<mh>Low Vision Support Group
<bt>A meeting to discuss employment strategies with Yanitza Bubel, a placement and training specialist for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Rockville, 6125 Montrose Road. Call Anita Cohen at 301-299-7077 or e-mail f-acohen@erols.com.
<mh> Eating Disorder Seminar
<bt> The Family Resources for Education on Eating Disorders (FREED) and the Bethesda Community Action Team (B-Cat) are co-sponsoring the 12th annual Seminar of Eating Disorders, Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Walter Johnson High School, Cafeteria B, 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda. Specialists will discuss symptoms and treatment options for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Young women and parents will discuss personal experiences. Call 301-585-0358, 301-493-4568 or visit http://cpcug.org/user/rpike/freed.html
<mh>Nutritionist to Speak
<bt>Barnes and Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., will host Neal D. Barnard, M.D., author and lecturer on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Barnard is the author of the "Healthy Eating for Life" series. He is the author of seven books on nutrition and health and is the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The nonprofit organization is based in Washington, D.C., and promotes preventive medicine and research. Call 202-686-2210.
<mh>Volunteer Opportunities
<bt>* The Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine Branch of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is seeking healthy female volunteers to participate in an outpatient study. Participants must be 20-70 years old and must not smoke. Compensation is available. Call 301-496-9077.
* An NIH study needs women with breast cancer for a study. Study-related care will be provided free. Call 1-800-411-1222. TTY users call 1-866-411-1010, e-mail prpl@cc.nih.gov, or visit http://www.cc.nih.gov.
* NIH is seeking men 21 or older as well as post-menopausal women for a study on heart disease. Volunteers who smoke or have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes are needed. Call 1-800-411-1222. TTY users call 1-866-411-1010, e-mail prpl@cc.nih.gov, or visit http://www.cc.nih.gov.
* The National Institute of Mental Health seeks persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder for a study on the effectiveness of Mirapex. Participants should be 18-60 years old, currently depressed and taking lithium or valporate. The study includes medical and psychiatric evaluations and treatment optimization at no cost. Call 301-496-5645.
<mh>Bethesda Senior Source
<bt>Bethesda Senior Source, 4805 Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda, offers programs and activities for seniors 55-plus. Upcoming events include two-hour computer classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 301-951-1990.
<mh>Suburban Hospital
<bt>Support meetings and seminars take place at 8600 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Call 301-896-3939 to register for all group meetings and for a complete listing.
* Gynecological Cancer. Group meets the first and third Mondays of the month from 4-5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 4. Group is designed for patients and survivors of cancer.
* Breast Cancer. Group meets the second Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 6 and 7. Group is designed for patients, survivors and family members. Guest speakers alternate with informal discussion.
* Caregivers. Group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Auxiliary House in Bethesda. Practical and emotional support for anyone serving as a caregiver.
* Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers. Group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-9 p.m. in Conference Room 4.
* Eating Disorders. Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. in Conference Room 4.
* Head Injury/Trauma. Group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7-8 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3. For individuals recovering from head injuries, and their families.
* Prostate Cancer. Group meets the third Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 6 and 7. Support for patients, family and friends. Guest speakers and informal discussion on alternate days.
<mh>Jewish Social Services Agency
<bt>Group meetings are held at 6123 Montrose Road in Rockville. Call for more information.
* Support Group for Newly Bereaved Spouses. A weekly support group for spouses bereaved in the past year. Meets on Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. For more information, contact Mary Hull Levyne, 301-816-2680.
* Next Step Support and Activities Group. A group for individuals 50-65 who have been widowed for more than a year. Meets on Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Mary Hull Levyne at 301-816-2680.
<mh>Blood Drive
<bt>Blood drives to be held quarterly on Tuesdays, April 16, July 16 and October 16, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 5500 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments can be made two weeks in advance by calling Dan Bella, 301-949-5317.
<mh>Adventist Health Care
<bt>All seminars, support groups and classes take place at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, 9901 Medical Center Drive in Rockville, unless noted otherwise. To register and for a complete listing of available classes, call 1-800-542-5096.
* Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon. These groups meet every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 202-966-9115.
* Narcotics Anonymous. This group meets every Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
* Healthy Hearts. Cardiac support program is designed to provide inspiration, motivation and education to patients and caregivers following a heart attack or stroke. Group meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Call 301-253-1502.
* Heart-to-Heart, a support group for people with heart disease and their spouses, meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Cardiovascular Fitness Center (9715 Medical Center Drive, No. 130, Rockville).
* Babysitting Class. Learn about basic care of infants and children, accident prevention, simple first aid and more. Classes for interested people age 11 and older take place on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.
* Stress and Illness. Learn how stress impacts health, mind-body connection and how to reduce stress associated with chronic and serious illness. Free. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 12 noon at Kingshire Manor Assisted Living, 9701 Medical Center Drive.
* Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Look Good, Feel Better. Specially trained cosmetologists and beauticians help enhance your self-image and look your best. Monday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, 9901 Medical Center Drive. Free.
* Infant Safety and CPR Class. Learn how to childproof a house and how to respond in situations involving infant airway obstruction and cardiac or respiratory distress. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. $25 per person, $40 per couple.
* CPR for Childcare Providers. Participants completing the course will receive a Heartsaver card from the American Heart Association. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. $55 fee.
* Back Care. Covers the anatomy of the back, causes of back pain, ways to prevent back injury and when to seek professional help. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Free.
* Pediatric CPR Class. Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. $45 per person, $80 per couple. Call 1-800-542-5096.