Southern Maryland wellness calendar, May 31-June 7

Aphasia support group For those recovering from a brain injury or stroke, practice in speech, writing and more. Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Civista Medical Center, 701 E. Charles St., La Plata. 301-609-4000. $15 per session. Registration required.

Yobics chair-fitness class For people who need assistance to move about or walk. Exercises performed in a wheelchair, scooter or sturdy chair. Fridays, 12:30-1 p.m., Southwinds Active Adult Community, 4225 Southwinds Pl., White Plains. www.
southwindsactiveadult.com
. 301-932-4297. $5.

Ostomy support group Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Chesapeake Potomac Home Health Agency, 7627 Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville. 800-656-4343, Ext. 227. Free.

Lyme disease support Monday, 6-7 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. Free.

Heart disease workshop A presentation on risk factors, dietary guidelines and lipid-panel lab values. Attendance by couples is encouraged. Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Civista Medical Center, 701 E. Charles St., La Plata. 301-609-4000. Free.

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

Zumba exercise classes A fundraiser for the rescue squad. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood. 301-737-2336. $7; five classes, $25.

Breast cancer support group First and third Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-474-4569. Free.

Stroke support group For patients and caregivers. Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-414-4800. Free.

Breast cancer support group For the newly diagnosed. Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-414-4700. Free.

Seniors “Gold Card Club” program Wellness tips and a heart-healthy lunch. Next Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m. St. Mary’s Hospital, Point Look-out Road, Leonardtown. 301-475-6019. Free.

Cancer support group Next Thursday, 1:30-
3 p.m. Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-414-4730. Free.

Red Cross needs volunteers Help is needed at local blood drives. 800-272-0094, Ext. 1. karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

— Compiled by Bonnie Smith

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