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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 20, 2008

EVENTS

YOGA STUDIO: Namaste Yoga Studio will open Monday at 23606 State Road 54 in the Lutz-Land O' Lakes area. For information, call (813) 505-1850 or visit www.namasteyogastudio.com.

CAREGIVER EDUCATION: The Alzheimer's Association will present a series of free seminars for people caring for people with Alzheimer's disease at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in September. The series will be presented at Weinberg Village Assisted Living Residences, 13005 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. Tuesday's topic will be "Community Resources and Advocacy." Free. Call (813) 684-1296.

MEN'S HEALTH: St. Joseph's Hospital, 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, will hold Men's Health Night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Topics will include urological issues, snoring and other sleep-related issues, prostate health, erectile dysfunction and colorectal cancer. Prostate screenings will be available for $10, and complete cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index screenings will be available for $20. Reservations are required for the health screenings. Call (813) 870-4747.

KIDS AND SEX: Tampa General Hospital Community Education Center, 740 S. Village Circle, Tampa, will present a program to help parents talk to their kids about sex at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration begins at 6 p.m. The program is for parents only. Register by calling 1-800-822-3627 or visit www.tgh.org. class="bold">

CANCER FUNDRAISER: Ovacome, the ovarian cancer support and advocacy group of Tampa Bay, will present the fourth annual community awareness and fundraising event, "Teal Triumphs Over Ovarian Cancer" on Friday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at a country club located at 1601 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. The evening will include a buffet dinner, entertainment and auctions. Tickets are $75. Call (813) 222-9108 or visit www.ovacome.us.

NATURAL ANTI-AGING: Good Life Health will present "The Natural Makeover," a program on anti-aging therapies and longevity medicine, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at 243 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Free; limited seating. Call (727) 433-1077 or visit www.goodlifehealth.info.

WALK FROM OBESITY: Anyone dealing with obesity, including friends, family members and health care professionals, is invited to participate in a symbolic, one-mile "Walk From Obesity" on Sept. 27 at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Registration begins at 7 a.m., the walk at 8. The event will also include a health fair. Visit www.walkfromobesity.com.

BEGINNING YOGA: Sacred Space Studio, 2060 Deerwood Road, Brandon, will offer a four-week class in beginning yoga, starting Sept. 29. Classes will meet at 7 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $50. Visit www.yogabrandon.com or call (813) 695-1792.

OVEREATING: Overeaters Anonymous will present an informational program, including guest speakers and a panel discussion, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Calvary Chapel, 6825 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. Call (813) 920-2001 or send an e-mail to bobbiejo1123@hotmail.com.

HEALTHY PARENTING: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will begin a five-week workshop on Healthy Parenting on Sept. 29. Classes will meet from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Participants will learn new techniques for establishing democratic relationships with children, listening and conflict resolution skills and how to use encouragement and logical consequences to modify behavior. Reservations are required; cost is $40. Call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

POSITIVE ENERGY: Ed Carlson of Core Health will present a program on managing the body's energy flow to create good health from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Jimmie B. Keel Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa. Free. To learn about Core Health, visit www.CoreHealth.us. For seminar information, call (813) 962-4293.

BEGINNING RACEWALKING: Racewalking teacher Bonnie Stein will lead a six-week class in beginning racewalking in South Tampa at 1311 W. Morrison Ave. near Bayshore Boulevard. The series starts on Oct. 3 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Fridays (one class will be held Nov. 2 instead of Oct. 31). Racewalking is low-impact but burns calories and improves fitness like running. Cost is $87 before Sept. 30, $97 afterward. To register, visit www.AceWalker.com and print a registration form, or send an e-mail to Bonnie@AceWalker.com.

WEIGHT-LOSS CLASS: The Interbay-Glover Family YMCA, 4411 S. Himes Ave., Tampa, will begin an eight-week weight-loss program on Oct. 4. Participants will receive tools, information coaching and motivation to create healthy habits for fitness, wellness and weight loss. Classes will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $149 for facility members, $209 for program members. Space is limited. Call (813) 839-0210 or send an e-mail to Yvette.wilmath@tampaymca.org.

YMCA FUNDRAISER: Aaron's and the New Tampa Family YMCA will present "Saturday Night Lights," a fundraiser, from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 4 at the YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive, Tampa. The football-themed event will include auctions and televised sporting events. Wear your favorite team jersey. Tickets are $50. Call (813) 860-9622.

SELF-ESTEEM: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will present a workshop in building self-esteem from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6. Participants will learn about social expectations for women and the loss of sense of self, emotional risk-taking, and techniques for forgiveness. Reservations are required; suggested donation is $10. Call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

FAMILIES AND ADDICTION: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will present a family workshop on addiction from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Information on addiction and coping mechanisms for family members will be provided, plus opportunities to share experiences. Free; reservations are required. Call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

HEALTHY PREGNANCY: Zero Exposure Project, a program of the Healthy Start Coalition, will present a class on "How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy," including information on prenatal care, nutrition and dangerous substances during pregnancy, from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital Pavilion, 4321 N. MacDill Ave., fourth floor, Tampa. Classes not limited to hospital patients. Call (813) 870-4747 or visit www.stjosephswomens.com. class="bold">

OUTDOOR PROGRAM: Bash Bootcamp is enrolling new members for its 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. Cost is $10 to $15 per class. For information or to enroll, visit 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 Saturdays at 7 a.m. 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, send an e-mail to TTFSgroupruns@verizonnet or visit www.TheFirstStepPrograms.com.

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.

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 happywalker.wordpress.com or e-mail happy2bwalking@yahoo.com.

WALKING AND RUNNING: 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) 985-4589 or send an e-mail to D1G2Clark@aol.com.

MASSAGE: Preferred Physicians Group, 2802 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, will offer 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, the 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. Volunteer 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 located 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.

HEALING

ADDICTION TESTING AND CONSULTATION: Laser Therapy Stop Smoking Center, 3314 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, offers free nicotine-addiction testing. Appointments are suggested. Call 1-800-NOSMOKE 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: 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.

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 by Laser Therapy Center for the status of the 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 is 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 is 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 for HIV is $20 at the Pasco County Health Department, 10841 Little Road, New Port Richey. For an appointment, call (727) 869-3900, ext. 172. Confidential testing also is available by appointment; call (727) 862-0782.

MEMORY: Roskamp Institute Memory Clinic, 10770 N. 46th St., Suite C-900, Tampa, offers free memory screenings for adults age 60 and older. Appointments are required. Call (813) 979-2008.

Send your health events information to Vickie Beck at vbeck1@tampabay.rr.com. Information must be received two weeks before publication date.

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