Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on August 25, 2012

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ONGOING

Wellness/support

Unity Church of San Antonio, 1723 W. Lawndale, will host Mental Health First Aid classes 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays this month. Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour training course designed to provide important skills to help someone experiencing or developing a mental health problem or crisis. Cost: $100 per person (includes sessions, CEU credits, MHFA manual, materials, and three-year certification. Contact: http://www.mhfasa.org or 355-6096.

RediClinics are offering back-to-school vaccinations for children and college-bound students, as well as physical exams and acne consultation for teenagers to preparing to take part in athletics and other extra-curricular activities that would require such tests. For details on the offered vaccinations and services and RediClinic locations, visit http://www.rediclinic.com/vaccines.

St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays at 6904 West Ave. in Castle Hills. Call: 342-4261.

Eczema Support Group has formed. Contact: Gabi Mehta, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 748-8824; or Pam Van Scoyk, EczemaGroupSA@yahoo.com or 862-1684.

Oak Meadow United Methodist Church, 2740 Hunters Green, begins a faith and sports program for boys and girls, ages 6-11, interested in playing soccer. Contact: The Rev. Benitez, 378-9283.

North Central Baptist Hospital, 520 Madison Oak, hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples dealing with fertility issues meet 6 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday within the atrium (call 297-4483); cancer patients and their loved ones meet at 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays (297-7005); pediatric asthma education classes 9:30 a.m. each third Saturday (297-7005); gestational diabetes program starts at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Monday in the second floor education room (297-7005); expectant mothers and their families can tour the hospital's women's service area at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. each first Monday; Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. Thursdays (260-2616). Free health screenings are offered 7:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Also, Bridges Beyond Grief meets at 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Road, and 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays at Independence Hill Retirement Community, 20450 Huebner (297-4752). Additionally, Baptist Health System is sending families a summer safety tip online each week beginning in June. Visit: http://www.BaptistMomsAndKids.com.

Nydia's Yoga Therapy Studio, 4680 Lockhill-Selma Road, is hosting a variety of daily and semi-daily classes, such as yoga in Spanish, gentle yoga and yoga for children. Contact: 764-1616 or http://www.nydiasyogatherapy.com.

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North Central Community Calendar — Aug. 23-29

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