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Published: December 20, 2008

FREE YOGA CLASSES: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will offer free stress-relief yoga classes from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and 7 to 8:175 p.m. Thursdays through December. Free classes will also be offered at Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays through December. Call (813) 254-6777 or visit www.yogalotusroom.com.

YOGA: Lutz Jazzercise Fitness Center, 19012 First St. S.W., Lutz, will offer free yoga classes on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call (813) 926-2011.

CATARACTS: Learn more about cataracts during a seminar on Jan. 2 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Cafe Kili, 5631 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, and from 1 to 2 p.m. at Bay Area Eye Institute, 15511 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. The seminar will feature Craig Berger of the eye institute. Free coffee and pastries will be served. Limited seating; call (813) 265-6940 for reservations.

ADDICTION WORKSHOP: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Ave., Tampa, will have a workshop for families impacted by addiction from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8. Participants will discuss educational information on addiction and coping skills. Free; reservations required. Call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

OPEN HOUSE: First Baptist Church of Brandon, 216 N. Parsons Ave., will hold an open house of its Ministry and Activities Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10. The facility features a coed fitness area with cardio and strength training equipment, an aerobics room, two full-size basketball courts and an indoor walking track. Open house events include health and fitness assessments from 9 to 11 a.m., an aerobics sampler from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a volleyball game from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call (813) 315-3280 or visit www.fbcbrandon.org.

WALKING TOUR: Enjoy a free guided tour of the Tampa Riverwalk on Jan. 10. Walkers will gather at the pier at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park between 9:45 and 10 a.m. For information, e-mail info@friendsoftheriver

walk.com.

SENIOR HEALTH: Wesley Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 34106 State Road 54, offers "Senior Health Chats" on a variety of health-related topics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 31. Call (813) 780-7600.

GROUP WALK/RUN: The Take the First Step Club at Citrus Park Plaza offers a group walk/run for all levels at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Various distances and ability levels are accommodated. The walk/run is on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail. No cost is involved. For information, contact (813) 385-9715, e-mail TTFSgroupruns@verizonnet or visit www.TheFirstStepPrograms.com.

WALKING CLUB: Happy 2 b Walking Club is looking for new members for workouts in the Brooksville area. The group uses Exerstrider walking poles that strengthen and condition muscles and improve balance and posture. Visit www.happywalker.wordpress .com or e-mail happy2bwalking @yahoo.com.

SUNDAY GROUP: A running and walking group meets at 7 a.m. Sundays at Temple Terrace Elementary School, near Busch Boulevard and 56th Street. The group walks or runs a two- to 10-mile course, with water stops. Call (813) 985-4859 or e-mail D1G2Clark@aol.com.

FREE MASSAGE: Preferred Physicians Group, 2802 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, offers a free therapeutic massage (one per person) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (813) 868-4357.

ALZHEIMER'S STUDY: The Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute, located on the University of South Florida's Tampa campus, is enrolling volunteers to test a medication in controlling progression of Alzheimer's. Participants must be between 50 and 88, diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's and have a caregiver willing to be involved in the study. Call (813) 319-4115.

VOLUNTEER DISPATCHERS AND DRIVERS NEEDED: HealthRide, a program that provides patients with free transportation to and from Morton Plant North Bay Hospital and Trinity Outpatient Center in New Port Richey, needs volunteer drivers and dispatchers. Shifts are 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. weekdays. Call (727) 841-4623.

SPECIALIZED HEARING DEVICES: The Deaf and Hearing Connection for Tampa Bay Inc. offers specialized telephones and ring-signaling devices at no cost to Florida residents. Equipment is available by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the main office in Seminole or at satellite locations throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Call 1-888-832-4314 or (727) 399-9983, or Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. at 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY), or visit www.ftri.org.

DOWN SYNDROME STUDY: Meridien Research is seeking children with Down syndrome ages 6 to 17 to participate in a 10-week study of the effects of a particular medication. Call (727) 347-8839 or visit www.Meridien Research.net.

SHOP FOR A CURE: Moffitt Cancer Center, a member of the Cancer Research Alliance, and Mall Networks, launched an online shopping mall to benefit cancer research. The Web site, www.ShopforCancerCures.org, offers merchandise from more than 600 online merchants and plenty of special offers. A portion of each purchase will benefit research at Moffitt Cancer Center.

CLINICAL TRIALS: Axiom Clinical Research of Florida, 2919 Swann Ave., Suite 105A, Tampa, is enrolling volunteers in clinical trials of investigational medications for Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches. For information, call (813) 353-9613.

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ADDICTION TESTING AND CONSULTATION: Laser Therapy Stop Smoking Center, 3314 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, offers free nicotine-addiction testing. Appointments are suggested. Call 1-800-667-6653 or (813) 874-4700 for an appointment.

CAR SEAT SAFETY: St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, with National Safe Kids, presents classes on car seat safety on an ongoing basis. Adults must bring the appropriate car and child to the class. Call (813) 870-4747.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT: Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. S.W., will host a four-week program to teach ways to control diabetes and improve quality of life. Classes meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. Call (727) 518-3131.

MENOPAUSE INFORMATION: Download a podcast of one of a series of radio call-in shows discussing menopause at www.copewithmenopause .com and clicking on the top right icon, "The Menopause Dialogues" podcast downloads.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, offers free confidential assessments for substance abuse. Call (813) 251-8437 and ask for Project Recovery.

SENIOR FITNESS: For Bay area seniors just getting started with exercise and activity, Humana is offering the senior fitness booklet "The New Age of Fitness," featuring tips on breathing, nutrition, strength, flexibility and balance. The free booklet is available by calling 1-800-710-1601 or visiting www.humana-medicare.com/fitness.

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