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Published: January 24, 2009

Events

WALKING TOUR: Enjoy a free guided tour of the Tampa Riverwalk today, Jan. 31 and Feb. 14. Walkers will gather at the pier at Cotanchobee/Fort Brooke Park between 9:45 and 10 a.m. For information, e-mail info@friendsofthe

riverwalk.com.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: The Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force will hold a Memorial Candlelight Vigil in memory of those who have died, and in support of those affected by domestic violence, at 7 p.m. Sunday at the reflecting pond in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Call (727) 824-6979.

JAZZERCISE: On Monday, 10 area Jazzercise locations will offer a free open house. Activities will include free 15-minute workouts and information on classes and a variety of health and fitness topics. Dress to exercise. For information, go to www.jazzercise.com or call (813) 334-6618.

FREE FITNESS CLASS: Walk to Run Training Center, 7620 Gunn Highway, Suite 110, Tampa, will offer a free Core and More fitness clinic, titled "How to Develop a Permanent Fitness Plan," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call (813) 481-9310 after 4 p.m.

KNEE REPLACEMENT: The Arthritis Foundation, Gulfcoast Region, and other organizations will present a free seminar on how to avoid total knee replacement at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA, 3200 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Reservations are required; seating is limited. Call 1-800-850-9455.

BIOTECH CONFERENCE: Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, will host its third annual Business of Biotech conference from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Vincent A. Stabile Research Building. Topics include government funding of programs for biotech start-ups; raising capital from venture capitalists and angel investors; and new opportunities for technology licensing and new technologies in commercial development at Moffitt. Seating is limited. Call 1-800-456-3434, ext. 4099, to register.

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will offer a seminar on erectile dysfunction at 1 p.m. Friday. Reservations are required; call (727) 943-3600.

FIBROMYALGIA SEMINAR: A seminar on fibromyalgia will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center, 1400 Fivay Road, Hudson. Call (727) 863-4738.

SELF-ESTEEM AND PARENTING: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will offer a workshop in "Building Self-Esteem" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2. Topics will include social expectations of women, losing the sense of self and emotional risk-taking. Suggested donation is $10.

The center also will begin a five-week workshop on "Healthy Parenting" on Feb. 2. Participants will learn techniques for establishing democratic relationships, resolving conflicts and using encouragement. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $40.

Reservations are required for both workshops; call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

NATURE'S FOOD PATCH: Nature's Food Patch Market & Cafe, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, will present a lecture on "Low Level Laser Therapy aka Cold Laser Therapy" at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

In addition, a free lecture on "How to Maintain a Healthy Heart," including steps for lifestyle and diet, will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 6. For information on either lecture, call (727) 443-6703.

LEG PAIN: A seminar on leg pain, which may be peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at Mease Countryside Hospital, Meeting Room 1-3, 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor. Call (727) 462-7500.

DENTAL HEALTH: The Pinellas County Dental Association, in conjunction with the Pinellas County Health Department, will offer dental screenings and X-rays for children 3 to 18 on Feb. 6. Appointments are necessary. Call (727) 210-4222 to determine eligibility, locate the nearest clinic and make an appointment. Children with dental insurance are not eligible; parents or guardians will need to accompany and stay with their child.

COPING: Bon Secours Place, 10401 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg, will present a lecture on "Coping With Your Feelings" - when your loved one needs a care facility at 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Limited seating is available; call (727) 563-8412 for reservations.

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.

FREE YOGA CLASSES: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, offers free yoga classes from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays. The Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Road, Tampa, offers free yoga classes from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays. Call (813) 254-6777 or go to www.yogalotus room.com.

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.TheFirst StepPrograms.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 happy2b walking@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) 985-4859 or e-mail D1G2Clark@aol.com.

BOOT CAMP: CrossFit Victory Free Boot Camp Intro meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. Weekday sessions are also held at 6, 7 and 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. in South Tampa. Enrollment is open for new clients and is open to all fitness levels. Weekday sessions are $8 to $12.50 each.

To enroll or for information, call (813) 401-2234 or go to www.CrossFitVictory BootCamp.com.

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 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 go to 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 (&27) 347-8839 or go to www.MeridienResearch.net.

SHOP FOR A CURE: Moffitt Cancer Center, a member of the Cancer Research Alliance, and Mall Networks has launched an online shopping mall to benefit cancer research.

The Web site www.Shopfor CancerCures.org offers merchandise from more than 600 online merchants. A portion of each purchase will benefit research at the cancer center in Tampa.

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.

Healing

ADDICTION TESTING AND CONSULTATION: Laser Therapy Stop Smoking Center, 3314 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, offers free nicotine-addiction testing. Appointments are suggested. Call 1-800-667-6653 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 child and appropriate car 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.

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.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MORE: 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, for people 60 and older. All services are confidential and free. Call (813) 571-1684 or go to www.centreforwomen.org.

The center also 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.

Screenings

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.

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) 861-5250, ext. 161. Confidential testing also is available by appointment; call (727) 862-0782.

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