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<lst>Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group, a support group for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers, will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 20, from 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Asthma and Allergy Sufferers: Cheri Dunahay, physical therapist, will be teaching techniques to increase vital lung capacity on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at Twinbrooke Chiropractic Family Health Center, Twinbrook Shopping Center, 9567 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Reserve a space by calling 703-425-0048.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy (Fairfax) will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Leukemia Group. This educational support group for leukemia patients, family members and friends meets on the second Thursday of every month. Topic this month: "What's New in Monoclonal Antibodies?" Speaker: Dr. Bruce Cheson. Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:15-9 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841, or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Fairfax Epilepsy Group is a support group for adults with diagnosed seizure disorders and caregivers. The group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 and 18, from 12-1 p.m., at the St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Hypnosis Screenings will be offered from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 and 25. Screenings will also be offered at the same time on the following Wednesdays: Nov. 13 and 20. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Nutrition Classes, 7- 8:30 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help a person lose weight easily and permanently. Positive Changes Hypnosis hosts informative nutrition classes on the following Thursdays: Nov. 14 and 21. $15. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
“Look Good ... Feel Better.” A professional cosmetologist will share skin, hair and cosmetic tips so cancer patients can look their best during treatment. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m., at Suite 203, Room B, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841, or visit www.lifewithcancer.org. Register by Nov. 7.
The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region is sponsoring Meditation, Visualization, & Imagery Class, for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers. Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Braddock Supervisors Office Conference Room 9002 Burke Lake Road (adjacent to Kings Park Library). Free. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
La Leche League of Fairfax City will host its next meeting on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. The topic is "The Art of Breast-feeding and Avoiding Difficulties." Pregnant and nursing women as well as their children are welcome to attend. Meeting location is Fairfax Christian Church, 10185 Main St. Free. For more information or questions, call a La Leche League Leader at 703-280-0986 or 703-255-6808.
Residents living in and around Springfield can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at Springfield American Legion Post 176 on Nov. 13. The site is located at 6520 Amhurst Ave. in Springfield. Appointments will begin at 10 a.m. Each screening requires 10 minutes or less to complete and costs $40. A complete vascular screening package is $99 and includes the Carotid/Stroke Artery screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Ankle Brachial Index screenings. Sign up for a complete vascular screening; include the osteoporosis screening, and pay only $125. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-643-6188. Preregistration is required.
Young Adults with Cancer. Meet with others, 18 to 30-something, to discuss issues such as sexuality, dating, body image, work and health insurance concerns. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., in Suite 203, Room A, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Multiple Myeloma. Roy Beveridge, M.D., will provide an overview on "Monitoring and Treating Multiple Myeloma." Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Lung Cancer Group. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:30-7 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Colorectal Cancer Group. Priscilla Savary will give an overview of the services and programs of the Colorectal Cancer Network. Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.