Health notes are for support groups, exercise classes, blood drives and similar events open to the public at no or minimal cost. Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
Navigating the Elder Care Maze Seminar, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The needs of older adults, caregivers of older adults, children of aging parents, and members of the Sandwich Generation. Register at www.stmatthewsumc.org.
703-978-3500.
Flow Yoga is an active yoga class incorporating breath with movement to increase strength, flexibility and focus. This is an intense class taught for all levels. Class meets Mondays through April 26, 8-9 p.m., at Green Acres Community Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Cost is $11/class. Register at www.FairfaxCityFit.com or contact andrea.d.webb@gmail.com. Proceeds help support seeMOMMYrun free services to keep women nationwide active and strong.
Women’s RunFit teaches women proper running form in a fun, supportive environment by combining form and strength drills, breathing techniques, Pilates core work, and plenty of running to improve speed, stamina, and gait. Classes meet April 6 through May 29, Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., at Van Dyck Park, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. RunFit is geared toward beginner and intermediate runners. Register at www.FairfaxCityFit.com or contact andrea@seemommyrun.com. Proceeds help support non-profit seeMOMMYrun.com.
RunOm is a new outdoor exercise class combing running and yoga. RunOm classes help runners experience the abundant benefits of yoga to remain injury-free and stronger. Yogis will benefit by learning proper running form, and adding a consistent coach-led running regimen to their practice. Classes meet either Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 13 through June 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or Saturdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Fairfax Corner. Register at www.FairfaxCityFit.com or contact andrea@seemommyrun.com. Proceeds help support non-profit seeMOMMYrun.com.
Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, will be offering a free Widow/Widower’s support group. Haven also offers one-on-one support. A volunteer will meet with a person grieving the death of a loved one, as needed, to provide individual support. Volunteers will be selected to match individual need. 703-941-7000, www.havenofnova.org or e-mail havenofnova@verizon.net
Life with Cancer has a variety of support programs for cancer patients and their families at the Cancer Family Center, 2700 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax. 703-776-2841 or www.lifewithcancer.org.
The Clifton Presbyterian Church has a Caregiver Support Group that meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton. This group is for caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other age-related problems. 703-830-9175 ext. 17.
Body & Soul Fitness classes are cardio and strength training sessions set to contemporary Christian music. Mondays and Fridays from 9-10:15 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Until Nov. 23. 703-372-2332 or salbanese@cox.net.
Registration for weekday and weekend Lamaze childbirth classes in Springfield is available at www.lamaze-dc.com or by calling 703-549-2226.
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. 703-204-4664 or www.alzheimersfdc.org/classes.htm.
The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area offers the following support group opportunities:
* Fairfax Sully Group and Exercise Class. The Support Group meets monthly on the fourth Saturday, from 10-11 a.m., with an exercise class at 11 a.m., at the Fair Oaks Sunrise Assisted Living Facility, 3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. 703-378-9213 or www.parkinsonstories.com.
* Fairfax Little River Glen Support Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., at Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. 202-966-4450.
* The Springfield Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 2 p.m., at Greenspring Village, 7400 Spring Village Drive, Town Center Building, Music Room, Springfield. 703-569-2630 or 703-913-0270.
* Fairfax Little River Glen Exercise Class meets weekday mornings at Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. 703-503-8703.