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Published Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:06 AM

Health & Fitness Calendar

CLINIC

Ongoing

* Brazos County Health Department immunizations. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan: Mondays 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays 9-10:30 a.m. (adults only) and 2-5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Lincoln Center in College Station: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to noon. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. H1N1 vaccine available. 361-4440 or www.brazoshealth.org.

Wednesday through Saturday

* HeartScore 2010, 8-11 a.m. 3030 E. 29th Street, Suite #103, Bryan. In celebration of Heart Month, St. Joseph Healthy Communities is offering a special screening (cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose) for $10. Appointment required: 731-1231.

GET MOVING

Wednesday

* Seniors Golf Tournament. 7:30 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. $5 entry.

Friday

* Senior Ladies Tennis. 8 a.m. Gordon's Tennis at Aerofit, 4455 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan. 846-8925.

Monday

* Seniors Golf Tournament. 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5. No advance registration; just show up and play.

Tuesday

* Brazos Ladies Golf Association Playday. 8 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. All women welcome. $12/year.

Ongoing

* Dance and fitness classes: Pilates mat class, adult belly dance, adult jazz, adult tap dance, country-western couples and yoga. Dance Centre, 2151 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, No. 105, College Station. AggieFitness.com or 764-3187.

* Ballroom dance classes: Latin, waltz, quickstep, salsa, Argentine tango, American and more. All ages and levels. 690-0606 or www.SusansBallroomDance.com.

* Bariatric post-op exercise. St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Classes at the fitness studio, aquatherapy pool and cardiac rehab gym. 821-7558.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday

* Family & Friends CPR and First Aid for Children. 6-9 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $30 per person/$40 per couple. 731-1231.

Saturday

* Prepared Childbirth Course. 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $90 per couple. 731-1231.

* Weight Watchers Open House Event. 1-4 p.m. Free. Get information and tools for healthy living, giveaway (while supplies last) and chance to win a special gift. www.WeightWatchers.com/OpenHouse or 1-800-480-6767.

Tuesday

* New Baby Day Camp Sibling Tours for big brothers and sisters. 5-6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Health Center lobby. For ages 2 to 8. Free. Registration required. 731-1231.

* 3-session Comprehensive Diabetes Program. 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Healthy Communities, in Bryan. Designed for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Topics include meal planning, exercise, medications, complications, self-care management and blood glucose monitoring. Costs $50 for the 3-session course and includes a blood glucometer and a one month membership to the wellness gym. 731-1231.

* Prenatal class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. College Station Medical Center, 1st floor conference room. RSVP: 866-344-2762.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesday

* Overeaters Anonymous. Noon-1 p.m. A&M Church of Christ Alpha Room, 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway S. in College Station. 12-step meeting for compulsive overeaters, anorexics, bulimics and food addicts. Newcomers welcome. www.oa.org.

* Adults with AD/HD Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church Annex Building, 4203 Highway 6 South. 690-6816 or brazosvalleychadd@hotmail.com.

Thursday

* Bridges to Hope Class. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 1602 Rock Prairie, Suite 130B, The Hope Cancer Center. 693-2900.

* Palmer Drug Abuse Program Brazos Valley. 6-7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive. Ages 13 to 25. 739-4253.

* Chance to Change Support Group. 7-9 p.m. First Baptist Church--Bryan. Room 137. Gambling Recovery. Learn important information to help you stop gambling and begin rebuilding your life. 776-1400.

* Celebrate Recovery Program. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Central Baptist Church, 1991 F.M. 158, College Station. www.cbcbryan.org or 776-9977.

Sunday

* Cen-Tex-Parkinson's support group. 4-5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Rehab Center dining room. 903-529-4802.

Monday

* Noon Timers support group. noon. Support group for people with Parkinson's Disease and their families. St. Joseph Rehab Center Quilter's Cafe. 821-7523.

Tuesday

* Dialogue, support group for people currently receiving treatment for cancer. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Cancer Society office, 3207 Briarcrest Dr. 774-0808.

* B-CS Chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. 1-2 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 2. DBSA peer-led support group. 314-4796.

* TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). 5:45-7 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. Open house each week in January and February. Come and visit. 846-0617.

* Adults With Aging Parents Support Group, 6 p.m. A&M United Methodist Church--main sanctuary building, Room 114 Quest classroom, 417 University Drive. Learn how to wade through the paperwork associated with Medicare Part B, learn about government benefits that might help with spouse or family, or just talk to someone who is experiencing the same situation. www.am-umc.org, 777-6446 or lppausky@yahoo.com.

* Grief Share Support Group. 7 p.m. First Baptist Church--Bryan. Room 137. Help in getting you through your personal loss. 776-1400.

* NAMI Family Support Group. 7-9 p.m. Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Inc., Head Start Resource Room. Monthly support group for families faced with mental illness. Open to families with mentally ill relatives and offers support, education, information and referral services. Free. 846-1100.

TELL US

This calendar includes information about Brazos Valley clinics, screenings, classes, support groups, fitness events (fun runs, exercise groups, etc.), lectures and other events. Items may be faxed to 776-8923 or e-mailed to calendar@theeagle.com. The deadline is 5 p.m. Fridays.




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