Path: bloom-picayune.mit.edu!snorkelwacker.mit.edu!americast.com!americast.com!americast-post Newsgroups: americast.twt.life From: americast-post@AmeriCast.Com Organization: American Cybercasting Approved: americast-post@AmeriCast.com Subject: Headline Article Date: Tue, 10 Nov 92 15:13:22 EST Message-ID: \SE E;LIFE;WAY OF LIFE;HEALTH CALENDAR \BY Charmaine Roberts \CR THE WASHINGTON TIMES EDUCATION * Substance abuse - Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board's 11th anual Substance Abuse Awareness Week. Includes Nov. 16, panel discussion "New Developments in Suburban Drug Abuse"; Nov. 17, program "Substance Abuse Treatment Issues and Criminal Justice"; Nov. 18, program "Substances of Abuse: Trends and Patterns in Fairfax County"; and Nov. 20, a conference. For more information, call 703/934-5476. "Let's Get Busy" program features those involved in substance abuse prevention in the District's Ward 1. Nov. 18, 6 p.m., exhibits; 7 to 9 p.m., speakers and entertainment. Banneker Senior High School, 800 Euclid St. NW. For more information, call Pat Gaskins-Henry at 202/898-4700. * Prostate cancer - Seminar on advances in prostate cancer treatment. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at Suburban Hospital. Regisration: 301/530-3014. * Cystic fibrosis - Lecture on new research in treating cystic fibrosis. Nov. 17, 7 to 8 p.m. at the National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, Building 10, Masur Auditorium, Bethesda. 301/496-2563. * Nutrition - Class "Healthy Holiday Dining - Vegetarian Style." Nov. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. $18.95. Registration: 301/279-6529. Discussion "Eating for a Healthy Heart." Nov. 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Talent House, 9211 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. 703/273-8000. Lecture and demonstration on healthful holiday cooking. Nov. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Washington Adventist Hospital. $15. Registration: 301/891-5305. * Vision - Program on eye care includes "Ask the Doctor" segment. Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m. at Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Road NW. Registration: 202/234-1010. * Diabetes - Class on diabetes and nutrition. Nov. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Registration: 202/537-4058. Panel discussion with individuals with diabetes who speak on the motivational factors in their diabetes management. Nov. 18, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Classic Residence by Hyatt, 8100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Sponsored by Suburban Hospital. Registration: 301/530-3939. * Health solutions - Seminar "Health Solutions for a Critically Depleted World." Presented by Dr. Joel D. Wallach. Nov. 19, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Stouffer Concourse Hotel, Crystal City. Reservations: 703/931-8340. * Smokeout - The 16th annual Great American Smokeout is Nov. 19. A youth rally kicks off day at Woodrow Wilson High School in Northwest; features local celebrities, speakers and entertainment. The American Cancer Society offers "Quit Kits." For a kit or information on the smokeout, call 202/483-2600. Parke-Davis sponsors a "Wake-Up Service." Through Nov. 18, friends and family members of smokers can record a personal message about the benefits of nonsmoking. On Nov. 19, the "Wake-Up Service" will place these calls with recorded messages to the individual smokers. To record a message, call 900/776-WAKE. Fee is $1.95. SUPPORT * Parents of gays - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets Nov. 10, 8 p.m. at Beverley Hills Community United Methodist Church, 3512 Old Dominion Blvd., Alexandria. Another group meets Nov. 15, 2 p.m. at River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda. 301/439-FLAG. * Lupus - A lupus support group meets Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. For more information, call Doris Mohn at 301/977-0864. * Stress - A four-week stress management focus group begins Nov. 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Hospital for Women. $65. Registration: 202/293-3239. * Prostate cancer - Educational support group for men with prostate cancer and their families. Nov. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. at Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Road NW. Registration: 202/537-4500. SERVICES * Alzheimer's disease - The Alzheimer's Association presents grand opening of an office and resource center offering support programs and services to the miniority community. Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5 Thomas Circle NW. Includes tour and presentations. 202/483-4258. * Flu - IONA Senior Services offers flu shots for those over age 60 at various locations in Northwest through Nov. 17. $4 contribution. For dates and locations, call 202/895-0234. This article is copyright 1992 The Washington Times. Redistribution to other sites is not permitted except by arrangement with American Cybercasting Corporation. For more information, send-email to usa@AmeriCast.COM