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Safeway presents its annual flu clinic campaign at stores throughout the mid-Atlantic region through Nov. 18. The clinics will offer customers (ages 12 and above) a choice of flu or pneumonia vaccinations. Shots will be administered in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control priority guidelines that gives highest priority to persons over the age of 65. As in previous years, no cost is assessed for Medicare Part B beneficiaries who simply present their card at the flu clinic and complete a roster billing form. Non-Medicare participants will be charged $25 for flu shots and $35 for the pneumonia vaccine.
Registered nurses will administer the shots at all Safeway locations. The dates and locations are:
* 5727 Burke Centre in Burke, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 3-7 p.m.
* 3043 Nutley St. in Fairfax, on Monday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
* 9596 Old Keene Mill Road in Burke, on Friday, Nov. 4, from 3-7 p.m.
* 12200 Fairfax Towne in Fairfax, on Friday, Nov. 4, from 3-7 p.m.
* 9525 Braddock Road in Burke, on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
* 5204 Port Royal Road in Springfield, on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 3-7 p.m.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia sponsors an Epilepsy Awareness Stroll Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. For more or to register, visit www.epilepsyfoundation.org/virginia, or call 703-328-5007 or e-mail jwlannen@comcast.net.
The Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia's monthly meeting, "Skin Care and Complications," is Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road in Falls Church. Call 703-802-3457 or visit www.novachapteruoa.org.
Haven of Northern Virginia presents a free six-week support group for those whose loved ones have died by suicide, beginning Monday, Nov. 7, from 7:30-9 p.m., at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Space is limited, registration is required. Call 703-941-7000 or e-mail havenofnova@verizon.net.
The Washington Regional Transplant Consortium presents "Hope for the Holidays," a free grief seminar facilitated by Kathleen Persson, Sunday, Nov. 13, from 2-4 p.m., at INOVA Fairfax, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Call 866-Be-A-Donor or visit www.beadonor.org.
The Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium sponsors a series of seminars for caregivers of older adults. Seminars take place at various times and locations in Fairfax County, from September-November. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa or call 703-324-7948; TTY 703-449-1186. To register for one or more seminars, call 703-324-5205; TTY 703-449-1186.
Alzheimer's Family Day Center, located at 2812 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, hosts various classes. Reservations are required, and classes are open to people who are caring for a relative or friend with dementia. For more, call 703-204-4664 or visit www.alzheimersfdc.org/classes.htm.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia sponsors the following bereavement support groups. HAVEN of Northern Virginia is located at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org:
* Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Groups, for anyone grieving the death of a spouse. Meetings take place on the first and third Thursday of the month or on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The next Tuesday meetings take place Nov. 8 and 22, from 7:30-9 p.m. The next Thursday meetings take place Nov. 3 and 17, from 2-3:30 p.m.
* Suicide Survivors Bereavement Support Group, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, meets the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30-9 p.m. Next meeting takes place Dec. 6.
Mothers & More is a support group for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. The group offers playgroups, children's and family activities, guest speakers, book club, mom's night out, movie night, chat group and more. For more information, call 1-866-716-7766 or visit www.novamoms.org. The group meets at the following:
* The third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in the Braddock Hall at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The next meeting is Nov. 16.
* The first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center. Next meeting is Nov. 3.
A Caregivers Support Group meets the second and fourth Saturday of the month, from 1-2 p.m., at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. The next meetings are Nov. 12 and 26. Call 703-451-8631 or e-mail jjclement@earthlink.net.
Burke Internal Medicine, 5631 Burke Center Parkway, offers free health evaluations for individuals ages 55 and over who have no current health coverage. Included in the offer is a free cholesterol screening, blood pressure screening, diabetes screening, personal risk assessment and consultation. To make an appointment, call Dr. Nabil Andrawis or Dr. Nashwa Gabra at 703-250-5171.
Child Medications. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights aids parents who question the use of prescribed drugs for their children with mental "disorders" to improve educational performance or overall behavior. Call 1-800-869-2247 or visit www.fightforkids.org.
The Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area accepts used car donations through its partner cars4charities. Call 1-866-448-3487 or visit www.cars4charities.org. Vehicles are towed away free of charge. Some restrictions apply.
Fibromyalgia/Arthritis Support Group. Meets the third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Syndenstricker Road, Burke. Call Barbara at 703-913-0890 or Maxine at 703-451-4558.
Good Grief for Children 5-12 Years Old. Life with Cancer Family Center, Suite 203, Room B, 2832 Juniper St., in the Merrifield area. This is the continuation of an eight-week series utilizing group activities and art therapy through which children can share thoughts and feelings to help with the grief process. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Lung Cancer Group. Join fellow lung cancer patients and family members to discuss the challenges of living with lung cancer and its treatments. Facilitated by an oncology counselor. At the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Merrifield, Room 1E. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.com.
Weight Management. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets Thursdays, at 6:45 p.m., at Bruen Chapel United Methodist Church, 3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax. Annual membership is $20. Call 202-622-6042 or visit www.TOPS.org.
DivorceCare is offered as a support group at First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Gary St., Springfield, each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Call the church office at 703-451-1500
Social Skills/Therapy Group. In small groups, children who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges learn appropriate social behaviors such as initiating and maintaining conversation, listening, sharing, problem-solving, self-control, handling teasing, dealing with emotions and making friends. Classes are $55-$65 a session and may be insurance-reimbursable. Sponsored by the Jewish Social Service Agency, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax, second floor. To register, call 703-204-9100.