Health Calendar

· MOMS CLUB OF STERLING,703-338-1338.

· MOMS CLUB OF WARRENTON-EAST,540-428-0052 or http://www.members.tripod.com/~MamaSharon.

MOMS RUNNING /WALKING GROUPS, for mothers and infants. Free. 703-586-5037 or http://www.seemommyrun.com.

MOM-VISION, support group for mothers and other women with home-based businesses. Free. For location and information, call 703-669-6348.

MOTHERNET/HEALTHY FAMILIES LOUDOUN, program links first-time parents with medical, social and educational resources needed to give children a socially and physically healthy start in life. Family-support workers meet with participants in homes. English-Spanish translation provided. 703-444-4477, Ext. 217, or http://www.inmed.org.

MOTHERS FIRST, discussions, lectures, field trips, play groups and moms' night out. 10:30 a.m.-noon first and third Tuesdays, Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Sterling; 10 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd., Leesburg; 10:15 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Rd. $28 for membership. 703-827-5922 or http://www.mothersfirst.org.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS, Ashburn, 9:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Fridays, Capital Community Church, 20430 Ashburn Village Blvd., child care provided. 703-430-1558; Leesburg, 9-11 a.m. first and third Fridays, Leesburg Baptist Church, 835 Lee Ave., crafts, speakers and discussions; child care provided. Fees vary. Call for registration information. 703-669-9163; Leesburg, 9:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Leesburg Church of the Nazarene, 17667 Roxbury Rd., discussions, crafts and care for children as old as 5. $90 per year. 703-858-1906. Another group meets at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Dr., Ashburn. 703-729-5100, Ext. 48.

NEW MOTHERS SUPPORT,10-11:30 a.m. fourth Thursdays, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroads Dr. Sponsored by Reston Hospital Center. Free. 703-689-9240.

NEW MOTHERS AND BABIES SUPPORT, MotherNet/Healthy Families Loudoun provides free in-home mentoring and health education to first-time mothers, especially those facing teenage or single parenthood, poverty, substance abuse, family violence and unemployment. 703-444-4477.

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTHING RESOURCE, Childbirth Solutions Resource Center, 8393 W. Main St., Marshall. Education and support for women interested in learning about birthing options. 571-344-0438.

"SMART DISCIPLINE PARENTING" SEMINAR,7-9 p.m. April 17, Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling. Register. $15, person; $25, couple. 703-430-2203 or www.GalileeUMC.org.

YOUNG-PARENT SERVICES, support program for teenage mothers and fathers offering individual case management and weekly support group, Loudoun County Department of Family Social Services, 52 Sycolin Rd., Leesburg. Free. Call for times. 703-771-5375.

Seniors

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING,11 a.m. third Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. Free. 703-737-8039.

DIABETES SUPPORT,11 a.m. Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. Free. 703-737-8039.

EYEGLASS CARE,1-2 p.m. second Wednesdays, Loudoun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Staff members from Lenscrafters at Dulles Town Center will be available to clean eyeglasses and provide minor repairs. Free. 703-430-2397.

EXERCISE TAPE, National Council on Aging video for people 55 and older, 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. Free. 703-737-8039.

INOVA LOUDOUN MOBILE VAN,9:30 a.m.-noon, second and fourth Tuesdays, Loudoun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Blood pressure and glucose testing, as well as other medical services. Free. 703-430-2397.

LIFELINE,24-hour personal response service for seniors. Call Inova Loudoun Hospital for information. 703-858-8094.

SPEAKERS PROGRAM,11 a.m. first Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct., Leesburg. This month's topic is heart health. Free. 703-737-8039.

Support Groups

ADULT FOSTER-CARE PROGRAM, enables people with mental disabilities to become more independent through interaction and the routines of family life. Loudoun County Mental Retardation Health Services is seeking new families for the program. Foster families receive a monthly stipend and are provided with training and in-home support. 703-737-8977.

AL-ANON SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, volunteer on duty 24 hours with information for spouses, relatives and friends of problem drinkers. 703-764-0476. Meetings 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St., and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, 224 Cornwall St., Leesburg, 703-764-0476; 8 p.m. Mondays, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 125 W. Washington St., Middleburg, 540-554-2747; 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main St., The Plains, 800-344-2666; noon Tuesdays, Warrenton Church of Christ, Route 29 North, and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Warrenton Presbyterian Church, 91 Main Street, 800-344-2666. Meetings are free.

ALATEEN,7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 W. Main St. Free. 800-344-2666.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, many meeting times and locations in Loudoun. Free. 800-208-8649 or http://www.nvintergroup.org.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT,9-10:30 a.m. first Thursdays, Sunrise of Leesburg, 246 W. Market St. Free. 703-777-1971. For schedules and locations of groups, call Alzheimer's Association, 866-259-0042.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT,7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays, Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling. For those caring for Alzheimer's patients and people with other forms of dementia. Free. 703-430-2203 or http://www.galileeumc.org.

AUTISM SUPPORT,7-9 p.m. second Thursdays. For parents of autistic children. Call for location. Free. 540-338-3313.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT,7-8 p.m. third Tuesdays, Fauquier Hospital Tower, Chestnut Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-0588.

CANCER SUPPORT, for those with cancer and for their family members and friends. 6:30-8 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Ashburn Presbyterian Church, Room 209, 20962 Ashburn Rd. Child care will not be provided. Free. 703-729-2012 or http://www.ashburnpresbyterian.org. Children's Program, ages 5-12 who have a relative with cancer. Group activities, artwork and discussion. Learn helpful ways to express and deal with feelings. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Register. Free. 703-208-5623. " Creating and Connecting," two-hour art therapy and relaxation workshop for patients, 12:30-2:30 p.m., meets every other month, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Free. 703-858-8850. "Look Good, Feel Better," for women undergoing or emerging from cancer treatment, 6:45-9 p.m., meets every other month, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Free. 703-858-8850. "Reach to Recovery," home-visitation program for mastectomy and lumpectomy patients, sponsored by the American Cancer Society; temporary prostheses, exercise instruction, and encouragement. Free. 703-938-5550. "Together Ones United Can Heal,"10 a.m. second Tuesdays, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St. Free. 540-347-1367.

CARING FOR AGING PARENTS, support group, 7:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Family Focus Counseling Service, 20-B John Marshall St., Warrenton. Confidential. Free. 540-349-4537.

CEREBRAL PALSY SUPPORT, parents and newborns to 10-year-olds who have cerebral palsy. Leesburg and Purcellville areas. Call for information. Free. 540-668-6832.

CHRONIC FATIGUE AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT,7-9 p.m. March 26, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Free. 703-327-6478.

CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT,10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Fauquier Hospital Bistro on the Hill restaurant (wheelchair accessible), 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Sponsored by the Spiritual Care Support Ministries. Free. 540-349-5814 or http://www.scsm.tv.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, for parents who have experienced the death of a child, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, St. James' Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg. Free. 540-882-9707.

CRISISLINK, suicide and crisis prevention, intervention and response organization. Nonprofit organization serves Northern Virginia. Organization also provides community education and training in mental health issues, has a certified volunteer crisis response team and offers CareRing, a free, daily telephone outreach program for elderly and disabled people. Help is needed for the suicide and crisis hotline. Call for training schedule. 703-527-6016, http://www.crisislink.org or volunteer@crisislink.org.

DIVORCECARE SUPPORT,7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays through April 3, Community Church, 19790 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn. Ongoing enrollment. $20, includes workbook. 571-209-5000 or http://www.divorcecare.org.

DUAL DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS, support group for people with substance abuse and mental health challenges, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Cornwall campus, 224 Cornwall St., Leesburg. Free. 301-827-7220.

FEMALE CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT,7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main St. Free. 540-554-8474.

FOREVER CHANGED, support for those who have lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death or because of other circumstances, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Hospice Support of Fauquier County, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Free. 540-347-5922.

GRIEF SUPPORT,"The Bereaved Parent," 10:30 a.m.-noon first and third Saturdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.

GRIEF SUPPORT, sponsored by Hospice Support of Fauquier County, individual counseling available, open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, 3:30-5 p.m. every other Thursday, Hospice Support Office, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Free. Register. 540-347-5922.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT,7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Nondenominational. Free. 540-349-5814 or http://www.scsm.tv.

DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT, for individuals coping with the loss of a loved one, 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Capital Hospice, Loudoun office, 209 Gibson St. NW, Suite 202, Leesburg. Free. 703-777-7866.

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT,7:30-9 p.m. third Wednesdays, Leesburg United Methodist Church parlor, 107 W. Market St. Free. 703-777-8766.

HOSPICE SUPPORT, a medical equipment loan closet that serves all residents of Fauquier County at no cost, needs hospital beds, wheelchairs, many kinds of medical equipment and supplies. Donations will be received 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, hospice office, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Wheelchairs are especially needed. 540-347-5922. Hospice Support,3:30-5 p.m. first and third Thursdays, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Register. Free. 540-347-5922 or hospicesupport@verizon.net with inquiries.

HOSPICE SUPPORT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, four weekly training sessions for Fauquier residents. Participants attend all sessions and commit to at least a year. Training covers hospice concept, patient comfort care and body mechanics, listening skills, family dynamics, spiritual values, bereavement, documentation, confidentiality and funeral home tour. For time, dates, location and to sign up, call Joy LeBaron or Gil Brooker at 540-347-5922.

LOUDOUN CHADD SUPPORT,7 p.m. third Thursdays, Leesburg Town Hall, lower-level conference room, 25 W. Market St. Free. 703-669-2445.

LOUDOUN-FAIRFAX COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT,7 p.m. every other Wednesday in Herndon. Free. 703-327-1472.

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP, people suffering from lymphedema who are interested in forming a support group. Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid causing swelling of the arms, legs, breasts, abdomen, neck or head. Call Rob Arnold for information. 540-341-4058.

LYME DISEASE SUPPORT,7 p.m. second Tuesdays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville. Free. 540-338-2181 or http://www.hopetoheallyme.com.

MADD LOUDOUN VICTIM SUPPORT GROUP,7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, 210 Wirt St., Leesburg. Families and significant others who have been affected by a drunken-driving crash. 540-338-6491.

MAN-TO-MAN CANCER SUPPORT, sponsored by Loudoun Cancer Care Center, for prostate cancer patients and their families, 6:30-8 p.m. second Tuesdays, L ou doun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Free. 703-421-5283.

MEDITATION GROUP,6:30-8 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Support group for patients, families and friends touched by cancer. Learn about and practice meditation. Free. 703-858-8850.

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE-DYSAUTONOMIA SUPPORT, noon, second Tuesdays. Free. For program details and location, 703-689-9240.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT,2-4 p.m. last Sundays, 703-771-4256. Fourth Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., alternating months between Fauquier Hospital and Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Free. 540-937-3808.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS,12-step program for those with eating disorders, 8-9 p.m. Fridays, Ashburn Presbyterian Church, 20962 Ashburn Rd., 703-823-6682; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St., 540-338-7483 days, 540-882-3988 evenings; 7 p.m. Thursdays, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7485 Lee Hwy., Warrenton, 540-439-0790; 8:45 a.m. Saturdays, second-floor sunroom, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Cornwall campus, 224 Cornwall St. Leesburg. Use the south entrance and follow the signs to elevators. Free. 540-751-0685; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville. Free. 540-338-7483; 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Free. 703-437-1521.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT,"Yoga-Lite for Parkinsons," 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays beginning April 2, Leesburg. Increase flexibility, balance and strength and learn stress management and correct breathing. Registration required. $20 session. 540-668-6755 or MNHollyfield@yahoo.com.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT,1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Wingler House West, 20903 Runnymeade Terr., Ashburn. Free. 703-723-0919.

PET LOSS SUPPORT, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.

PFLAG SUPPORT, first Tuesdays, meet at the Sterling Starbucks, 21800 Towncenter Plaza, to carpool to meeting. For parents and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Works to help keep families together. Free. 703-431-0882 or http://www.equalityloudoun.org.

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SUPPORT,7:30-9 p.m. first Wednesdays, Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St.; 7:30-9 p.m. first Mondays, Sterling United Methodist Church, Room 105, 304 E. Church Rd. Free. 703-777-8766.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT, sponsored by Sexual Assault Victims Volunteer Initiative, Mondays. Child care available with 48-hour notice. Call for time and location. Free. 540-349-7720.

SINGLEPOINTE, singles 30 and older, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Fellowship Church, 21673 Beaumeade Cir., Ashburn. Live music, discussions, practical principles for living the single life. Refreshments available; child care available for those 2 and older. Free. 703-724-4916 or http://www.singlepointe.org.

SPIRITUAL CARE SUPPORT MINISTRIES, provides support, education and a biblical perspective through individual sessions, support groups, retreats, Bible studies and social events. Training provided for those who would like to know how to minister to people who are sick or grieving the loss of loved ones. Free. 540-349-5814.

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP,6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Cancer patients, family members and friends. Learn about using your spiritual resources to help cope with cancer. Free. 703-858-8850.

SPOUSE LOSS SUPPORT,7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.

WIDOW-WIDOWER SUPPORT,7:30 p.m. second Mondays, Sterling United Methodist Church, Room 105, 304 E. Church Rd.; 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, Leesburg United Methodist Church parlor, 107 W. Market St. Free. 703-777-8766.

WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT,6:30-8 p.m. first Wednesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Free. 703-858-8850.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays.Confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.

Weight Loss

CHOICES WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT,7 p.m. Mondays, Loudoun Valley Community Center, Purcellville. $5 to join; $2 monthly. First meeting free. 540-338-4854.

NORTHERN DISTRICT VIRGINIA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, speakers bureau of registered dietitians and diet technicians who address topics such as weight management, vegetarian diets, quick and healthful meals, planning and preparation, sports nutrition, understanding food labels, nutrition for seniors and diet needs for heart disease patients and diabetics. Available to schools and civic and business groups in Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties. http://www.northernvirginiadietitians.org.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY, weight loss support group, 5-6 p.m. weigh-in, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Tuesdays, Midland Church of the Brethren. $25 a year. 540-439-3739. TOPS support group meets at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, SunTrust Bank, Routes 29 and 17, Warrenton. $20 a year. 540-439-3671.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT, group forming in Loudoun. 703-967-4379 or supportgroup4wls@aol.com.

-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK

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