Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
Fall Fusion: Join Dr. Inda Mowett and staff for a “Look and Feel Falltastic” event, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Aesthetic and Wellness Center, 3825 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. The event features special offers on Boxtox, Rediess, Latisse, skin care products and more. Information: 749-0741 or www.tawcenter.com.
Vision program: A free cataract seminar hosted by Dr. Harris Silverman begins at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations.
AIDS Walk: The fourth Annual AIDS Walk in Sarasota/Manatee Counties, to support the programs of Trinity Charities Inc., will be Nov. 14 at New College. Registration for the two-mile walk will start at 8 a.m. and the walk at 9 a.m. with food and drink, raffles, music and prizes. Registration: www.trinitycharities.org; 355-0847.
Sarasota Senior Living Expo: Nov. 18 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Morning VIP ticketed session, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $10 fee includes continental breakfast, keynote speakers, 50 sponsor booths, free screenings, consultations, and giveaways. Afternoon session from noon-4 p.m. is free. Information or to register for the morning VIP Session: SarasotaSeniorLivingExpo.com or call 955-9099.
Parenting and family matters: Family Resources, 361 6th Ave. West, Bradenton, offers a variety of workshops, including “Relating to Your Teen: How to Improve Your Relationship,” free workshop and snack offered every Thursday 6-7:30 p.m.; crisis intervention, family assessments and individual, group and family counseling; voluntary pay; and individual, marital, group and family support counseling for children and their families confronting difficulties involving family separation and divorce. Information: 741-3575
Holidays anxiety: “Separated or Divorced: Surviving the Holidays” workshop with support, encouragement and advice, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Church of the Cross. Information: 756-0060, office@cotcfamily.com, www.cotcfamily.com.
Free brain health seminars: The Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Venice will hold free, educational programs called “Nutrition for Cognition” on Nov. 18 and 19. The programs will teach attendees about nutrition and the important part it plays in brain health. The Sarasota program will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, in the Dwyer Room. Call Barb Celnar at (941) 556-3214 for more information. The Venice program will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Senior Friendship Center, 2350 Scenic Drive, in the Community Room. Call Daisy Daly at (941) 584-0075 for more information.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Lecture series for cancer patients: Blake Medical Center is offering a free lecture series developed by the American Cancer Society called “I Can Cope.” The classes cover a variety of topics for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their caregivers, including, defining cancer and its treatment options, nutrition, coping psychologically with the diagnosis, and more. Classes are held the first and third Thursday of the month through April from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Blake’s Cancer Resource Room, located in the Blake Medical Arts Building, Suite 3400. Lunch included. Registration: (888) 359-3552.
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