Mary Rathman

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes support group for individuals with communication deficits on Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. The group aims to assist individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder. Caregivers and spouses are encouraged to attend. For information, call (727) 834-4445.

Florida Cancer Affiliates will offer a Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group Sept. 17 at 5 p.m., at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. Topics of discussion will include the importance of early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options and the latest research. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point and CARES Health & Wellness will host a fall prevention and tai chi expo called “Moving for Better Balance” on Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. The tai chi class is designed to help seniors who have balance and/or mobility concerns. There also will be free blood pressure screenings and health resource information. Admission is free. A complimentary breakfast will be served. For information and reservations, call (727) 869-5498.

The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a Family and Friends Infant CPR class Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will learn the skills of the American Heart Association Course. Admission is free. For reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a seminar called “The Skeletons in Your Closet” on Sept. 22 at noon. Dr. Belinda Gavino will discuss the simple questions you can ask your family members to determine your risks for certain diseases or conditions. A free lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host a “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” seminar for individuals and couples Sept. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Wellness Center conference room. The guest speaker will be Dr. Marian Sampson, board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. After the seminar, guests can tour The Baby Place. There also will be a free, light dinner and those attending will receive a baby tote from Babies “R” Us in Wesley Chapel. To RSVP, call (877) 534-3108.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will offer a tutorial on “Diabetics & Eye Disease” on Sept. 22 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. The guest speaker will be Dr. Matthew Menosky. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at noon. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a seminar series on Sept. 23 at noon called “Are Men Becoming an Endangered Species and What Can We Do About it?” Dr. Ramon Perez, urologist, will discuss men’s health as a neglected aspect of an overall health initiative. Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 834-5630.

American House Zephyrhills, Senior Helpers and Second Wind Dreams will host a “Virtual Dementia Tour” on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. The tour is a training activity created to help caregivers provide better care for patients with dementia. The experience simulates the difficulties that people with dementia endure every day. To RSVP by Sept. 22, call (813) 400-2263.

The Arrhythmia Center of Florida will host a support group on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m., at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson. The general public can learn about the internal cardiac defibrillator, an implantable electronic device designed to monitor rhythm and determine if it is abnormal and needs correction. For information or to RSVP, call (727) 869-5498.