Southern Maryland wellness calendar, Oct. 18-25

Aphasia support group People recovering from a brain injury or a stroke practice speaking, reading and writing. Friday and Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Civista Medical Center, 5 Garrett Ave., La Plata. 301-609-4396. $15 per session. Registration required.

Yobics chair fitness Yoga-inspired exercises done while sitting. Fridays, 12:30-1 p.m. Southwinds Active Adult Community, 4225 Southwinds Pl., White Plains. www.southwindsadult.com. 301-932-4297. $5.

Waldorf blood drive Monday, 1-7 p.m. Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Hwy. 800-448-3543. www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments recommended.

La Plata blood drive Monday, 1:30-8 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Rd., La Plata. 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments recommended.

Portion-control dietary workshop Guidance in monitoring food intake. Monday, 7-8 p.m., Patuxent Health Center, Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. $10.

Gentle yoga Led by Anne Machetto. Tuesdays, 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. 301-737-2336. $7; five classes, $25.

Zumba exercise classes Rescue squad auxiliary fundraiser. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 28165 Hills Club Rd. MeghanneT@yahoo.com. 301-884-4709.$6.

Charlotte Hall blood drive Next Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 9611 Trinity Church Rd., Charlotte Hall. 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments recommended.

“Dinner With the Dietician” A presentation on “eight applications for better health.” Light meal included. Next Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., Patuxent Health Center, Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. $10.

Reproductive-health clinic For men and women, screening and other assistance with issues related to gynecology, pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. St. Mary’s Health Department, 21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown. Call 301-475-4419 for fees and appointments.

Prostate-health screening DRE exams and PSA tests. Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. www.calverthospital.org. Free. Registration required.

Cardiac/pulmonary illness rehab program Sponsored by Calvert Memorial Hospital. Call 410-414-4527 to register. www.calverthospital. org.

National Alliance on Mental Illness programs For people with mental health issues, Southern Maryland NAMI offers individual and family support groups in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. 301-737-1988. www.namisomd.org.

Red Cross needs volunteers Help is needed at blood drives. Volunteers greet donors, providing reading materials and offering refreshments. 800-272-0094, Ext. 1. karlofft@usa.redcross.org.

— Compiled by Bonnie Smith

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