Fears of Death
Today’s lecture “The Bogeyman and the Holidays” will address fears about death and provide information on how to live fully during the holidays despite cancer. The Wellness Community-Foothills, Suite 118, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena. 7-9 p.m. Free. (626) 796-1083.
SCREENINGS
* Wednesday: Memory screening for anyone 55 years and older will include verbal and written test. Sherman Oaks Hospital, SAGE (Specialize Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation) Center, Suite 110, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 1-3 p.m. Free. Appointments necessary. (818) 990-2573.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Today: Ongoing bereavement program for adults who have lost a parent. Group is facilitated by a clinical social worker, and a pre-group interview is required. $20 per session. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, Metro West Regional Office, Suite 270, 2050 S. Bundy Drive, West Los Angeles. 7:45-9:15 p.m. (310) 820-4111.
* Tuesday: Support group for family and friends of the mentally ill. Orange County Mental Health Clinic, 2035 E. Ball Road, Anaheim. 5-6 p.m. (714) 517-6300.
* Wednesday: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) helps men and women lose weight and then maintain it. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. 9:30 a.m. Contact Fran, (310) 837-5970.
* Wednesday: Stroke support group, which addresses the emotional and physical realities of stroke, will hold a holiday potluck. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Acute Rehabilitation Gym, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 4-5:30 p.m. (818) 365-8051.
* Thursday: Cancer group for adult patients and their families, sponsored by Wellness Community-Long Beach. Willow Street Center, 4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach. 5-7 p.m. Registration is required. (562) 997-1999.
* Tuesday: Coping with grief during the holidays (a support group for people who have lost a loved one). Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 3:30-5 p.m. Reservations required. Contact Juanita, (818) 365-8051, Ext. 1516.
* Thursday: Colorectal cancer group. Wellness Community-South Bay Cities, Suite 100, Upper Level Plaza, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 6-8 p.m. (310) 376-3550.
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