North Central Community Calendar — Feb. 28-March 6
Posted By richards on March 7, 2013
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ONGOING
Wellness/support
Dr. Roberta Bogaev leads a free, public program How to Combat a Woman's Greatest Health Threat: Cardiovascular Disease at noon today at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital (classroom No. 1), 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd. A light lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Register at: 617-2617 or nora.silva@heart.org.
A program for family caregivers of a loved one with dementia will offer stress management techniques, relaxation and coping strategies, and class materials 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays at Autumn Grove Cottages, 1418 Walkers Way, beginning March 7. Participation is confidential. Trained facilitators lead the program. Contact: Helen Flores, 764-8500 or hflores@ccofsa.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.
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.
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North Central Community Calendar — Feb. 28-March 6
