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Health events
LONG TERM CARE PLANNING: Aug. 19, 2-4 p.m., Pardee Signature Care Center at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Focuses on alternatives in long-term care planning. Explore medical care options, financial considerations, insurance and other issues. Free but visit www.pardeesignaturecare.org or call 828-692-4600 to register.
DIABETES Support Group Meet & Greet with Pardee Hospital’s new endocrinologist Jonathan Rappaport: Aug. 19, 10-11:30 a.m., Pardee Signature Care Center in the Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Rappaport will present program on diabetes care and management, attendees may ask questions. Free. www.pardeehospital.org.
QIGONG for Health & Heart: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Unity Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. Slow, meditative movements to improve balance, restore health and connect you with your heart energy for harmony and relaxation. Can be done standing or sitting. $5 suggested donation. 201-452-8244 or www.starhorsejourneys.com.
ALZHEIMER’S-Effective Communication Strategies: Aug. 20, 1-2:30 p.m., Haywood County Public Library, 678 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. Explores how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help both parties to connect and communicate in meaningful ways. RSVP to Kathy Olsen at 828-452-5169.
GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH & WELLNESS: Aug. 20, 6-7 p.m., Pardee Signature Care Center at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Dr. Shannon Huff, of Pardee OB/GYN Associates, discusses risk factors for gynecological cancers, offer recommendations on minimizing risks, early detection and the necessity of pap smears after a hysterectomy. Symptoms of gynecological cancers are often silent. Free but visit www.pardeesignaturecare.org or call 828-692-4600 to register.
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS: 12-week class begins Aug. 26. 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays (beginner) at Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, or 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St., downtown. Level 2 classes at noon and advanced level 2 at 4 p.m. at Homewood and 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist. $140 with discounts to $126 with doctor prescription or for members of First Baptist Church, Asheville. Can be done sitting or standing. Not just for arthritis. www.wnctaichiarthritis.com or 828-253-8649 or 828-230-9208.
“MEDICARE CHOICES MADE EASY” CLASS: Aug. 27, 5-7 p.m., Twisted Laurel, 10-A S. Main St., Weaverville. Hosted by The Council on Aging and Merrill Lynch. . The classes help individuals 60 and older make informed decisions on the Medicare benefits that are right for them. Free but register at www.coabc.org. For more information about the classes, contact John Wingerter at JohnW@coabc.org or 828-277-8288 ext. 310.
MOVIE “FED UP”: Aug. 27, 6 p.m., Carolina Cinemas, 1640 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Join Blue Sky MD for a free screening. The documentary, from Katie Couric and “An Inconvenient Truth” producer Laurie David, takes a close look at the food industry and the foods Americans consume every day. Healthy refreshments provided. Email kinsay.sand@blueskymd.com to RSVP. 828-274-9500.
MELANOMA Lunch and Learn workshop: Aug. 28, noon-1 p.m., Pardee Hospital, 800 N. Justice St., Hendersonville. This workshop will discuss melanoma including the different types of moles, the role of sunscreen, and why tanning beds should be avoided. Free admission and light lunch. Call 828-696-1341 by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 to register.
RESTORING DIGESTIVE HEALTH: Nourishing Herbs, Foods & Ferments for Vitality: Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Wilson College, Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa. Workshop with herbalist, foodie, naturalist, and traditional food ways maven, Lindsay Wilson. Explore ways to heal the gut and take charge of your digestion. $75. http://organicgrowersschool.org/events/harvest-conference/pre-conference-workshops/.
NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?: Pisgah Legal Services, 62 Charlotte St., Asheville, offers free year-round appointments with Health Care Navigators so you can explore your options for getting affordable health insurance. Call 828-210-3437 to make an appointment. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 and lasts until Jan. 31, 2016. However, special enrollments are available for qualifying life events. Did you also know that 9 out of 10 people in North Carolina qualified for financial help in paying their monthly premiums?
Health screenings
BLOOD PROFILE TESTING: 8:30-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. No appointment needed. Comprehensive metabolic, complete blood count, lipid panel, thyroid, PSA and urinalysis to name a few. For a complete list of tests and pricing, visit www.opportunityhouse.org and click on newsletter. Results are usually back in a few days. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. 828-692-0575.
SCREENING BREAST THERMOGRAMS: Aug. 25, Asheville Integrative Medicine, 832 Hendersonville Road. Thermography is a noninvasive test that does not cause radiation exposure or compression of the breasts. Initial thermogram is $149. Process takes about 15 minutes. Results will be interpreted by an M.D. and originals mailed to patient within 10 days. A copy of the interpretation can go to the physician of choice. Call 828-252-5592 to make an appointment.
Meditation
ASHEVILLE MOVEMENT COLLECTIVE DANCES: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., downtown. Non-instructional, free-form dances to inspire authenticity and healthy community. No prior experience required. Two dances, your second dance is free. $7-$15. http://ashevillemovementcollective.org. ALSO 7 p.m. Fridays at Asheville Academy of Ballet at 4 Weaverville Road.
CHANGE YOUR WORLD: New Approaches to Life, Love & Happiness: 7 p.m. Sundays to Oct. 18 (no class on Aug. 30), Anjali Hot Yatra Yoga, 780 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. By learning to be more peaceful, loving and positive, we can learn to be happy whether or not our life changes externally. With Buddhist teacher Sharon Lovich. Drop-in classes. $10, $5 students/seniors. 803-200-2115 or www.MeditationInAsheville.org.
TONING THE CHAKRAS INSIDE SALT CAVE: Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m., Asheville Therapeutic Salt Cave, 12 Eagle St. Vocal toning is a form of sound meditation. It usually consists of singing extended syllables, especially vowels. These sounds are believed to have their own energetic properties. We will be group toning the bijas of the chakras, simple Sanskrit syllables, originating in Hinduism, believed to balance the energy centers of the subtle body. Combining sound and stones can produce deep meditative experiences. $36. 828-236-5999 or www.ashevillesaltcave.com.
Self-help groups
GAMBLING: 12 Step Gamblers Anonymous Meeting: 6:45-7:45 p.m. Thursdays, lower level conference room at Basilica of Saint Lawrence, 97 Haywood St., Asheville. A closed meeting reserved for people that have or think they may have a gambling problem. Anonymity is first and foremost. We welcome you with open arms. Park behind the church and ring the bell at the back door. Contact Casey at 828-318-4800 or kc1st@mac.com. Visit www.gamblersanonymous.org.
Support groups
ADDICTION COUNSELING: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.
BETTER TOGETHER: Life Limiting Illness Support Group: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Secrets of A Duchess, 1439 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Weekly support group for adults managing the challenges of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases. Free but call 386-801-2606 to reserve your spot. Visit www.WildPrecious.Life.
GRIEF CLASSES: CarePartners, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, offers grief classes at its bereavement center. 828-251-0126.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT-Marshall: Aug. 18, 2-3 p.m., Center Community Center, 1300 Grapevine Road, Marshall. For anyone in the Madison County area who has lost a loved one. Every third Tuesday. www.hotspringshealth-nc.org.
DIABETES: Aug. 19, 3:30-5 p.m., Mission Health Diabetes and Health Education Center, 1 Hospital Drive, third level, room 3308, Asheville. Every third Wednesday. Contact Laura Tolle at 828-213-4788 or Laura.Tolle@msj.org.
IN GOOD COMPANY Breast Cancer Support: Aug. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m., SECU Cancer Center, 21 Hospital Drive, room R-120, Asheville. Every third Thursday for breast cancer survivors. Husbands, children and friends encouraged to participate. For more information, call Denise Steuber at 828-213-2508 or Janet Magruder at 828-213-2507.
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m., Foster Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 375 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Every fourth Tuesday. Contact Karen Harrington at 828-277-4868.
BEREAVEMENT-Mars Hill: Aug. 27, 2-3 p.m., Mars Hill Retirement Center, 170 S. Main St., Mars Hill. Every fourth Thursday. www.hotspringshealth-nc.org.
INCONTINENCE: Sept. 10, 1 p.m., West Asheville. For those suffering from or affected by any level or form of incontinence. Every second Thursday. For more information e-mail WNCIncontSG@bellsouth.net.
Health-related events, classes, more around Asheville
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