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Published Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:40 PM

Health & Fitness Calendar

CLINIC

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.

Saturday

* Brazos Valley Cyclist 2nd Saturday Bike Ride. 8:30 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library parking lot, Welsh Ave. at Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. Open to adult beginners. Route is 14 miles long with an 11-13 mph pace. Helmets are required, bring your own water & snacks. 696-1495.

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.

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

Wednesday

* Architecture for Health Visiting Lecture Series. 11:45 a.m. Wright Gallery, 2nd floor of Building A Langford Architecture Center. Speaker: Craig Blakely, Dean, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center. Topic: The Challenges of the Years Ahead: Leadership in Focusing on Public Health Priorities Nationally and Internationally. Open to the public. 845-7009.

* Breastfeeding Course. 6-9 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $30 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.

Monday

* Architecture for Health Visiting Lecture Series. 10 a.m. Wright Gallery, 2nd floor of Building A Langford Architecture Center. Speaker: Philip John Mein. Topic: Appropriate Rural Health Facilities for Africa. Open to the public. 845-7009.

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.

* 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.

* Pre-natal class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. College Station Medical Center, 1st floor conference room. Topic: Your Baby's Care. RSVP: 866-344-2762.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesday

* 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.

Thursday

* ADHD Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church Annex Building, 4203 Highway 6 South. For parents of children with ADHD. 690-6816 or brazosvalleychadd@gmail.com.

* 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.

Sunday

* Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. 2-4 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. 693-6733.

* Bariatric Surgery Support Group. 4-5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Rehab Center Quilter's Cafe. Open to all patients who have had gastric bypass, the gastric sleeve or lap band are welcome. Guests are welcome. 821-7329.

Tuesday

* Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group. 2 p.m. Assisted Living Conference Room at the St. Joseph Manor. 821-7304.

* 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.

* Divorce Care Support Group. 6:30-8 p.m. First Baptist Bryan, Room 234, 3100 Cambridge Drive. Help find healing for the hurt. 776-1400.

* Divorce Care 4 Kids Support Group. 6:30-8 p.m. First Baptist Bryan, Room 236A. Designed to help children of divorce deal with their feelings of hurt and loss. 776-1400.

* Autism Support Group. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. For families and friends of all people with autism. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP: facetsbcs@gmail.com.

* Grief Share Support Group. 7 p.m. First Baptist Bryan, Room 137. Help to get you through your personal loss. 776-1400.

* ADHD support group. 7-8 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church, Annex Building, 4203 Texas 6 S., College Station For parents of kids with ADHD. 690-6816 or brazosvalleychadd@gmail.com.

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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