Health Calendar

Today
MEDICARE WORKSHOP: Senior Services, Inc., and the Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem will offer a workshop for those turning 65, as well as those who already have Medicare, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St. in Walkertown. Topics to be discussed will include explaining the Medicare sign-up process, different insurance options available, the Medicare prescription drug, Medicare supplement plans and Medicare Advantage plans. The workshop is free, but reservations are required. Refreshments will be served.
For more information and to make a reservation call Andi Reese at 721-6957.

SENIOR DRIVERS: Carfit, a collaborative effort between the American Society on Aging, AARP, the American Occupational Therapy Association and American Automobile Association, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. It is designed to provide a thorough assessment to determine how well the mature driver and their vehicle work together. A trained professional will work with each driver to assist with the completion of a 12 point checklist, (driver and vehicle), with each assessment lasting approximately 20 minutes. Check points will include the steering wheel; airbag; seating; gas pedal; brake pedal; mirrors and other assessments. Upon completion of the assessment, the driver will be given recommendations for adjustments and adaptations, and a list of community resources if needed, to make the necessary adjustments and put the driver at ease.
Carfit is free and open to drivers, age 50 and older. For more information and to make a reservation, call Beverly Tucker at 716-6135 (day) or Rose Hinson at 692-5377.
Monday
COPD: The Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program will present a seminar on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, at 10 a.m. at Thomasville Senior Center, 211 W. Colonial Drive in Thomasville. The seminar is free and open to all Davidson County residents 18 and older. Registration is required and must by completed by April 15.
For more information and to register call 474-2754.
Coming Up
HEART HEALTH: The Twin County Regional Healthcare Cardiac Support Group will meet at 3 p.m., April 20 at Twin County Regional Hospital located at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax, Va. The group is open to anyone wanting support and information regarding a healthy heart lifestyle. Free and open to the public.
For more information call Karen Burress at 236-1763 or email kburress@tcrh.org.
AUTISM: Educator R.V. Kuser will discuss his 20 plus years of tutoring autistic individuals like himself, and helping other perceptually impaired students, 7 p.m., April 20 at the Reynolda Manor Library located at 2839 Fairlawn Drive. Free and open to the public.
For more information call 703-2960 or e-mail weiganlr@forsythlibrary.org.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA FUNDRAIER: A Bicycle Poker Ride will be held April 24 beginning and ending at Clemmons Bicycle located at 2700 Lewisville-Clemmons Road. Participants will stop at checkpoints along the bike routes to collect a card, with those having the best hands at the end of their bike ride winning prizes. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the bike ride begins at 9:15 a.m. Registration fees are $20 in advance (April 22), $25 the day of the ride, $10 for young people (ages 10-16), and free for children aged nine and younger. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
For more information and to register call Diane Normandin at 416-7414, or e-mail dnormandin@triad.rr.com, or visit www.active.com.
SENIOR GAMES: The Thomasville/Davidson County/Lexington Senior Games, for men and women aged 55 and older, will be held from April 26 to May 7, in Lexington and Thomasville. The competition will include such events as basketball shoot, billiards, bridge, bowling; field events, including softball/football throws, long jumps, and discus; golf, horseshoes, race walking, swimming, tennis, and track running events. The creative/literary arts include categories such essay, short story, life experiences, poetry writing, photography, painting, sculpting, crocheting needlework to name a few. The performing arts categories are dance, vocal, comedy/drama, line dancing and instrumental. The cost to enter is $8.
Entry information and applications are available at the Davidson County, Lexington and Thomasville Recreation Departments, and the Davidson County Senior Centers in Thomasville and Lexington. Requests for applications can be e-mailed to rodney.queen@DavidsonCountyNC.gov. The deadline for registration is April 7. For more information call Rodney Queen at 474-2755.
VOLUNTEERS: North Carolina Baptist Hospital needs volunteers in patient and non-patient care service areas. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Brenner Children's Hospital, coronary care, the gift shop, transportation and way finders, the Cancer Center, and many other areas of the hospital. Training and orientation will begin at 3 p.m., April 27.
For more information call Susan Craddock Washabaugh, 713-3516, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, or visit www.wfubmc.edu/volunteer.
SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE: The NC Triad Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will host its annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure fundraising walk/run beginning at 6:30 a.m. May 1 at Salem Academy and College. The start line will be at the Old Salem Visitor Center across from Old Salem. Seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from the Race will remain in the 10 counties the Komen NC Triad Affiliate serves: Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties. The remaining income supports the National Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, educational and scientific programs around the world. Those interested may form a team, join as an individual, or simply donate to the cause.
For more information, and to register, visit www.komennctriad.org.
Continuing
BOOT CAMP FOR WOMEN: Buff Boot Camp provides fun, safe and challenging workouts for women of all fitness levels. The camp meets at 5:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Elkin. For more information call Lynn at 706-224-1820, or e-mail Lyloudesign@gmail.com.
SWIMMING LESSONS: The North Carolina Baptist Hospital aquatics program is offering swimming lessons for children ages four to five, 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the Sticht Center pool located on the WFUBMC campus. The cost is $5. For more information call 713-8190.
SENIOR CARDIO CLASSES: 10 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Sticht Center warm water pool located on the WFUBMC campus. The cost is $45. For more information call 713-8082.
MEMORY LOSS PROGRAM: A proactive approach to early memory loss 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Ardmore Baptist Church located at 501 Miller St. The cost is $20. Screening and registration is required. For more information call Debbie Drayton at 713-8190 or e-mail ddrayton@wfubmc.edu.
H1N1 VACCINES: The Yadkin County Health Department has free H1N1 vaccinations for persons over the age of 6 months. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 679-4203.
YOGA CONDITIONING: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Old Town City Recreation Center, 4550 Shattalon Drive. $30 per person per month. For more information call 922-3561.
ZUMBA GOLD: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Robbins Recreation Center, 512 Hargrave St., Lexington. Preregistration required. Fee: $25 for a four-week session. Call 248-3960.
CLOG DANCE: 7:15-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $20 for a four-week session. Call 659-4305.
LINE DANCE: 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Robbins Recreation Center, 512 Hargrave St., Lexington. Preregistration required. Fee: $20 for a four week session. Call 248-3960.
YOGA: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, the Yoga Gallery, 633 N. Trade St. For more information call 725-4119, or e-mail judi@yogagallery.net, or visit www.yogagallery.net.
TAI CHI AND QIGONG: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Golden Flower Tai Chi Center, 612 Trade St. Free community class. Learn how Tai Chi and Qigong can support you by bringing your energy levels up. For more information call 727-1131 or visit www.goldenflower.us.
ZUMBA GOLD: 9:30-10:15 a.m., Thursdays, Lexington Senior Center, 106 Alma Owens Drive, Lexington. Registration is required. Fee: $16 for a four week session. For more information, or to register, call 242-2290.
CHAIR YOGA: 10 a.m. Thursdays, Sunrise Yoga Studio, Meadowbrook Mall, Clemmons. Appropriate for those who need a slower-pace class, including those who use wheelchairs and walkers. For fee information, call 336-778-1233 or see www.SunriseYoga.net.
ZUMBA GOLD: 7:15-8 p.m. Thursdays, Georgia Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $25 for a four-week session. Call 650-7695.
LINE DANCE: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Georgia Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $20 for a four-week session. Call 650-7695.
THE PIEDMONT HEALTH SERVICES AND SICKLE CELL AGENCY in Greensboro, 1102 E. Market St. and in High Point, 401 Taylor Ave., holds free breast examinations and health screenings each month. Clinical breast examinations in Greensboro are from 9 a.m. to noon the second Friday of each month, and in High Point from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Friday of each month. Tests in Greensboro for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV and syphilis are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, and in High Point are from 1 to 5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month. For more information, call 274-1507.
YOGA: 3:15 p.m., Mondays, Lexington Senior Center, 106 Alma Owens Drive, Lexington. Class is designed especially for those ages 55 and older. Fee: $15 for a four week session. For more information, or to register, call 242-2290.
ZUMBA GOLD: 5 p.m. Mondays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $25 for a four-week session. Call 659-4305.
CHAIR ZUMBA: 3-4:45 p.m. Mondays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $25 for a four-week session. Call 659-4305.
TAI CHI: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Tai Chi and Chi Kung taught by Sandy Seeber of Three Treasures Tai Chi. Suitable for all fitness and experience levels. Registration requested. Free. Call 659-1599, ext. 104, or send e-mail to sandy@threetreasures.org.
SHAG DANCE: 6 p.m. Mondays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $20 for a four-week session. Call 659-4305.
LINE DANCE: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, South Fork Recreation Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Preregistration required. Fee: $20 for a four-week session. Call 659-4305.
TAI CHI: 2 p.m., Mondays, Lexington Senior Center, 106 Alma Owens Drive, Lexington. Fee: $15 for a four week session. For more information, or to register, call 242-2290.
FREE CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 pm, Polo Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road. For more information call 659-4309.
DANCE TO GET IN SHAPE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m., the South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Exercise with dance moves to various music and beats. There will be a charge for each class. For more information call 659-4305.
THE NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS needs Client Caseworkers who are proficient in using online computer applications and Microsoft products, especially Excel. Volunteers must be willing to come in during business hours to assist clients. Must have high-speed internet access at home and be willing to devote 20 or more hours of online/classroom training. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jackie Savage, 245-5754.
WESTVIEW SENIOR CENTER/SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF GREATER WINSTON-SALEM, 1700 Ebert St. The following activities are on going and can be joined at any time. Some activities require pre-registration and/or have fees. For more information call 748-0217.
q Mondays: senior shape up, 10 to 11 a.m.; warm water exercise, 11 a.m. to noon; body recall, 1 to 2 pm; Tai Chi, 7 to 8 p.m.
q Tuesdays: Qigong, noon to 1p.m.; warm water exercise, 1 to 2 p.m.
q Wednesday: Pilates, 10 to 11 a.m.; senior shape up, 10 to 11 a.m.; Tai Chi, noon to 1 p.m.; body recall, 1 to 2 p.m.
q Thursday: warm water exercise, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; Tai Chi, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; warm water exercise, 1 to 2 p.m.
WALNUT COVE SENIOR CENTER, 308 Brook St., Walnut Cove, presents the following activities, which are on going and can be joined at any time. Registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 591-5442.
q Square dance classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $3 per class.
q Senior line dance classes, 1-2 p.m., Wednesdays, $3 per class.
q Zumba gold classes, 6-7 p.m., Wednesdays, $25, 4 weeks.
q Belly aerobics, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays, $40, 4 weeks.
Support groups
ADOPTION CONNECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP, for adoptive parents, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Family Services Inc. Pizza and child care are provided. For reservation or for questions, call Katy Tolliver at 722-8173.
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Family Services Inc., 610 Coliseum Drive. Childcare is provided. For more information, call Phoebe Dixon at 722-8173.
AFTERMATH is a support for individuals and families who have been affected by suicide. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Monday of each month, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly Ave. in Greensboro. For more information, call 373.1402, or visit www.mhag.org.
AIDS CARE SERVICE OF WINSTON-SALEM provides free support groups for HIV positive adults. Professional counselors lead groups 4-5 times a week at a convenient and discreet location. Transportation is available. A new Friends and Family group of HIV positive individuals is being developed. For more information, call ACS at 777-0116.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS for people close to anyone with a drinking problem. Meetings are held nightly. For more information, call 723-1452.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Life presents many challenges, both professional and personal. People who face those challenges under the influence of alcohol may find that their drinking only makes things more difficult. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) offers another approach to life. Group support meetings for people who think they may have a problem with alcohol are offered on a daily basis at a variety of convenient times and locations. For a schedule, visit www.w-saa.org or call Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline at 725-6031.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: The Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association's support group for families and friends of those facing Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville. For more information call 800-888-6671, or the Rev. Douglas Watts, 817-4624 or 788-2297.
ANXIETY DISORDERS/OCD SUPPORT GROUP: A group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or anxiety disorders and their friends meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Road. For information, call 816-2531.
ANXIETY DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP for adults with anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress and generalized anxiety. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays at The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road. Call 768-3880 for more information.
ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Comp Rehab, 131 Millers St. Call Donna Lane at 924-8029.
AUTISM SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTY meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month for coffee, fellowship and support at Panera Bread, on Cloverdale Avenue. For more information, call 922-6744.
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP: A new support group for those who have had bariatric surgery or interested in learning more about it. The group meets 6 p.m., Tuesdays in the Twin County Room of the Twin County Regional Hospital, 200 Hospital Drive, Galax, Va.
For more information call Karen Bonham, 276-236-1739.
BIRTH MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Family Services Inc., 610 Coliseum Drive. Child care is provided. For more information, call Rebecca Nagaishi at 722-8173 or Becky DuBois at 727-0705.
BROKEN HEARTS, BETTER DAYS: A support group for women who mourn the murder of a loved one, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St. For more information, call Paula Hawkins at 749-4691 or go to www.vigilsforhealing.org.
BRCA HEREDITARY CANCER WELLNESS GROUP: Meets 11 to 12:30 pm the 3rd Saturday of the month at Cancer Services, Inc. 3175 Maplewood Ave. Join others who have hereditary cancer risk. The group is facilitated by Cathy Lewis, a representative of FORCE (Facing Our Risk Empowered). For more information call 336-760-9983.
BURN SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP meets from 2 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of each month at Piedmont Plaza. The group is for people who have been affected by burn trauma. For more information, call 716-0649.
•CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP is held from 1 to 2 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at BestHealth in Hanes Mall. Register by calling 768-6157, ext. 600.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a Christian 12-step support and recovery group for anyone with addictions, hurts or habits, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Farmington Community Center. For more information, call 813-9921.
THE CHILDREN'S HOME offers workshops on fostering and adopting school-age children from 5 to 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month at The Children Home, 1001 Reynolda Road. E-mail lcoleman@tchome.org or call 721-7699.
CLASSES FOR PARENTS: Noon, second and third Saturdays of each month at Alpha and Omega Church, 1600 Gray Ave. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call 748-4787 or 748-8797.
CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CoDA) is a twelve step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. CoDA meets each Thursday, 6-7pm at Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol Drive, High Point. For more information, call Jan at 882-6480.
COFFEE & COMFORT, a grief social group, meets at 11 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday at Total Victory Ministries in Clemmons. Call Melanie Merritt at 766-4731 or e-mail MellanieM@citadelmgt.com.
•COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: 3 to 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. The group meets at Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, 820 Klumac Road, Salisbury. Call 704-633-5447 to register.
COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at BestHealth in Hanes Mall. Register by calling 716-2255.
CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA: a monthly support group for individuals will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, 431 W. Bodenhamer St. Call 996-5755.
CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA support group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, Administration Building, Room C-4, 2575 Parkway Drive. Call or e-mail Patti Parker at 499-7117/pattip@triad.rr.com.
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME, FIBROMYALGIA AND LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Winston Salem Health Care, Corporate Education, Carolina Classroom, (Lower Level, Right Side of Building) Old Piece Goods building 280 Charlois Blvd. Call 765-7323 or 784-4338.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: A monthy support group for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes that meets monthly at the Diabetes and Nutrition Services Center, 1900 S. Hawthorne Road., Suite 504. For more information and meeting times, call 277-1660.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE: 6 p.m. Thursdays at Forsyth Behavioral Health, 3821 Forrestgate Drive. For more information, call 277-1818.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION SESSIONS: Noon Wednesdays. Call Family Services at 722-8173 for specific locations and directions.
DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT GROUP, for adults who have a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse or with any co-occurring addictive disorder, will meet at 10:30 a.m. every second and fourth Friday at The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road. For more information, call 768-3880.
THE EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP: Support group for adults with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or other associated eating disorders. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, 1509 S. Hawthorne Rd. For more information call 768-3880 or e-mail andy@triadmentalhealth.org.
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS, an international support group for parents, relatives, caregivers and concerned adult friends of teenagers/adults with substance abuse or behavioral problems, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Forsyth Regional Cancer Center. Based on a 12-step program. No dues or fees. For more information, call 414-5080.
FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY: Offers manicures, makeup, massage and shoe shines to any cancer patient. The support program is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Friday of each month at the Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center at Forsyth Medical Center. For more information, call 721-0568.
FREE FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC: from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month at Bethany Baptist Church, 600 Old Hollow Road. Spanish interpreters will be available. For more information, call the church office at 767-0760.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS WINSTON-SALEM MEETING is held at 7 p.m. Thursdays at South Fork Community Center, on Country Club Road. Call 681-8516.
GREYSHEETERS ANONYMOUS: A new support group to help those with food addictions. The group meets 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, at St. Timothy's Church, 2575 Parkway Drive. For more information call 244-9050 or 510-207-4681 or visit on-line at www.greysheet.org.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The Twin County Hospice Healing Hearts Grief Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to attend. For more information, including time and location, please call 276-236-0973.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP in Mocksville from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Senior Services of Davie County, 278 Meroney St. To register, call 753-6230.
GYN CANCER WELLNESS GROUP: A support group providing information and support for those dealing with GYN cancers. Meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave. For more information call 760-9983.
HEREDITARY BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A new group for people and families affected by these cancers will meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Cancer Services Inc., 3175 Maplewood Ave. For more information, call Cancer Services at 760-9983 or Cathy Lewis at 287-5912 to register.
HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP for adults with a co-occurring mental illness, such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Mental Health Association, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road. Call The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County at 768-3880 for more information.
JOB LOSS SUPPORT GROUP 7:00 p.m. Lewisville United Methodist Church, 6290 Shallowford Road. The support group meets every Tuesday and is designed for those who have lost their jobs and those who are employed in an unstable economy. For more information call 336-945-3203.
KUS (Kids Unable to Speak), a support group for kids who are unable to speak but can hear and their parents, meets once a month for fellowship, play and support. For more details, call 499-2022.
LA LECHE LEAGUE, a nonprofit mother-to-mother support group that offers breastfeeding information and help to women, has two meetings: The group meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, Hopkins Road in Kernersville. For more information, call 996-5381, 625-1334 or 854-9303. The Winston-Salem group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St. For more information, call 998-4229.
LIVING WELL BEYOND CANCER HEALTHY LIVING GROUP: Meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave. Join others to learn lifestyle tips for prevention and survivorship. For more information call 760-9983.
LEFT BEHIND: A GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, A. Tab Williams Education & Counseling Center (Building 121), 101 Hospice Lane. Call Kelley Ryan at 768-3972 for registration and a brief intake interview.
METASTATIC AND RECURRENT CANCER GROUP: Meets from 3-4:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave. providing information and support for those dealing with recurrent or metastatic cancer. For more information call 760-9983.
MS PALS (POSITIVE ATTITUDES LEND SUPPORT) WITH THE CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at First Baptist Church, Kirby Road in King. For more information, call Candy Anderson at 985-5636.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CHRISTIAN SELF-HELP GROUP: meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 4507 Thomasville Road. For more information, e-mail dmason1221@aol.com or call 784-8460.
THE NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) SUPPORT GROUP for family members who have a loved one with a mental illness meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Activity Building of Highland Presbyterian Church, 2380 Cloverdale Ave. Call Ken or Sue Farrington at 723-0438 for details. A support group for families of mentally ill children meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Miller Park Recreation Center. For more information, call Jenny Reierstad at 926-0692.
NAR-ANON, PROGRESS THROUGH UNITY FAMILY GROUP meets at 8 p.m. Fridays at St. Jude's Community Church, 2873 Robinhood Road. For more information call 340-5844, 499-6134 or 676-1689.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG) support group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 2690 Fairlawn Drive. For more information, call 765-2886.
PIEDMONT AREA S-ANON FAMILY GROUP: A program for family members and friends of sexaholics. For information about group meetings, call (336) 540-1999.
PIEDMONT TRIAD PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month in Best Health at Hanes Mall. For more information, call 788-9729.
PINK BROOMSTICK BREAST CANCER WELLNESS GROUP: Meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave. The group provides information and support for breast cancer patients and survivors. For more information call 760-9983.
RECOVERY INC.: a national nonprofit self-help organization addressing the needs of people with depression, anxiety, fear or phobias, meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at 657 W. Fifth St. across from the library. For more information, visit www.recovery-inc.com or call 779-2009.
RECOVERY MEETING: 6 p.m., Wednesdays at The Bridge at Brookstown Recovery Center, 235 S. Cherry St. A free Alcoholics Anonymous informational panel discussion meeting. For more information call 725-8646.
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS: Addictions program for all types of addictions meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 4940 Gospel Light Church Road. For more information, call Jeff Johnson at 399-2358.
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS: Weekly group for adults who struggle with an addiction or stubborn habit. The group meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Triad Baptist Church, 1175 S. Main St., Kernersville. For more information, call 996-7573.
SCHIZOPHRENIA/SCHIZO-AFFECTIVE DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP is a support group for adults with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and other psychotic disorders. Meetings are held at 2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday at the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road. Call 768-3880 for more information.
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS, a nonprofit group, is a fellowship of men and women recovering form addictive sexual behavior. For more information, call 800-477-8191. For local meetings, call 800-238-1080.
S.H.A.R.E, a support group for cancer patients, meets at 12 and 6 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Davidson County Cancer Services, 25 West 6th Ave., Lexington. For more information, call 249-7265 or e-mail at dccs@lexcominc.net.
SPANISH SPEAKING SURVIVOR'S GROUP: Noon to 1:30 pm Cancer Services, Inc. 3175 Maplewood Ave. Group meets the third Wednesday of each month providing information and support for Spanish speaking cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by Spanish interpreter, Carmen Bruce. For more information call 336-760-9983.
SPEAK OUT!: Support group for ages 13-17 with mental-health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Monday of each month at BestHealth in Hanes Mall. The support group is sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County. Call 768-3880 for more information.
S.O.S., SURVIVAL OVER SUICIDE, SUPPORT GROUP meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at Wachovia Bank, upstairs meeting room, 221 E. Broad St., Statesville. For more information, visit www.survival-over-suicide.org, e-mail survival_over_suicide@yahoo.com or call Ron or Pam Puckett at (704) 592-4889 or (704) 929-6190.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM 10-14, a family skill-building class for families with children 10 to 14 years old, is accepting referrals. Classes meet once a week from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for seven weeks. Parents and children must attend. Classes in Spanish will also be available. Dinner and childcare for younger siblings is provided. Free. For more information, call Jasmine Graham of Family Services Inc. at 722-8173.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR LOVED ONES OF PRODIGALS AND PRISONERS meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Calvary Baptist Church, Room B-1308. For more information, call 972-4213.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN/TEENS with mental health issues meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Miller Park Recreation Center. The group is sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). For more information, call Cathy Smith at 978-2860.
SURVIVING LUNG CANCER WELLNESS GROUP: Meets from noon to 1:30p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave. A support group providing information and support for lung cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
TIDES: Support group for adults with clinical depression and bi-polar disorder. Meetings are held at 10:30 a.m. the first and third Friday and at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday at the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road. Call 768-3880 for more information.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) meets 11:45 a.m. Mondays at Polo Park Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Rd. $26 annual fee. For more information, call 768-7046 or 725-3768.
THE TRIAD AREA SJOGREN'S SYNDROME support group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Sponsored by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation. Call 760-6303.
TRIAD FRIENDS & FAMILY: A support group for families dealing with someone with an eating disorder. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Mental Health of Forsyth County, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road. Call 768-3880 for more information. The Web site is www.triadfriendsandfamily.org.
TRIAD HELP GROUP: A support group for people who suffer from genital herpes. The group meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Planned Parenthood, 1704 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. For more information call 641-4699 or 373-0678.
TWIN CITIES MOTHER OF MULTIPLES: Mothers of twins, triplets and higher meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Georgia Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. For more information, see www.tcmoms.twinstuff.com or call 775-2081 or 407-2679.
TWIN CITY AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: For meeting schedules and additional information, call the helpline at 800-365-1035 or visit its Web site www.tcana.org. This is a 12-step recovery program for anyone with a substance abuse problem.
THE VERY VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF WINSTON-SALEM meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Miller Park Recreation Center, on Leisure Lane. Participants are asked to bring a dish (without meat, dairy or eggs), the recipe to share and a plate, utensils, etc. For more information, call 744-1480.
WELCOME BABY: A program of Exchange/SCAN, is offering a postpartum support group for new mothers who may be experiencing "baby blues" or feeling anxious and irritable about being a new mother. Lunch and child care are provided. Call 725-BABY for details.
WRITING FOR WELLNESS: Meets from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month at Cancer Services, 3175 Maplewood Ave. The group focuses on using writing and journaling to promote wellness and self care.
THE WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER OF HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA meets at 6:45 p.m. the second Thursday September through June at The Enrichment Center, 1006 S. Marshall St. For more information, visit www.nchearingloss.org or www.hearingloss.org, or call or e-mail William Crowley at 877-243-2823, 788-6012 or e-mail wmcrowley748@bellsouth.net or e-mail Bill Shugart at sh502@aol.com.
YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS WELLNESS GROUP: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cancer Services, Inc. 3175 Maplewood Ave. Meets the third Thursday of each month. A regular group providing information and support for young adult (18-40 years old) cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by clinical social worker, Sarah Bridges. For more information call 336-760-9983.
To submit an item for the Health Calendar, mail it to Health Calendar, Features Department, Winston-Salem Journal, P.O. Box 3159, Winston-Salem, NC 27102; fax it to 727-4071, or e-mail to features@wsjournal.com. The information should include the date, time and location of the activity; a brief description; the cost of the activity (or state that it is free); the name of the sponsor; and a contact number for the public to call for more information. To keep the calendar as accurate as possible, information about continuing activities (such as support groups) should be updated monthly.