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Local Health and Fitness Events

Published: Monday, October 06, 2008

  DIAL 2-1-1, NEW JERSEY'S HELPLINE, 24/7 to learn about breast cancer. Find a local screening center and make an appointment to receive a mammogram. Free screenings are available to eligible women. All calls are free and confidential.

AL-ANON meetings:

Open to families and friends of alcoholics.

Step Study 11 a.m. Mondays at Absecon United Methodist Church, Pitney Road.

7 p.m. Mondays at the Church of the Epiphany, 6605 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor.

7 p.m. Mondays at Seaview Baptist Church, Shore Road, Linwood. Adult children.

5: 30 p.m. Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 208 New Jersey Ave., Absecon.

8 p.m. Tuesdays at St. John's Lutheran Church, 10th Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City.

7 p.m. Wednesdays at Our Lady of Sorrows, Poplar and Wabash avenues, Linwood.

8 p.m. Thursdays at the Church of the Resurrection, 200 W. Tuckahoe Road, Marmora.

Alateen 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Church of the Resurrection, Marmora.

8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Presbyterian Church, 6001 Main St., Mays Landing.

11 a.m. Wednesdays at Sea Isle Methodist Church, Sea Isle City.

Atlantic County

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING on the Dr. James Hicks Healthmobile, Atlantic City locations unless noted. Weather permitting. Call the Atlantic City Health Department at 609-347-6463, 609-347-6457 or 609-287-2561.

Open blood drives:

Noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pleasantville Donor Center, 850 N. Franklin Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.pleasegiveblood.org.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. last Sunday at AtlantiCare LifeCenter, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Call 800-GIVE LIFE.

Atlantic County Flu Clinic:

10 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall, Wabash Avenue, Linwood.

9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at Louise Basile Memorial Center, Buena Nutrition Site, Central Avenue, behind City Hall, Minotola.

10 a.m. to noon Oct. 23 at St. Bernadette's Church Hall, 1421 New Road, Northfield.

10 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Main Arena, Parking Lot 5, Pomona.

3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.

10 a.m. to noon Oct. 30 at Brigantine Community Presbyterian, Church Hall, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS 7 p.m. second Thursday at AtlantiCare Pavilion, AtlantiCare LifeCenter, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Call 888-569-1000.

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. Call 609-748-3559.

COPING WITH LOSS 1:30 p.m. Mondays to Nov. 3 at AtlantiCare Health Park, Building 600, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Call 609-272-2418.

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in Galloway Township. Call Greg at 609-926-9896.

DIVORCECARE 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Seaview Baptist Church, 2025 Shore Road, Linwood. Call 609-601-2718 or 609-457-6050.

GRIEF SUPPORT 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday at AtlantiCare HealthPlex, 1401 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. Call 609-272-2418.

GRIEF SUPPORT FOR WIDOWS, WIDOWERS 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays by H.O.P.E. at United Methodist Church, 706 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township. Call 888-920-2201.

HEART HEROES 2 p.m. second Tuesday at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Radiology Conference Room, Mainland Campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. Call 888-569-1000.

HEARTBREAK TO HEALING 7:30 p.m. last Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point. Call 609-625-4911 for literature, more information.

INFANT CARE, SAFETY INTRODUCTION 1 p.m. second Wednesday at Roger B. Hansen Center for Childbirth at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. Call 888-569-1000 to register.

JOINT PAIN SEMINAR 2 p.m. second Tuesday at AtlantiCare LifeCenter, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Call 888-569-1000.

LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays to Nov. 19 at Herman Pogachefsky Senior Center, 1102 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. Call 609-645-7700, ext. 4353.

MEN'S HEALTH DAY at AtlantiCare HealthPlex, 1401 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. Screenings are free, but registration is required. Call 888-569-1000.

NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS by Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services in cooperation with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County. Call Cindy Chadwick at 609-645-7700, ext. 4353; Jeffries Towers at 609-344-4106; or Leinweber at 609-645-5954.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 10 a.m. Thursdays at Brigantine Public Library, 201 15th St., south. Call 609-569-9151.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Absecon Presbyterian Church, New Jersey Avenue. Call 609-569-9151.

POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP 9:30 a.m. at Atlantic County Library, Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing. Call 609-909-1518 for dates.

PREPARING FOR CHEMOTHERAPY 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday at AtlantiCare HealthPark, Building 600, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. No meeting in December. Call 888-569-1000.

PREPARING FOR RADIATION THERAPY CLASS 2 p.m. third Tuesday at Radiation Oncology Conference Room, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. Call 888-569-1000.

STRESS MANAGEMENT GROUP 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Reformation Lutheran Church, Biscayne
Avenue and Shore Road, Absecon. Learn coping skills and relaxation techniques.

HIV RAPID TESTING PROGRAM sponsored by the Atlantic City Division of Health available at Reliance Medical and Dental Center, 1325 Baltic Ave., corner of Tennessee and Baltic avenues. Call 609-347-6457 for hours and information.

FACES AUTISM SUPPORT GROUPS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Wednesday in the Hammonton area. Call 856-889-9649; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Fourth Thursday at the S.J. Children's Museum, Shore Mall, Egg Harbor Township. Call 609-641-1877.

HEARTBREAK TO HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meeting times and locations vary. Call 609-345-3230 for literature and information.

Nicotine Anonymous
meetings:

7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church, 429 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township. Free admission. Call Lori D. at 609-404-4644.

7 to 8 p.m. Mondays at Shore Memorial Conference Center, behind the Outpatient Testing Building, Shore Road, Somers Point. Free admission. Call 609-748-0747, 609-652-2514 or 609-926-0703.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY SUPPORT 7 p.m. second Thursday at the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation 61 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. Call Nutan Ravani at 856-589-5797 or Rosemarie Goodyear at 609-653-8628.

FREE NEW JERSEY CANCER EDUCATION AND EARLY DETECTION SCREENING SERVICES, including breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings for women and colorectal and prostate cancer screenings for men at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point. Open to uninsured or underinsured men and women ages 40 and older. Women are also eligible for coverage for the duration of treatment if diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through NJCEED. Call 609-653-3484 or visit www.shorememorial.org.

DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (DRA) 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. Nicholas Church, 525 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City, for those with a dual illness. Call 609-272-1700.

YOGA CLASSES noon Thursdays at Noyes Museum of Art, Lily Lake Road, Galloway Township. $10 per class for Noyes members, $12 for nonmembers, discounts given for multiple classes. Call 609-652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.

PRENATAL YOGA CLASS 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at AtlantiCare LifeCenter, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. To register, call 888-569-1000.

"HEALTH TODAY" airs 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Sundays on WMGM-TV 40; 9 a.m. and 3 and 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays on Mainland Channel 2; and 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Thursdays on Stockton Channel 13. Also heard 6 a.m. Sundays on the following radio stations: WTKU-FM 98.3, WMGM-FM 103.7, WOND-AM 1400 and WONZ-AM 1580. For a brochure of upcoming shows, call 609-653-3670 or visit www.shorememorial.org.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m. third Thursday at Heritage Assisted Living Facility, Hammonton. For more meeting information or directions, visit www.hammontonms.org.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 1311 S. Main St. Call 609-927-0215.

EXERCISE FOR DIABETES 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at AtlantiCare LifeCenter, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Call 888-569-1000 or visit
www.atlanticare.org.

LAPAROSCOPIC BANDING SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday at AtlantiCare LifeCenter, Egg Harbor Township.

GASTRIC BYPASS GRADUATES SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 p.m. third Monday at AtlantiCare LifeCenter, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township.

HEART INSTITUTE AT ARMC OFFERS HEARTCHECK Mobile cardiac, lung and circulation assessment. The cost is $45 for one assessment, $80 for two and $110 for all three in one visit. To schedule an appointment, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 888-569-1000.

YOGA 1 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays at Atlantic County Library, 40 Farragut Ave., Mays Landing. Call 609-625-2776, ext. 6304.

FREE WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS 6 p.m. Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12, and 10 a.m. Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 by AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Call 888-569-1000 to register.

Shore Memorial Hospital Wellness Programs:

Below is a listing of activities taking place at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. Call 609-653-4500 or visit www.shorememorial.org. Call 609-653-4500 to register for the following programs:

Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery

Neck, Spine Surgery Education

Joint Replacement Education

Free Blood Pressure Screenings 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at Shore Memorial Hospital Prenatal Services building, New York Avenue and Shore Road.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Wednesday at Shore Memorial Thrift Shop, Somers Point Shopping Center, Route 9.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Wednesday at Shore Memorial Thrift Shop, Cedar Square Shopping Center, Seaville.

Epilepsy Support Group. Call 609-646-6320 or 609-822-8783.

Prostate Cancer Support Group. 7 p.m. second Tuesday.

Look Good, Feel Better. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. third Monday.

Foot reflexology. Fourth Wednesdays. $40 per session. Call number listed.

Cancer screenings. Call 609-653-3484.

Family Life Services:

Call 609-653-3865 to register for the following programs.

Prepared Childbirth & Early Parenting

Preparation to Breastfeed

TLC Postpartum Adjustment Support Group

Sibling Preparation Class

Atlantic County Division
of Public Health:

The Atlantic County Division of Public Health, 201 S. Shore Road, Northfield, offers the following free health screenings for county residents at no charge:

Men's Health Clinic, blood pressure, blood sugar, fasting blood sugar, colorectal cancer (ages 50 and older), cholesterol, diabetes, digital rectal exam, PSA testing, health counseling.Call 609-645-5933 for appointment.

Women's Health Clinic, blood pressure, blood sugar, fasting blood sugar, colorectal cancer (ages 50 and older), cholesterol, diabetes, breast exam, Pap smear, pelvic exam, mammogram referral, health counseling. Call 609-645-5933 for appointment.

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, confidential testing and treatment, rapid HIV testing and counseling. No age restrictions. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays.

Confidential Substance Abuse Screenings, call 609-645-5945 for appointment.

Pneumonia Clinic, pneumonia immunizations. No out-of-pocket fee for Medicare Part B recipients. Others charged $25. Call 609-645-5933 for appointment.

Low-Cost Child Health Immunizations, children 18 years and younger. Call 609-645-7700, ext. 4500.

Cape May County

GRIEF SUPPORT FOR WIDOWS, WIDOWERS 10 a.m. Thursdays by H.O.P.E. at Holy Redeemer Health System, 1801 Route 9 north, Swainton, Middle Township. Call 888-920-2201.

TWELVE-STEP S.L.A.A. MEETING 7 p.m. Saturdays in the Old Courthouse Building, 11 N. Main St., Cape May Court House. Call 609-408-9484.

FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS available to uninsured, qualified women through the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) Program. Call 609-465-1200 for appointment or
www.cmchealth.net.

FACES AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 p.m. first Monday at Ocean Academy, Crest Haven Avenue, Cape May Court House. Call 609-465-0086.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS. Call the Jersey Shore Intergroup (JSIG) info-Line at 609-698-0244.

Discussion 7 p.m. Mondays at Cape May Regional Hospital, Route 9 and Stone Harbor Boulevard, Cape May Court House. Call Jene at 609-465-0787.

Step-Discussion 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th Street and Bay Avenue, Ocean City.

2 p.m. Fridays at 55 E. Maple Shade Lane, Beesleys Point. Call 609-390-0223.

10 a.m. Saturdays at Cape Island Baptist Church, Columbia and Guerney avenues, Cape May. Call 609-886-5364.

Open blood drives:

To make an appointment at a blood drive or donor center closest to you, please call 800-GIVE LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit www.pleasegiveblood.org.

1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Masonic Lodge No. 104, 370 Main St., Hall, South Seaville.

Flu Clinics:

2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-6581.

2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-6581.

2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at Cape May County Department of Health, 6 Moore Road, Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-6581.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 drive-thru at Kindle Ford, Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-6581.

1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Martin Luther King Center, Whitesboro; Holly Beach Fire House, Wildwood; and Woodbine Fire House.Call 609-463-6581.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Kindle Ford, Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-6581.

Cape Regional
Medical Center:

2 Stone Harbor Blvd., Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-4043.

AA and AlAnon Support Groups 10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Weight Watchers 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Fee required. New members are welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. Mondays.

Cancer Support Group 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday.

Grief Support Group First and third Wednesday.

Free Blood Pressure Screening Call for times and dates.

AA and AlAnon Support Groups Call for times and dates.

Stress-Management Class for Heart and Lung Patients call for times and dates.

Fibromyalgia Support Group Call for times and dates.

Life Makeover for Women Support Group Call 609-536-2607 for times.

Smoking Cessation Call for times and dates. Fee is $25, $15 refunded upon completion of the classes.

Pulmonary Support Group Call for times and dates.

Restless Legs Syndrome Support Group Call 609-463-4043 for times and dates.

Cumberland County

GRIEFSHARE RECOVERY GROUP 7 p.m. Thursdays at the West Park United Methodist Church, 625 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton. Work through personal grief. Call 856-451-6363.

YOUNG MOTHER'S SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at New Vizzions, 607 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Open to young mothers ages 12 to 21. Limited space. Call Lucy or Jessica at 856-794-9800.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in the Millville area. Call 856-825-3521 for information.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) Cumberland County 7 p.m. third Monday at Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Call 856-691-9234 or 856-794-9987.

Open blood drives:

To make an appointment at a blood drive or donor center closest to you, call 800-448-3543 or visit
www.pleasegiveblood.org.

Noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Calvary Bible Baptist Church, 400 Indian Ave., Social Hall, Bridgeton. Also ASCU bus.

2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Moose Hall, 187 W. Wheat Road, Dining Area, Vineland.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Salvation Army Hall, 29 W. Commerce St., Main Hall, Bridgeton.

Ocean County

FACES Autism Support Group 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. last Friday at the SOCH Resource Center at the Ocean Club, 700 Route 9 south, Manahawkin. Call Chris at 609-698-2107.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings:

Call the Jersey Shore Intergroup (JSIG) info-Line at 609-698-0244.

Big Book 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the United Methodist Church, Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin. Call Mary at 609-597-3517.

Beginner/Discussion 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Route 9 north, Manahawkin. Call Carole H. at 609-597-2292.

Brown Book Meeting 7 to 7:50 a.m. Thursdays in a private residence in Manahawkin. Breakfast allowed. Call Sandra at 609-489-2182.

RNS Digital Mobile
Mammography Van:

Call 800-246-2404 to schedule an appointment.

COPING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS workshop 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays to Nov. 31 at Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 Route 9 south, Stafford Township. Call 609-978-3400.

HEART INSTITUTE AT ARMC OFFERS HEARTCHECK - Mobile cardiac, lung and circulation assessment.The cost is $45 for one assessment, $80 for two and $110 for all three in one visit. To schedule an appointment, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 888-569-1000.

ADULT FITNESS 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at Stafford Community Center, Mill Creek Road. 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at West Creek United Methodist Church, Thomas Avenue. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 357 Route 9, Waretown. 7:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at Barnegat Community Center.

PILATES EXERCISE CLASS at Ocean Acres Elementary School, 489 Nautilus Road, Manahawkin.

HEALTHY BONES EXERCISE noon Fridays for eight weeks at Family Resource Center at Ocean Club, Manahawkin.

JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY topic 9 to 10:30 a.m. every other Wednesday at Southern Ocean County Hospital, 1140 Route 72 west, Manahawkin. Call 609-978-3400.

CPR CLASSES by Southern Ocean County Hospital, Family Resource Center, Ocean Club 700 Route 9. Manahawkin. To register call 609-978-3400.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS first and third Wednesday at Southern Ocean County Hospital, Family Resource Center, Ocean Club. Manahawkin. Call 609-978-3559.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN 10 a.m. first and third Tuesday at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 220 E. Main St., Tuckerton. Call 609-296-8300.

WOMEN'S HEALTH NIGHT 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at Southern Ocean County Hospital, 1140 Route 72 west, Manahawkin. Call 609-978-3400.

Open blood drives:

To make an appointment at a blood drive or donor center closest to you, call 800-448-3543 or visit www.pleasegiveblood.org.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd., Blue Room, Forked River.


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