Creativity and Aging A presentation by Wendy Miller. Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. Free; tickets required. www.genecohenlecture.eventbrite.com.
Two-day cancer symposium Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer: Empowering Patients Through Clinical Trials. Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-444-0275. lombardi.georgetown.edu. Friday, $25; Saturday, $10.
Prenatal and baby yoga Sundays, 1-2 p.m. (prenatal); 2:15-3:10 p.m. (moms, dads, babies). Golden Heart Yoga, 4804 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-9642. Registration required.
Fitness program for cancer patients For ages 13-22. Sundays, 3-5 p.m. City Fitness Gym, 3525 Connecticut Ave. NW. dc@teenslivingwithcancer.org. 202-618-4368. Free. Registration required.
Baby sign language Maia Magder discusses the basics of the language and how you may help the baby develop stronger communications skills. Sunday, 4 p.m., Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-518-9400. $46.50 per family, registration required. www.washingtondcjcc.org/parentworkshops.
Qigong: Deepen Your Reserves Led by Tracey Burde. Monday, 8-9 a.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. www.smithcenter.org. $10.
Gentle morning yoga Led by Corrin Bennett, all experience levels welcome. Mondays at 10:45 a.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. www.smithcenter.org. $10 per session.
Your Eyes and Diabetes A presentation by ophthalmologist Reginald Barnes Jr. Monday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St. NW. Call 202-877-5329 for registration and screening information. Free.
Al-Anon meetings Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at noon. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. Free.
Hearing loss workshop A presentation by audiologist Lisa Sargent. Monday, 3:30-5 p.m., St. Matthew Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Linda Harsh, 202-234-2567. lindajkh@mac.com. $10.
HIV/AIDS support groups Peer-facilitated meetings for those with a recent diagnosis. Sponsored by Whitman-Walker Health. Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. For location, call 202-939-7671.
Living With Early-Stage Alzheimer’s series Monday at 7:30 p.m. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448, Ext. 4. Free. Registration required.
Compassionate Choices at the End of Life presentation Help with making decisions and finding the right resources. Tuesday at 6 p.m. Grand Oaks, 5901 Macarthur Blvd. NW. 202-349-3400. Free.
Move-Learn-Create program For dance enthusiasts who want to try moving in new ways. Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45 a.m. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. $20.
Parkinson’s exercise class Wednesdays at noon. Georgetown Physical Medicine Department, Bles Building, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW. 202-444-4180. Free. Registration requested.
Family yoga For beginners; bring a mat and a towel. 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. Registration required.
Yoga for beginners Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Free. 202-549-4172 . $18.
National Alliance on Mental Illness support group For those living with someone with mental health issues. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 422 Eighth St. SE, second floor. 202-546-0646. Free.
Prenatal yoga Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-549-4172. $18.
— Compiled by Gerri Marmer
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