Sunday, March 25, 2007
Alternative Therapy
REIKI SESSIONS,6:30-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. For those affected by cancer, a program to recharge and balance the body's energy systems. Register. Free. Call Karen Archer at 703-858-8857.
Blood DrivesBLOOD DRIVE,3:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Blue Ridge Middle School, 551 E. A St., Purcellville. 703-777-7171; 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bean Tree Learning, 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn. 703-777-7171; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, National Association of Letter Carriers, 20547 Waverly Ct., Ashburn. 703-777-7171; 3-7 p.m. April 5, Olive Branch Masonic Lodge, 108 Cornwall St., Leesburg. 703-777-7171; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 23330 Autopilot Dr., Dulles. 703-777-7171; 3-7 p.m. April 9, Lowes, 45430 Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling. 703-777-7171; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16, Fauquier Hospital, Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, 540-349-0588; 2-6 p.m. April 30, Foxcroft School, Foxcroft Road (Route 626 north of Middleburg). 540-687-4322 or blamond@foxcroft.org.
INOVA BLOOD DONOR CENTER, noon-8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Dulles Town Center, 45745 Nokes Blvd., Sterling. Walk-ins welcome. 866-256-6372 or http://www.inova.org/donateblood.
INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL/INOVA BLOOD DONOR SERVICES,11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital at Lansdowne, conference rooms A and B, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. 866-256-6372.
First AidADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID,8 a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton. Registration required. $55. 540-349-2516.
CPR AND FIRST AID RECERTIFICATION, by appointment, Red Cross office, 53 S. Third St., Warrenton. Cost varies depending on recertification needed. 540-349-2516.
HearingDISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, providing technological help through the Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and with loans from the Technology Assistance Program, referrals to other agencies and presentations to businesses, civic groups and schools, 2-5 p.m. third Thursdays, the Workplace, 205 Keith St., Warrenton. Free; call for appointment. 800-648-6324 or 540-373-5890 (TDD).
HEARING-LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referral services. Walk-ins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Loudoun County Department of Social Services, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. For one-on-one appointments, call 703-444-0101 or 703-430-2906 (TDD). For hearing loss, tinnitus or Meniere's disease support, 2 p.m. first Fridays, Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For all ages, including parents of children with hearing loss. 703-444-0101.
LOUDOUN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, support for parents, families and professionals who work with hearing-impaired children in Loudoun County. 7 p.m. second Fridays, September-May, Leesburg Executive Airport, third floor, 1001 Sycolin Rd. SE. For information on membership, educational and social events, links to related Web sites, contact information and recommended reading, go to http://www.loudounhearing.org or mphotinaksi@netzero.com..
Mental HealthDEPRESSION/MANIC DEPRESSION SUPPORT,7:30-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays in Warrenton; 7:30-9 p.m. second Thursdays in The Plains. Free. 540-347-3792.
"IN OUR OWN VOICE" INTRODUCTORY MEETING,7 p.m. tomorrow, Loudoun Mental Health Center, Shenandoah Building (third floor), 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. Informational meeting about speaking opportunities for people recovering from mental illness. Training is May 5-6. Those who qualify and complete the training will receive a small stipend for each presentation they make. All presentations are made by two people partnering together. Sponsored by Loudoun/NAMI and Friends of Loudoun Mental Health. Counselors, friends and family members are encouraged to nominate people they believe would be good candidates for "In Our Own Voice" training. Free. 703-443-0524.
LOUDOUN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL,7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. If you are interested in attending or know someone who may benefit, call so that facilitators may arrange an appointment to explain the nature of the course and its benefits. Free. 703-444-5326.
LOUDOUN CSB COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, provides information about mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse for county residents. Lending library and help with computer research available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 906 Trailview Blvd., Suite C, Leesburg. Drop-ins welcome if coordinator is available. Free. For appointment, 703-737-8977. For information, http://www.loudoun.gov/mhmr/crc.htm.
RECOVERY INC., provides support for people suffering from anxiety, fear, depression, panic and other emotional problems, 8 p.m. Fridays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. Free. 703-777-1708.
MiscellaneousADVANCED MEDICAL DIRECTIVES SEMINAR,3-7 p.m. April 17, Warrenton Library, 11 Winchester St. Sponsored by Hospice of the Rapidan and Hospice Support of Fauquier County. Free. 540-347-8750, Ext. 5322.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, noon-2 p.m. April 11, Fauquier Hospital lobby, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-341-0845.
BODY-FAT COMPOSITION SCREENING, Fauquier Hospital's Nutrition Center provides a fast readout of your body-fat percentage and total weight. The body-fat composition analyzer produces a seven-page report that includes recommended personal goals, an exercise schedule and nutrition guidelines. Registration and scheduling required. $55. 540-341-0845.
CARE CAFE,10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. A place to come for a cup of coffee, a respite and a chance to sit and chat. Nondenominational. Chaplain Liz Danielsen. Free. 540-349-5814 or http://www.scsm.tv.
COMMUNITY PRAYER HOUR, noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Nondenominational. Free. Chaplain Liz Danielsen at 540-349-5814.
DULLES DAYBREAK DASHERS PROGRAM, encouraging people to get fit by walking at Dulles Town Center. Sponsored by Inova Loudoun Healthcare Inc. and Gold's Gym. Visit Dulles Town Center's customer service desk to join and receive a schedule of meetings and programs. After the program, there will be a 30-minute low-impact aerobics session with an instructor. Free. 703-404-7100.
EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES, Loudoun residents can receive a free three-day supply of nutritious groceries. Supplies are distributed Mondays-Saturdays by Loudoun Interfaith Relief. 703-777-5911 or http://www.interfaithrelief.org.
FAUQUIER FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, patients must call between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays to register for that evening. No advance appointments for another evening. Fauquier and Rappahannock residents only. Bring proof of address for the first visit. To be eligible for treatment, patients cannot have Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance. If you have questions, call between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays. 540-347-0394.
MARY'S FAMILY, respite care program for families with special-needs children, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturdays at locations throughout the Piedmont. Program includes pediatric nurse, one volunteer per child and appropriate activities. 4-H club meets each month. Siblings are encouraged to attend. $15 per day. 540-364-4757 or http://www.marysfamily.org.
MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.
NEW VOICE CLUB, support and education program for laryngectomy patients and their families, including free speech therapy. Monthly meetings. Free. 703-938-5550.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONG-TERM-CARE OMBUDSMAN, investigates and works to resolve complaints made by or for residents of long-term care facilities. 703-324-5861.
ROAD TO RECOVERY, for cancer patients in need of transportation to treatments. Free. 703-938-5550.
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN, eight-week program, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $15 a session. 199-B Liberty St. SW, Leesburg. Call for date of next session. 703-391-8599.
SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS,12-step program of recovery for those who want to stop self-destructive sexual behavior. Free. 703-866-6929.
VEHICLES FOR CHANGE, a nonprofit organization that collects used vehicles and prepares them for distribution to eligible recipients. 703-771-5871.
WARRENTON L IONS CLUB EYEGLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM, donate unneeded eyeglasses to help others. Drop-off locations in Warrenton are: Warrenton Professional Center, 493 Blackwell Rd.; Wal-Mart Vision Center, 8728 James Madison Hwy.; Lindsey's Vision Center, 71 W. Shirley Ave. 540-347-3164 or 540-341-1006.
Pregnancy, ParentingBIRTH MATTERS VIRGINIA,"What Babies Want," 7-9 p.m. first Thursdays alternating between Leesburg and Purcellville. Information on pregnancy, birth and postpartum issues. Call for location. Free. 540-338-4398 or http://birthmattersva.org.
BIRTHRIGHT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY INC., free pregnancy tests, clothes, baby clothing, transportation and support throughout pregnancy, 18 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg. 703-777-7272.
BOND BETWEEN US INC., nonprofit organization offering support to birth parents and their significant others when a child has been placed for adoption, 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. Call for location. Free. 703-771-7844.
BREAST-FEEDING CLASSES, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital Birthing Inn, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Classes are facilitated by a lactation consultant. Registration is not required. Free. 703-858-6000 or http://www.thebirthinginn.org.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION SUPPORT,"For the Children's Sake," for Loudoun and Fauquier parents separating or divorcing, help in developing co-parenting skills. Four-hour session weekly. Free. 703-391-8599 or http://www.fitsfoundation.org.
LA LECHE LEAGUE, mother-to-mother support and breast-feeding information, 10 a.m. second Wednesdays in Warrenton. Free. 540-351-6103; 10 a.m. third Thursdays, Marshall Baptist Church, 4121 Winchester Rd. Free. 540-364-1487; 10:15 a.m.-noon third Fridays, Christ the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 46833 Harry Byrd Hwy., Sterling. Free. 703-404-0121.
LIFE LINE, pregnancy care center offering free testing, practical care and counseling in a confidential setting. 703-729-1123 or http://www.pregnancylifeline.org.
LOUDOUN COUNTY COMMUNITY FATHERHOOD PROGRAM, fathers and father figures learn about and discuss the joys and challenges of fatherhood. Meet every other Saturday for two hours for four months. Sponsored by Northern Virginia Family Service. Free. Call for information. 703-404-1901 or dadsproject@adelphia.net.
LOUDOUN-FAIRFAX MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES CLU B,7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Sterling United Methodist Church, 304 E. Church Rd. Free. 703-715-6669.
LOUDOUN FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN, providing short-term emergency care and mentoring to children who have been abused or neglected or are experiencing family crises. Call 703-771-9505 for information on orientation and training sessions or email kburk@burkinc.com.
MOMS CLUB, support group for stay-at-home mothers, play groups, outings, holiday parties and service projects.
· MOMS CLUB OF ASHBURN FARMS,703-726-0033.
· MOMS CLUB OF ASHBURN-BROADLANDS,571-223-1918.
· MOMS CLUB OF ASHBURN VILLAGE,703-729-4921.
· MOMS CLUB OF LEESBURG,703-777-8220 or http://www.momsclubleesburg.org.
· MOMS CLUB OF MIDDLEBURG,540-364-3379.
· MOMS CLUB OF PURCELLVILLE,540-338-6147.
· 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.
SeniorsBLOOD 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 GroupsADULT 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 LossCHOICES 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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