Health Calendar

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Thursday 29

LANGSTON-BROWN WALKERS, a walk around the senior center. 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5321.

BEGINNERS FITNESS EXERCISE, for seniors, taught by Andrea Baumann. 10 a.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $3.50. 703-228-0555.

MEDICARE FORUM, AARP members discuss Medicare premiums and benefits, includes a light lunch. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Lee Center Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria. Free. Registration required. 877-926-8300.

HYPERTENSION PROGRAM, Ana Rivera of Capital Hospice discusses hypertension and how to control it. 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Registration required. 703-228-5321.

Friday 30

ADVANCED FITNESS EXERCISE, for seniors, taught by Andrea Baumann. 10 a.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. $3.50. 703-228-0555.

LEE WALKERS, seniors group. Walk around Old Town Alexandria. 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $2.50. Registration required. 703-228-0555.

SENIORS TAI CHI PRACTICE, all levels. 10:15 a.m. Friday, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-0955.

Saturday 1

SENIORS TAI CHI PRACTICE, all levels. 9 a.m. Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-228-4403.

Monday 3

SENIORS AQUA EXERCISE CLASS,8:40-9:20 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Washington-Lee High School pool, 1300 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Each class, $3.50. Registration required. 703-228-4745.

SENIORS INDOOR WALKING,6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays, Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. Free. Registration required. 703-228-4744.

SENIORS ICE SKATING, skates included. 7:45-9:15 a.m. Mondays, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. $1. 703-228-4745.

SENIORS PICKLEBALL, tennis with a short net. Practice and games. 9 a.m.-noon daily, Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. $15 annually. 703-228-5920.

WALTER REED WALKERS, weekly program. Travel by van to Mount Vernon in Alexandria. 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. $2.50. Registration required. 703-228-0955.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $24 annually. 703-228-4403.

SENIORS LINE DANCING, taught by Pinky O'Neil. Noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $3.50. 703-228-0555.

SENIORS TAI CHI, all levels. 1:45 p.m. Mondays, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5722.

CANCER WORKSHOP, grooming techniques during cancer treatment, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. 2-4 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. Registration required. 703-558-5555.

Tuesday 4

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP, meets weekly to share opinions and information. Free, including child care. For time and location, call 703-237-0881.

SENIORS TAI CHI, all levels. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5285.

SENIORS YOGA CLASSES,10 a.m. Tuesdays, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $3.50. Registration required. 703-228-4403.

SENIORS VOLLEYBALL, practice, 1:30 p.m.; games, 2 p.m. Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-4745.

EARLY-STAGE BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, facilitated by an oncology social worker. 5-6:30 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-558-5555.

"LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS," causes and treatment discussed by specialists. 7-8 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. Registration required. 703-558-0911.

Wednesday 5

SENIORS WALKING CLUB, weekly exercise program. Travel by van to the District and walk along the Anacostia River. 9:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $3. 703-228-4403.

GENTLE YOGA, for cancer patients and survivors. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. 6-7 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Free. Registration required. 703-776-2841 or http://www.lifewithcancer.org.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-299-5788.

-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS

To Submit an Item

E-mail:alexextra@washpost.com

Fax: 703-518-3001

Mail: Health Calendar, The Washington Post, Alexandria-Arlington Extra, 526 King St., Suite 515, Alexandria, Va. 22314.

Details: Announcements are accepted on a space-available basis from public and nonprofit organizations only and must be received at least 14 days before the Thursday publication date. Include event name, date, time, exact address, price and a publishable phone number.