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Published: November 15, 2008

HEALTH SCREENINGS: South Tampa After Hours Immediate Care will offer free blood pressure and glucose screenings and $15 flu shots at the Immediate Care Clinic, 602 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. No appointment necessary. Call (813) 253-2113.

MEMORY SCREENINGS: The Morton Plant Mease Memory Disorders Clinic and the Alzheimer's Association's Florida Gulf Coast Chapter will offer free memory screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday in the Memory Mobile, which will be parked outside the Ptak Orthopaedic and Neuroscience Pavilion, 430 Morton Plant St., Clearwater. There are 56 appointment slots available; call (727) 462-7500.

PROSTATE CANCER: Moffitt Cancer Center will present a forum on prostate cancer from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Vincent A. Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa. The discussion will focus on effective treatments for advanced prostate cancer, and a question-and-answer session. Free. Reservation deadline is Monday. Call (813) 745-5709 or e-mail Sharon.Masters@moffitt.org.

HEALTHY LIVING: A Healthy Living Expo will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the office of Ilka Nazario, Helen Ellis Primary Care Center, 2114 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey. Health screenings, including blood pressure, body fat and blood sugar, will be available, as well as information on healthy, active lifestyles. Reservations required; call (727) 943-3600.

CAREGIVER INFORMATION: The University of South Florida Suncoast Alzheimer's & Gerontology Center will present a seminar titled "Alzheimer's Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at University Village Retirement Center, 12401 N. 22nd St., Tampa. Topics will include "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease," "Progress in Treatment" and "Communication Strategies." Free; lunch provided. Registration required. Call (813) 974-4355 or 1-800-633-4563 in Florida.

EPILEPSY SYMPOSIUM: The third annual free community symposium on new medical therapies, treatments and surgical options for patients with epilepsy or seizure disorders will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bayfront Medical Center, Sheen Conference Center, 701 Sixth St. S., St. Petersburg. To register, call (727) 895-DOCS or (727) 895-3627.

SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS: Morton Plant Mease Health Care will offer free skin cancer screenings from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Turley Family Health Center, 807 N. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. About 60 appointments are available for the full-body screenings. Call (727) 462-7500.

POWER SOCCER: United Soccer Leagues will host a three-game exhibition of power soccer, featuring two U.S. teams from the competitive division 1, on Nov. 23, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the Ed Radice Sports Complex. Power soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. For information, go to www.powersoccerusa.net.

HOLIDAY TURKEY: Jazzercise, 1287 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, will offer a 60-minute Turkey Burn-Off class at 9 a.m. Nov. 28. Admission is a nonperishable food item that will be donated to a local food bank. Call (352) 442-8595.

SELF-ESTEEM: A workshop in building self-esteem for women will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa. Participants will learn techniques for forgiveness and the five areas of emotional risk-taking. Reservations required; call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Suggested donation $10.

POSTURE CLINICS: The Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa, will offer "Demystify Your Limits," a yoga posture clinic exploring advanced poses and development of an at-home practice, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Cost is $25 a session. For information, go to www.yogalotus room.com or call (813) 961-3160.

AIDS DAY: In observance of World AIDS Day 2008, the Hillsborough County Health Department Specialty Care Clinic, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will offer free HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and informational classes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5. Call (813) 307-8015.

TAKE A WALK: Do the Local Motion Tampa Bay hosts walks in the downtown area to encourage people to take a break and take a walk. A walk will begin at noon Dec. 5 at Lykes Gaslight Park, Tampa and Madison streets in Tampa. Walkers travel at their own speed in small groups. For information, go to www.dothelocalmotion tampabay.com.

OPEN HOUSE: Look Who's Kicking Ultrasounds, 2533 Windguard Circle, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel, will have an open house for expectant parents from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Parent educators and representatives from several allied businesses will be on hand.

FUN RUN: The Jingle Bell Fun Run to benefit HALO Academy, an upcoming school dedicated to providing excellent academic programs for typical children and children with disabilities, will be held Dec. 6 at Hunter's Green Tennis and Athletic Club, Tampa. Thre will be a 5K run/walk and a kids' run, costing $25 and $10 respectively. Send checks, payable to HALO (Hope Achieve Learn Overcome) Academy, 19046 Bruce B. Downs PMB127, Tampa FL 33647, or register online at w www.active.com. For information, call (813) 907-0626 or e-mail

info@haloacademy.com.

OUTDOOR PROGRAM: Body Bash Bootcamp is enrolling new members in its body-conditioning, group fitness program. Classes for all fitness levels are offered from 6 to 7 a.m. weekdays and from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Advanced classes are held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Monthly packages start at $125. For information or to enroll, go to www.bodybashbootcamp.com or call (813) 220-8314.

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, call (813) 385-9715, e-mail TTFSgroupruns@verizon.net or go to www.TheFirstStepPrograms.com.

FITNESS PROGRAM: Mommy's Fitness Summer Bootcamp meets weekdays at 9 a.m. in South Tampa. Cost is $197 a month with a 12-participant limit. Call (813) 401-2234 or go to www.AbFitBootCamp.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. Go to happywalker.wordpress.com or e-mail happy2bwalking@yahoo.com.

Send your health events information to Vickie Beck at vbeck1@tampa

bay.rr.com. Information must be received two weeks before publication date.

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