Health Calendar MASTER

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CLASSES/SEMINARS

BANG Class —10 a.m. Saturdays, through May 27, Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip-hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. Free. 301-600-8200 or fcpl.org.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body — 10:30 a.m. May 3, Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, this program examines the latest research related to brain health and dementia prevention/reduction of risk. Handouts that have the "10 Ways to Love Your Brain" and a workbook that participants can take with them to track their progress. 301-600-8200 or fcpl.org.

CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider — 9 a.m. May 5, May 13, May 18, May 31, June 3, June 9, June 14, June 24, June 28, July 11, July 13, July 18 and Aug. 1, 4, 10, 12, 18, 26; Sept. 12, 15, 21, 23 and 26; Oct. 10, 12, 17, 21, 27 and 29; Nov. 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 29, 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.

All-Levels Outdoor Yoga — 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday's May 6 through October, FAC's Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. With Yogamour instructors. $15 donation requested. 10-class pass available at yogamour.com. 301-662-4190

Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches — 4:30 p.m. May 10, The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick. Discover what kind of headache you have and natural ways to soothe them with Dr. Shamar Amison. $15 owner, $30 non-owner. Register at commonmarket.coop.

Everyday Foods & Herbs for Mental Health — noon, May 11, Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg; also virtual at Brunswick, Frederick and Urbana. For seniors. Learn what foods and herbs can help our brain, body combat stress, and keep the blues away. Recipes featuring seafood, healthy fats, rosemary, and lavender will be presented. Presenter: Joi Foss Vogin, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, University of Maryland Extension. Free, pre-register. 301-600-7020.

Target Fitness: Fitness for Busy People — 11 a.m. May 13, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Veronika Farkas of Group X Athletics will help make it all come together. 18 and older. Free. 301-600-7000 or fcpl.org.

Medicinal Uses of Herbs in the Garden — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 16, Civil War Garden at Monterey Pass Battlefield Park, 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, Pa. Pharmacist & Master Gardener Greg Susla will conduct attendees through the garden with an eye to exploring the various herbs cultivated there. He will discuss the medicinal uses of herbs during Civil War times and about whether any of the herbs have a medical use today. Susla has extensive experience with medicinal herb gardens, and with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Free, but space is limited and registration is required. Free. 717-762-0373 or natureandcultureinstitute.org.

Food as Preventative Medicine — 9 a.m. May 17, Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick, and Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana, and online at Virtual 50+ Center. For seniors. Learn how to shop for long-term health and well-being by Thu Huynh, registered dietitian and nutritionist with the Healthy Living Team at Giant Food. Pre-register, free. 301-600-7020 or virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

Home Health or Home Care: Do You Know the Difference? — 1 p.m. May 17, Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Included will be information regarding what services are provided by each, how they can be used together to keep people out of the hospital and safe at home, who pays for each, and how to access the services. Presented by Right at Home and Bayada Home Health. Free. 301-600-7560.

New to Medicare Workshop — 2 p.m. May 18, Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Overview of Medicare. Trained State Health Insurances Program (SHIP) staff help Medicare beneficiaries, family members and caregivers understand Medicare benefits, bills and Medicare rights. Pre-register, free. 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

Spring Wellness and Fire Cider Workshop — 6:30 p.m. May 23, The Common Market Co-op, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick. Clinical herbalist Amy Boldt, MS, explores how our bodies align with the season and wellness practices, including diet and herbs for this time of year, as well as the importance of the spring cleanse. Make your own fire cider and learn about its benefits. $25 owners, $50 non-owners. Register at commonmarket.coop.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED Adult, Child, Infant, for the Layperson — one-day sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. May 24, June 30, July 7, Aug. 5, Sept. 8, Oct. 7, Nov. 3 and Dec. 2, 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. $85. Register at frederick.edu/CPR. 240-629-7907.

Senior Fitness Class — 10:30 a.m. May 25, Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. This low-impact exercise class will show you exercises to work on your core and help with your strength, balance and posture. Free. 301-600-8200 or fcpl.org.

Medigap/Supplemental vs. Advantage Plans — 1 p.m. May 25, online and hosted by Senior Services Division, Frederick. Learn more about these different types of Medicare programs to help determine which type of program may be the best for you. 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

Caregiving and Mental Health — noon to 1 p.m. May 31, Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Explore the impacts of caregiving on our mental, emotional and physical health. Focus on building resources, tools, and skills for enhancing our mental health and overall well-being. Pre-register, free. 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

MISCELLANY

North Frederick County Health Fair — 8 a.m. to noon May 6, American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Lane, Thurmont. Blood pressure and cholesterol checks, Alzheimer's prevention and management, COVID-19 tests/vaccine and more at not cost. Learn early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's how to stop vaping/smoking, and the perils of sports gambling and lottery machines. 301-694-3355 or facebook.com/events/162463959776942.

Memory Cafe — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12, Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Frederick County Senior Services Division and the Alzheimer's Association memory Café offers a fun and relaxed way for people living with memory loss and their care partners to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. Free, pre-register. 301-600-7020 or caregiverssupport@frederickcountymd.gov.

Bike to Work Day — May 19, join thousands of area commuters for this 22nd annual event. Details and registration at bit.ly/BTWD-2023.

Exercise — 8:50 a.m. Mondays, William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. With the Senior Rec Council. $2 per session. 301-695-1785.

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.

May 3 — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 103 N. Church St., Thurmont

May 4 — 1 to 6 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1307 N. Main St., Mount Airy

May 5 — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Damascus Grace Fellowship SDA Church, 8425 Damascus Road, Damascus

May 8 — noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro

May 10 — 12:30 to 6 p.m., Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade

May 12 — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church Chewsville, 21006 Twin Springs Drive, Smithsburg

May 16 — 12:30 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Catholic Church, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Frederick

May 19 — noon to 5 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 1200 Madison St., Lisbon

May 20 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ Reformed UCC, 12 S. Church St., Middletown

May 22 — 12:30 to 6 p.m., Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Activities Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy

May 23 — 1 to 6 p.m., Harvest Christian Fellowship, 8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick

May 24 — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 1811 Latham Drive, Frederick

May 24 — 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, 124 S. Main St., Union Bridge

May 25 — 1 to 6 p.m., St. Ignatius Loyola, Building B, 4103, Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville

May 26 — noon to 4:30 p.m., Residence Inn Marriott, 5230 Westview Drive, Frederick

May 26 — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Brunswick Eagles #1136, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick

May 30 — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Urbana Volunteer Fire Dept., 3602 Urbana Pike, Urbana

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

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

June 3 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christian Life Center, 3154 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville

June 3 — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy

June 8 — 1 to 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3864 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson

June 12 — 1:30 to 6 p.m., Fire Hall, North Main Street, Smithsburg

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@yahool.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.

Frederick Area Ostomy Support Group — No meeting in May due to Mother's Day. Call 301-663-1203 or email ostomyfasg@gmail.com for more information.

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.