Southern Maryland wellness calendar, Feb. 9-16

Zumba classes Fundraiser for the rescue squad. Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256 Rescue Lane. 301-757-2336. $7; five sessions, $25.

Grief support for children “Bridges” group for ages 3-18. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick. 410-535-0892. www.calverthospice.org. Free.

A Time to Heal Support group for adults dealing with the loss of a loved one. Friday at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Monday, 6:30-8 p.m., Hospice of Charles County, 105 LaGrange Ave., La Plata. bereavement@hospiceofcharlescounty.
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. 301-934-1268. Free.

Bone-density screening A 45-second ultrasound of a barefooted heel followed by a diagnosis. Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Dr., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. 410-535-4000. www.calverthospital.org. Free; registration required.

Diabetes program A presentation on healthy habits to manage the disease. Friday, 1-3 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. 301-475-6019. 301-863-8188. Free; reservations required.

“Matters of the Heart” Screenings and a presentation on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Fasting required; continental breakfast served after the screening. Saturday, 7-11 a.m., Civista Medical Center, 701 E. Charles St., La Plata. 301-609-4396. $20.

Bariatric-surgery support group Sponsored by Washington Hospital Center. Saturday, 10-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown. 301-475-6019. Multiple sclerosis support group Saturday at 11 a.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch, 850 Costley Way. 410-414-3458.

Gentle yoga class Led by Anne Machetto. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 4535 Piney Church Rd., Waldorf. 301-934-2883. Donations welcome.

Grief support group For those suffering the loss of a child. Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m., Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick. 410-535-0892. www.calverthospice.org.

Teen grief support group For ages 13-17 grieving the loss of someone close. Tuesday, 6-7:15 p.m., Hospice of Charles County, 105 LaGrange Ave., La Plata. 301-934-1268. bereavement@hospiceofcharlescounty.org.

Stroke survivors support group Presentations on causes and prevention. Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown. 301-475-6019. 301-475-8981.

“Weigh to Wellness” program Weekly weigh-ins, with presentations by fitness trainers, dieticians and others. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m., Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Dr., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. $10 per session or $20 per month.

— Compiled by Bonnie Smith

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