Health calendar — Aug. 20

Aug. 20--SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings -- No dues or fees. For times and locations, call 301-662-0544.

Alzheimer's Support Groups -- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. third Wednesday of the month at Edenton Retirement Community, 5800 Genesis Lane, Frederick. 301-694-3100 or https://alz.org.

Cancer Support Group -- 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday, Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville. For those surviving or battling this disease, an opportunity for fellowship with others on a regular basis. Family members welcome. Details at 301-865-9100 or www.mvcnow.org.

Daytime Grief Support Group -- 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Suite A, Frederick. Ongoing support for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Participants can share stories and express their grief. Free. [email protected]; 240-566-3030. updated 0119

Evening GriefShare Support Group -- 7 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Ignatius of Loyola, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville. For anyone suffering from a recent or past loss of a loved one. 301-695-8845.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous -- 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, South End Baptist Church, 506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick. Many people are finding recovery in FA from obesity, undereating, bulimia, and obsession with food. There are no dues or fees. Meets weekly. Angela, 301-758-3614, or Moya, 641-680-3354. www.foodaddicts.org.updated 0319

Friends in Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group -- 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Typically a guest speaker and informal discussion time. For information, contact John at 301-703-1194 or www.fifpdsg.org. thru 06/2019

NAMI Family and Friends Support Groups -- 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, All Saints' Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick, 240-379-6286. Relaxed group meets to support family and friends of those with mental illness. Ages 18 and older. Membership in NAMI is not required. http://newsite.namifcmd.org.

Steps to Eternity Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) Meeting -- 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Christ Reformed UCC, 12 S. Church St., Middletown. 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Ages 18 and older. 240-626-5933.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group -- Mental Health Association of Frederick County offers a support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. Led by a trained facilitator. For meeting time and location, call 301-663-0011.

The Ranch Family Support Group -- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, The Ranch, 7902 Fingerboard Road, Building F, Frederick. For individuals with family members that have loved ones involved in addiction. Free 301-874-4701 or www.ranchmd.org.

CLASSES/SEMINARS

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body -- Tips from the Latest Research -- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Spring Arbor Senior Living, 6601 English Muffin Way, Frederick. Learn about the latest research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Ages 18 and older. Free. 301-732-7555 or www.communityresourcefinder.org

Living Well With Diabetes -- 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, FMH Toll HOuse, 501 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Peer-led, community-based intervention that helps individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes learn how to manage and improve their health. Six sessions. RSVP required. https://tinyurl.com/y28zlfh8 or 240-566-4862.

Health Smart -- The Top 5 Health Issues Affecting Older Adults -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Improve your health with free blood pressure screenings and a discussion of the top five health issues affecting older adults. Free. 301-600-8200.

Medicare Basics -- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Learn about the different parts of Medicare including traditional Medicare vs. Medicare HMOs/PPOs, Medicare supplements and Part D. Free. 301-600-6200 or www.fcpl.org.

Affording Senior Care -- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Country Meadows senior financial specialist Eileen Kutzler discusses long-term care insurance, VA benefits, reverse mortgages, and more. 301-600-7254 or www.fcpl.org.

MISCELLANY

James M Stockman Cancer Institute Open House -- 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, James M Stockman Cancer Institute, 1562 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Brought to you by FMH Select and FRHS Cancer Services. Light reception followed by tours and a Q&A lead by Institute staff. RSVP. 240-379-6031 or https://tinyurl.com/y23js7yt.

Energy Healing -- 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sundays, Unity in Frederick -- A Spiritual Community, 5112 Pegasus Court, Suite E, Frederick. Offered by the healing practitioners of Unity's healing ministry. Free. 301-846-0868 or www.unityfrederick.org.

Unity Healing Circle -- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Unity in Frederick -- A Spiritual Community, 5112 Pegasus Court, Suite E, Frederick. Reiki, Healing Touch, massage and other healing modalities offered by experienced healing practitioners. 301-846-0868 or http://unityfrederick.org. By donation.

DAV Service Officer at Fort Detrick -- 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. third Wednesday of the month. Information and prepare VA claims to obtain benefits for military personnel, veterans, their spouse or dependents. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome if time allows. Call for appointments and details of what to bring. 301-842-2562.

BLOOD DRIVES

Call 800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org/make-donation to schedule appointments or to verify blood drive will be taking place. Call the Frederick American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 141 Thomas Johnson Drive, to schedule appointments for blood, double red cells and apheresis donations. Schedule subject to change.

Aug. 20 -- 2 to 7:30 p.m., Carroll County Public Library Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy

Aug. 20 -- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va.

Aug. 22 -- 1 to 6:30 p.m., Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church St., Damascus

Aug. 27 -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frederick County Association of Realtors, 478 Prospect Blvd., Frederick

Aug. 27 -- 1 to 6 p.m., Deacon Weaver Center, 12 E. Hanover St., Gettysburg, Pa.

Aug. 31 -- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick

Aug. 31 -- 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 343 Carriage Way, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

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