Montgomery wellness calendar, Aug. 9-16

“Deep Breath to Better Health” A presentation on lung function and dysfunction by Carl Voss, director of Suburban Hospital’s Respiratory Care Services. Thursday at 1:15 p.m. Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 240-777-4999. Free.

“Look Good, Feel Better” A cosmetics workshop for women dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Holy Cross Hospital Professional and Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 301-754-8800. www.holycrosshealth.org. Free. Registration required.

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Drop-in tai chi Fridays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-656-2797. www.friendshipheightsmd.gov. $2.

Qi gong chair exercises Led by Mike Kornely; with directed meditation at the end of the session. Saturdays at noon. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free.

Walking Club A 45-minute neighborhood walk. 8:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-656-2797. www.friendshipheightsmd.gov. Free.

Babysitting Plus CPR class For ages 12 to 15, a two-session course. Saturday and Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Dr., Olney. 301-774-8881. $65. Registration required.

Yoga for beginners A six-week course. Meets Sundays, 10:30 a.m. MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Dr., Olney. 301-774-8881. $60. Registration required.

“White Flint I Love to Walk” Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sponsored by Washington Hospital Center. White Flint Mall, 11301 Rockville Pike, Rockville. 202-877-2084. whcenter.org/communityevents. Free.

Gentle yoga For anyone affected by cancer; exercises to aid in stress management. Mondays, 10 and 11:15 a.m. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda. 301-493-5002. www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org. Free.

Better Bones classes Sponsored by Holy Cross Hospital. Mondays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 301-754-8800. Free. Registration required.

Wii exercise For adults of all skill levels, big-screen bowling, tennis, boxing and more. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free.

Senior Shape classes Aerobic exercise sponsored by Suburban Hospital. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Call 301-896-3689 for schedule and fee information.

Red Cross needs volunteers Help with donor comfort services at local blood drives. 800-272-0094, Ext. 1. karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

— Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton

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