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Published: May 30, 2008
EVENTS
SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS: The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour will offer free full-body skin-cancer screenings by board-certified dermatologists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Beall's, 11201 Park Blvd. N., Seminole.
QUIT SMOKING: Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center and the Hernando County Health Department will offer a free six-week program teaching how to quit smoking, beginning Monday. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays at 15470 Flight Path Drive, Zephyrhills. Topics will include nicotine replacement therapy, coping with withdrawal and dealing with triggers. Call (352) 540-6848.
PROSTATE SURGERY: St. Joseph's Hospital surgeons will discuss the use of robot-assisted technology in prostate surgery in a free program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital's Medical Arts Building Auditorium (Room 3), 3001 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Tampa. Call (813) 870-4747.
DIABETES HEALTH FAIR: River of Life Christian Center, 6605 Krycul Ave., Riverview, will host a Diabetes Health Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 7. Blood pressure checks and a fasting blood-sugar test will be available from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by breakfast, workshops for people with diabetes and their families, a session on diabetes nutrition and lunch. Reservation deadline is Wednesday. Call (813) 677-4453.
OVEREATERS SPEAKERS: Overeaters Anonymous will hold a speaker marathon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 at Marge Porter Resource Center, 6311 Sheldon Road, Tampa. Hear weight-loss success stories and learn about the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous. Call (813) 855-3239 or (813) 903-0478.
JUNIOR NURSES: Applications are being accepted for Camp Nurse Jr., a free weeklong camp for middle school students interested in nursing. Fifteen students entering seventh or eight grade will be selected. Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA and a letter of reference from a teacher. Camp will be held at 818 Milwaukee Ave., Dunedin, across from the Mease Dunedin Hospital Emergency Room, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23-27. Application deadline is June 9. Applications and instructions may be found at www.bycarejobs.org or by calling Deborah Covert at (727) 736-9805.
5K SERIES: The Take ... The First Step Club will have a 5K series at 6 p.m. at Al Lopez Park in Tampa on June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23 and Aug. 13 and 27. For registration and information, call Dana Felice at (813) 785-2956 or e-mail dfhakes@aol.com.
PERSONAL POWER: M/C Insights will present a program on "Finding Your Personal Power," learning the skills required to invite people into your life, from 7 to 9 p.m. June 12 at IHOP, 4910 Spruce St., Tampa. Cost is $25. Dinner, at participants' expense, will begin at 6 p.m. Bring a notebook and pen. Call (727) 580-1842 or e-mail mel@mcinsightsinc.com.
HELP WITH GRIEF: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will present a workshop, "Coping with Grief," from 3 to 4 p.m. June 17. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and obtain support, as well as learn about the need for reconciliation and the differences between grief and depression. Suggested donation is $5. Reservations are required; call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
ANGER MANAGEMENT: Family Service Association-Brandon, 407 N. Parsons Ave. Suite 104A, Brandon will begin a five-week Anger Management Workshop on June 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn about anger and constructive ways to manage it. The workshop is court-approved. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate. Cost is $40. Call (813) 571-1684 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays to register.
STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN: South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City, will present a "Ladies Night Out" program on stress management for women from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19. A light dinner will be served; optional tours of the hospital begin at 5:15 p.m. For reservations, call (813) 754-4444.
OUTDOOR PROGRAM: Body Bash Bootcamp is enrolling new members for its total-body-conditioning group fitness program. Classes for all fitness levels are offered weekdays from 6 to 7 a.m., Wednesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Classes cost $10 to $15. For information or to enroll, visit www.bodybashbootcamp.com or call (813) 220-8314.
GROUP WALK/RUN: A 3.7-mile walk/run in Carrollwood, open to walkers and runners of all skill levels, begins at 8 a.m. Saturdays. It starts and ends at The Running Center, 14308 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. For information, call (813) 385-9715 or e-mail ttfsgroupruns@verizon.net.
FITNESS PROGRAM: Mommy's Fitness Summer Bootcamp meets weekdays at 9 a.m. in South Tampa. Cost is $197 per month, with a 12-participant limit. Call (813) 401-2234 or visit www.AbFitBootCamp.com.
ALZHEIMER'S STUDY: The Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute, located on the campus of USF, is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical study of a particular drug for controlling progression of the disease. Participants must be between 50 and 88 with a diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer's and have a caregiver willing to be involved. Call (813) 319-4115.
HEALING
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: The 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.
NICOTINE TEST: APLT Laser Therapy Stop Smoking Center, 3314 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, offers free nicotine-addiction testing. Call (813) 874-4700 for an appointment.
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.
SENIOR LEGAL ISSUES: An elder-care lawyer will answer questions in areas including power of attorney, living wills and guardianship from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the last Wednesday monthly at University Community Hospital-Carrollwood, 717 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Call (813) 615-7300.
SENIORS AND SUBSTANCE ISSUES: The Florida BRITE Project of The Centre for Women provides outreach and intervention services, including screening for substance abuse and depression, education on proper medication use and management, treatment and referrals and home visits, for people age 60 and older. All services are confidential and free of charge. Call (813) 571-1684 or visit www.centreforwomen.org.
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.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: St. Joseph's Hospital offers several research-based diet programs. Free orientations are scheduled regularly. Call (813) 870-4624 for an appointment.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY: Be scanned for a reading of carotenoid antioxidant activity in your body. $10, by appointment only. Call (813) 874-4700.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS: 2 to 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday monthly at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. No appointment necessary. Cost is $20. Call (813) 757-8511.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. No appointment necessary. Call (813) 757-8511.
HEALTHY WOMEN TODAY: The Pasco County Health Department's Healthy Women Today program offers free or reduced-cost mammograms and other health screenings for women 50 and older who lack health insurance and meet eligibility requirements. Services are available at health department clinics in Dade City, Land O' Lakes, Hudson, New Port Richey and Zephyrhills, and at Good Samaritan Health Clinic in New Port Richey. For an appointment, call Healthy Women Today at (727) 816-1100.
HIV TESTING: Anonymous testing is $20 at the Pasco County Health Department, 10841 Little Road, New Port Richey. For an appointment for anonymous testing, call (727) 869-3900, ext. 172. Confidential testing is available by appointment by calling (727) 862-0782.
MEMORY: Roskamp Institute Memory Clinic, 5208 East Fowler Avenue Suite E, Tampa, offers free memory screenings for adults age 60 and older. By appointment only. Call (813) 979-2008.
CLASSES
AEROBICS:
Apollo Beach Park, 664 Golf and Sea Blvd. A certified trainer teaches fitness classes for all skill levels at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The one-hour classes offer cardiopulmonary, toning and flexibility segments. Cost is $4 per class. Call Bibi Coluccio at (813) 645-5895.
Bardmoor YMCA, 8787 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo. Free aerobics classes for adults are from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (727) 394-9622.
Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. Exercise and low-impact aerobics are from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You must belong to the Sun City Center Community Association to participate. Call (813) 634-8767.
David M. Barksdale Senior Citizen Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa. Aerobics lite for seniors is at 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. A stretch and tone class for seniors is at 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. There is a $12 annual activity fee. Call (813) 348-1180.
Gardenville Recreation Center, 6215 Symmes Road, Gibsonton. A certified trainer teaches fitness classes for all skill levels at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The one-hour classes offer cardiopulmonary, toning and flexibility segments. Cost is $4 per class. Call Bibi Coluccio at (813) 645-5895.
Highpoint YMCA, 5345 Laurel Place, Clearwater. Free aerobics classes for adults are from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Call (727) 507-9622.
Rollins Theater, 970 Cherry Hills Drive, Sun City Center. Low-impact aerobics are at 8:25 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Afternoon classes are available. Call (813) 633-2755.
Women's Ministry, First Baptist Church, 216 N. Parsons Ave., Room D-212, Brandon. Aerobics instructor Rebecca Piatt teaches a free class at 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Child care is provided. For information and child care reservations, call (813) 689-1204 or go to www.fbcbrandon.org.
AEROBICS LITE: David M. Barksdale Senior Citizen Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa. Aerobics lite classes for seniors are at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A stretch and tone class for seniors is at 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. There is a $12 annual activity fee. Call (813) 348-1180.
FITNESS FOR KIDS:
Wee R Fit, Arbor Greene Clubhouse, 18000 Arbor Greene Drive, Tampa. An exercise and fitness program, incorporating creative dance and movement, for children meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays for ages 3 to 6. Cost is $32 for four weeks. There is also a class for ages 7 to 9 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Mondays This class costs $99 for eight weeks. Drop-ins accepted on a space-available basis. Cost for drop-ins is $9. Call (813) 929-6808, or e-mail cgravante@verizon.net.
Move 'N Groove City, 7620 Gunn Highway, Suite 170, Citrus Park Plaza, Tampa. Supervised fitness and circuit training for children ages 6 to 12 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost $2.50. Go to www.movengroovecity.com
FITNESS FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS: Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. Class is from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations are needed. Call (727) 577-0065, Ext. 228.
HEALTH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES AT FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS: The Hillsborough Country Health Department offers free ongoing health education and activities for individuals living, working or attending faith based organizations in 33619, 33617 or 33614 zip codes. For information call Barbara Roberts at (813) 307-8015, Ext. 7103.
JAZZERCISE:
Wellspring Methodist Church, 10701 Sheldon Road, Tampa. Instructor Jill Fugitt teaches Jazzercise from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. First class is free. Unlimited classes are offered for $32 a month. Child care is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $2 per child. Call (813) 855-5929.
Just Dance Studio, 4096 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill. Classes are at 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call (352) 442-8595.
Heather Golf and Country Club, 7046 St. Andrews Blvd., Weeki Wachee. Classes are at 5:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Call (352) 442-8595.
Jazzercise locations in Spring Hill and Brooksville are offering free Jazzercise classes to children ages 12 to 18, with an adult registration. Call (352) 442-8595 or (352) 796-4796.
KARATE: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Adult Wado Karate is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $90 for a six-week program. Discounts are available for couples. Call (727) 480-4343.
LINE DANCE: Barksdale Senior Citizen Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa, offers Basic Beginner Line Dance classes for people ages 50 and older from 11:15 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Call (813) 348-1180.
PILATES: The David M. Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., offers Pure Pilates classes from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (813) 348-1180.
RUNNING: Tampa Bay Runners gather for weekly group runs for all ages and paces at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Publix parking lot, Fletcher Avenue and Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, and at 7 a.m. Sundays at Temple Terrace Elementary School. Go to www.TampaBayRunners.com.
SENIOR WATER AEROBICS: Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, 405 Beverly Blvd. The center will host senior water aerobics from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $4 per class for nonmembers. Call (813) 689-0908.
SENIOR ZUMBA GOLD: Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Dr., Tampa. Classes are held from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost $4. Classes are expressly designed for active seniors. Contact: Jeni at (813) 777-2928.
SALSA AEROBICS: David M. Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa. Classes are offered at 10 a.m. Fridays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (813) 274-8615.
TABLE TENNIS: Sunrise Table Tennis Club, 2391 Sumatran Way, No. 5, Clearwater. Club play is available seven days a week at three locations in Clearwater. The club offers subsidized instruction for seniors and free training for players younger than 18. Go to www.sunrisetabletennis.com, or call Margo at (727) 669-0899.
TAI CHI:
Shapes Total Fitness for Women, 609 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon. The Tai Chi For Arthritis program is at 1:30 p.m. Mondays. The program is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Instructors are certified by the Arthritis Foundation. Call (813) 661-0033.
Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. Tai chi classes are at 1 p.m. Mondays. Five sessions cost $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Ten classes are $36 for members, $54 for nonmembers. Call (813) 264-9000.
Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, 5030 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, will offer a beginning class at 9 a.m. Thursday. Both beginner and intermediate classes are available. Call (813) 988-4141.
TAI CHI AND QIGONG: Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living, 12552 Belcher Road S., Largo, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Four classes for $25. Call (727) 577-0065.
TAE KWON DO: Congregation Rodelph Sholom, 2713 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. Tae kwon do classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays. Class for ages 3 to 5 is from 4 to 4:30 p.m., ages 6 to 13 beginners from 5 to 5:45 p.m., ages 6 to 13 advanced from 6 to 6:45 p.m., ages 14 and older from 7 to 8 p.m. Classes are taught by a certified instructor. Cost for members of Tampa Jewish Community Center is $60 per month (two classes per week); cost for nonmembers is $70 per month (two classes per week). There are classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. Call (813) 264-9000 or go to www.jewishtampa.com.
WALKING GROUP: The Right Fit 4 U meets for weekend morning walks at various locations and evening walks at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Carrollwood Village. Cost is $3 per week. For schedules and meeting places, go to www.therightfit4U.com or call (813) 760-3242.
WATER AEROBICS:
The Sun City Center Water Aerobics Club offers a variety of water aerobics classes, including regular water aerobics from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and deep water aerobics at 9 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All classes meet at the Sun City Center Pool in the Atrium Building, 945 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center. Annual dues are $10. Call Barb Larsen at (813) 634-2325.
Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, 405 Beverly Blvd., Brandon, has classes for adults of all ages and fitness levels from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call (813) 685-0771.
YOGA:
Atrium Building, Florida Room, 955 N. Course Lane, Sun City Center. Yoga classes are from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call (813) 634-8409.
Calvary Lutheran Church, 5309 U.S. 41, Apollo Beach. A yoga group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Cost is $4 a class. Call (813) 645-0011.
David M. Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa. A pure yoga class is from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Call (813) 274-8615.
Dance Center, 161 E. Bloomingdale Blvd., Brandon. A yoga class including hatha (many different styles) with a kripalu (spiritual style) influence meets from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $10 per class. Call (813) 684-4282.
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Rehab Center, 1158 Alternate U.S. 19, Holiday. Basic Hatha Yoga from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; intermediate class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $40 for 10 sessions (within a 60 day period) or $10 per class. Call (727) 943-3600.
Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa. Call (813) 961-3160.
Free introduction to yoga classes are from 10:45 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Beginners' classes are from 11 a.m. 10 12:15 p.m. Saturdays. First beginner's class is $5.
Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Call (813) 254-6777.
Free introduction to yoga classes are from 9:45 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Beginners' classes are at 10 a.m. Saturdays. First beginner's class is $5.
Move 'N Groove City, 7620 Gunn Highway, No. 170, Tampa. Yoga classes, for ages 3 and up and their caregiver at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Call 813-926-0575 for details or visit www.movengroovecity.com.
Namaste Yoga Studio, 17508 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, offers yoga classes at all levels, as well as instruction in Pilates, Yogilates, body toning, meditation and Tai Chi. A class in hatha yoga in Spanish is offered from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Thursdays. Call (813) 505-1850 or visit wwwnamasteyogastudio.com.
Ruskin Recreation Center, 901 Sixth St. S.E., Ruskin. A yoga group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $4 a class. Call (813) 645-0011.
Soul Mirror, 2025 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, offers Yoga Nidra classes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Class is suitable for all skill levels. Call (813) 994-4958, or visit www.rubenvasques.com/yoga or www.soulmirror.com.
South Cove Community Center, 12511 Cedarfield Drive, Riverview. Yoga classes are from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $5 per class for residents; $7 per class for nonresidents. Call (813) 671-4568.
Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. Hatha Flow Yoga class meets at 9:15 a.m. Thursdays. Cost for five sessions is $20 for members, $30 for others. Cost for 10 sessions is $36 for members, $54 for others. Bring a mat, towel and sweatshirt, and wear comfortable clothes. Call Anne Marie at (813) 716-5641.
The Treehouse Yoga Center, 8509 N. 29th St., Tampa. Call (813) 932-5456 or go to www.treehouseyoga.com. Free restorative yoga classes for women with cancer are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Students with other ailments pay regular class fees of $65 for five sessions. New students are asked to arrive 10 minutes early and wear loose clothing. Yoga mats will be provided. Call (813) 932-5456.
Unity Church, 115 Margaret St., Suite D, Brandon. A yoga class for all levels, seniors, beginners and others will be at 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or 10 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; chair yoga classes are at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $10, or $7 for ages 60 and older. Call (813) 695-1792.
YOGA/MEDITATION:
BrahmaKumaris/Raja Yoga Meditation Center, 2207 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa. Insight classes, exploring ways to create spirituality in every day life, meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Meditation classes, with music, guided meditations and silence, meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Fridays. Free. Call (813) 935-0736.
ZUMBA:
Dance Center, 161 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon. Latin-based interval training from 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Cost $10 per class. Call (813) 684-4282.
New Tampa Dance Theater, 10701 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa. Latin fitness dance classes are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free trial class is available. Call (813) 994-6838.
Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive, Tampa. Low impact exercise for ages 50+ at 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Call (813) 777-2928.
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