RADIANT LOTUS ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES and Healthy Palate Restaurant presents “Colon Hydrotherapy 101” teaching you how to care for your colon Jan. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m., Healthy Palate, 2880 Santa Maria Way, Suite A1, Santa Maria. More info: 757-9802, radiantlotusbodywork@gmail.com.
SANSUM CLINIC presents a Weight Management Strategies class that meets Feb. 3, 10, and 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Sansum Clinic, 1225 N. “H” St,, Lompoc. $15. More info: 737-8754, mweiss@sansumclinic.org, sansumclinic.org.
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THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING offers free energy balancing sessions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Sierra Vista Hospital, 1010 Murray Ave., SLO. Info: 438-4347 or globalalliance.ws.
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Medical Center at 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578.
SYCAMORE MINERAL SPRINGS HEALING ARTS INSTITUTE offers a range of classes including yoga and meditation, alternative and herbal medicine, aroma and color therapy, compassionate communications, creative play, and movement classes from dance to Pilates. Location is 1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo. Info: 595-7302.
CALMING THE MIND are classes taught by British Buddhist Nun Gen Kelsang Lekma every other Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lompoc Valley Community Center, 1501 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Cost is $10 per class. Info: meditationinsantabarbara.org.
GROWING GROUNDS FARM STAND is open Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m. at the corner of Foster Road and California Boulevard, Orcutt. Info: 934-2182 or agottschalk@t-mha.org.
MARIAN HOSPICE offers a grief recovery support group Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the physician’s dining room at Marian West, 505 E. Plaza Dr., Santa Maria. Info: 739-3830
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers many community support groups, classes, and lectures including Cancer Support Groups, Cardiac Risk Profile Screening and Counseling, Prenatal Preparation, Grief-Recovery Group, Exercise for Arthritis patients, Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening, Ostomy Support Group, Caregiver Support Group, Mended Hearts Support Group, stroke and Brain Injury Support Group, Depression Screening, Nutritional Instruction, Services for the Spanish Speaking Community, Stroke Support Group, and Diabetes Support Groups. Info: 739-6300 or visit Marian Medical Center.
MARIAN RESIDENCE is in need of lifeline service monitors to help those in need of emergency assistance or volunteers to help out with anything they can. Info: 922-7731.
ORCUTT ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA GENERAL INTEREST SUPPORT GROUP is open to all on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia House, 4620 Song Lane, Orcutt. Info: 937-3332.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS meet in Santa Maria at the Wisdom Center Social Service Department. Info: 354-5326.
FREE LOW-VISION CLASSES with the Braille Institute teaches participants how to remain independent despite loss of vision every Monday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Santa Maria Terrace, 1405 E. Main St., Santa Maria. Info: 682-6222.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS at Marian Health & Wellness Center, 1406 E. Main St., are available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Info: 739-3250.
HEALING TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY by Emilio Espinoza offers a senior citizen discount rate of $30 per half-hour massage session Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Old Orcutt. Info: 937-9750.
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC in Santa Maria, 2115 S. Centerpointe Pkwy., offers a variety of services and programs. Well Baby, Child, Teen, Healthy Families and Gateway examinations are available through the well-child program. No cost for low-income eligible families; programs available. Info: 346-8414. Clinics for confidential sexually transmitted disease exams are held every Thursday morning and cost $20, which includes the examination, medication, and a one-month follow-up visit. Info: 346-8410. Free, anonymous HIV testing is Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment needed. For family planning, birth control, and PACT services, call 346-7336.
SANTA MARIA WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER offer women’s health services for women of low-income, Medi-cal or on a sliding scale. Free pregnancy testing is Mondays through Fridays, from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments preferred, but not required. Donations accepted. Info and appointments: 739-8710.
STROKE, BRAIN INJURY AND BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP for patients, family and friends meeting the third Tuesdays of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. at Cardiac Rehab Center, 1406 E. Main Street, Santa Maria. Info: 739-3591.
FREE PREGNANCY TESTING is offered by Community Health Center weekdays, from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m., 2801 Santa Maria Way, Suite A. No appointment necessary. All tests are confidential. Referral and pregnancy resources are available. Info: 938-9200.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD GLUCOSE SCREENING are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Guadalupe Senior Center, 4545 Tenth St., Guadalupe. Info: Ms. Szumski, 739-3622.
THE WOMEN’S SHELTER PROGRAM of San Luis Obispo offers a free weekly support group for women dealing with substance abuse and domestic violence issues Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Registration is suggested. Free child care is available. Info: 473-6507. The program is seeking volunteers to work in crisis intervention, and as child mentors. Training is provided. Info: 781-6401, Ext. 202.
FREE LOW IMPACT EXERCISE class is for seniors on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Valentine Court Apartment’s Community Room, 280 E. Newlove St., Santa Maria. Info: 928-2818.
AMERICAN RED CROSS offers health and safety courses such as first aid, CPR, and other health and safety training. For a detailed list of courses or to register, call the American Red Cross Santa Maria Valley District office at 928-0778.
FINAL EXIT OR COMPASSION & CHOICES is always ready to answer questions. Info: 489-5481.
CALIFORNIA ANIMAL AND REFERRAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL provides free pet loss grief counseling to the public the first and third Tuesday of month from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Antioc University, 801 Garden St., Santa Barbara. Info: 899-CARE, 961-2528, aniocsb.edu.
THE CROHN’S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP OF AMERICA has a support group that meets the second Wednesday of each month (except in June, August, and December) at Marian Medical Center Clinic, 116 S. Palisades, in classroom B on the first floor, Santa Maria. Everyone is welcome. Info: 922-6133.
SANTA MARIA LUPUS AND RHEUMATIC DISEASES GROUP offers regular meetings, support, information, and fellowship. Group meetings are on every fourth Tuesday of the month (not December) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Knollwood Village Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 4012 South Bradley. Info: 346-2484 or smlupus@gmail.com.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets with a certified counselor as facilitator on the third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., at Merrill Gardens, 1220 Sway Road. Free. Info: 928-2662.
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB, sponsored by the American Lung Association of California, meets monthly and is open to all adults with chronic respiratory disease and their families. The club meets at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Marian Health and Wellness Center, 1406 E Main St. Info: 922-2161.
COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS/H.O.W. meets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Mondays at noon, Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m., and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. They also meet in Cambria at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Head Start Office, 1920 Main St. And in Arroyo Grande on Saturdays at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Road. Info: 546-1178. Phone meeting: ceahow.org or 938-0664.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, a nonprofit group for those seeking recovery from overeating and other eating disorders meets every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 624 East Camino Colegio, Santa Maria. Info: 937-1499. Please leave a message.
YOGA CLASSES with Amanda de la Garza feature “Yoga: Levels 2-3” Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and “Yoga for Beginner and Injured” Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m., all in Santa Maria. Info: 315-2518 or Amanda_delagarza@yahoo.com.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR TOTAL JOINT REPLACMENT OR ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR SURGERY classes are offered by the Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy Group. Call for times. The Santa Maria Physical Therapy group is located at 820 E. Enos Dr. Info: 928-8257.
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 3, 2011.
