Health calendar — Aug. 27

Frederick News-Post (MD)

Aug. 27--SUPPORT GROUPS

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

Alzheimer's Support Groups:

-- 2 p.m., meets first Tuesday of the month at Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. 301-696-0315, ext. 113.

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.

Early Stage Alzheimer's and Memory Loss Support Group -- meets the first Tuesday of the month at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Pre-screening is required. Call 410-561-9099, ext. 208.

Eldercare Advocacy Group of Frederick -- 6:30 to 8 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Urbana Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. An all-volunteer group of citizens advocating for Frederick County residents in need of care at nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, memory care facilities and home care. 910-546-1401.

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, undere ating, 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.

Our Journey of Hope Cancer Support Groups -- continues Saturdays at Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St., Middletown. Biblically-based support and ministry to those fighting cancer. One group provides support to the cancer patient; a second group is for caregivers and families. 301-371-6500 or www.zionmiddletown.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.

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CLASSES/SEMINARS

Medicare Basics -- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 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. Wednesday, 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. Thursday, 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

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. 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.

Sept. 5 -- 2 to 7:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church -- Jefferson, 3864 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson

Sept. 12 -- 2 to 7:30 p.m., St. Ignatius Loyola, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville

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