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Life Line Screening will be at the following locations this fall:
* Word of Life Assembly of God on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Assembly of God is located at 5225 Backlick Road, Springfield. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
* Providence Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The church is located at 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
Each screening requires 10 minutes or less to complete. A complete vascular screening package, including the Stroke/Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Ankle Brachial Index (hardening of the arteries) screenings is $109. Sign-up for a complete vascular package; include the osteoporosis screening and pay only $129.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287. Pre-registration is required.
Caregiver Support. A support group in Burke will offer support and information to people caring for elderly or disabled adults, whether these loved ones live in their home, nearby residences or miles away. Meetings are free and open to the public. This caregivers support group meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 1-2:30 p.m., at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. The next meeting will be Sept. 10. Call 703-451-8631 or jjclement@earthlink.net.
Registration is now open for walk enthusiasts, community groups, organizations and families to participate in the inaugural Fairfax Corner Walk for Food Allergies: Moving Toward A Cure, on Sept. 10, at 9 a.m. at The Plaza at Fairfax Corner. Funds raised will support The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. For more, visit www.foodallergy.org or call 1-800-929-4040.
United Ostomy Association, Northern Virginia Chapter monthly support group meets on Sunday, Sept. 11, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., in the Physicians' Conference Center, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Conversation and refreshments begin at 1:30 p.m. Program begins at 2 p.m. Dr. Dan Albrant, consulting pharmacist, will lead a discussion on "Neutroceuticals, " all dietary supplements, including herbs, teas, more. Free. Ostomy nurse at every meeting for help and advice. Open to all; parking in Blue garage is free with ticket stamped at UOA meeting. For more information, call 703-802-3457 or visit www.novachapteruoa.org.
Greenspring hosts the "10 Secrets to Successful Aging" seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Dr. Nancy Osgood will be giving the free lecture at Greenspring, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. For more, call 202-582-4007 or e-mail martha@marthairish.com.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) presents "Life as a Hard of Hearing Parent and Grandparent: What Are My Children and Grandchildren Talking About?" on Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at NVRC, 3951 Pender Drive, Fairfax. For more, call 703-352-9055.
Multiple Sclerosis Group, a peer-run group for anyone with MS, will now be meeting at 8380 Greensboro Drive, Building 5, Unit 302 in McLean. To learn more, call 703-992-7575 or call 703-201-6494 for the MS Group. The date of the next MS Group meeting is Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m.
La Leche League of Fairfax City meets Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. The topic is “The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby.” Pregnant and nursing women as well as their children are welcome to attend. Meeting location is Fairfax Christian Church, 10185 Main St., Fairfax. Free. For more, call a La Leche League Leader at 703-323-6683 or 703-280-0986 or visit www.fairfaxcitylll.org.
Body and Soul aerobics and strength training classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning Sept. 12, from 9-10:30 a.m., at Burke Community Church, 9990 Old Keene Mill Road. Body and Soul is a complete cardiovascular and strength workout to contemporary Christian music. For more information contact Suzann Albanese at 703-372-2332.
Inova Fairfax Hospital is co-sponsoring a Walk From Obesity, Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Md. The event includes both a 1-mile and 2-mile walk on Sligo Creek Parkway. The $25 registration fee includes participation in the walk, a T-shirt, entertainment, and light refreshments. There will also be door prizes and giveaways. Participants have the option to register as an individual, or to organize a corporate or family/friend team. For more, call Jeanne Ferber at 301-754-7878 or visit www.walkfromobesity.com/silverspring.
The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area offers the following support group opportunities:
* Fairfax Sully Group and Exercise Class. The Parkinson's Disease 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. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients and family members. Co-leaders are Bill Robbins 703-830-3823 (e-mail: wbr_yanks@cox.net) and Darryl Edwards 703-378-9213. Visit www.parkinsonstories.com.
* Fairfax Little River Glen Group. The Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., at Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. The next meeting is on Sept. 15. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients, family members, and carepartners. No charge. For more information, call Leon Paparella at 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. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients, family members and carepartners. For more information, call Michel Margosis at 703-569-2630 or Mitch Mills at 703-913-0270.
* The Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10-11 a.m., with an exercise class normally reserved at 11 a.m., at the Fair Oaks Sunrise Assisted Living Facility, 3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients and family members. For more information, contact Bill Robbins at 703-830-3823 or e-mail wbr_yanks@cox.net) and Darryl Edwards at 703-378-9213. Visit www.parkinsonstories.com.
* Fairfax Little River Glen Exercise Class. The Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class meets weekday mornings at Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients, family members and carepartners. For class schedule and more information, call the LRG Senior Center at 703-503-8703.
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 Sept. 13 and 27, from 7:30-9 p.m. The next Thursday meetings take place Sept. 1 and 15, from 2-3:30 p.m.
* A General Bereavement Support Group, for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Meetings take place the first and third Wednesday of the month. Next meeting takes place Sept. 7 from 7:30-9 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 Sept. 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 Sept. 21.
* The first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center. Next meeting is Sept. 1.
The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter hosts its annual Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 1. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is free, but walkers are encouraged to raise a minimum of $200. Participants can walk one or three miles. The walk begins at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For more or to register, visit memorywalknca.kintera.org or call 1-800-272-3900.
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) is selling the 2005 Entertainment coupon books. The books are $25. Of that amount, $6.50 goes directly to ECHO. Books are available now and may be used immediately and through Nov. 1, 2005. Coupon books can be picked up at ECHO at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-9160 or 703-451-7955.