Get moving: Health and fitness events

PEER SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: National Alliance on Mental Illness Hillsborough will begin a nine-week course, Peer to Peer, on Feb. 6. The class is on promoting effective paths to recovery. Call (813) 689-8892.

LEARN ABOUT CANCER: Moffitt Cancer Center will present a "lunch and learn" program on brain and lung cancers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the atrium room at King's Point Clubhouse, 1904 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center. Topics include prevention, signs and symptoms. Free. Reservation deadline is Monday. Call (813) 745-6438 or e-mail latte@moffitt.org.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS: Morton Plant Mease Turley Family Health Center, 807 N. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, will offer free skin cancer screenings from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 18. Registration is required; call (727) 953-6856.

FREE DENTAL CARE: Dentistry from the Heart will offer free dental care, including fillings, extractions and cleanings, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Park Place Dental, 277 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. Patients are limited to one procedure. Call (626) 793-4185 or visit www.pasadenacosmeticdentist.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: Tampa Medical Group Research, 4700 N. Habana Ave., Tampa, will have a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Friday. Receive a free T-shirt and a wellness checkup for donating. ID required; donors must be age 16 (with parental consent) or older and weigh a minimum of 100 pounds to be considered.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present a free seminar, "Medicare Information 2010: Learn about the Changes," at 1 p.m. Friday. In addition to Medicare options, choices and supplemental coverage, estate planning will be discussed. Reservations are required; call (727) 943-3600 on weekdays.

POKER RUN: Harley-Davidson Miles for Moffitt, benefiting H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, will be held Feb. 13. The event begins at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey. Cost is $15 per rider, $5 for additional hands. For information, call (813) 745-1346, e-mail Susan.Meadows@moffitt.org or visit www.MilesforMoffitt.com.

YOGA WORKSHOP: Tampa Yoga will present Heart of Devotion workshops with Krishna Das Kirtan at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Hindu Temple, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa. Tickets for the Feb. 13 event are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets for the Feb. 14 event are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. For tickets, call (813) 766-8458 or visit www.Krishnadas.com.

CANCER CAMP FOR THOSE WHO SPEAK SPANISH: LUNA, Morton Plant Mease Health Care Cancer Services and the Tampa Bay Community Cancer Network will offer Camp Alegria, a free three-day retreat for adult Spanish-speaking Latino cancer survivors March 19 through 21 at Rotary's Camp Florida in Brandon. All activities, including arts and crafts, massages and health education, will be presented in Spanish. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Call (727) 298-6606 or visit www .lunacancerapoyo.org/camp_alegria.

SUMMER RESEARCH CAMP: Moffitt Cancer Center is accepting applications for the Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge, a 10-week research training program for college undergraduates. There is no cost to students, and a stipend is provided. Applications and information are available at SPARK on the Moffitt Web site. Questions may be e-mailed to Spark@moffitt.org. Application deadline is Feb. 15.

TAI CHI: Instructor Sharon Snow offers Tai Chi to people 50 and older. The first class is free. Call (813) 249-7356 or e-mail flsnow@verizon.net.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's endurance sports training program, Team in Training, is recruiting members to participate in specific marathons or bike rides and raise funds for the organization. Several recruitment and informational meetings will be held. Call (813) 963-6461 or e-mail coleen.sowerby@lls.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.

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.

FREE TAI CHI: Free tai chi classes for those with Parkinson's disease are offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays at Gold's Gym, 3689 W. Waters Ave., Tampa. Call (813) 935-2639.

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 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Liberty Manor, which provides residential services for honorably discharged veterans with minor disabilities who need some assistance, needs volunteers and mentors to help with yard work, light housekeeping and/or repairs. Liberty Manor has locations in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Call (813) 408-9336 or (813) 531-3493.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Joseph's Hospital-North, which is set to open early this year, is recruiting volunteers. Applications are available at www.stjosephsnorth.com. Call (813) 870-4188.

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.

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 has special offers.

Healing

ADDICTION TESTING AND CONSULTATION: Laser Therapy Stop Smoking Center, 3314 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, offers free nicotine-addiction testing. Appointments are suggested. Call 1-800-NOSMOKE or (813) 874-4700 for an appointment.

CAR SEAT SAFETY: St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, with National Safe Kids, presents classes on car-seat safety on an ongoing basis. Adults must bring the appropriate car and child to the class. Call (813) 870-4747.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT: The Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. S.W., will host a four-week program to teach ways to control diabetes and improve quality of life. Classes meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. Call (727) 518-3131.

MENOPAUSE INFORMATION: Download a podcast of one of a series of radio call-in shows discussing menopause at www.copewithmenopause .com. Clicking on the top right icon for "The Menopause Dialogues" podcast downloads.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, offers free, confidential assessments for substance abuse. Call (813) 251-8437 and ask for Project Recovery.

SENIOR LEGAL ISSUES: An elder-care lawyer will answer questions in areas including power of attorney, living wills and guardianship from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the last Wednesday of each month at University Community Hospital-Carrollwood, 717 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Call (813) 615-7300.