Classes, Workshops and Seminars
CAREGIVERS
Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. A workshop, co-sponsored by Iona, the Alzheimer's Association of the National Capital Area and the George Washington University Memory Disorders Clinic, for caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients. To register or learn more, call 202-966-1055 or see www.iona.org. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., there will also be an open house for anyone interested in Iona's services.
MENOPAUSE
Oct. 20, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St. NW, auditorium. A seminar, sponsored by George Washington University Hospital, for women to discuss managing menopause. Other topics include heart disease, osteoporosis, estrogen therapy and alternative medication. To register or learn more, call 1-888-4GW-DOCS.
Support Groups
ADOPTION
Oct. 24, 2 p.m. A support group, sponsored Concerned United Birth Parents, for adopted persons and birthparents. Share and explore issues related to relinquishment, search, reunion and the lifelong effects of adoption on all members of the adoption triad. The group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. For location and more information, call 202-298-1011 or e-mail dcmetrocub@aol.com.
CROHN'S DISEASE/COLITIS
Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Rd., Conference Room F, Fairfax. A group, sponsored by Inova Fairfax Hospital, for people with Crohn's disease or colitis. A licensed acupuncturist will talk about Chinese medicine that is believed to help with both conditions. To learn more, call 703-739-2548.
NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Northwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 West University Blvd., Silver Spring. A 12-step program, sponsored by Nicotine Anonymous, for anyone who wants to quit smoking. The group meets every Friday. To learn more, call 301-598-4914.
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