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Published Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:20 PM

Health & Fitness Calendar

CLINIC

Saturday

* Free vision screening. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Precision Eye Care, 3975 Highway 6 South, Suite 900. Open to everyone. www.bcseyes.com or 985-5305.

Monday

* Brazos County Health Department immunization clinic. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.

GET MOVING

Wednesday

* Seniors Golf Tournament. 7:30 a.m. Travis B. 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. 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5. No advance registration; just show up and play.

* Aggie Swim Club tryouts. 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Bryan Aquatic Center, Oak Ridge Drive. Open to all ages. Only requirement is ability to swim one length of the pool unassisted. www.aggieswimclub.org or 776-1155.

Tuesday

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

* Aggie Swim Club tryouts. 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Bryan Aquatic Center, Oak Ridge Drive. Open to all ages. Only requirement is ability to swim one length of the pool unassisted. www.aggieswimclub.org or 776-1155.

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.

* Waldenbrooke Estates activities. 2410 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Wednesday: 2 p.m. -- preventing & managing diabetes; 5 p.m. -- water fitness; 6 p.m. -- game night. Thursday: 2 p.m. -- Wii gaming; 5:30 p.m. -- poker & gaming night. Friday: 2 p.m. -- Bingo Bash; 5:30 p.m -- TGIF Gaming Night. Monday: 5 p.m.-- water fitness; 6 p.m. -- Shanghai with Amilee. Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. -- poker and gaming night. mgeiss@seniorlifestyle.com or 774-1298.

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.

* Second Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair. 8 a.m. to noon. LDS Church, 2500 Barak Lane, Bryan. Free. Purpose is to teach citizens how to prepare for possible emergencies and introduce them to the emergency preparedness resources available to the community. There will be displays and classes on preparedness topics. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive. Two merit badge classes will be offered for Boy Scouts. Children can attend a special class. learntoprepare@yahoo.com or 846-8070.

Monday

* Prepared Childbirth Series Course. 7-9:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $90 per couple. 731-1231.

* Parenting Class. 1-3 p.m. Save Our Streets Ministries. Officials from Hope Pregnancy Center will teach classes. Topic: Mom As A Gatekeeper. Recommended for single mothers-- protecting access to kids. Free. 775-5357.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesday

* 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@gmail.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. 7:30-8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive. Ages 13 to 25. 739-4253.

Saturday

* Beyond Grief Bereavement Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. HBV Sterling House. Free. Meet others who have experienced a recent loss and share the challenges of grief. 821-2266.

Tuesday

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

* B-CS Chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 2. DBSA peer-led support group. 314-4796.

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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