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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 14, 2009

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.

WALK TO FIGHT BLINDNESS: The Foundation Fighting Blindness will have its annual Visionwalk on Sunday 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.

THAI MASSAGE AND YOGA BODYWORK: Pain in your postures? Help yourself and each other with a guided exchange between partners giving and receiving yoga bodywork. All levels are welcome. The workshop begins at 1 p.m. Sunday at Wendy Fit Yoga and Pilates, Personal Training and Fitness, 13974 West Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. The cost is $35. Call (813) 854-5400 or visit www.wendyfit.com.

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 older and their caregivers from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Monday. Free. Call (813) 835-4475.

MEMORY SCREENINGS: The USF Health Alzheimer's Institute will offer free memory screenings from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the USF Byrd Alzheimer's Center, 4001 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. In addition, lectures on cognitive impairment will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and medication consultations with a pharmacist will be available (bring all prescription medications for this). Call (813) 974-4355 to schedule an appointment.

LUMBAR DISORDERS: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present a lecture on Lumbar Spine Disc Disorders - Innovations in Treatment and Pain Relief at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Call (727) 943-3600.

CHEESE CLASS: Whole Foods market, 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will present a class and tasting of rind cheeses at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free. Class limited to 40 people; required reservations can be made at sherrell.white@wholefoods.com or at store exit lobby.

CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE: A free online conference designed to help family caregivers plan for family members' care will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. 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. Thursday 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.

MEDICARE PART D: Representatives from SHINE and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging will be present at Grand Court Tampa, 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday to provide free unbiased counseling and assist in enrolling people in Medicare Part D. Call (813) 835-4475.

LUNG CANCER FORUM: Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, will present a forum on lung cancer, including research, treatment, prevention and screening from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Reservations required by Monday. Call 1-888-663-3488,

DETOX THE MIND: Learn how your body has energetically recorded all of your experiences in your cells. This seminar demonstrates ways that blocks can be cleared using applied kinesiology and other energy psychology techniques, and will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Wendy Fit Yoga and Pilates, Personal Training and Fitness, 13974 West Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. The cost is $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Call (813) 854-5400 or visit www.wendyfit.com.

BENEFIT JAZZERCIZE CLASS: Spring Hill Jazzercise, 1287 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, will be collecting non-perishable food donations during an otherwise free Jazzercise class at 9 a.m. Nov. 27. Come dressed to exercise. Call (352) 442-8595.

CLINICAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital will present an informational luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 to present information about a new clinical volunteer opportunity. The volunteer program will provide first-hand experience in a patient care setting. To register, call (727) 942-5131.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: A Candlelight Remembrance Service to support those coping with pregnancy and infant loss will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 298-6619.

FAMILIES AND ADDICTION: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will have a Family Night Workshop on addiction and coping skills for those affected by addiction from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Free. Call (813) 251-8437 between 1 and 4:30 p.m.

CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION: Morton Plant Mease Health Care will present a program on chemotherapy and radiation for patients at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Morton Plant Hospital, 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.

HOLIDAY BOOTCAMP: Really Fit People will present a Holiday Burnout Bootcamp from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive, Tampa. Enjoy an outdoor fitness program and motivational personal training. Cost $10. Bring water and a towel. For reservations, e-mail Maggie@RFP-experts.com.

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SCREENING STUDY: Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking participants for a pancreatic cancer screening study. The study will examine participants for early signs of pancreatic cancer, with a goal of identifying the disease at an early stage. One hundred participants who meet at least one of the following criteria are needed:

• You have two first-degree relatives with pancreatic or breast cancer

• You have three family members with pancreatic cancer, and at least one is a first-degree relative.

• You have Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and are older than 30.

• You have hereditary pancreatitis.

• You have familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome.

• You have inherited the BRCA2 gene and have a family history of pancreatic cancer.

• You haven't been screened for pancreatic cancer with a CT or an endoscopic ultrasound scan in the past three years.

Call (813) 745-8358 or e-mail Tiffany.Campo@moffitt.org.

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. Work may take place during regular office hours; some tasks 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.

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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