Health and fitness events

ADULT COED KICKBALL: Registration, which will end Dec. 15, is under way for the Kickball Society's adult co-ed winter league, which plays in Tampa from the second week in January through March 7. For information, call (813) 454-1178 or visit www .kickballsociety.com.

TICKET NIGHT TO BENEFIT BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Miles for Hope will host Ticket to a Cure for Brain Cancer at the Lightning game at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Pete Times Forum. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Miles for Hope Brain Cancer Research. Special ticket prices start at $17. Ticket requests must be submitted by Wednesday. For information, call (813) 301-6832 or e-mail kwoodson@ sptimesforum.com.

BENEFIT JAZZERCIZE CLASS: Spring Hill Jazzercise, 1287 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, will be collecting nonperishable food donations during an otherwise free Jazzercise class at 9 a.m. Friday. 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.

HOLIDAYS AND REMEMBRANCE: Enjoy a free holiday wreath-lighting at Mease Hospitals, with an opportunity to make a donation in memory of a loved one that will benefit the Auxiliary of Mease Health Care. The event, Deck the Halls, will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Mease Dunedin Hospital, 601 Main St., Dunedin, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Mease Countryside Hospital, 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor. Call (727) 461-8538.

FAMILIES AND ADDICTION: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, will have a free Family Night Workshop on addiction and coping skills from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. 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 BOOT CAMP: Really Fit People will present a Holiday Burnout boot camp 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 is $10. Bring water and a towel. For reservations, e-mail Maggie@RFP-experts.com.

RUN/WALK FOR CANCER CURE: The third annual Sunshine Challenge, a fun run and walk to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, will be held Dec. 6 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., the event at 2 p.m. Registered participants are encouraged to collect pledges for the event. Cost is $25 per adult entrant, $15 for children age 12 and younger. Call (813) 269-0955 or visit www.fastercure.org.

WALK TO SUPPORT KIDNEY RESEARCH: The NephCure Foundation will hold a free walk Dec. 12 at Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater. Registration is at 9 a.m.; the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Any walker who collects more than $100 will receive a free T-shirt. To register, donate or for information, call 1-866-637-4287 or visit www.nephcure.org.

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. A 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's programs will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays. Coaching fee is $35 monthly. Call (727) 363-9245.