health
Today
Depression and Bipolar Support Group — Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center, meeting room, 7770 N. Shannon Road. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 28. Free; donations accepted. 531-2388.
Healing Through Art — Building Health, 2830 N. Edith Blvd. The focus of this group is art for self-expression and healing. 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17. $20 includes materials. May attend first session on a donation basis. 881-2534.
Thursday
Senior exercise class — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, Music Building, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. This is a gentle, low-impact, full-body workout. 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. $2 per session; $10 per month. 299-6421.
Live & Learn: Osteoporosis — No Bones About It — Green Valley East Social Center, 7 S. Abrego Drive, Green Valley. For further information, go to www.arthritis.org. 2-3 p.m. Jan. 18. Free. 917-7070.
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Allergens — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Mark Sneller, Ph.D., will talk. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Free. 647-0980.
Saturday
Wellness Wisdom Weekend — Aqua Vita Natural Foods Market, 2801 N. Country Club Road. Medical, intuitive and wellness consultant Peggy McConnell will speak on topics that include "Food Sensitivities" at 3 p.m. and "Intuitive Eating" at 5 p.m. on Jan. 20. Local author Mike Adams will sign "Natural Health Solutions & the Conspiracy to Keep You From Knowing About Them," at 2 p.m. Jan. 20-21. Free. 293-7770.
Premier Brain Injury Education Conference — Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. Drs. Sydney Rice, Kristina Kwasnica and Andreas Theodorou will discuss rehabilitation and pediatric brain injury. Lunch will be served and space is limited. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 20. Free. 320-6239.
Chronic pain seminar — Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center, 7770 N. Shannon Road. 2-3 p.m. Jan. 20. Free. 219-5060.
Monday
Free Healthy Families lectures series — Bookmans, 1930 E. Grant Road. Holistic physician Sandra Bevacqua will discuss "Weight Loss After Pregnancy." 7-9 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. Free. 743-0575.
Tuesday
American Lung Association's Freedom from Smoking Clinic — Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Eight-session clinic is led by a trained facilitator. Class will receive half-off discount on a six-week supply of nicotine patches, gum or other medication. Must be 18 or older. 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 23-March 6. Free. 740-3031.
next Wednesday
Delta seminar — El Dorado Audiology, 1200 N. El Dorado Place, Suite D-415. Hearing-impaired individuals and their families can better understand hearing loss. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 24. Free. 885-0234.
classes
Today
Canine freestyle (dancing with dogs) free introductory meeting — Companions for Life Center, 3465 E. Kleindale Road. Boogie to your favorite tunes with your favorite four-legged friend. 3-5 p.m. Jan 17. Free. 299-8600.
Thursday
Baby and Me sign language class — Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Road. Taught through songs, games and stories. Babies up to 2 years old are welcome. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22. $70; includes "Sign With Your Baby" book. 682-8918.
Beginning psychic development classes — Singles and Friends, 2447 N. Los Altos Ave. The Rev. Dwain Herron will be the facilitator. 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays through March 29. $5 suggested donation. 622-6163.
Champions Workshop to Change Your Life — Marriott Tucson University Park, 880 E. Second St. Motivational workshop. 7-10 p.m. Jan. 18. $20 in advance; $59.95 day of session. 219-7060.
Saturday
Self-defense and weapon clinic — The Dojo, 4300 E. Pima St. Sensei Doug Corlew, owner of The Dojo, is hosting clinics with Master Fumio Demura in Tucson and Phoenix. 9:30-11 a.m. self defense; 11 a.m.-noon weapons Jan. 20. $25 for one clinic; $40 for both. 471-7500.
Monday
Teen STEP — The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St. Get the tools for meeting the challenges of parenting teenagers. A six-week course for the parents of teenagers from 13 to 18. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26. $81. 321-1500.
next Wednesday
How to Get Your News in the Star — American Legion Post 66, 1560 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita. Volunteer fundraisers and charity event planners are invited to meet editors of the Arizona Daily Star and learn how to get information about their events published. Light refreshments. Call or go to www.tucson.com/prworkshop. Networking 7:15 a.m.; presentation 7:30-9 a.m. Jan. 24. Free. 573-4142.
