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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 7, 2009

ELEMENTS OF YOGA: Navtej Johar, from a yoga foundation in India, will offer classes and workshops through Tuesday focusing on five components of yoga practice - postures, breathing, meditation, chanting and ritual - at TreeHouse Yoga Center, 8509 N. 29{+t}{+h} St., Tampa. Call (813) 932-5456 or visit www.treehouseyoga.com.

HOLIDAY FOOD SAMPLES: Whole Foods Market, 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will offer samples of holiday foods at the Holiday Ordering Table from noon to 6 p.m. through Nov. 21. Call (813) 874-9435.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE: The third annual Hike for Hospice, a 5K event featuring former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Alstott, will be held Sunday at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, Wesley Chapel. Registration is at 7:30; the hike begins at 9 a.m. Cost $25; children 10 and under free. Visit www.firstgiving.com/hike for hospice, or e-mail hikeforhospice@grhos pice,org, or call (800) 561-4883.

EPILEPSY ADVOCACY: Epilepsy Advocates' Take Charge Tour 2009 will be at the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg, on Tuesday. Registration begins at 6 p.m., the program at 6:30 p.m. Free. Call (866) 865-7305 or visit www.epilepsyadocate.com to register.

MEMORY SCREENING: Free memory screenings will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Rao Musunuru, M.D., Senior Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson. The screenings take about 10 minutes and are designed to assess memory and help provide early detection of memory disorders. Call (727) 863-6868.

CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION: Morton Plant Mease Health Care will present a program on chemotherapy and radiation for patients at 5 p.m. Thursday at Morton Plant Hospital Powell Cancer Center, 303 Pinellas St., Clearwater. Participants will learn about their teams of doctors and support team, the difference between normal and cancer cells, four ways of treating cancer and tips on coping with the treatments. Call (727) 462-7500.

FREE TAI CHI QIGONG CLASS: Wendy Fit Fitness Center, 13974 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, will offer a free tai chi class from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday. Call (813) 854-5400.

ASSISTED LIVING FINANCES: Savannah Court of Brandon, 824 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, will offer an Assisted Living Financial Planning Seminar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Topics will include asset preservation, income and asset limits, and Medicaid application assistance. Call (813) 643-6767.

NO MORE TOBACCO: The Tobacco Free Partnership of Polk County will hold a workshop (open to the public) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Chain O'Lakes Civic Center, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. Participants will learn about the Partnership's efforts to address tobacco consumption and control. Reservations requested; call (863) 519-7900, ext. 1054.

TAI CHI WORKSHOP: Take...The First Step, 4526 W. Village Drive, Tampa, will offer a free tai chi clinic and workshop at 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Learn the benefits of tai chi for middle-aged and older individuals. Call (813) 481-9310.

SUPER IMMUNITY: The Centers for Continuing Education at Hillsborough Community College will offer a class Six Steps to Super Immunity from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Dale Mabry campus (section HES 9205). Participants will learn ways to promote wellness, balance and health into daily life. Cost $25. Limited space. To register, call (813) 287-5538 or visit www.HCCcontinuingEd.com.

WALK TO FIGHT FOOD ALLERGIES: Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure in Tampa, one of 35 such walks taking place throughout the country sponsored by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, will begin at 9 a.m. Nov. 14 at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. Visit www.foodallergy.org.

HEART WALK: The Tampa Bay Start! Heart Walk will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at Raymond James Stadium. Twenty-thousand participants are expected to be on hand for this fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Free; donations accepted. Call (727) 563-8083.

HEALTH FAIR: The Tampa Bay Community Cancer Network at Moffitt Cancer Center and Premier Community Healthcare Group will present a health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Premier Healthcare Center, 37944 Church Ave., Dade City. Activities will include health screenings, health tips and games for children. Free screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Mammograms and Pap screenings available by appointment. Most private insurance, Medicaid and some Medicare plans will be accepted for these. These tests may be free for those without health insurance. Call (352) 523-3657.

WALK TO FIGHT BLINDNESS: The Foundation Fighting Blindness will have its annual Visionwalk on Nov. 15 at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at shelter 315; the walk begins at 10 a.m. Call (866) 782-7330 or visit www.fightblindness.org.

AGING SAFELY: Grand Court Tampa, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, will present Preventing Falls, Home Safety and Customizing Your Home to Fit Your Needs for those age 50 and up and their caregivers from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. Call (813) 835-4475.

CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE: A free online conference designed to help family caregivers plan for family members' care will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. To register, visit www.caregiverstress.com.

CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION: Morton Plant Mease Health Care will present a program on chemotherapy and radiation for patients at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at Mease Countryside Hospital, Shaffer Tower, fourth floor, 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor. Participants will learn about their teams of doctors and support team, the difference between normal and cancer cells, four ways of treating cancer and tips on coping with the treatments. Call (727) 462-7500.

MASTERS SWIM TEAM: The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center is a satellite facility for the St. Pete Masters Swim Team. Programs will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and will be appropriate for all levels of training and fitness. Coaching fee is $35 monthly. Call (727) 363-9245.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Suncoast Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is seeking volunteers in Tampa for a variety of tasks and projects, including data entry, reception, bulk mailings and assisting with fundraising events. Tasks may take place during regular office hours; some may require weekend and evening hours. Call (813) 963-6461 or e-mail sheryl.oliff@lls.org.

HIKING EVENTS: There are plenty of opportunities to join others for hiking events. To learn more about hiking events in the area, visit www.suncoast.floridatrail.org.

MASTER SWIMMERS: Tampa Bay Aquatics Masters has openings for fitness and competitive swimmers and triathletes. The group swims at a complex near downtown Tampa. For information, visit www.tampaswim.com or e-mail arnp1961@aol.com.

FREE FITNESS CLASSES: Free fitness and movement classes are offered from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Hyde Park Methodist Church (Magnolia building), 500 W. Platt St., Tampa.

TRY A CLASS: Try a class for free at any of the City of St. Petersburg's 17 recreation facilities. Call (727) 893-7441 or visit www.stpete.org/recreation.

MALL WALKING: Free mall walking takes place at 8:30 a.m. daily at Westfield Town Center, Brandon. Call (813) 684-3316.

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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