Health calendar — Oct. 1

Frederick News-Post (MD)

Oct. 1--CLASSES/SEMINARS

Living Well With Diabetes -- begins 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, FMH Toll House Classroom, 501 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Peer-led, community-based intervention that helps individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes learn to manage and improve their health. Six sessions, continues on Thursdays through Nov. 7. RSVP. 240-566-4862 or www.fmh.org/livingwell.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1 -- 6 p.m. Thursday, Mount Airy Branch Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. This seminar will cover what the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) are, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, Medicare Advantage plans, available preventative services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay for Medicare beneficiary out-of-pocket costs. These are not all low-income programs. Presented by Carroll County State Health Insurance Assistance Program/Senior Medicare Patrol. Free. 410-386-4488 or https://library.carr.org.

Stepping On Workshops -- 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, FMH Toll House, 501 W. Seventh St., Classroom 501, Frederick. Leaders coach you to recognize your risk of falling and help you build the balance, strength, and practical skills in a fun, hands-on way. RSVP required. 240-566-4862.

Medical Weight Loss Orientation -- 5 p.m. Monday, Monocacy Health Partners Endocrine and Thyroid Specialists, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 240, Frederick. Learn about three different weight loss options. Free. https://tinyurl.com/y6e2ehhv.

DePaul Dental Health Club: Smart Choice Insurance Basics -- 1:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 8, Seton Center Inc., 226 E. Lincoln Ave., Emmitsburg. Registration required. Learn the basics of navigating the dental and health insurance industry. Free. 301-447-6102, etx. 17, or www.setoncenter.org.

MISCELLANY

Kyle's Crusaders 5th Annual Walk to Conquer Childhood Cancer -- 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Old National Pike District Park, 12406 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Help raise money for pediatric cancer research in memory of Kyle Addington. Suggested donation of $25 per participant. www.kylecrusaders.com.

Free Hearing Screenings for Adults -- 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Conducted by Miracle-Ear of Frederick, sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Frederick County. No appointment needed. Lions will distribute free ear plugs and conduct a free raffle for a pair of safety ear protectors for all who get their hearing tested. 410-795-3167.

Free Hearing Screenings for Adults -- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Conducted by Miracle-Ear of Frederick, sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Frederick County. No appointment needed. Lions will distribute free ear plugs and conduct a free raffle for a pair of safety ear protectors for all who get their hearing tested. 410-795-3167.

Walk to End Alzheimer's -- 11 a.m. Oct. 13, Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Registration 11 a.m., ceremony at noon, walk at 12:30 p.m. 1- and 3-mile routes. www.alz.org or 301-696-0315, ext. 1822.

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. Schedule subject to change.

Oct. 2 -- 1:30 to 7:30 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church -- Frederick, 131 W. Second St., Frederick

Oct. 5 -- 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy

Oct. 9 -- 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Emmes Corp., 5280 Corporate Drive, E-100, Frederick

Oct. 10 -- 2:30 to 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick

Oct. 10 -- 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Activity Building, 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings -- No dues or fees. 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. 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. On-going support for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. [email protected]; 240-566-3030. updated 0119

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.

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. No dues or fees. Meets weekly. Angela, 301-758-3614, or Moya, 641-680-3354. www.foodaddicts.org.

NAMI Family and Friends Support Group -- 7 to 8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This relaxed group meets to support family and friends of those with mental illness. 240-379-61836 or www.namifrederick.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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Visionaires: Low Vision Support Group -- 10:30 a.m., meets the first Tuesday of the month, Homewood at Frederick Crumland Farms, 7401 Willow Road, Frederick. Special speakers, programs and education related to prevention and treatment of vision and eye conditions and disease. RSVP to 301-644-5646.

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