Thursday, October 02, 2008
Health calendar
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Rehab breakfast meeting
"Surprising new findings about alternatives to high-dose narcotics in chronic pain patients" by Dr. Peter Coleman. No reservations needed. Dutch breakfast.
Where: Roanoker Restaurant
When: 8 to 9 a.m., Friday
Cost: $2 per room rental
Contact: Pat, 774-9437
Healthy Kids H20 Fitness class
After-school program involving water and aerobic exercise.
Where: YWCA of Roanoke Valley, 605 First St. S.W.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Oct. 7
Cost: $30 a month per child
Contact: 345-9922, ext. 13
Life and Loss Counseling and Fellowship Services
Chuck and Eileen Rife will discuss loss.
Where: 1250 E. Main St., Salem
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 13
Contact: 389-1677
Cope and Hope group
A monthly family support group organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Roanoke Valley.
Where: First Baptist Family Life Center, L-120, 515 Third St. S.W., Roanoke
When: Fourth Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Contact: 977-1427
Codependents Anonymous
Where: Stratford Park Building, 3807 Brandon Ave., Roanoke
When: 7 p.m. every Monday
Cost: Free
Contact: 293-4456 or 797-6449
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
A meeting about nutrition and supplements and online shopping about health and weight management products.
Where: Brambleton Center, 3738 Bramleton Ave.
When: Thursdays 7 p.m.
Contact: Fred, 397-2669 or Ray, 314-5722
Nutrition Seminar
Healthful eating: Chef Laura Pole focuses on food sensitivities.
Where: The Well, 114 N. Bridge St., Bedford
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 11
Cost: $15
Contact: 587-9000
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
Multiple sclerosis support group.
Where: The Glebe in Daleville, Blue Ridge Room
When: 10 a.m., second Thursdays
Cost: Free
Contact: Lorrie at 312-8471
Meditation group
Meditation in the tradition of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Road S.W., Olin Meeting Room
When: 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., Sundays
Cost: Free
Contact: 309-8664 or blueridgesangha@yahoo.com
