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Classes, Workshops and Seminars
BACK PAIN
June 8, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The George Washington University Hospital, 900 23rd St. NW, hospital auditorium. Representatives from neurosurgery and orthopedics departments will lead a hospital-sponsored seminar about the causes and treatment options for back pain. To register or learn more, call 1-888-4GW-DOCS (888-449-3627).
Support Groups
AMPUTEES
June 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Disability Resource Center, 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg. A peer-run group for amputees and their families and friends. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month. To learn more, call 540-898-5372 or 540-972-9087; e-mail faast-amps@earthlink.net .
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BRAIN INJURY
June 9, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kessler Adventist Rehab Hospital, 9909 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. The receptionist at the main entrance will direct you to the group. A group, sponsored by Kessler Adventist Rehab Hospital and TLC/Outcomes, for anyone who has experienced a brain injury. The group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. Families and friends are welcome To learn more, call 301-294-9205.
BURN VICTIMS
June 8, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. American Red Cross Building, 123 N. Alfred St., Alexandria. A group, sponsored by Flicker of Hope Foundation, for people with serious burn injuries and their family and friends. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month. To learn more, call 703-698-1626.
CANCER June 9, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Rd., Silver Spring. A group, sponsored by the Colorectal Cancer Network, for anyone with colorectal cancers and their caregivers. The group meets the second Thursday of every month. To learn more, call 301-879-1500.
EPILEPSY
The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region is sponsoring the following groups for adults diagnosed with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Caregivers welcome. To learn more about any of the groups, call 703-425-6660.
