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Bereavement Support
One-on-one support, by appointment, Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Rd., Annandale. Free; registration required. 703-941-7000, http:/
Grief support for adults, 7:30-9 p.m., first and third Thursdays, school building at Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. Free. Carol Mack at 703-533-2951.
Parent grief group, for anyone who has lost a child 18 or younger to cancer, to share memories and experiences in a supportive environment. 7-9 p.m. today, Life With Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell St., Fairfax. Free, registration required. 703-531-1515.
Educational and Self-Help
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weight-loss support groups with weekly weigh-ins and educational programs. Annual membership, $26; first meeting, free. http:/
-- 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Bruen Chapel United Methodist Church, 3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax. Monthly fee, $6. 703-534-9335.
-- 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Church of the Spirit, 5775 Barclay Dr., No. G, Kingstowne. Monthly fee, $5. 703-313-0815.
-- 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Room 21, Springfield. Monthly fee, $5. 703-924-5924.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a 12-step program for those dealing with food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wesley United Methodist Church, 711 Spring St. SE, Vienna. Free. 781-932-6300, http:/
Overeaters Anonymous, a program of recovery from compulsive eating using 12 steps and 12 traditions. More than 50 meetings a week in Northern Virginia. Free. 703-823-6682, http:/
