<lst>Celebrate National Volunteer Blood Donor Month by giving the gift of life. To schedule an appointment or find out more information about blood donation, contact Inova Blood Donor Services at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or visit www.inova.org/donateblood.
Life Line Screening performs ultrasound screenings for stroke, abdominal aneurysm, arterial blockages in legs and osteoporosis. The tests are painless, take only 10 minutes and cost $40 each. The vascular package (three tests) is $99. All four tests cost $125. Results are reviewed by board certified physicians and returned within three weeks. The next screen is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 8285 Glen Eagles Lane, Fairfax Station. Registration is required at 1-800-407-4557.
La Leche League of Burke will meet on Feb. 1, at 9:30 a.m., at the Burke Presbyterian Church on Oak Leather Drive off Burke Center Parkway. The breast-feeding support group offers help and support to mothers who are currently breast-feeding a child or anyone who plans to breast-feed. Expectant and new mothers are encouraged to attend. The topic will be "Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breast-Fed Baby," but all questions and concerns will be addressed. The meeting is free, and babies are welcome. For additional information, contact Leslie at 703-256-2754 or Marisa at 703-323-7301.
The United Ostomy Association Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter, will host its monthly support group meeting on Sunday Feb. 2, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road in Falls Church. Meet in conference rooms D-E-F (above Skylight Cafe). Refreshments, 1:30 p.m.; meeting, 2-3:30 p.m. Program: Speaker is Bob Dill, M.Ed., LPC from Kaiser Permanente. His topic will be "Wellness: The Mind Body Connection". He will discuss meditation, guided imagery, yoga and body work; how to integrate feelings and thoughts into treatment and more. All are welcome to attend. No admission fee — free parking in Blue Garage. For more information, call 703-802-3457.
Gently Moving On: For newly diagnosed cancer patients, a gentle session of mostly seated exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 3-26, 2:45-3:15 p.m., at Life with Cancer Family Center 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, room 1E. Register at 703-698-2841.
Smart Steps, adults and children 6-14 in stepfamilies, presented by the Jewish Social Service Agency. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-March 10, 6-8 p.m., at 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. 703-204-9100, Ext. 11. $330.
Hypnosis Screening. Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 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.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group will meet on Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Free of charge. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
The Northern Virginia Brain Injury Association is hosting a free support group meeting for all Traumatic Brain Injury survivors, their families and friends on Thursday, Feb. 6, 7:30-9 p.m., at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, For more information, visit www.nvbia.org or call 703-569-1855.
The Counseling Program at Northern Virginia Family Service is hosting Coping in Stressful Times, an interactive workshop that teaches practical skills for reducing and managing stress. The workshop will take place Saturday Feb. 8, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. This workshop welcomes adult men, women and mature teens. Coping in Stressful Times is not a therapy group and is not intended as treatment for depression, anxiety, or other disorders. There is no charge for the workshop, but donations are accepted. To register call 703-533-2563.
Peer Counseling Training Program for middle and high-school boys and girls, presented by the Jewish Social Service Agency. Wednesdays, through Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. 703-204-9100, Ext. 35. Free.
A Bereavement Support Group for Grandparents who have lost a grandchild will begin on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subsequent meetings will take place the third Thursday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road in Annandale. For more information and reservations, call 703-941-7000.
ICAN of Northern Virginia (International Caesarean Awareness Network) will meet on the following dates at 7 p.m., at Inova HealthSource, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax: Feb. 19, March 19, Apr. 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.
For those who have experienced the death of a spouse, Haven of Northern Virginia presents a free program on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, 7:30-9 p.m., at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Make reservations at 703-941-7000. The Haven Web site is www.havenofnova.org.
Girl Talk: A Safe Group for Girls, grades six to eight, presented by the Jewish Social Service Agency. Mondays, through March 3, 5-6 p.m., at 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. Call 703 204-9100, Ext. 11. $200, may be insurance reimbursable.