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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This article appears in Feb 3-10, 2011.