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HEALTHY HAPPENINGS
Doctor Vitamin Store To Host Specialist
SPRING HILL Doctor Vitamin Store will host Dr. Cynthia Valenca, Ph.D., at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at the newly opened store located at 130 Mariner Blvd. in the Seven Hills Plaza. Dr. Valenca is the store's national representative, and she will conduct a seminar on "Changing Your Lifestyle." Dr. Valenca is a certified natural health professional in naturopathy, homeopathy, chemist and herbalist. In addition, the store will be offering a series of free seminars on prevention medicine to introduce its store to Hernando County. Doctor Vitamin Store is a national vitamin and herb company with new doctor-formulated products without chemical additives. Since seating is limited, reservations are required for both events. For reservations or more information, call 352-666-0933.
Healthy, Wealthy And Wise Fair To Benefit Hospice
LAND O' LAKES Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at The Groves Golf and Country Club, 7924 Mellowgold Circle. All proceeds will be donated to Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Admission is free of charge. To host a table or for more information, call Kathy Scruggs at 813-787-1547.
Dyslexia Support Group To Meet Feb. 5
SPRING HILL The Dyslexia and Related Learning Differences Support Group of Hernando County will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Arc Nature Coast Community Cafe on U.S. 19. The group will assist parents and their children who have been diagnosed with, or suspected of having, dyslexia and related learning differences.
For more information on the group, call Nikki Pierce at 352-584-5512 or e-mail her at Npierce@tampabay.rr.com.
Green Bean To Hold 'Natural Hormone Therapy' Class
SPRING HILL Green Bean Organic Market will hold a class on "Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men & Women" from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Green Bean, 11020 Northcliffe Blvd. Learn how to treat hot flashes and mood swings, control mood swings and irritability, maintain libido and sex drive, improve strength and stamina, reduce memory loss and loss of concentration. The event will be presented by Vern Allen, R.Ph. The class is free of charge and is open to the public. For reservations or more information, call 352-688-7979.
Ostomy Group
To Meet Feb. 21
BROOKSVILLE The Hernando County Ostomy Association meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Oak Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. New members are welcome. For more information, call Joan at 352-686-1077 or Nancy at 352-597-7933.
Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group to meet
SPRING HILL The Florida Cancer Institute will hold its Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Florida Cancer Institute's Spring Hill Center, 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203, in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Topics that are frequently discussed are: the importance of early detection, signs and symptoms of leukemia-lymphoma, prognosis, disease stages, the various treatment options, and especially the latest research and treatment modalities. For more information, call Jeff Haight, R.N., support group facilitator, at 352-688-7744.
Breast Cancer Support Group Meets At Oak Hill
SPRING HILL Breast Cancer Support Group for Hernando County meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Spring Hill Enrichment Center located behind Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd.; follow signs. For more information, call Shirley at 352-684-4549.
Qi-Yoga To Be Held at Delta Woods Park
SPRING HILL Qi-Yoga will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd. Dr. Richard Klein, acupuncture physician and doctor of oriental medicine, will be the instructor. Qi-Yoga is a noncompetitive activity and is intended to help the body relax while gaining strength, balance and flexibility. The slow, gentle movements help to promote health and healing. All levels of ability are welcome. The cost is $45 per month, or $8 per class. To register or for more information, call the Hernando County Recreation Department at 352-754-4031.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Holds Support Groups
SPRING HILL St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2030 Deltona Blvd., is offering the following Community Support Groups:
Divorce Care will meet at 7:30 p.m. every Monday in the Parish Hall. For more information, call Susan Bruno at 352-686-4602
Griefshare meets at 3 p.m. every Tuesday in the Parish Hall. If you or someone close to you has suffered a loss, you are welcome to join the group. For more information, call Janet Moorman at 352-200-7422.
Centering Prayer is a rewarding and peaceful program that meets at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Church library. For more information, call Sarah Madsen at 352-796-0868.
Cancer Institute To Host Look Good - Feel Better Program
BROOKSVILLE Florida Cancer Institute has announced that it will host the American Cancer Society's "Look Good...Feel Better" program once a month in its conference room. The program is held on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
This is a free group program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. "Look Good... Feel Better" is free and open to all women cancer patients in active treatment.
Reservations are required. For more information and to make an appointment for one of the future sessions, call Mary Capo at 352-596-1926 Ext.150.
Cancer Institute To Host Caregiver Support Group
BROOKSVILLE The Florida Cancer Institute holds its Caregiver Support Group from 4 to 5 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Florida Cancer Institute's Spring Hill Center, 10441 Quality Drive., Suite 203, in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Regional Hospital.
For more information, call Dorothy Hiller M.L.T, support group facilitator, at 352-688-7744.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meets Wednesdays
BROOKSVILLE Al-Anon support group for friends and families of alcoholics will meet at 10 a.m. each Wednesday at Spring Lake United Methodist Church, 4191 Spring Lake Highway.
Spinal Cord Rehab Group Held Second Thursday
BROOKSVILLE The 'It's all about you' spinal cord support group meets the second Thursday of every month. The meetings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 12440 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.
For more information, call Dee at 352-592-7237.
Spring Hill
Gamblers Anonymous Meets Fridays
SPRING HILL Do you borrow money to finance gambling? Is your life a nightmare from the downhill spiral of compulsive gambling?
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) helps people worldwide who have a gambling problem to return to normal, happy lives. There are no fees or dues for membership - only the desire to stop gambling.
In Gamblers Anonymous, compulsive gambling is treated as an illness, not a malicious vice. Problem gamblers, who could not stop by themselves and failed, have found the necessary strength through Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship. If you are one of more than 12 million Americans suffering from this problem, act now and get immediate help by attending the meetings held at 7 p.m. every Friday at Spring Hill GA, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive, one-half mile east of U.S. 19. For more information, call 352-666-0694.
American Cancer Society Needs Volunteer Drivers
The American Cancer Society needs community help in transporting chemotherapy and radiation patients to treatment. The ACS's Road to Recovery program is in desperate need of volunteers who are willing to drive these patients.
Schedules are flexible, and training is provided. Requirements are a safe driving record, valid driver's license, insurance and a smoke-free, dependable vehicle.
For more information, call Joan at 352-799-9078.
Hospice to hold volunteer training
in Brooksville
Hospice (HPH) has two team offices in Hernando County, and staff and volunteers help provide comfort to about 300 patients on an average daily basis countywide.
The Brooksville team would appreciate having more volunteers who are willing to visit patients in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living facilities or at the agency's Hospice Care Center in downtown Brooksville. These volunteers will offer compassion and support to individuals and family members who are affected by a life-limiting illness.
Over the course of a two-day training hosted by Hernando-Pasco Hospice (HPH), attendees will have the chance to learn about the nonprofit agency and the many ways in which they can become a vital part of its volunteer team.
Training will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 29 at the HPH office located at 698 S. Broad St., Brooksville.
This team provides care, comfort, and support to patients and families affected by a life-limiting illness in eastern Hernando County.
Individuals who have a warm, compassionate heart and would like to make a difference in someone's life are encouraged to consider visiting a hospice patient for a few hours each week in that individual's private residence.
Typically, volunteers are matched with a patient who lives close by. Patient visitation is considered by HPH to be one of the most important and rewarding aspects of its volunteer program.
Individuals must pre-register for the training.
HPH welcomes seasonal residents and individuals age 16 and older who are interested in being a patient visitor. Cooks must be age 18 or up.
To learn more about this volunteer opportunity or others, call AnneClarke, volunteer coordinator,at 352-796-2611.
Editor's note: Healthy Happenings events will only be listed as space permits. Submissions should be e-mailed to Karen Raimondi at kraimondi@hernandotoday.com, with a copy to Paula Nelson, Health Today editor, at pnelson@hernandotoday.com.