Thursday, October 09, 2008
Health calendar
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Archive
2008 MindMatters Film Festival
Free movies with a mental health theme and discussions led by mental health professionals.
Where: Grandin Theatre
When: Every Tuesday in October, starting at 7:15 p.m.
Contact: Diane at 344-0931
Picnic for Parity
A picnic to end health insurance discrimination against people with mental illness.
Where: Wachovia Plaza
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday
Contact: Diane at 344-0931
Kids First symposium
A conference for parents and for professionals serving children and teens with mental health needs.
Where: Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 17
Contact: 344-0931
Stroke and osteoporosis screening
Life Line Screening will screen residents to reduce their risk of having a stroke.
Where: 728 Highland Ave. S.E.
When: Appointments will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 (Preregistration is required)
Cost: $149 for a wellness package with heart rhythm
Contact: (800) 697-9721
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Health Fair
A fair with the Lewis-Gale Medical Center's diabetes education staff featuring free blood sugar testing, door prizes and refreshments.
Where: Lewis-Gale Medical Center
When: 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 (RSVP by Oct. 23)
Contact: 1-877-242-2362
Veteran flu vaccine clinic
Veterans enrolled in the health care program at the Salem VA Medical Center may receive a free flu shot.
Where: Salem VA Medical Center, Building 12, first floor
When: Through Nov. 14
Contact: 224-1919
Life and loss counseling and fellowship services
Chuck and Eileen Rife discuss loss.
Where: 1250 E. Main St., Salem
When: 7 p.m. Monday
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, supplements and online shopping for health and weight management products.
Where: Brambleton Center, 3738 Bramleton Ave., Roanoke
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. Saturday
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
Meditation group
Where: Dharmapala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 4119 Franklin Road
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday nights
Cost: $10/class
Contact: Sherri at 366-3000 or www.meditationinvirginia.org
