Health & Support calendar

Caring for People with Alzheimers: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and ThursdayDec. 8-15. Cost $130. Healthcare professional, staff members, and family members are welcome to register. BCC Taunton Campus, 61 Summer St., Taunton.

CARES Program: For people with memory impairment and their care partners. Led by Alan Johnson. First and third Friday of each month, 1-2:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Council on Aging. (508) 775-5656. info@hopedementia.org. 1 Oneida St., New Bedford.

Coastline: Offers a variety of free program workshops to older adults and their caregivers in the community. Healthy Eating, Chronic Disease self-Management, My Life, My Health, A Matter of Balance, Tai Chi, and Powerful Tools for Caregivers. If you are interested in participating or would like to become a volunteer, contact Jacqueline Medeiros at (508) 742-9151 or jmedeiros@coastlinenb.org. www.coastlinenb.org. 1646 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Child Birth and Family Education Classes: Childbirth classes for young parents, ages 12-17. Pre-registration is required. For more information contact Charlton Memorial Hospital. kiserg@southcoast.org. (508) 973-7308. 363 Highland Ave., Fall River.

DBSA: Depression, Bipolar, Support Alliance support group meets every first Thursday of the month. 6-7:30 p.m. (508) 295-3286. Southcoast Complex, 100 Rosewood Way, Wareham.

American Red Cross: Blood donation opportunities in Bristol county: 2-6 p.m.Dec. 1, UMass Woodland Commons, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth;12-5 p.m.Dec. 3, Saint Anne’s Hospital. 795 Middle St., Fall River; 2-7 p.m.Dec. 3, Southcoast Health- St. Luke’s-White Home. 101 Page St., New Bedford. Blood cannot be manufactured. It can only come from generous donors. Please say you will be one. Registration has never been easier. Simply go to www.redcrossblood.org to register online. Or call 1-800 RED CROSS (733-2767).

Yoga on Union: Yinyasa flow, Thursdays 6-7:15 a.m. with Morgan and Hatha Yoga, 9-10:30 a.m. with Juliet. yogaonunion@gmail.com. www.yogaonunion.com. (508) 858-6786. 1 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Come learn about support groups, special programs and referral services. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments. bgrace_1@yahoo.com. earline_roberts@yahoo.com. 181 Hillman St., New Bedford.

Southcoast Wellness Van: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Nov. 27, Wareham Crossing, 2421 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Dec. 1, Kyler’s Seafood. Health screenings & vaccines, 2 Washburn St., New Bedford; 3:30-5 p.m.Dec. 3, The Good Shepherd Church. Health screening. 74 High St., Wareham; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Dec. 6, Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford. Health screening and vaccines. 166 Jerry St., New Bedford. For information and to schedule free screenings, call Susan Oliveira, RN (508) 973-8740 or oliveiras@southcoast.org. For a full schedule of all screening sites, visit www.southcoast.org/van.

Southcoast Health: November Support Groups – At Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care in Fall River. Breast Cancer Support Group West; Colorectal Support Group; Lung Cancer Support Group; Support for Supporters, a support group for caregivers of patients with cancer. Call Susan Domingue, LICSW (508) 973-7810; Ostomy Support Group, 2-3 p.m.Nov. 27. Call Tina McDonald (508) 679-3131 ext. 27509. Charlton Memorial Hospital, 506 Prospect St., Fall River.

Greater New Bedford Boys and Girls Club: Wellness program for adults. Offering yoga, meditation, cardiovascular exercise, nutrition; New Bedford Wellness Initiative meets 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday. (508) 992-8011. www.nbewell.com. 166 Jenney St., New Bedford.

Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care: Breast Cancer support group west, Call Susan Domingue (508) 973-7810; Lung cancer support group, call Susan Domingue (508) 973-7810; Support for supporters, Call Susan Domingue (508) 973-7810; Breast Cancer support group east, call Linda Casey (508) 973-3000; Post-Treatment Group, call Linda Casey (508) 973-3000; Under 50 Cancer support group, call Linda Casey (508) 973-3000; Support for supporters, call Linda Casey, (508) 973-3000.

Sandywoods Farm: Zumba classes - Mondays 6:30 p.m. with Serena, $7; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. with Fatima, $7; Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. with Serena, $7; Saturdays 9:15 a.m. with Fatima, $7; Pilates with Serena, Saturdays 10:15 a.m. in the Yellow building, $10; Gong Sound Bath, 6:30 p.m.Nov. 21, Dec. 19. $15 per person. The Yellow Building. Bring Mats, pillows, or blankets. sandywoodsmusic@gmail.com. 73 Muse Way, Tiverton.

Weight loss seminars: Bariatric informational sessions - 7 p.m.Nov. 26, Charlton Memorial Hospital, 363 Highland Ave., Fall River; 7 p.m.Dec. 2, The Cape Codder Resort, 1225 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis.Weight Management Informational Sessions: 4 p.m.Dec. 3, Southcoast Health at Rosebrook in he third floor conference room. 100 Rosebrook Way, Wareham.

Support groups

Hope Dementia & Alzheimer's Services: Support group starting the second and fourth Friday of each month. CARES group 12:30-2 p.m.info@hopedementia.org. (508) 775-5656. Old colony Elder Sevices. 144 Main St., Brockton.

Parents Enduring Grief: Open to families that have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or other loss of a child. Maternal/child nurses and clinical social worker are available during the meetings. Call Judy Graves, RN for details (508) 679-3131 ext 27067. St. Luke's Hospital, 101 Page St., New Bedford.

General Bereavement Group: Open to adults grieving the loss of a loved one, 5:30-7 p.m.Dec. 8 in the Multi-purpose Conference room of Charlton Memorial Hospital. 363 Highland Ave., Fall River.

Seminars for Alzheimer's caregivers: Seminars will be presented at various locations - RSVP to Jane Sullivan (508) 679-0535 jelslaw@aol.com. 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea.

The Women's Center: New support group. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Secondary Victim of a Sexual Assault. To help a family member and friend better understand how rape or sexual assault can be traumatizing for not only the victim. To be eligible for this group, call (508) 996-3343 and do a standard intake. There is no cost for this group. 405 County St., New Bedford.

Support

Child & Family Services: Offers a variety of groups on coping with chronic illness, bereavement, women's trauma, parenting skills enhancement and more. Call (508) 984-5566 for more information on groups, days and times. Middleborough Council on Aging. 543 North St., New Bedford.

Coastline: Volunteer and job seeker opportunities available for the Foster Grandparent, Money Management, Ombudsman, and senior Community, Service Employment Programs. If you are interesting in helping to support our consumers and community call (508) 999-6400 and ask to speak with one of the program directors.

Samaritans of Bristol County: Calling all volunteers. Staff is needed for staffing the crisis hotline. Volunteers must complete a 15 hour training session and then paired with a Samaritan on the telephone for 20 hours as part of the Buddy Program. www.samaritans-bristolcounty.org. To register, call del Ferus (508) 679-9777. or samsfrnb@aol.com.