“Most Wonderful Plants in the World” A presentation on the 700 species that survive by capturing small animals, and the implications for the study of wellness. Thursday, 1-1:30 p.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333 or www.usbg.gov. Free.
HIV testing For ages 13-24. A relaxed and confidential environment; hosted by Metro TeenAIDS. Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 202-281-2583. Free.
Adult-children caregivers support Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. $10 per meeting.
Gay Men Over 50 support group Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. Whitman-Walker Health, 1701 14th St. NW. 202-464-3580. peersupport@whitman-walker.org. Free.
HIV testing Sponsored by Whitman-Walker Health Glorious Health Club. Thursday 10 p.m.-Friday 1 a.m. 2120 West Virginia Ave. NE. hivtesting@whitman-walker.org. Free.
Farmers market Locally grown produce and prepared foods. A benefit for Horace Mann Elementary School programs. Fridays, 1-5 p.m. Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-363-4900.
Parkinson’s support group Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. Free. Registration through facilitator required.
Gymnastics for toddlers For age 3 and younger. Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. Call 202-282-0595 for fee information.
Yoga for beginners For teens and adults; mats available. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Free.
Gentle morning yoga Techniques that help reduce stress; led by Corrin Bennett. Mondays at 10:45 a.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. www.smithcenter.org. 202-483-8600. $10 per session; $25 per month. Registration required.
HIV support group For newly diagnosed and long-term survivors. Mondays at 7 p.m. Whitman-Walker Health, 1701 14th St. NW. 202-939-7671. hivsupport@whitman-walker.org. Free. Registration required.
Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 8:30 p.m. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Sixth Street and Maine Avenue SW. 202-554-3222. Free.
Yoga Led by Heather Ferris; take a mat. Tuesdays at noon. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. www.dclibrary.org. Free.
Mental illness recovery group presentation on a “wellness recovery action plan.” Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. The Recovery Group, United Medical Center, 1319 Southern Ave. SE. 202-758-5575 or therecoverygroup36@yahoo.com. Free.
“Raw Summer Meals for Busy Folks” Ebeth Johnson offers tips on creating meals that are based in raw ingredients packed with health-supportive nutrients. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600 or www.smithcenter.org. $20.
“Yoga at the Library” For beginners; hosted by Yoga Activist. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. Free.
“Coming Out Women” A 10-week confidential discussion group for women exploring relationships with other women, open to all ages and experience in the process. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 202-797-3580 for location. peersupport@whitman-walker.org. Free.
HIV testing Sponsored by Whitman-Walker Health Glorious Health Club. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Pan Am Supermarket, 3552 14th St. NW. 202-797-4454. hivtesting@whitman-walker.org. Free.
Yoga for families Take mats. Wednesdays at 5 p.m., Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Interim Library, 945 Rhode Island Ave. NW. 202-671-0265. Free.
NAMI support group For family and friends and those recovering from mental illness issues. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., National Alliance on Mental Illness, 422 Eighth St. SE. 202-546-0646. namidc@juno.com. Free.
— Compiled by Gerri Marmer
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