CLASSES

DAILY

* Glendale Adventist Medical Center offers a therapeutic pool exercise program for people suffering pain and stiffness because of arthritis, muscle pain and weakness. New participants must have a physician’s prescription and complete one session with a physical therapist for evaluation. The evaluation is $50 if not covered by insurance. Subsequent sessions are $6. Monday through Friday, 8-9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 12:15-1:15 p.m. Classes are also offered Monday through Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Reservations. 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale. (818) 409-8100.

TUESDAY

* The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold a 12-week class for relatives of those with bipolar disorder, major depression, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders. Sessions begin today. Ed Edelman Westside Mental Health Center, corner of Olympic and Sepulveda, West Los Angeles. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 820-4626.

EDUCATION

TUESDAY

* “Natural Hormone Replacement,” led by a doctor. Costa Mesa Pharmacy and Compounding Center, 275 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations (limited seating). (929) 642-0106.

WEDNESDAY

* “Living With Heart Failure,” a lecture series held on six consecutive Wednesdays, will discuss signs and symptoms, anatomy and physiology, exercise, pacing and body mechanics, nutrition, living with chronic illness and medication management. Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, Anaheim. 1-2 p.m. Free. (714) 999-6035.

* “Take Charge of Your Health,” a four-lecture series held on consecutive Wednesdays, will address the following topics: “Medicines: Friends or Foes?” “Using Medicines Wisely,” “Take Charge of Your Medicines” and “Talking to Your Doctor.” Center for Healthy Aging, 2125 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica. Reservations. (310) 576-2554, Ext. 390.

* “Managing Parkinson’s Through Exercise,” sponsored by the Parkinson’s Resource Organization. Bixby Knolls Towers, 3737 Atlantic Blvd., Long Beach. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 476-7030 or (877) 775-4111.

THURSDAY

* “Women’s Health Update,” led by a rheumatologist and a cancer surgeon. Free osteoporosis assessment screenings available. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, 7-9 p.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 885-8500, Ext. 2855.

* “Ask the Experts,” a lecture about breast cancer, risk screening and prevention. City of Hope’s Platt Auditorium, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte. 6-7:30 p.m. (800) 535-1390, Ext. 65669.

FRIDAY

* “Nutrition Lunch,” led by a licensed acupuncturist, will focus on nutrition, oriental exercises and life-style suggestions for cancer patients before, during and after medical treatment. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Upper Level Pier Plaza, Redondo Beach. 12:30 p.m. Free. (310) 376-3550.

SATURDAY

* “Span of Life,” a seminar addressing various topics, including child and adolescent anxiety disorders, as well as Alzheimer’s disease and aging. UCLA, Louis Jolyon West Auditorium, 720 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles. 9-11 a.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 794-1958.

EVENTS

SATURDAY

* Breast Health Awareness Celebration of Life Health Fair, sponsored by the Wellness Group and the American Cancer Society, will offer no-cost and low-cost mammogram screenings, video presentations, free educational material. Salon 21, 5825 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Reservations. (323) 939-0621.

* Annual 5K Diamond Walk, sponsored by ALS Assn., will support the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. Exposition Park, Los Angeles. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; walk begins at 8:30 a.m. $20 registration fee. (818) 865-8067.

* Yoga for the Cure, benefiting breast and ovarian cancer research at USC and UCLA, will offer yoga classes in various styles for various levels. Also Sunday. Begins at 9 a.m. both days. Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. https://www.yogaforthecure.com or (323) 865-3838.

SCREENINGS

ENCOREplus, a breast and cervical cancer education and screening program offered through the YWCA, has scheduled free mammograms at various Orange County locations throughout October. Diagnosis and treatment services are also available. (714) 935-9720.

STUDIES

* USC is seeking hepatitis C patients who have failed previous treatments. The study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, is studying a way to suppress the virus. (323) 442-5550.

* USC is seeking volunteers for a dietary intervention trial aimed at reducing the risk for breast cancer. Investigators are studying a new diet resembling the “traditional” Asian diet. Volunteers must be at least 45, post-menopausal and not currently using hormone replacement therapy. (323) 226-8256.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* The American Liver Foundation is offering liver/hepatitis support groups in East Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Long Beach, Northridge, Simi Valley and the San Gabriel Valley. For specific locations, call (310) 670-4624.

THURSDAY

* “Let’s Just Talk,” a support group for Parkinson’s caregivers and loved ones, sponsored by the Parkinson’s Resource Organization. California Federal Bank, Community Room, 12001 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (877) 775-4111 or (760) 773-5628.

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