Health Calendar MASTER

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

Dec. 28—CLASSES/SEMINARS

Zumba Saturdays at the Library — 10:15 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through April 1, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Free, ages 18 and older.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED Adult, Child, Infant, for the Layperson — one-day sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, Feb. 17, March 11, April 15, May 24 and June 30 at Frederick Community College — Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. The course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants and how to get emergency help on the way quickly. First Aid covers basic skills of patient assessment, controlling bleeding, airway management and medical emergencies. 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. Register at frederick.edu/CPR. 240-629-7907.

"Moving Into the New Year With Mindfulness" — 10 a.m. Jan. 15, Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this workshop, Jasmyn James will discuss the 10 attitudes of Healing Presence, the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness practices and how they can be useful in our everyday lives. She will share personal experiences with her mindfulness journey and herbs for mental wellness. Closes with an intention set guided meditation. Bring a journal and a pen for some journaling activities during the workshop. $15. 240-490-5484 or foxhavenfarm.org.

Nutrition and Brain Health — 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Learn how nutrition choices affect brain health for healthy aging, tips to fend off Alzheimer's with good food. Free. 301-600-7004.

Relax & Restore Community Yoga Retreat — 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Fox Haven Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this half-day workshop, treat yourself to a deep stretch, mindset recalibration and a nourishing plant-based brunch. $67. 240-490-5484 or foxhavenfarm.org.

MISCELLANY

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.

Jan. 6 — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Damascus Grace Fellowship SDA Church, 8425 Damascus Road, Damascus

Jan. 9 — noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro

Jan. 12 — 2:30 to 8 p.m., Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Activity Building, 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg

Jan. 17 — 1 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph on Carrolton Manor Catholic Church, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Frederick

Jan. 17 — 1 to 6 p.m., Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Activities Ground, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy

Jan. 18 — 1 to 6 p.m., AMVETS Post #9, 408 W. Green St., Middletown

Jan. 20 — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bethel UMC Chewsville, 21006 Twin Springs Drive, Smithsburg

Jan. 23 — noon to 5 p.m., Residence Inn Marriott, 5230 Westview Drive, Frederick

Jan. 24 — 1 to 6 p.m., Harvest Christian Fellowship, 8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick

Jan. 24 — noon to 5:30 p.m., Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia

Jan. 25 — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 1811 Latham Drive, Frederick

Jan. 25 — noon to 5 p.m., Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, 124 S. Main St., Union Bridge

Jan. 27 — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 1200 Madison St., Lisbon

Jan. 30 — 1 to 6 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 8330 Fingerboard Road, Frederick

Jan. 31 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Road, Poolesville

Feb. 4 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christian Life Center, 3154 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville

Feb. 13 — 2 to 6 p.m., Fire Hall, North Main Street, Smithsburg

Feb. 14 — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 103 N. Church St., Thurmont

Feb. 16 — 1 to 6 p.m., St. Ignatius Loyolam Building B, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville

Feb. 17 — noon to 5 p.m., Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, 124 S. Main St., Union Bridge

Feb. 28 — noon to 5:30 p.m., Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

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, 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.

Frederick Area Ostomy Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 8, at the Toll House Building, 501 W. Seventh St., Frederick. 301-663-1203 or frederickmdostomysupport.wordpress.com.

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.

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