Thursday, September 11, 2008
Health calendar
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Archive
Bipolar support group
Where: On Our Own, 429 Elm Ave., S.W., Roanoke
When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
What: A support group organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Roanoke Valley
Contact: 977-1427
Cope and Hope group
Where: First Baptist Family Life Center, L-120, 515 Third St. S.W., Roanoke
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:15 p.m.
What: A monthly family support group organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Roanoke Valley
Contact: 977-1427
Visions for Tomorrow
Where: Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley, 10 E. Church Ave., Suite 300, Roanoke
When: Thursdays starting today
What: Six-week class for parents and other caregivers of children (18 years and younger) with serious emotional disturbances or severe behavioral problems. The class provides support for families; child care during the training is available.
Contact: Diane Kelly, 344-0931
Co-dependents Anonymous
Where: Stratford Park Building, 3807 Brandon Ave., Roanoke
When: 7 p.m. every Monday
Cost: Free
Contact: 293-4456 or 797-6449
Nutritional seminar
Where: The Well, 114 N. Bridge St., Bedford
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 11
What: Healthful eating: chef Laura Pole focuses on food sensitivities.
Cost: $15
Contact: 587-9000
A to Z's of IBD Where: Quality Inn, 179 Sheraton Drive, Salem When: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Tuesday
What: A program about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Cost: Free
Contact: (703) 865-6130 or washingtondc@ccfa.org
Reiki
Where: Franklin County Public Library, 355 Franklin St., Rocky Mount
When: 6 to 8 p.m., first and third Thursdays
Cost: Free
Contact: Samuel, 482-0805
Parkinson's meeting
Where: Ronald McDonald House, 2224 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 2 to 4 p.m., third Tuesdays
What: Parkinson's patients and caregivers
Cost: Free
Contact: Eric at 721-1994 or ParkinsonsYAHgroup@msn.com
MS Togetherness
Where: The Glebe in Daleville, Blue Ridge Room
When: 10 a.m., second Thursdays
What: Multiple sclerosis support group
Cost: Free
Contact: Lorrie at 312-8471
Meditation group
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Road S.W., Olin Meeting Room
When: 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., Sundays
What: Meditation in the tradition of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh
Cost: Free
Contact: 309-8664 or blueridgesangha@yahoo.com
