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Thursday, February 22
Heart Fair 2001 Join BCHD and Little Company of Mary for the following activities in honor of National Heart Month: free cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass screenings; lectures on heart-related topics; tips (and tasting) on heart-healthy eating; information on the latest equipment and techniques used in diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Del E. Webb Center for Health Education at Little Company of Mary Health Center. 3:00-7:00 p.m. Free. No registration required. 1-800-618-6659
Friday, February 23
Health Calendar
SB Violence Council meeting
The South Bay Family Violence Council invites Human Service Professionals and interested members of the community to their monthly meeting today at Little Company of Mary Hospital Center for Health Education, Torrance. Guest speaker will be actor Victor Rivas on the topic "The Issues of Children Who up in an Abusive Home." CEU’s are offered and a continental breakfast will be provided free of charge. 8 — 9:30 a.m. 972-3126.
Saturday, February 24
Caregiver wellness day
Torrance Memorial Medical Center is hosting the Third Annual Caregiver Wellness Day, presented by the South Bay Consortium for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. Free. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration is required. 517-4666.
First Aid
The Beach Cities Health District is sponsoring a first aid course that includes instruction on bleeding, choking, heart attacks, stroke, sprains, broken bones, and C.P.R. for Adults, Infants, and Children. Beach Cities Health Center, Hermosa Room. $35 Resident, $45 Non-Resident. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. To register call 374-3426, Ext. 126.
Tuesday, February 27
Osteoporosis testing
The ENCORE Program of the YWCA is offering an Osteoporosis screening today at the YWCA of the Harbor Area, 437 W. 9th Street, San Pedro. $20. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations are required. 547-0831.
Visually impaired support group
The El Segundo Visually Impaired Support Group is meeting today at the Joslyn Center to hear about the services the Braille Institute Library offers. Open to the public. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. 322-8855.
Saturday, March 3
Writing for wellness
The Wellness Community in Redondo Beach is offering a workshop to help cancer patients, their families and friends express their fears, hopes, problems and joys by writing them down. The group is led by Barbara Abercrombie, UCLA Writer’s Program instructor and also a cancer survivor. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. 376-3550.
Wednesday, March 7
Prostate cancer networking group
The Wellness Community in Redondo Beach is holding their monthly group for men dealing with prostate cancer. 5-7 p.m. Free. 376-3550.
Thursday, March 8
Family support group
The Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Family Support Group meets every second Thursday of each month at The Wellness Community, Redondo Beach. The group welcomes adult patients, family and friends. Free. 1-3 p.m. 376-3550.
Ongoing
Exercise for older adults
Torrance Unified School District and Torrance Memorial Medical are sponsoring an exercise class designed for older adults. The class includes stretching, toning, light aerobics, strength building, and relaxation techniques. Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3rd Floor. Free. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 517-4666.