<lst>Nutrition Classes, on Thursdays, April 17, 24. 7-8 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help in losing weight easily and permanently. Informative classes help those who want to lose weight without dieting or pills. $15. Register with Hypnosis - Fairfax, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-352-5042 or e-mail hypnosis11@hmp.net.
Hypnosis Screening. Mondays, April 21, 28; and Wednesdays, April 23, 30. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Make a New Year's resolution to lose weight or stop smoking? Come to an hypnosis screening and find out if hypnosis can help. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Meditation. Fridays, April 18 and 25, 1-2 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Become more aware in the present moment. Learn about and experience the benefits of various types of meditation. Dress comfortably. Registration required.
Leukemia Group: Ask the Pharmacist. Thursday, April 10, 7:15-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Robert Bretzel, pharmacist, Fairfax-Northern Virginia hematology-oncology, PC, will review questions regarding medications for leukemia treatment. Co-sponsored with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
In support of National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will host the Second Annual Light of Hope Celebration, April 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Fairfax Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The celebration will include a keynote speaker, retired Marine Corps Col. Frank White, performances by the Fairfax Choral Society's Treble Singers' children's chorus and Rose Hill Elementary's Sound Waves and children's activities. A reception sponsored by Vienna Whole Foods Market will immediately follow. For more information on the program or information on becoming a CASA supporter, call 703-273-3526.
Writing and Circles: Making Order out of Disorder. Thursday, April 10, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Play, talk and learn about a different kind of transformative process as the group makes a mandala for meditation and then writes toward healing. Registration necessary.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia, a support organization for mothers who have altered their career path in order to care for young children at home, will host an open house, on Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn about playgroups, meetings, book clubs, movie nights and more. Call the chapter's toll-free voice mail at 1-866-716-7766 to request more information.
Women's Running Club. Washington RunHers Unlimited, is starting a 12-week walking/running program for women of all ages. Saturday, April 12-July 12, 2003, 8 a.m., for 90 minutes at Wakefield Recreation Center in Annandale. The program covers finding the proper shoe, injury prevention, cross-training, safety, proper techniques and more. $47 includes membership to the Washington RunHers. Register at www.WashingtonRunHers.org or call 703-313-0652.
Carcinoid Cancer Group. Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Patients and adult family members can share a common diagnosis, experiences, and support.
Gentle Yoga. Mondays, April 14, 21 and 28, 7:15-8:45 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Explore the benefits of gentle yoga movements and meditation with certified Extra Gentle Integral Yoga Instructor, Noralea Dalkin. Dress comfortably and bring a mat or blanket. Registration required.
Advanced Relaxation and Imagery Techniques. Mondays, April 14 and 28, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. A refresher course for those who have learned these skills and wish to stay in practice.
Young Adults with Cancer. Tuesday, April 15, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room A. Meet with others, 18-30 something, to discuss sexuality, dating, body image, work and health insurance concerns, side effects, recurrence fears and sustaining a normal lifestyle.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group will meet Wednesday, April 16, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, Room 100, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation. For more Information, call 703-425-6660.
ICAN of Northern Virginia (International Cesarean Awareness Network) will meet on the following dates at 7 p.m., at Inova HealthSource, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax: April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. For more information, visit www.icanofnova.org/ or call 703-237-6136.
Lung Cancer Group. Wednesday, April 16, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Gerilynn Connors, clinical manager, Pulmonary Rehab, will provide an introduction to her department and teach how to optimize the breath of life. Bring a pillow or something to lie on, if possible. Lung Cancer Group meets every third Wednesday.
Reiki for Relaxation. Thursday, April 17, 10-11:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Jennifer Moore will teach how to use "hands-on healing" and energy direction to rejuvenate through the ancient practice of Reiki. Dress comfortably. Registration appreciated.
Colorectal Cancer Group. Thursday, April 17, 4:30-6 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Meet others affected by colorectal cancer and address the issues and concerns of patients, survivors, caregivers and friends.
Free Workshop on Migraines and Headaches, Friday, April 18, 4-6 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Discuss the triggers and a non-drug treatment for these vascular headaches that affect more than 28 million Americans. To learn more or to register, call the Quantum Healing Center at 703-937-3993 or e-mail info@quantumhealingcenter.com.
Good Grief for Children, 5-12 years old. Mondays, April 21-June 9, 6-7 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Through age-appropriate activities and art therapy, children can share thoughts and feelings to help with the grief process.
Good Grief for Teens, 13-18 years old. April 21-June 9, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Through age-appropriate activities and art therapy, teens can share thoughts and feelings to help with the grief process.
The Jewish Social Service Agency is offering social and therapy groups. For children, in small, age-appropriate groups children who have difficulty will be taught skills for various social interactions. $55/$65 per session; may be insurance reimbursable. For adults, men and women ages 21 and older gain support and develop social skills by learning practical approaches to making friends, initiating conversation, making decisions, expressing feelings, understanding non-verbal cues and managing disappointment. Tuesdays, April 22- May 27, 5:30-6:20 p.m. at 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. To register, call 703-204-9100.
Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine: The Course. Tuesdays, April 22-June 24, 5-7 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Colleen Blanchfield, M.D., directs this ten-week series featuring for learning and experiencing various modalities conducive to wellness when living with cancer. Each session features a particular modality (yoga, tai chi, humor, relaxation, journaling, nutrition, etc.) along with a discussion and an experimental component. Registration for entire series required by April 18.
Catamenial Seizures will be presented by Pavel Klein on Wednesday, April 23, from 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, Cafeteria. Additional information on GTU Neurological Studies will be available. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation. For more Information, call 703-425-6660.
Lymphedema Group Meeting. Wednesday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Education support group meeting for patients with hereditary or secondary lymphedema. The meeting will address physical therapy and emotional needs and finish with a relaxation/imagery exercise. Facilitated by a professional counselor and a certified lymphedema therapist.
Seminars for Survivors: Ask a Nurse What You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask. On Thursday, April 24, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E, a panelist of oncology nurses from various disciplines and moderator Jean Bronson Conway, RN, will dialogue with cancer survivors about quality of life issues during cancer treatment. Registration required.
Nutrition for the Cancer Survivor (and Caregivers, too!) Thursday, April 24, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Gloria Caceres-Roman, RD, CNSD, provides an overview of optimum nutrition for the person with cancer during and after treatment. Registration is appreciated.
Good Grief for Children, 5-12 years old. Mondays, April 24-June 12, 7:15-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Through age appropriate activities and art therapy, children can share thoughts and feelings to help with the grief process.
Stress Workshop. Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. Discover simple ways to reduce the negative effects of stress. Led by Dr. Sush Simms, D.C., at the Roselle Alternative Care Center, 8316 Arlington Blvd., Suite 400, Yorktown 50 Building, Fairfax. Seating is limited, so call ahead. Free.
Join Parents of Children with Epilepsy for a presentation/discussion with Sandra Weinstein, LCSW, on Monday, April 28, 7-8 p.m., Braddock Supervisors Office, Meeting Room, 9002 Burke Lake Road. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation. For more Information, call 703-425-6660.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group will meet Wednesday, April 30, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, Room 100, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation. For more Information, call 703-425-6660.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia will offer a program for adults grieving the death of a parent, April 30, 7:30-9 p.m., at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Free. For more information and reservations, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
Special Seminars for Caregivers. April 30, May 14, May 28 and June 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at Inova Fairfax Women's Center, Radiation Oncology Conference Room, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. A four-session program for caregivers to address emotional and illness-related issues and to help the caregiver care for him/herself as well as the patient. Come to any or all sessions. Use the "blue" parking garage.
Children's Educational Support Program. Wednesdays, April 30- June 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Discussion and activities for children, 5-12 years old. Participants find ways to manage the emotions and changes that come when someone in the family has cancer.
Teen's Educational Support Program. Wednesdays, April 30- June 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Discussion and activities for teens, 13-18 years old. Participants find ways to manage the emotions and changes that come when someone in the family has cancer.
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has awarded Inova Health System a $5 million challenge grant to develop the Claude Moore Health Education Center on the campus of Inova Fairfax Hospital/Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. This is the largest grant ever awarded to Inova Health System. The grant will fund an educational facility to train physicians, nurses and allied health professionals and expand the medical knowledge of health care professionals throughout Virginia.
Parent-to-Parent, a support group for parents of young children with special needs, co-sponsored by Jewish Social Service Agency and the Board of Jewish Education, Northern Virginia. Fourth Friday of every month at a location to be announced. $65/individual, $90/couple for entire series, $10/session for drop-ins. 301-255-1944.
The American Lung Association of Virginia’s youth tobacco prevention program, “Smoke Free — That’s Me!” will give students in Fairfax County the opportunity to participate in the program when it comes to selected schools in the 2002-03 school year. It is a one-hour, interactive program taught by certified American Lung Association facilitators and geared toward children 9-11. The program is designed to prevent young people from starting to use tobacco by educating them using a non-threatening approach. For more information, visit www.lungusa.org/virginia.