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Published Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:05 AM

CLINIC

Saturday

* Free Vein Screening. Brazos Vein Institute, 2605 Osler Blvd., Bryan. Identify the cause of leg problems originating from vein disease. Appointments are required: 776-WALK.

Ongoing

* Brazos County Health Department immunization clinics. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 9-10:30 a.m. (19 and older) and 2-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m.-noon Fridays. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. $5/child, $30/adult. www.brazoshealth.org, 361-4440.

MOVE

Wednesday

* Seniors Golf Tournament. 7:30 a.m. Travis B. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road, Bryan. $5 entry.

Thursday

* Tai Chi. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Drive, College Station. Tai Chi (yang style) helps relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility and improve balance, coordination and circulation. Open to seniors. 739-3165.

* Yoga for seniors. 10-11 a.m. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Drive, College Station. Fitness class based on Hatha Yoga designed to enhance physical fitness, balance, strength, flexibility and stress relief. Bring a yoga mat. Register: 739-3165.

* Sit and Fit Chair Exercise Class. Noon-12:45 p.m. Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station. mrodgers@cstx.gov or 764-6371.

Friday

* Senior Ladies Tennis. 8 a.m. Gordon's Tennis at Aerofit, 4455 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan. 846-8925.

Saturday

* B-CS Area Walk to Defeat ALS. 9 a.m. Central Park. Registration followed by walk at 10 a.m. Walk 1 to 3 miles. Remember a loved one by creating a team in their honor or memory. Register: www.alsa-houston.org or 713-942-2572 or 866-778-2572.

* Traditional American Folk Dance. 7-10 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church. Contra dance with live music by Jalapeno Honey and local callers. www.bcscontra.org.

Monday

* Seniors Golf Tournament. 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, College Station. $5. No advance registration; just show up and play.

* Mind and Body workout. 9 a.m. Waldenbrooke Estates community room, 2410 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Get your daily dose of laughter and stretching. 774-1298.

Tuesday

* Brazos Ladies Golf Association Playday. 8 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. All women welcome. $12/year.

* Tai Chi, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Drive, College Station. Tai Chi (yang style) helps relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, improve balance, coordination and circulation. Open to seniors. 739-3165.

* Yoga for seniors, 10-11 a.m. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Drive, College Station. Fitness class based on Hatha Yoga designed to enhance physical fitness, balance, strength, flexibility and stress relief. Bring a yoga mat. Register: 739-3165.

* Sit and Fit Chair Exercise Class. Noon-12:45 p.m. Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road, College Station. mrodgers@cstx.gov or 764-6371.

* Line Dancing. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Southwood Community Center. For senior adults. mrodgers@cstx.gov or 764-6371.

Ongoing

* Dance and fitness classes: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Belly Dance, Pilates Mat & Reformer, Yoga Fitness, Prenatal Yoga, Meditational Yoga, Cardio-Dance and Karate Fitness. Dance Centre, 2151 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, Suite 105, College Station. DanceCentreCS.com or 764-3187.

* Bariatric post-op exercise. St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Classes at the fitness studio, aquatherapy pool and cardiac rehab gym. 821-7558.

* Ballroom dance classes: Quickstep, Argentine Tango, Latin, Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Rumba, Samba, American dance and more. Classes for all ages and levels. Susan's Ballroom Dance, 305 Wellborn Road, College Station. For schedule and prices, visit SusansBallroomDance.com or call 690-0606.

* Adult Yoga, Pilates and Meditation Classes. Brazos Healing Center, 1602 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 1000, College Station. For all levels and abilities. Classes also include movement and bodywork therapies, meditation and stress management. BrazosHealingCenter.com or 402-3595.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday

* Open Arms Respite Group Volunteer Training. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Peace Lutheran Church. Learn about Open Arms Respite Group, types of dementia, assisting persons with dementia and how you can help people living in our community. Group is a Christian-based, free, volunteer-run group program to care for persons living at home who have mild Alzheimer's, dementia or other debilitating disease. Volunteers offer mental stimulation, socialization, devtional, lunch, entertainment and games/crafts to participants while providing rest for their caregiver. R.S.V.P.: openarmsrespitecs@gmail.com or 693-4403.

Monday

* Prepared Childbirth Series Course. 7-9:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. Prepares parents-to-be for the arrival of the baby: physical process and stages of labor, comfort measures, body mechanics, pain management, breathing and relaxation techniques. $90 per couple. 731-1231.

* Weight Loss Seminar. 7 p.m. Physicians' Centre, Suite 175. Program: The Three Most Profound Physiological Reasons Weight Loss is So Difficult and How to Overcome Them with David N. Bailey, DC, MPH. Free. R.S.V.P.: 822-2225. MetabolicMakeover.org.

Tuesday

* Three-session Comprehensive Diabetes Program. 9 a.m.-noon. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St. Designed for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Topics include meal planning, exercise, medications, complications, self-care management and blood glucose monitoring. Costs $50 for the 3-session course and includes a blood glucometer and a one month membership to the wellness gym. 731-1231.

* A Matter of Balance class. 1-3 p.m. Southwood Community Center. Free class for older adults. Focuses on fall prevention. Register: 764-6371.

* Bariatric Informational Seminars. 6-7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Quilter's Caf?. Free. Register: 731-1231.

* Pre-natal class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. College Station Medical Center, East Medical Office Building. Topic: Hospital tour, Admissions, Labor & Delivery and Planning for Birth. 693-2762.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesday

* Depression and Mental Illness. 1-2 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 2, Bryan. Peer-led support group. 314-4796.

* Grief Share Support Group. 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, Bryan. Room 236B. Grief share will help in getting you through your personal loss. 776-1400, ext. 100.

* Divorce Care Support Group. 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, Bryan. Room 234. Help find healing for the hurt. 776-1400, ext. 100.

* Divorce Care 4 Kids Support Group. 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, Bryan. Room 235. A special group to help children recover from the hurt of divorce. 776-1400, ext. 100.

* Narcotics Anonymous. 7-8 p.m. (Spanish) and 8-9 p.m. Grimes St. Joseph Health Center activity room. 450-1750 or 936-662-0825.

* Adults with ADHD Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church Annex Building, 4203 Texas 6 S. 690-6816 or brazosvalleychadd@gmail.com.

Thursday

* Palmer Drug Abuse Program Brazos Valley. 7:30-8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive. Ages 13-25. 739-4253.

Monday

* Noon Timers support group. Noon. Support group for people with Parkinson's Disease and their families. St. Joseph Rehab Center Quilter's Cafe. Complimentary lunch provided. 821-7523.

* Eating Disorders support group. 6:30-7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Rehab, conference room across from Quilter's Cafe. Informal, peer-based group for those living with eating disorders, going through recovery and needing positive support. Family members welcome. kbeathard@tamu.edu or 845-4426.

* Alcoholics Anonymous. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grimes St. Joseph Health Center activity room. 450-1750 or 936-662-0825.

* SAI -- Female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 7:30-8:30 p.m. A&M United Methodist Church, Room 131, College Station. 255-0227.

* Narcotics Anonymous. 8-9 p.m. Grimes St. Joseph Health Center activity room. 450-1750 or 936-662-0825.

Tuesday

* Intro to Chemotherapy Class. 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph Cancer Center. Free class designed for new chemotherapy patients, family members, caregivers or patients who have already begun treatment and have questions and concerns about symptom management. Pre-registration required: 774-0808.

* TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). 5:45-7 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 1, Bryan. 846-0617.

* NAMI BV Family and Consumer Support Groups. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3141 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 513. Open to any persons with a mental illness or to the families of persons with mental illnesses. Free. 777-9455.

TELL US

This calendar includes information about Brazos Valley clinics, screenings, classes, support groups, fitness events (fun runs, exercise groups, etc.), lectures and other events. Items may be emailed to calendar@theeagle.com. The deadline is 5 p.m. Fridays.

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