Montgomery Community Events Feb. 7-14, 2008

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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC, for seniors, a Suburban Hospital nurse will read and record blood pressures. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 26, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Call for appointment. 301-431-5700.

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, for people 65 and older diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, consultations with a Suburban Hospital nurse and monitoring of the chronic disease; patients must have a primary care physician and allow the nurse to share health information with the physician. Participants also must agree to inform the nurse when hospitalized; sponsored by Suburban Hospital. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.

HEALTH DISCUSSION, for seniors, health counselor Kathy Coleman of Adventist Healthcare talks about heart disease and how small lifestyle changes can help prevent and manage heart problems. 11 a.m., Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.

BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of "Mirror to America: the Autobiography of John Hope Franklin," the author's story of his youth in turn-of-the-century Oklahoma, personal and professional life and work, and contributions to landmark Civil Rights legislation; a Black History Month event. 7 p.m., White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. 301-622-2492.

DIVORCE LEGAL SEMINAR, first of two parts. A lawyer from the Montgomery County Bar Association who concentrates in family law gives an overview of non-child-related issues of divorce, including grounds for divorce, spousal support, property distribution and methods of dispute resolution other than litigation. The second part of the seminar Feb. 19 covers child-related issues of divorce. 7-8:45 p.m., Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. Admission, $16; registration required. 240-777-8300 or http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

COPING SUPPORT GROUP, for adults with mental, nervous and emotional problems or who are having trouble dealing with everyday life, a self-help mental health support group; sponsored by Recovery International. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Freewill donations accepted. 301-231-7687 or http://www.recovery-inc.org.

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TAX PLANNING FOR SENIORS, Cornelius Mhley, a certified public accountant, offers tips on basic tax reduction and talks about estimating tax payments, pension plans, securities and more. 10:30 a.m., Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.

WIDOW AND WIDOWERS LUNCHEON, a joint luncheon for widows and widowers, a social outing at a restaurant; sponsored by Widowed Persons Service of AARP. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and the second Wednesday of each month, Pooks Hill Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd., Bethesda. Admission is free; participants pay for menu orders. 301-949-7398.

POLITICAL DISCUSSION, Mike McCurry, former press secretary to President Bill Clinton, will talk about issues and challenges of the 2008 presidential campaign. Noon, Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Free. 301-299-7087.

YOUTH GAME CLUB, for students ages 12-18 accompanied by an adult, a new game club where participants play classic board games, cards, retro games and trivia; light snacks will be served. 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 27, Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-773-9490.

BIBLICAL BOOK DISCUSSION, a member of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington leads a discussion of "The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible," by A.J. Jacobs. 4 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Free. 301-348-3778.

CAREER COUNSELING, Elena Chiru, a career counselor, leads a workshop, "Building a Portfolio of Career Assets," and offers tips on defining personal and professional goals, selecting career assets and creating networking opportunities. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. Admission, $16; registration required. 240-777-8300, http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov or cfw@montgomerycountymd.gov.