Get moving: Health and fitness events

MOMMY CHALLENGE: StrollerFit offers the Mommy Muscle Challenge, an eight-week program to help new moms improve strength, balance and flexibility, beginning Jan. 18. Cost $20. StrollerFit has locations in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Treasure Island and South Tampa. Call (727) 637-7913 or e-mail christie.bruner@strollerfit.com.

GRIEF SUPPORT: LifePath Hospice will begin free six-week grief support groups for adults in Brandon and Temple Terrace on Jan. 19. The groups will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Additional programs meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Sun City Center and 6 to 7:30 p.m. in South Tampa, beginning Jan 20. Call (813) 877-2200, ext. 10609, or 1-800-209-2200.

BIOMEDICAL THERAPIES: David Berger, M.D., will discuss Biomedical Therapies for Children with Ongoing Medical Conditions from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Tampa Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. Learn how some chronic conditions may be improved through dietary modification, nutritional supplementation and detoxification. A $5 donation is requested; reservations are preferred. Call (813) 966-7064, e-mail lydiaa@tjfs.org or visit www.tjfs.org.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY: The Coloplast International Quad Rugby Tournament will be held through Jan. 24 at All People's Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Eight teams from around the country will compete. Competitions will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24. Call (800) 995-8544.

OVEREATING WORKSHOP: A workshop, The Promises and Principles of Overeaters Anonymous, will be presented from noon to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Marge Porter Resource Center, 6311 Sheldon Road, Tampa. Donations accepted. Call (813) 412-5213 or visit www.oa.org.

YOGA DAY: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital will present Yoga Day from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the hospital's marketing office classroom, 245 Curlew Place E., Tarpon Springs. Activities include an introduction to yoga classes, stretching, breathing and a lunch featuring "yoga food." Free. Limited space; reservations required. Call (727) 463-5975.

OPEN HOUSE: Jazzercise Open Houses will be held at 4 p.m. Jan 25 at 1287 Kass Circle in Spring Hill and 422 S. Broad St. in Brooksville. There will be free workout sessions at 5:20 and 6:30 p.m. in Spring Hill and 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. in Brooksville. Free blood pressure checks will be available in Spring Hill. Call (352) 442-8595 or (352) 796-4796.

SENIORS EXPO: Pinellas Medical Foundation and the national Silver Alert program will present a Senior and Caregivers Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sunshine Senior Center, 330 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg. Information from businesses that cater to seniors and caregivers will be available. Free. Call (727) 230-9265.

BUSINESS OF BIOTECH: Moffitt Cancer Center will present the fourth annual Business of Biotech Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Center's Vincent A. Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa. Topics include Roles of the Company Founders, Raising Capital in a Sluggish Economy and Technology Licensing. Free; limited seating. Call 1-888-MOFFITT or visit www.moffitt.org/biotech2010.

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.

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.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.