Sunday, June 3, 2007
Alternative Therapy
REIKI SESSIONS,6:30-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. A program for those affected by cancer that aims to recharge and balance the body's energy systems. Register. Free. Call Karen Archer at 703-858-8857.
Blood DrivesBLOOD D RIVES,8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12, Verizon, 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy., Ashburn. 703-777-7171; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12, Fauquier Hospital, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 540-349-2516; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 13, National Electronics Warranty, 22894 Pacific Blvd., Dulles. 703-777-7171; 6:30 a.m.-noon June 16, St. Theresa's Church, 21370 St. Theresa's Lane, Ashburn. 703-777-7171; 1:30-7:30 p.m. June 18, St. John's Catholic Church, 271 Winchester St., Warrenton. 540-349-2516; 2-7 p.m. June 25, Marshall Baptist Church, 4121 Winchester Rd. 540-349-2516.
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 TDD 540-373-5890.
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 TDD 703-430-2906. 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 HealthCRISISLINK, 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.
DEPRESSION/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.
LOUDOUN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL,7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg. Support group for family members and those suffering from mental illness. Family education classes available. Free. 571-313-0908.
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.
MiscellaneousADVANCE DIRECTIVES SEMINAR,10 a.m.-noon June 16, Fauquier Hospital Tower, main lobby information desk, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Register. Free. 540-349-0588.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, noon-2 p.m. June 13, Fauquier Hospital lobby, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-341-0845.
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 of children with special needs, 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.
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 treatment. 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.
Pregnancy, ParentingBABY BUZZ,10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 16, the True Studio, 108 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Local professionals will speak on topics including breast-feeding, infant massage, nutrition, cord-blood banking, doula services, caring for a newborn, understanding postpartum depression and tips for parents with a toddler. Door prizes and lunch. Register. Seating is limited. Free. 703-777-1122, Ext 2.
BIRTH MATTERS VIRGINIA,"Birth Circle" discussions, 7-9 p.m. first Thursdays alternating between Leesburg and Purcellville. Information and support offered for 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.
DAD'S SUPPORT,8 p.m. Tuesdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Provides a place for new and expectant fathers to ask questions, share ideas and feel comfortable with their role. Free. 703-858-6360 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 e-mail kburk@burkinc.com.
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.
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.
YOUNG-PARENT SERVICES, support program for teenage parents offering individual case management and weekly support group, Loudoun County Department of Family Social Services, 52 Sycolin Rd., Leesburg. Call for times. 703-771-5375.
SeniorsDIABETES SUPPORT,11 a.m. second Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. 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. 703-737-8039.
INOVA LOUDOUN MOBILE VAN,9:30 a.m.-noon, second and fourth Tuesdays, Loudoun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. 703-430-2397; 9:30 a.m.-noon first Wednesdays, Leesburg Senior Center, 215 Depot Ct. Blood pressure and glucose testing, as well as other medical services. 703-737-8039.
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. Free. 703-737-8039.
Support GroupsAL-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 St. 800-344-2666.
ALATEEN,7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 W. Main St.800-344-2666.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, many meeting times and locations in Loudoun. 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.
AUTISM SUPPORT,7-9 p.m. second Thursdays. For parents of autistic children. Call for location. 540-338-3313.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT,7-8 p.m. third Tuesdays, Fauquier Hospital Tower, Chestnut Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. 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. 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.
CARING FOR AGING PARENTS, support group, 7:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Family Focus Counseling Service, 20-B John Marshall St., Warrenton. Confidential. 540-349-4537.
CEREBRAL PALSY SUPPORT, parents of newborns and children up to 10 years old who have cerebral palsy. Leesburg and Purcellville areas. Call for information. Free. 540-668-6832.
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. 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. 540-882-9707.
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 or hospicesupport@verizon.net.
DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT, for individuals coping with the loss of loved ones, 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. 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.
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, Loudoun Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. Free. 703-421-5283.
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. For program locations and times, 505-891-2664, info@oa.org or http://www.oa.org/all_about_meetings.htm.
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.
SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS,12-step program of recovery for those who want to stop self-destructive sexual behavior. Free. 703-866-6929.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST SURVIVORS GROUP COUNSELING, all services provided by Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice and Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter are free and confidential. 703-771-9020.
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.
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.
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 SUPPORT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.
-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK
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