Health Calendar MASTER

Susan Guynn, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
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Jun. 22—CLASSES/SEMINARS

Yoga Under the Sun, Moon and Stars — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 6, Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. All levels, with Yogamour. BYO yoga mat and thirst quencher. $15 donation per person requested. yogamour.org.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED Adult, Child, Infant for the Layperson — 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. class, July 6, Aug. 5, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 10, Dec. 10, 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. frederick.edu/cpr

CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider — one-day sessions 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 9, 15, 21, 27, 30; Aug. 3, 13, 17, 19, 27, 31; Sept. 8, 17, 21, Frederick Community College Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Designed to train healthcare professionals to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Students will participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam. $85. frederick.edu/cpr.

Goat Yoga — 9:30 a.m. July 9, Sept. 10, Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, 15010 Roddy Road, Thurmont. $40 person, wine tasting for guests 21 and older. Yoga for all ages. goatforthesoul.com.

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. July 10, Sept. 24, Hidden Hills Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick. $40 per person, wine tasting included for guests 21 and older. All ages welcome. goatforthesoul.com.

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. July 23, Oct. 1, Links Bridge Vineyard, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. $40 person, wine tasting included for guests 21 and older. All ages. goatforthesoul.com.

Goat Yoga — 6:30 p.m. July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 9, 30, Goat Yoga at the Farm, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. $25 person. All ages. goatforthesoul.com.

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. July 24, Sept. 18, Springfield Manor, Winery, Distillery, Brewery, 11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont. $40 person, alcohol tasting for guests 21 and older. Yoga for all ages. goatforthesoul.com.

Goat Yoga — 10 to 11 a.m. and/or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 30. Hosted by GoatToBeZen Yoga, will tap into your playful side as you stretch and flex your way to inner peace — with adorable goats! When the class is over, you'll enjoy a delicious cup or cone of farm-fresh ice cream in your favorite flavor. Ages 10 and up, all experience levels. Pre-registration required. $45 per person, per session. 240-490-8216 or southmountaincreamery.com/visit/events.

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. Aug. 28, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Rocky Point Creamery, 4323A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora. $30 person. All ages, ice cream included. goatforthesoul.com.

MISCELLANY

Rabies Vaccination Clinic — 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Thurmont Community Park, Thurmont, hosted by Frederick County Health Department. For dogs, cats and ferrets. $10, cash or check only. 301-600-1717.

Kyle's Crusaders 8th Annual Walk to Conquer Childhood Cancer — 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, Old National Pike District Park, 12406 Old National Pike (Md. 144), Mount Airy. Fueled by the wish of their late 16-year-old-son for a cure and the insufficient funding for pediatric cancer research on a national level, the family of Kyle Addington is on a mission to conquer childhood cancer through Kyle's Crusaders. Suggested donation of $25 per participant. To donate, register to walk, volunteer, or be a sponsor, visit www.kylescrusaders.com.

Western Md. Walk to Defeat ALS — 9 a.m. check-in; walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8, Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Raise funds to fight ALS. Walk distance is 1 mile. Register your team at http://web.alsa.org/WesternMarylandALS.

Frederick County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics — Visit health.frederickcountymd.gov/629/COVID-19-Vaccine for locations or to schedule an appointment or vaccine details. Schedule online or at 855-MDGoVax (855-634-6829). Walk-ins will be taken as vaccine supply allows:

For ages 12 and older:

— 4 to 7 p.m. June 28 and July 1, 585 Himes Ave., Frederick; appointments required for ages 6 months to 4 years Pfizer and 6 months to 5 years Moderna

— 4 to 7 p.m., June 29, 585 Himes Ave., Frederick, Pfizer, 5-11, Pfizer 12+

— 4 to 6 p.m. June 29, Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville

— 5 to 7 p.m. June 30, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, Pfizer 12+

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.

June 29 — 2 to 6:30 p.m., Myersville Community Visit, 301 Main St., Myersville

June 29 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 1811 Latham Drive, Frederick

June 30 — 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, Pa.

July 7 and 8 — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Damascus Grace Fellowship SDA Church, 8425 Damascus Road, Damascus

July 8 — 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, Pa.

July 11 — noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro

July 12 — 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, Pa.

July 13 — 12:30 to 6 p.m., Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade

July 14 — 2:30 to 8 p.m., Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Activity Building, 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg

July 18 — 2 to 7:30 p.m., Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Activities Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy

July 26 — 1 to 6 p.m., Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia

July 27 — 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Amvets Post #9, 408 W. Green St., Middletown

July 28 — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Frederick Moose Lodge 371, 828 E. Patrick St., Frederick

July 29 — 12:30 to 6 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 21006 Twin Springs Drive, Smithsburg

July 29 — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Brunswick Eagles #1136, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick

July 29 — noon to 5 p.m., Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, 124 S. Main St., Union Bridge

July 29 — 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg, Pa.

July 29 — noon to 5 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 1200 Madison St., Lisbon

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.

Frederick Area Ostomy Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m. July 10, at the Toll House Building, 501 W. Seventh St., Frederick, patient waiting area in center of building. 301-663-1203 or frederickmdostomysupport.wordpress.com.

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