Health Calendar

Susan Guynn, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
·5 min read

Oct. 30—To have your nonprofit health and fitness events considered for the Health & Fitness calendar, submit it to the online calendar at fredericknewspost.com/calendar. Items for publication must be received at least 10 days prior to publication.

CLASSES/SEMINARS

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED Adult, Child, Infant for the Layperson Classes — 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 3, Dec. 2 at Frederick Community College, Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. This course teaches skills with the AHA's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the student's learning of skills. $85, pre-register. 240-629-7907 or frederick.edu/cpr.

Freedom BANG Fitness Classes — 10 a.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. Free. 301-600-8200.

CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider — 9 a.m. classes Nov. 7, 16 and 18, Dec. 5 and 8, Frederick Community College, Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. $85, pre-registration required. 240-629-7907 or frederick.edu/cpr.

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment — 11 a.m. Nov. 4, 22 and 28, virtual programs hosted by the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center. Questions about your Medicare Part D plan? Need to find a new Medicare Part D plan? Attend this do-it-yourself workshop! Pre-register at virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov. 301-600-1234.

New to Medicare Workshop — 10 a.m. Nov. 6, virtual program hosted by the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center. New to Medicare? Join trained State Health Insurance Programs (SHIP) staff to learn more about Medicare. Free. Pre-register at virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov. 301-600-1234.

Medigap/Supplemental vs. Advantage Plans — 2 p.m. Nov. 16, online and hosted by Senior Services Division of Frederick County, Virtual 50+ Center. Learn more about these different types of Medicare programs to help determine which type of program may be the best for you. Free, pre-register. 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

The Healing Circle of Frederick — 4 p.m. on first Sunday of the month, Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 1 Wormans Mill Court, Suite 11, Frederick. Embark on a transformative journey of healing as our expert practitioners provide session healing practices such as meditation, reiki, reflexology and chair massage. By donation. 301-938-0848 or yogamour.org/workshops.

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.

Oct. 31 — noon to 5:30 p.m., Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia

Nov. 1 — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, 3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick

Nov. 2 — 1 to 6 p.m., St. Peter's Catholic Church — Libertytown, 9200 Green Valley Road, Sappington Hall, Union Bridge

Nov. 3 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 19 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville

Nov. 3 — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., American Legion Post 171, 10201 Lewis Drive, Damascus

Nov. 9 — 1 to 6 p.m., New Windsor Social Hall, 101 High St., New Windsor.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

Cancer Support Group — 6:30 to 8 p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month, St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Parish Center, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Frederick. Open to all who have or had cancer, are a caretaker, a loved one or are in any way affected by cancer. 301-641-4431 or dmf042945@yahoo.com.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) 12-Step Meeting — 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St., Middletown. Contact Deb B. at dj10buck2@yahoo.com for entrance code and more information.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous — 9 a.m. Saturdays, Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For more information or a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 781-932-6300 or locally at 757-506-4118. foodaddicts.org.

GriefShare Support Group — 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 28, Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Each class is a standalone, join one class or all of them. Free. 301-662-1727 or griefshare.org.

Head, Neck and Mouth Cancer Support Group — 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Contact Judy Churco at 301-631-8159 for more information and meeting location.

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. To support family and friends of those with mental illness. 240-651-1865 or namifrederick.org.