Mary Rathman

Social Seniors invites those 55 and older to join them for cake and conversation on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. Guests should bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

New River Library, at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, offers free beginning computer training for those age 50 or older. Call (813) 788-6375 to schedule an appointment.

Pasco County government offices, including the Pasco Constitutional offices, Pasco Courts, the Tax Collector’s office, the county’s libraries, parks and recreation centers, and Animal Services administrative offices and intake/reclaim shelter will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Bayfront Health Dade City and Gulfside Hospice will host a veterans celebration event Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m., open to all veterans and their guests. The event includes a free hot breakfast, a pinning ceremony and a moment of silence to remember all fallen veterans. The event will be at Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, in Medical Plaza 1, classroom 108. To RSVP, call (877) 362-5321.

First, there will be a Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., on downtown Main Street in Zephyrhills. Then, there will be a Veterans Day Ceremony beginning at 11 a.m., on Nov. 11, at The Lodge, at 6851 Wire Road in Zephyrhills. The public event will include a Flag Retirement Ceremony, the presentation of an Honor and Remembrance Flag, a patriotic program and lunch. Lodge members are asked to bring snacks and desserts.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host a free surgical weight loss seminar Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Guests can learn why weight loss is challenging and the options available for treatment. To make a reservation, call (813) 615-7871.

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these wellness events:

• Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m., “Mental Distress Among Older Adults,” presented by Carol Swilley, wellness assistant
• Oct. 28 at 10 a.m., breast cancer awareness walk “Warriors Wear Pink”

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

RNCG Angel Foundation (Registered Nurses Cancer Guides) will host a “Scaring Off Cancer Fundraiser: The Phantom of The Opera Chandelier Bash” on Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at The Rialto Theater, 1617 N. Franklin St., in Tampa. The nonprofit foundation provides oncology certified nurses who educate, advocate and initiate medical, financial and support resources for local cancer patients. The event is a masquerade ball, and tickets are $75. To purchase tickets, visit quick.crowdtorch.com/105939. For information, email Angelique Neumann at .

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ Creation Health Wellness Center will host a “Run for the Hills” 5K run/walk Oct. 25, to benefit and raise awareness of diabetes. Registration is at 7 a.m., and the 5K starts at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $30 per person. To register individually or as a team, or for information, visit RunForZephyrhills.org.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a heart healthy nutrition class Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. The class will review the concepts of heart healthy eating to control blood pressure, weight, and to protect the heart. Participants can learn dietary balance, good and bad fats, how to control sodium intake, calorie balance, and the importance of dietary fiber. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 834-5630.