Class for the Deaf
A speech-reading class for people who are deaf or hard of hearing will be held Saturday at Abram Friedman Occupational Center, 1646 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. Free. Other classes are also available. Contact Sally Campbell, (213) 745-2013, Ext. 7498, or Carol Ries, (323) 222-2208.
EDUCATION
* Wednesday: “Heart Healthy Nutrition,” taught by a registered dietitian, will discuss cooking for one or two people, dining out and reading labels. Little Company of Mary Hospital, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. (310) 540-7676, Ext. 4251.
* Friday: Tai chi exercise class is designed to help relieve stress and improve flexibility. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Auditorium, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $4 per session. Registration required. (818) 409-8100.
* Saturday: “Loving Kindness Meditation for People With Cancer.” Wellness Community-West Los Angeles, Suite 1040, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Free. Registration required. (310) 314-2555.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Tuesday: Transplant Resource International Organization support group. Sherman Oaks Hospital, Doctors Conference Room, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 7 p.m. (818) 348-1815.
* Wednesday: Dementia caregivers support group. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. For time and information, contact Anita Miller at (818) 872-3213.
* Wednesday: Diabetic support group. San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, Four West Conference Room, 1300 W. 7th St., San Pedro. 3:30-5 p.m. (310) 832-3311, Ext. 6041.
* Wednesday: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit group that helps men and women lose weight and then maintain their weight loss. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. 10 a.m. Contact Fran at (310) 837-5970.
* Thursday: Widow/widowers support group, sponsored by HOPE Unit Foundation Inc. Bereavement and Transition. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. 7-9 p.m. (818) 591-2706.
SCREENINGS
* Wednesday: Blood pressure screenings. Little Company of Mary Hospital, Del E. Webb Center for Health Education, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 9-11 a.m. Free. (310) 540-9631.
* Wednesday: Memory screenings. SAGE Center, Suite 110, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 1-3 p.m. Free. (818) 990-2573.
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