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Published Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:45 AM

Health & Fitness calendar

CLINICAL WORK

November 20

Shots for Tots, 2 to 6 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. Free immunizations for kids up to age 12 provided by the Brazos County Health Department. Bring shot record. Varicella, hepatitis B and Prevnar vaccines available. Free height and weight measurements. 731-1231.

GET MOVING

November 17

Seniors Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.

November 19

Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road, Bryan. $5 entry.

November 21

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

Ongoing

* Dance and fitness classes: Pilates mat class, adult belly dance, adult jazz, adult tap dance, country western couples and yoga. Dance Centre Academy of Dance/Fitness, 2151 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, No. 105 (Longmire Road at F.M. 2818). Free class with registration. For schedule and prices, go to AggieFitness.com or call 764-3187.

* Bariatric Post-Op Exercise, St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. Classes at the fitness studio, aquatherapy pool and cardiac rehab gym. 821-7558.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Ongoing

Comprehensive Diabetes Program, 719 Texas Ave., St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, College Station. Meet with a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitians. Costs $50 and includes one month membership to the wellness gym. 821-7576.

November 17

Surgical Weight Loss Seminars, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center Quilter's Cafe, 1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Physicians will help you decide whether gastric-bypass or lap-band surgery is a good option. 821-7556. Reservation required.

November 18

New Baby Day Camp for big brothers and sisters, 4 to 5 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Health Center lobby. Ages 2 to 8. Free. Register at 776-2433.

November 19

Newborn Infant Care Course, 6 to 9 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. $20 per couple. 731-1231.

November 20

* Great American Smokeout. Call the American Cancer Society at 776-1464 for information on local events for the Great American Smokeout Challenge.

* Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, 6 to 9:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. $30, or $50 per couple. Good for child care workers, parents or anyone involved with children. Includes injury prevention and recognizing and treating emergencies. 731-1231.

* Surgical Weight Loss Seminars, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center Quilter's Cafe, 1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Physicians will help you decide whether gastric-bypass or lap-band surgery is a good option. 821-7556. Reservation required.

November 22

Prepared Childbirth Course, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. $60 per couple. 731-1231.

SUPPORT GROUPS

November 16

Lost Chord Club support group, 2 p.m. American Cancer Society, 3207 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan. 936-825-2913.

November 17

* Second Wind support group for people with breathing difficulties, 2 p.m. St. Joseph Rehab Center education classroom (2nd floor). 821-7578.

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

November 18

* Bipolar/Depression support group, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. 595-4286.

* Young Onset Parkinson's Disease support group, 6:30 p.m. Location changes. 821-7523.

* Palmer Drug Abuse Program Brazos Valley, 7 to 8 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church, 4203 S. Texas 6 in College Station. Ages 13 to 25. 739-4253.

November 21

Celiac Sprue Disease Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. 774-5380 or www.bvgig.com.

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. Deadline is 5 p.m. Mondays.




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