Know of something missing from our health & fitness listings? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
NAMI-Arlington sponsors a support group for parents of children, teens and young adults with a psychiatric diagnosis. Meetings are the third Sunday of each month at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N. 16th St. Contact Naomi Verdugo at 703-862-9588.
Join the Cancer to 5K Team. The Cancer to 5K Training Program is a free 12-week program in the Northern VA/DC region for young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-40) who are interested in training for and completing a 5K distance road race. The Spring Cancer to 5K program will start on Saturday, March 15 with training at Bluemont Park in Arlington. For more information on the program and how to sign up, visit http://cancerto5k.org or e-mail staff@cancerto5k.com.
The Alzheimer's Association is facilitating a series of Caregivers' Workshops at Brighton Gardens, 3821 Wilson Blvd. There will be host speakers and trainers from February through May. Anyone is welcome to attend one or all of the workshops. Workshops will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. $10 registration fee. RSVP required for each individual session to reserve your spot: 703-294-6875.
* March 25: Trainer - Eileen Thompson, Alzheimer's Association
* April 22 & May 27: Trainers TBD
If you are an adult living with multiple sclerosis, a neuromuscular disorder, or another physical disability, join the National MS Society for Arlington County’s Water Exercise Class through March 12. The class will be held at Wakefield High School Swimming Pool, located at 4901 South Chesterfield Road in Arlington, from 8-8:50 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The session will cost $35 for Arlington County residents and $45 for non-County residents. Registration is required, and participants needing assistance are asked to bring a companion. To register or learn more, please call 202-296-5363 or visit www.MSandYOU.org.
AIDS/STD Services. The goal of the program is to prevent sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Twice weekly clinics provide testing, treatment, education and referral for STDs and HIV. Both anonymous and confidential HIV testing is offered 800 South Walter Reed Drive, Arlington. STD Clinics, including confidential HIV testing, are held on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. Call 703-228-5200.
Child Health (Well Child) Clinic. The goals are to prevent childhood disease, disability, or mortality and to promote optimum physical and mental development by providing preventive health assessments and parental education at recommended intervals for infants and children from six weeks to 5 years of age. Services include well child exams which consist of a physical exam; developmental and nutritional assessment; vision, hearing, and lead poisoning screening; health and parent education; and assessment and provision of needed immunizations. Call 703-228-1200.
Dental Clinic. The goal is to prevent the harmful effects of dental disease among members of the target population: children through high school age (and adults 60 and older). The core services include preventive and diagnostic procedures such as examinations, X-rays, fluoride treatments, prophylaxis, and sealants. Call 703-228-1200.
Free Hypnosis Screenings Tuesday - Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. with appointment. Call 703-352-5042.
The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region sponsors several support groups for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers, free of charge. Call 703-425-6660.
Arlington Public health holds regular anonymous HIV testing, no appointment required. To be tested, visit 1800 N. Edison St. Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. or Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Testing by appointment is also available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 12-1:30 p.m. Call 703-228-5266.
The Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry is launching an effort to provide health education and personal skills for Northern Virginia’s immigrant and migrant populations. NOVAM plans to bring its new RV mobile unit to the streets of immigrant communities. The program will be funded by a $250,000 grant from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Awards. Arlington is among the five counties NOVAM plans to target.
The Parkinson's Disease Support Groups (Patient Discussion, Carepartners and Wilber McBay Exercise Program) meet weekday mornings at the Cherrydale Baptist Church, 3910 Lorcom Lane. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) invites persons with PD and their carepartners. Interested participants must call ahead. For schedules and more information, contact Leon Paparella at 202-966-4450.
HIV/AIDS Support Groups. Sponsored by the Whitman-Walker Clinic. Includes groups for women, Latinos, heterosexuals and those newly diagnosed. Call Ron Redfoot at 703-531-4979.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Family Support Group. Meets first Monday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Call 703-978-6425 for details.
Odyssey Healthcare, a hospice provider, seeks volunteers in the Northern Virginia community to visit and assist terminally ill patients and their families. Training will be provided. Call Karen Baroody at 703-821-9200 or e-mail kabaroody@odsyhealth.com.
The STD Clinic of Arlington now offers confidential HIV and STD testing on Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. The clinic is located at 1800 N. Edison St. The Anonymous HIV Testing Clinic is also open Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. No appointments necessary. Call 703-228-5200. To make an appointment, call 703-228-5266.
Shoplifters Anonymous Meeting. A 12-step meeting which meets every Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 7628 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-475-9278 or email hpower60@verizon.net.
CrisisLink's crisis intervention, suicide prevention and information and referral hotlines foster self-sufficiency by providing those most vulnerable with the tools they need to help themselves. Call 703-527-4077. Also available for the hearing-impaired at 703-752-5254. Visit www.crisislink.org.
National Hopeline: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
Into Safe Arms helps save the lives of newborns in danger of abandonment and preserves the heath and future of their mothers. 703-752-5262.
Darkness to Light encourages adults to take responsibility in preventing child sexual abuse. 1-866-FOR-LIGHT.
CareRing provides free, daily check-in phone calls to individuals who are alone, aged, disabled or chronically ill. CareRing keeps minor issues from escalating into major emergencies. Visit www.crisislink.org or call 703-516-6764.
Depressive and Manic Depressive Group meets every Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Sunrise of Falls Church, 200 N. Washington St., Falls Church. Call Marshall Epstein at 703-641-5460.
Free yoga class offered to both new and experienced students at Sun & Moon Yoga Studios. These classes are offered to the public through our teacher-training program (an experienced teacher will supervise). Located in Fairfax (9998 Main Street) and Arlington (3811 Lee Highway) studios. Space is limited and registration is required: www.sunandmoonstudio.com.
Doorways for Women and Families provides a safe, weekly, confidential domestic violence support group. The support group helps current and former victims of domestic violence share feelings, thoughts and information to make healthy life choices and end abuse. Call 703-237-0881. Meetings are held Tuesdays.
The Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups (Patient Discussion, Carepartners and Wilber McBay Exercise Program) meet weekday mornings at the Cherrydale Baptist Church, 3910 Lorcom Lane, Arlington. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) invites persons with PD and their carepartners. Interested participants must call ahead. Contact Leon Paparella at 202-966-4450.
The Women's Center offers counseling and educational programs at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 3304 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. Visit www.thewomenscenter.org or call Vittoria Grant, LPC, Program Manager at 703-281-4928 ext. 402. Call 703-281-4928 ext. 300 for our Spanish-speaking hotline.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will offer Pet Loss Support Group meetings at the animal shelter at 2650 South Arlington Mill Drive on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. beginning in January. Call the League at 703-931-9241 x246 or visit www.awla.org.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group meets every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at Falls Church High School Entrance 1, Career Center-Room 100, 7521 Jaguar Trail.
Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorders Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, 3302 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Call Loren Booda at 703-524-9474.
Arlington Fairfax Hematology Oncology announces that Neelima Denduluri, M.D. has joined the practice’s Arlington office. She specializes in the treatment and care of breast cancer patients.
Whitman-Walker Clinic of Northern Virginia offers testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Testing for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis A, B and C will be available Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Testing for HIV is now available at the Northern Virginia facility Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ZUMBA fitness is a cardio workout based on Latin music and dance steps. All fitness levels welcome, no dance experience needed. Thursdays at 6 p.m., Arlington YMCA, 3422 N 13th St. First class free, then drop-in guest fee $8. Call YMCA at 703-525-5420 or arlingtonzumba@yahoo.com.
The International Cesarean Awareness Network Inc. (ICAN), is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Tysons Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088.
The Epilepsy Foundation sponsors the Support Groups and Classes for Parents of Children (all ages) with Seizure Disorders, Adults diagnosed with Seizure Disorders, and Caregivers. Free of charge. Call Dana at 703-425-6660.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Groups at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane:
* Group for families meets the first Monday of the month, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Marie 703-978-6425.
* Group for sufferers meets every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Peter 703-535-6575