November 25, 2010 12:00 AM
Anjali Yoga and Wellness: Will be closed through Nov. 28 for the holidays. Offers a variety of classes throughout the week: Basics from 6-7:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; Basics from 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday; and Flow from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday. . (508) 212-6521. one Johnny Cake Hill, new Bedford.
Chiropractic USA at Faunce Corner: Will offer a workshop on “Optimal Health,” 6:30-7 p.m. Dec. 1. (508) 999-4045. setyourhealingpowerfree.com. 145 Faunce Corner Road, Suite F, North Dartmouth.
Dartmouth YMCA: Offers several adult fitness classes, including yoga, pilates, senior stretch, Zumba, cardio kickboxing, boot camp and more. (508) 993-3361. Gulf Road, Dartmouth.
Schwartz Center for Children: Will offer occupational and physical therapy group sessions throughout the summer, including groups for self-care, vocational skills (middle to high school), sensory integration (elementary school), gait training for children with mobility needs, and a fine motor group for preschoolers. Each group will meet 1-2 times a week. Information: Kim Wilmot, director of clinical services, (508) 996-3391, ext. 248. schwartzcenter.org. 1 Posa Place, Dartmouth.
Tai Chi 24 Form Yang Style: $15 walk-in per session. All levels welcome. . (508) 938-5218. 1133 Fisher Road, South Dartmouth.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: At the Fairhaven Recreation Center, Saturdays from 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Instructor Andre “Dedeco” Almeida is a fourth degree Black Belt and founder of Bestway BJJ. Program is eight weeks. Ages 7-15 girls and boys. $175, $150 members. (508) 993-9257. Fairhaven-Ma.gov. 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.
Fairhaven Flu Clinics: At the Fairhaven Recreation Center will be held from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30. For all Fairhaven residents. please wear short-sleeve tops. no fee with insurance cards; $5 for those without insurance. (508) 979-4022. Fairhaven.
Fairhaven Recreation Department: Zumba drop-in, 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, registration not required, $7, $5 members. (508) 993-9269. Vinyasa Yoga, Cardio Mis and Benderball classes. fairhavenma.virtualtownhall.net (click on “Departments” for Recreation). 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.
Now and Zen Community Yoga Center: Offers classes for beginners, advanced, preschool, childrens, teens and couples. call (508) 997-7224 or visit nowandzencyc.webs.com for a complete schedule. 53 Main St., Fairhaven.
Zumba: Fitness classes will be held from 10-11 a.m. every Thursday during the fall season, taught by Jodi Craft. $7 per class. (508) 996-4828. carouselskate.com. Carousel Family Fun Center, 4 David Brown Blvd., Fairhaven.
Early Morning Mammograms: Will be held from 6-8 a.m. Tuesdays in November at the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care at Saint Anne’s Hospital. get an all-digital mammogram and/or bone density test plus free valet parking and a free cup of coffee. Bi-lingual staff available. no physician referral needed. Appointments required. (508) 235-5353. Mention code 55 when registering. 795 Middle St., Fall River.
Saint Anne’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program: new “Senior Care Friday Luncheon Series” from noon-1 p.m. Fridays, for adults ages 55-plus with topics of interest to seniors and their families. On Nov. 30, “Dos and Don’ts of Dementia Care,” with John Rogers, LSW, director of social services at Somerset Ridge Center. Four-part Community Education Series will be held Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Held in the Nannery Conference Room, Forest Street entrance, first floor. Free. Pre-registration requested: (800) 488-5959. Fall River.
Senior Stretch & Exercise: new 10-week session, led by Karen Corcoran, certified specialist in fitness for older adults, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursday-Friday at the First Congregational Church fellowship hall. $45 for three days a week, first class free, join a session at any time. Classes include low-impact aerobics, weights and stretching appropriate for all fitness levels. (508) 295-1567. Marion.
Fun, low impact dance classes: 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays (Zumba Gold) and Fridays (Cardio Dance-Fit). $4 drop-in. Information: Ellie, certified instructor, (508) 758-2782. Social and Wellness Center, 17 Barstow St., Mattapoisett.
Yoga with Laura: Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at Artisana. $12 drop-in, 5 classes for $45. Limited to 12 students. Bring your own mat if possible. (508) 291-2726 or . 215 Onset Ave., Onset.
Free Parenting Workshop: from 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 9, a nurse practicioner from Wareham Pediatric Associates will speak on “Signs and Symptoms,” focusing on common illnesses in young children, how to spot problems and what actions to take. Free and open to the public, childcare provided. (508) 295-2840. Church of the Good Shepard, 74 High St., Wareham.
Express workouts: Noon-12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Gleason Family YMCA. $7 per class; members free. (508) 295-9622. 33 Charge Pond Road, Wareham.
Flu Shots: Will be given by the Westport Town Nurse to town residents, by appointment only. Cost is covered by Medicare part B and select HMOs. For those without insurance, cost is $10. call (508) 636-1030 to schedule. Westport.
Southcoast Health Van: Offers blood drives and health screenings (8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28, Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, 50 Madeira Ave., new Bedford; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 29, CVS, 550 Pleasant St., Fall River; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Keches Law Group, 122 Dean St., Taunton). Visit newenglandblood.org or call (800) GIVE-LIFE for details. For health criteria or to verify, call (508) 679-7131 (screenings) or (508) 961-5320 (blood drives). For route cancellations, visit southcoast.org/news/cancellations/.
Cancer support: new montly meeting for cancer patients and their families, 6:30-8 p.m. first Thursdays at the Salvation Army. Free. Information: Liliana Costa, (508) 997-6561, or Mark Estes, (508) 758-4088. 619 purchase St., new Bedford.
Parents Enduring Grief: For parents who have suffered a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, fetal or infant death, 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays in the White Home Living Room at St. Luke’s Hospital, free, (508) 997-1515, Ext. 5500. 101 Page St., new Bedford.
Parent support group: Parents Helping Parents meets 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Family Resource and Development Center. Group is anonymous, free and confidential. For more information, call Pat at (508) 446-3973 or visit parentshelpingparents.org. 105 William St., third floor, new Bedford.
Diocesan Divorced and Separated Support Group: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second/last Thursdays. Refreshments available. Dec. 9, meeting about upcoming holidays of Christmas and new Yearn. call Scottie or Jerry Foley, (508) 999-6420, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bob Menard at (508) 965-2919; or Joanne Dupre at (508) 965-9296. St. Julie’s Parish Church Center, 494 Slocum Road, N. Dartmouth.
Free Parenting Program: Will be offered in the library of Friends Academy at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29. PhD candidate Kristen Costa will present “Where’s My Reset Button?,” with tips on how to manage stress while taking care of kids. Costa is founder of the Helping Helpers Initiative, dedicated to improving the quality of personal and professional life for fellow helpers: parents, teachers, therapists and health care practicioners. (508) 999-1356. 1088 Tucker Road, North Dartmouth.
16th Annual Holiday Memorial Service: Will be offered by Community Nurse and Hospice Care, 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Trinity Lutheran Church (snow date 7 p.m. Dec. 9). Members of the community are invited to come together and support families and friends who have lost a loved one. Service hosted by Pastor Paul Wheeler and the hospice team at CNHC will honor hospice patients. Families are also invited to bring a picture of their loved one for our memory board. Information: (508) 992-6278. 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven.
Caregivers education and support group: Sponsored by Community Nurse & Hospice Care, 1-2 p.m. first Wednesdays at Fairhaven Council on Aging. Free transportation and free home care available. A Portuguese interpreter will be on site. Patricia Midurski, (508) 996-0368. 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.
Interfaith Memorial Service: Will be held by Southcoast Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care and Infusion Services at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. Mary Church. Service, which includes a special children’s story, will celebrate the lives of those who have passed and provide comfort for all who are grieving a loved one during the holiday season. Refreshments will follow in the church hall. (508) 984-0241. southcoast.org. 41 Harding Road, Fairhaven.
Grief Support Groups: “Widow and Widower Network,” Dec. 9. Liz Mearkle, registered art therapist and bereavement coordinator, (508) 324-1900. Location provided at registration.
Celiac Sprue Support Group: of Southeast new England will host a potluck luncheon at St. Theresa’s Church Hall in Tiverton, R.I., at 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Registration at 1:30 p.m. Cost for non-members attending with a member is $5. Information and reservations: Kathi Thiboutot, (401) 624-8888.
All Addictions Big Book Step Study: Will be held Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. if you have a problem with one specific substance or more than one—alcohol, drugs, eating, shopping, gambling, co-dependency and relationship problems—this 12-step program may be for you. uses the “Big Book Step Study Process.” call Lori, (508) 685-2195. 27 Church St., Mattapoisett.
Coping with grief: 8-week support group and educational series, 1-2:30 p.m. every Monday. Free. Pre-registeration: Scott A. Ciosek, Beacon Hospice, (508) 747-7222. Wareham Council on Aging, 48 Marion Road, Wareham.
Depression/Bi-Polar Support Groups: Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Thursdays at the Wareham Free Library. Friends, family and supporters welcome. Tom, (508) 295-3286. Marion Road, Wareham.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA): Meets in Wareham at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Fridays at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High St. (lower rear); and 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road. (781) 932-6300. also, in Fairhaven, group meets on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at 391 Alden Road; contact Eric, (508) 758-8418. no dues, fees or weigh-ins. foodaddicts.org.
Lyme disease: the Southcoast Lyme & Tick Borne Disease Support Group will not meet for November or December due to the holidays. Meetings will resume on Jan. 3. Information, support and resources are shared; speakers are also scheduled. $2 donation requested. call Barbara at (508) 636-7569 or Deb at (508) 496-8850 for details. 930 Main Road, Westport.
Safe Place: A self-help support group for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, offered by the Samaritans of Fall River/New Bedford Inc., 7:30-9 p.m. first/third Wednesdays. (508) 673-3777 or (508) 673-5160. Westport.
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