Long Beach area health calendar for week of July 21-27 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

Today

SOS (Survivors of Suicide): Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide recently or in the past. Free and nondenominational. 1:30-3:30 p.m. first and third Sunday of the month. New location: Shepherd's Grove, 12921 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove. 714-539-1429.

Monday

Free lip-reading classes: Offered by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association. "Practice" classes run 10 a.m.-noon Mondays. "Teaching" classes will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 21-Dec. 11. Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood. 562-438-0597, hlalongbeachlakewood.org

Nar-Anon: The Long Beach family group, Healing Hearts, offers support for family and friends of drug addicts. 7 p.m. Mondays. Community Grace Brethren Church, 5885 Downey Ave., Long Beach. 562-490-4689, 888-297-9560, nar-anon.org

Tuesday

Cypress Senior Center programs: Free one-hour presentations on various health topics. Programs start at 10:30 a.m. Programs include "Healthy Hydration," Tuesday; and "Power Over Diabetes," July 30. 9031 Grindlay St. 714-229-2005.

Grandparents as Parents: Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren. Free. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Salvation Army building, 455 E. Spring St., Long Beach. 818-264-0880.

Stroke Support Association: Group meetings for stroke survivors and family/caregivers. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays in Long Beach. Call 562-537-0556 for details.

Recovery International: The group teaches participants skills for coping with anxiety, depression and anger. 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark St., Lakewood. Donations requested but not required. Call Bob at 562-343-5195, or go to lowselfhelpsystems.org

Wednesday

Diabetes - Complications and Prevention: Dr. Charles Kung from Pioneer Medical Group discusses positive health habits to help live a longer life with diabetes. Program participants must be at least age 50. 1 p.m. Wednesday. Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St. 562-916-8550.

Thursday

Caregiver Resource Center: Information about services that include family consultation, assessment, care planning, counseling, referrals for resources, educational seminars, respite planning and community education. 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday. Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. 714-229-2005.

Friday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Weight-loss support group meets Fridays, with weigh-in 9:15-9:45 a.m. and meeting at 10 a.m. $2 per week with $28 annual membership (includes monthly magazine). Social Hall of Christ Lutheran Church, 6500 E. Stearns St., Long Beach. 562-434-5244.

Blood pressure screenings: 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Free. Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. 714-229-2005.

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