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Published: March 19, 2009

EVENTS

TREADMILL CHALLENGE: Bally Total Fitness and AARP member Rick Clark is having a treadmill challenge, "Beat the Geezer," from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bally Total Fitness, 4340 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. Event benefits BlazeSports Tampa Bay, a sports program for people with disabilities. E-mail rickclark@tampa bay.rr.com.

TRIATHLON: The Challenged Athletes Foundation has a few charity slots for the sold-out St. Anthony's Triathlon on April 26. To get one, you raise at least $500 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation by Wednesday. Visit www.challengedathletes.org/ florida/St_Anthonys_entries.htm.

SKIN REJUVENATION: St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, 43309 U.S. Highway 19 N., Tarpon Springs, will present a free lecture and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The lecture topic is "Defy Your Age with Skin Rejuvenation." Learn about new cosmetic procedures, including laser treatments, Botox and filler injections. For reservations call (727) 943-3111, ext. 2475.

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present a seminar for men on erectile dysfunction at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Topics include causes and treatments. Free. Reservations required; call (727) 943-3600.

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The University of South Florida Suncoast Alzheimer's & Gerontology Center will present a free luncheonfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at New Beginnings Christian Church, 4100 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. Topics will include Understanding Alzheimer's Disease, Progress in Treatment and Communication Strategies. To registration call (813) 974-4355 or (800) 633-4563.

SENIOR FREE! FEST: The 11{+t}{+h} annual Senior FREE! Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Activities include free health screenings, flu shots and men's haircuts. Call (727) 217-0727 or (727) 892-5202.

AB CRUNCH CHALLENGE: Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express and Workout Express will have an Ab Crunch Challenge on March 28 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visit www.ladyofamerica .com/abcrunch.

COLORECTAL CANCER: The Pinellas County Health Department will present a town hall summit on "Addressing the Elements of Colorectal Cancer" from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 28 at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18{+t}{+h} Ave. S., St. Petersburg. The event is meant to increase early detection and awareness. Call (727) 824-6900, ext 11054.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE: The Parkinson Research Foundation's third annual conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island. Participants will learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson's disease. To register, visit www.parkinson researchfoundation.org or call 1-800-869-1551 ext 119.

BOOT CAMP COMPETITION: Local Lifestyle Family Fitness centers will join locations nationwide for a free boot camp competition from 11 a.m. to noon March 28. The location with the most participants wins the competition; winners receive a commemorative T-shirt. Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. to register. For information call 1-800-795-3333.

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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