Health and fitness events

ADULT COED KICKBALL: Registration ends Dec. 15 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.

CLINICAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital will host an informational luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 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. Tuesday at The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 298-6619.

CANCER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: Med-Vision and Biologics will present a Cancer Management Workshop for employers and health care providers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at Tampa Club, 101 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 4200, Tampa. The focus of the event is providing comprehensive cancer management strategies to lower cost and improve the quality of care. Free. Registration deadline is Tuesday; e-mail connie.gee@med-vision.com.

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. Tuesday at Mease Dunedin Hospital, 601 Main St., Dunedin, and at 6 p.m. Wednesday 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 Family Night Workshop on addiction and coping skills from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday for those affected by addiction. 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. Thursday 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 LIGHTS: Enjoy Holiday Lights, a seasonal program on the grounds of Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Attendees will have an opportunity to donate to a light, wreath or star. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Call (727) 461-8538.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present the Lights of Love Celebration, featuring music and a living Christmas tree, at 7 p.m. Thursday on the hospital's front lawn. The hospital auxiliary will accept donations, which will be acknowledged on a tree in the hospital lobby, throughout the holiday season. Proceeds benefit patient care services. Call (727) 942-5035.

CANCER PREVENTION: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present a free seminar on cancer prevention, emphasizing healthy eating, at 1 p.m. Friday. Reservations are required; call (727) 943-3600.

FACIAL PAIN: Listen to Kenneth Casey, M.D., co-author of "Striking Back! The Trigeminal Neuralgia and Face Pain Handbook" at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Hilton Garden Inn, 4075 S.W. 33rd Place, Gainesville. Reservation deadline is Friday. Call 1-800-923-3608 or e-mail athomas@tna-support.org.

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 $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. The cost is $25 per adult entrant, $15 for children age 12 and under. Call (813) 269-0955 or visit www.fastercure.org.

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

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS: USF Health Alzheimer's Center will present Alzheimer's Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at Palms of Largo, Cypress Palms Building, 400 Lake Ave. N.E., Largo. Topics will include understanding Alzheimer's disease, treatment and communication strategies. Call (813) 974-4355 or 1-800-633-4563.

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 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.sun coast.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.

VOLUNTEER DISPATCHERS AND DRIVERS NEEDED: HealthRide, which 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 from 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 offers free specialized telephones and ring-signaling devices to Florida residents. Equipment is available by appointment. Call (727) 399-9983, or Florida Telecommunications Relay at 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY), or visit www.ftri.org.

SHOP FOR A CURE: Moffitt Cancer Center has launched ShopForCancerCures.org, an online shopping mall to benefit cancer research. It offers merchandise from more than 600 online merchants, and special offers.