Mary Rathman

The Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer a free tobacco cessation class on May 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participants will learn the health risks associated with tobacco use, the benefits of quitting, symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, and the triggers that can sabotage the quitting process.

Free nicotine replacement therapy will be offered while supplies last, if medically appropriate.

For information and to register, contact Deann Marasco at (813) 929-1000 or .

Community Aging and Retirement Services, in partnership with the Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, will have balance classes May 18 through July 6, every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

The sessions include group discussion, problem-solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise. Older adults can learn positive coping methods to reduce the fear of falling, and remain active and independent.

To register, call (727) 869-5498.

The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital will hold a “New Family Care” class on May 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Graduate Medical Education Building, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. The program is free. To register call (352) 597-6333 or visit OakHillHospital.com/maternity.

The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital will hold a Childbirth Preparation Program for expectant parents on May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Graduate Medical Education Building, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. The program is free. To register call (352) 597-6333 or visit OakHillHospital.com/maternity.

Compose a Heart & other immigrant stories is a multimedia presentation made up of spoken work, solo clarinet and/or piano, a slideshow of images, audio recordings and moving narratives. The Sisterhood of Congregation of Beth Am, 2030 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, is sponsoring this event on May 22 at 2 p.m. The performance is brought to you by the Isser & Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida. Advance ticket sales are $18 for adults and $10 for children and students. Call (813) 968-8511 to purchase tickets. Tickets also will be available at the door.

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will feature State Sen. Wilton Simpson at its meeting on May 23. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., for refreshments, with the general meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Simpson will talk about actions taken during the previous legislative session and will cover future issues expected in 2017. The club meets at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. All are welcome. For more information, call Steve Graves at (813) 996-3011.

Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will show sensory friendly family films where kids can be kids in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums are made more comfortable with brighter lights, and the sound level is turned down. The audience is encouraged to be themselves and interact with the movie, while having fun without the worry of disturbing others. Guests can sing and dance during the movies. Shows begin at 10 a.m.

• May 21: “Angry Birds”
• June 18: “Finding Dory”

For information, call (813) 948-5444.

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, is having an indoor rummage sale on May 21, from 7 a.m. until noon. It will feature furniture, decorative items, clothing, purses, shoes, jewelry, baby items, toys, tools, small appliances, electronics, linens, baskets, books CDs and other items. The Sisters in Spirit women’s group will be selling baked items, too.

Rosecastle of Zephyrhills Assisted Living and Memory Care, at 37411 Eiland Blvd., in Zephyrhills, is having a craft fair on May 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will feature an assortment of artists and vendors offering jewelry, designer handbags, decorative items, edibles and more. A $3 lunch special of a hot dog, chips and a drink also will be available. The public is welcome and there is no charge to attend.

The Wilderness Lake Preserve Birding and Photography Club will sponsor an introductory seminar called “Overview of Digital Photography” on May 19 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at the Wilderness Lake Preserve Lodge theater, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The cost is $3 for Wilderness residents, and $3.30 for non-residents. Seats are limited. To register, call Maury Griffith at (678) 451-5348, or email , and include your full name, email address and phone number.