By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Health and support
Alcoholics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations, call (352) 683-4597.
Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter: Support group, 2 p.m. Monday, Residence at Timber Pines, 3140 Forest Road, Spring Hill. Diane Koenig, (352) 683-9009.
Alzheimer's Family Organization: Caregiver support groups — 1 p.m. Tuesday, Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., west of Brooksville. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Spring Hill Enrichment Center (behind Oak Hill Hospital), 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill; Maria Curley, (727) 856-2196.
Elder Abuse Hotline: To report suspected cases of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, or those 60 or older who are being hurt or taken advantage of by someone you know, call toll-free 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Sponsored by the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Narcotics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations, call (352) 754-7200.
Weight Watchers: For area meetings, call toll-free 1-800-651-6000.
Spring Hill
AARP workshop on "Long Term Care — What is Your Plan?": 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd., behind Oak Hill Hospital. Another workshop will be offered Nov. 4 (same time and place). Presented by Marsha Reiniers, an AARP-authorized agent with Genworth Life Insurance. The free workshop will include information on the basics of long-term care planning, how Medicare and Medicaid work in regard to long-term care planning, and the new Florida Partnership Long-Term Care Program. Participants will receive a workbook at no cost. (352) 597-6331 or (352) 684-1952.
Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope Caregiver Support Group: 4 to 5 p.m. today, Suite 203 of the Medical Arts Building at Spring Hill Regional Hospital, 10441 Quality Drive. Pamela McGee, (352) 688-7744.
Healthy Hearts Support Group: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Spring Hill Enrichment Center at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd. The speaker will be Karen Dixon, a certified physician's assistant, who specializes in cardiovascular ailments. Her topic is "Basics of Heart Failure," which will include causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, medications and preventions. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Seating is limited; reservations required. (352) 597-6333.
Hernando County Ostomy Association: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 21, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd., behind Oak Hill Hospital. New members welcome. Joan, (352) 686-1077, or Ellen, (352) 597-5426.
"Look Good, Feel Better" program for female cancer patients: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope, in the Medical Arts Building at Spring Hill Regional Hospital, 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203. Peggy Beckett, (352) 688-7744.
Moving On: 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Perkins Family Restaurant, 4685 Commercial Way. This is a self-help support group for seniors who have difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one. Marilyn, (352) 597-5315, or Rita, (352) 684-3916.
Osteoporosis screenings offered by Oak Hill Hospital's H2U Health to You Program: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Spring Hill Enrichment Center at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd. The cost is $20, which includes a one-year enrollment in the H2U Health To You program. The program offers discounts on a variety of services, such as prescription discounts, dental plan, eye care, travel packages and more. Appointments required. (352) 597-6333.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tai Chi group for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Body Fitness, 5181 Mariner Drive. Charlene Miller, (352) 688-7261, or Barbara Kent, (352) 666-1584.
Spring Hill Stroke Support Group: 11 a.m. Thursdays, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. Family and friends welcome. Coffee and cake follows the meeting. A. Schaffer, (352) 688-2594, or the church, (352) 683-9016.
Weeki Wachee
Marriage Breakthrough Seminar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, Christian Church in the Wildwood, 10051 Country Road, Building B. There is no set cost; a love donation will be accepted. Lunch is available for $4 per person, which must be paid in advance (provided by Chick-fil-A). No childcare will be available. Register online at www.ccwildwood.com (under the home tab). Joe Caputo, (352) 596-1388, ext. 226.
New Port Richey
Community Chatterboxes: 3 to 4 p.m. today, Community Hospital Health Care Center, 5400 School Road. For those with communication deficits. Caregivers welcome. (727) 845-0757.
Brooksville
CAUSE (Community for Autism to Understand, Support and Educate) Support Group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Baycare Behavioral Health, 7074 Grove Road. Meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays. Email to causegroup@yahoo.com.
MTC Technical Institute hosts quit-smoking session with hypnotist: 2 p.m. Saturday, 661 S Broad St. Vendors welcome. Rae, (352) 593-4556 or raecraven@yahoo.com.
Send information for the Health and Support column to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613; fax to (352) 754-6133; or e-mail pday@sptimes.com. Deadline for this news is two weeks before event or reservation deadline. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket price (if applicable) or contact person and phone number are missing. For information, call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.