Health Calendar

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

Sep. 26—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

Senior Fit: Zumba Gold — 10 a.m. Sept. 26, Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A lower intensity fun dance workout. Free. 301-600-8200 or fcpl.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

Kyle's Crusaders 9th Annual Walk to Conquer Childhood Cancer — 2 p.m. Oct. 1, Old National Pike District Park, 12406 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Fueled by the wish of their late 16-year-old son for a cure and the lack of pediatric cancer research funding on a national level, the family of Kyle Addington is on a mission to conquer childhood cancer through Kyle's Crusaders. To volunteer, register to walk, make a donation or be a sponsor, visit kylescrusaders.com.

16th Annual Frederick Community Health Fair — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7, Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick. Free medical screenings, food distribution, COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, family-friendly activities and more. Hosted by Frederick Health and Asian American Centre of Frederick. 917-213-5200 or communications@aacfmd.org.

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.

Sept. 26 — noon to 5:30 p.m., Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia

Sept. 27 — 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick

Sept. 28 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Road, Poolesville

Sept. 29 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick Eagles #1136, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick

Sept. 30 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jackson United Methodist Church, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick

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.

Moms Helping Moms Peer Support Group — 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays, via Zoom. For mothers who have lost a child to overdose, SUD or alcohol. Professionally supported by Frederick Health Hospice. 301-455-5378, 301-514-3546 or gsformoms@gmail.com.

NAMI Family and Friends Support Group — 7 to 8:30 p.m., last 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.