Health notes are for support groups, exercise classes, blood drives and similar events open to the public at no or minimal cost. Send information to mclean@connectionnewspapers.com or 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean VA 22102. Call 703-917-6449.
A peer support group for survivors of clergy abuse and others affected by the abuse will meet on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Road, McLean. This group is co-sponsored by Voice of the Faithful-Northern Virginia affiliate and meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Free. No registration required. For information or directions, contact Ellen Radday at 703-538-6128.
A free t’ai chi beginners practice is held every Saturday, 8-9 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic School Gymnasium, 7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean through March 31. Free and open to all, including those who are brand-new beginners. Any comfortable, casual clothing and footwear are fine. For more information and directions, visit www.TaiChiCenter.com or call Warren at 703-759-9141.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation to designate April 2 to 8 as Public Health Week in Fairfax County. Public Health Week in 2007 will focus on how public health plays a vital role in helping families and communities prepare for public health emergencies, which can be naturally occurring events such as pandemic flu, or acts of bioterrorism.