Thursday Verdugo Hills Chapter of The Compassionate Friends: Support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, 7:30 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month (except November and December). Verdugo Hills Hospital, conference room on fourth floor, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale. http://www.tcfla.org.

Memory assessment for seniors: Seniors 65 and older may make an appointment, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. 6345 Balboa Blvd, building 3, No. 363, Encino. 818-705-7450. http://www.priresearch.com.

Gentle yoga for cancer patients, survivors and their families: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays. Free but reservations required. Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. 818-700-6900. http://www.jenniferdiamond foundation.org.

Dental services for low-income and uninsured adults: Appointments, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Center, 6043 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-653-1990. http://www.thesabanfreeclinic.org.

Fitness classes for older adults: Energy exercises, qigong and warm-ups, 9:30-10:40 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Mondays. Call for fee. Be The Change Energy Center, 22030 Clarendon St., Suite 213, Woodland Hills.

818-888-8664. http://www.BeEnergyCenter.com.

Meditation as Medicine -- Yogic Meditation for Health and Healing: Weekly class, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Cost $17 per class; $150 series of 10. Reservations required. The Healing Compass Acupuncture Clinic and Qi Center, 22440 Clarendon St., No. 101, Woodland Hills. 818-591-8600.

Arthritis Foundation exercise program: For adults 50 and older, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. Fee $10 per month. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 818-597-7361.

Gentle yoga: 8:15-9:45 a.m.; and tai chi, 10-11:15 a.m. Thursdays. Free. OneGeneration Senior Center, 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda. 818-702-8693.

Breast-feeding support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 2289. http://www.NorthridgeHospital.org/BabiesFirst

Gentle yoga for cancer patients, survivors and their families: 11 a.m. Thursdays. Also, 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, meeting at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, north hall, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-407-1695. http://www.TwcVv.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meetings: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 27107 Tourney Road, Santa Clarita; 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Church, fellowship hall, 4445 Noble Ave.; 9 a.m. Sundays, Encino Hospital, 16237 Ventura Blvd. 800-600-6028. http://www.foodaddicts.org.

Friday Depression and bipolar support alliance group: The group meets 6:45-9 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays. Northridge Hospital Medical Center,

Spine education class: 5:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month. Reservations requested. Henry Mayo Outpatient Physical Therapy, Golden Valley Plaza, 19013 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita. 661-253-8959. (Jupiterimages)

18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-850-3272. http://www.dbsanorthridge.org.

Walking Cane Defense: Instruction will be offered 2-3 p.m. Fridays and Mondays and 8:30-9:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Classes run through March. Call for fee. 171 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-339-4051.

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura classes for cancer patients, survivors and their families: Orientation meeting with information on cancer support groups, education and stress management programs, 10 a.m. Fridays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call for location. 805-379-4777. http://www.TwcVv.org.

Stroke and Brain Injury support group: 4-5:30 p.m. second and fourth Friday of the month. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Pavilion meeting room, 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia. 661-253-8651.

Write to Heal Cancer workshop: The group uses writing, art, meditation and music to generate positive energy, noon-2 p.m. second and fourth Friday of the month. Glendale Adventist Medical Center Cancer Services, boardroom, 381 Merrill Ave. 818-409-8218. http://www.glendaleadventist.com.

Saturday CPR Blitz: Learn CPR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee $25 deposit to register (refund to those who complete the class). Reservations with deposit required in advance. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-3547.

Child car seat education and installation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free but reservations are required. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 3437.

Expectant parent tour of Women's Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital: Overview tour is held fourth Saturday of the month, 12:45-2 p.m. Meet in the hospital lobby, 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia. 661-253-8607. http://www.henrymayo.com.

Internal Power Workshop: Exercises to improve alignment and body mechanics, 1-4 p.m. Donation $20. Tarzana Aikikai, 18580 Ventura Blvd., second floor. 818-705-0600. http://www.TarzanaAikikai.com.

Meditation as Medicine: A Yogic Meditation Foundation six-week workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Cost $160. Reservations required. The Healing Compass Acupuncture Clinic and Qi Center, 22440 Clarendon St., Woodland Hills. 818-591-8600.

Tai chi class: Outdoor two-hour class, 9-11 a.m. Saturdays. Cost $10. Call for other class times. Pine Tree Grove at Balboa Sports Center. Use parking lot at 17015 Burbank Blvd., Encino. 818-996-3787. http://www.master karoltaichiacademy.com.

Tai chi and qigong classes: 1 p.m. Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Mondays at a location in the West Valley. Beginning students are welcome. Fee $15. Caroline, 818-888-3450.

Gentle Yoga With Meditation for Seniors: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturdays. Cost $4. North Hollywood Senior Center, 11430 Chandler Blvd. 818-763-7651.

Jazzercise: Classes held 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call for fee. Social hall at Little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 818-846-5167.

Qigong: For cancer patients, survivors and their families, offered by The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. 9 a.m. Saturdays. Reservations required. Call for location. 805-379-4777. http://www.TwcVv.org.

Sunday Santa Clarita Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Disease support group: 2-3:30 p.m. fourth Sunday of the month. Marie Callender's, 27630 The Old Road, Santa Clarita. 661-312-8913.

Support group for families and friends of persons diagnosed with mental illness: Two days and locations: 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays, Glendale Church of Christ, 2021 W. Glenoaks Blvd., and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, VMH Care, 1540 E. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. 818-636-3077.

Food Addicts in Recovery: 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays, Encino Hospital Medical Center, 16237 Ventura Blvd. 310-880-8203. 800-600-6028. http://www.foodaddicts.org.

Huntington's disease support group: 6-8 p.m. third Sunday of the month. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 888-443-7252.

Monday Lupus support group: 6:30 p.m. fourth Monday of the month. Circle of Care conference room at Sherman Oaks Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd. 818-892-1635. http://www.lupusla.org.

Lip-reading class: The Hearing Loss Association-SFV and LAUSD sponsors the class, 9-11 a.m. Mondays in Reseda. Reservations requested. 818-780-0188 or 818-344-4154. Email questions to: Sherrymail2003@aol.com.

Rejuvenation classes: Meditation, qigong and tai chi, 9-10 a.m. Mondays. Fee $4 per class. North Hollywood Senior Center, 11430 Chandler Blvd. 818-763-7651.

Alateen meeting: Young people ages 12-20 who live with or are friends with an alcoholic are invited to attend a weekly support group, 7-8 p.m. Mondays. The Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and St. Charles, 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. Dylan, 818-439-3867.

Ms. Vickie's soul exercise line dance class: Class includes discussion of connection between the mind and the body, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. All ages. Cost $5 per week. Pacoima Community Center, 11251 Glenoaks Blvd. 818-216-9059.

National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family members and friends of people with mental illness: 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month. West Valley Christian School, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-994-6747. http://www.namisfv.org.

Tuesday Spine education class: 5:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month. Reservations requested. Henry Mayo Outpatient Physical Therapy, Golden Valley Plaza, 19013 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita. 661-253-8959.

Sherman Oaks Parkinson & Movement Disorder support group: Recent updates on the disease will be discussed by Dr. Yvette Bordelon, 3 p.m. Free but reservations required. Leeza's Place, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 310-991-0787.

Chronic pain support group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 3680. http://www.NorthridgeHospital.org/ supportgroups.

Breast cancer support group: 7-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 2855.

Watercolor and quilting classes and qigong for cancer patients, survivors and their families: Watercolor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays; quilting, 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays; qigong, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Free but reservations required. Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. 818-700-6900. http://www.jenniferdiamond foundation.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9440 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. 818-994-9365.

Al-Anon and Alateen: Family, including children 5-20, and friends who live with or know an alcoholic are invited to attend a weekly support group, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. Al-Anon, 818-980-6155; Alateen, 818-645-7662.

Bereavement support group: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 4560.

Brain injury support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 3797.

Cancer support group: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, meeting at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, north hall, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-407-1695. http://www.TwcVv.org.

Cancer Orientation -- Everything You Need to Know from Diagnosis to Recovery: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Reservations required. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. (Leavey Cancer Conference Center). 818-885-8500, Ext. 2855.

Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1821 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. 661-722-5833 or 661-948-7015.

Qigong for cancer patients, survivors and their families: 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, meeting at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, north hall, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-407-1695. http://www.TwcVv.org.

Tai chi classes: 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and also, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for fee. California Arts building, 2977 Willow Lane, Suite 200, Westlake Village. 818-704-6256.

Wednesday Tai chi and qigong classes: 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays at a location in Calabasas. Beginning students are welcome. Fee $7; $5 seniors over 55. Caroline. 818-888-3450.

Restorative Gentle Yoga class, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Reservations required. First class free; $15 each class after. Life Cycle Health Center, 5522 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-988-7988. http://www.lifecyclehealth.net.

Counseling support group: For singles ages 39-60, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost $15 per session. Appointment required. VBS Counseling Center, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. 818-784-1414.

Stroke support group: 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 4865. http://www.NorthridgeHospital.org/ supportgroups

English-Spanish yoga classes for cancer patients, survivors and family: Gentle yoga, 5:45 p.m. and Strength training yoga, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Free, but reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, meeting at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, north hall, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-407-1695. 818-269-9582 (Spanish).

Upcoming Yoga at Calabasas Library: Deanne Wenger leads a class, noon March 1 and March 15. Bring a yoga mat. 200 Civic Center Way. 818-225-7616.

Cancer stage IV discussion group: 6-7:30 p.m. March 1. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777.

Health for seniors 55 and older series: Dr. Barbara Yates will discuss causes and symptoms of cataracts, 12:30 p.m. March 7. Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. 818-238-5353.

Sleep apnea support group: 6-7 p.m. March 7. Northridge Hospital, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 5344. http://www.NorthridgeHospital.org/.

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Health and Wellness calendar for the week beginning Thursday, Feb. 22, 2012