridge Drive in The Villages.

Donors will receive a free Rialto movie ticket, a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich and a free wellness checkup which includes cholesterol screening.  ALYX donors (double red cells or plasma) will receive an additional free Rialto movie ticket. You may call for a reservation by dialing 1-800-68-BLOOD.  Walk-iins are also welcome.  Members of the church’s Congregational Health team will be present to greet and help you through this process.