D.C. wellness calendar, Jan. 10 to 17

Advanced cancer support For women, facilitated by social worker Joanne Assarsson and Lombardi Cancer Center chaplain Sara Kerai. Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-444-3755. Free. Registration required.

HIV testing For ages 13-24, hosted by Metro TeenAIDS. Friday, 4:30-7:30 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.

Childhood sleeping-problems workshop A presentation on developmental behavior by pediatrician Dan Shapiro. Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m., Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-518-9400. $26.50.

Line-dancing fitness for seniors Led by Arabelle Finney. Fridays, 10 a.m. Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St. NE. 202-541-6226. Free.

Parkinson’s support group Sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation. Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. Free. Registration required.

Itsy Bitsy Yoga For age 5 and younger, led by Jen Mueller. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. Call for fee information.

Yoga for beginners Mats available. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Free.

HIV testing Saturday, 4-7:30 p.m., DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U St. NW. 202-797-4454. hivtesting@whitman-walker.org. Free.

Prenatal and baby yoga Sundays, 1-2 p.m. (prenatal); 2:15-3:10 p.m. (parents, babies). Golden Heart Yoga, 4804 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-9642. Registration required.

Yoga 101 A course for the absolute beginner or anyone seeking a review of the basics. Sundays, 3-4:15 p.m., Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. Call for fee information.

Fitness for cancer patients For ages 13-22. Sundays, 3-5 p.m. City Fitness Gym, 3525 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-618-4368. Free.

Alcoholics Anonymous Sundays, 8 p.m., Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. Free. 202-363-4900.

Gentle morning yoga Mondays, 10:45 a.m. Smith Center for Healing, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. $10 per session.

HIV/AIDS support groups Sponsored by Whitman-Walker Health. Most Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 202-939-7671. Free.

Al-Anon meetings Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at noon. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. Free.

Parkinson’s exercise class Wednesdays at noon. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-444-4180. Free. Registration requested.

Head and neck cancer support group A discussion of resources and coping skills. Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-444-3755. Free. Registration required.

Family Yoga With Andrea All ages welcome at this class for beginners; bring a mat. Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. Free.

Gentle Evening Yoga Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. $10 per session.

NAMI support group For those with mental health issues, and their families and friends. 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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