Mary Rathman

U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross, senior deputy majority whip, will host a Town Hall on Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Lutz Elementary School, 202 Fifth Ave., S.E., in Lutz., 2015. Ross will answer questions from his constituents and the press for this event.

Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Spring Hill, will host an Afternoon Tea With the Ladies on Aug. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The group is for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, as well as survivors. For information, call Cheryl Whitman at (352) 597-6130.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a Prenatal Nutrition & Fitness seminar Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Topics will include information on eating well, exercising safely and effectively, expert tips, and a prenatal yoga demonstration. Admission is free for center members, and $5 for non-members. For information and reservations, call (813) 929-5432.

The obstetrics program at the Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a childbirth super-prep class Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a one-day accelerated/refresher course. The cost is $50 per person. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 834-5630.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes group meeting for individuals with communication deficits on Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The group aims to assist individuals with communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder. Caregivers and spouse are invited. For information, call (727) 834-4445.

Florida Cancer Affiliates will offer a breast cancer support group meeting Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 3611 Little Road in Trinity. There will be open discussion for anyone who has been affected by breast cancer. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 236-0302.

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will present a free half-day, multi-generational health and wellness conference for women at Saddlebrook Resort on Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature health screenings, health presentations by physicians and other experts, and health information for women. The guest speaker will be ABC Action News anchor Linda Hurtado. There will be a keynote presentation by Maria Silliman, Florida Hospital senior vice president and administrator. There also will be a healthy cooking demonstration, and a continental breakfast and lunch. Preregistration is required. Guests can reserve a spot starting Aug. 1 online at tinyurl.com/FHWC-WomensWellnessDay or by calling (813) 929-5432.

The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida screened more than 13,000 students at 55 schools last year and is looking for volunteers to help with the same this year. No previous training is required. Volunteers can choose which schools they prefer to volunteer at. The average screening time is two to three hours. All volunteers must pass the School Board background check. Prospective volunteers can apply online at Pasco.k12.fl.us, and click on the Volunteer Application at the bottom of the page. Under Preferences, choose Sertoma Speech & Hearing. For information, contact Courtney Boulding at (727) 834-5479, or email ">.

Through Aug. 16, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., will offer a free ticket to Florida certified teachers for grades kindergarten through 12thgrade. Teachers must present a valid professional or temporary Florida Department of Education teaching certification, pay stub and Florida ID. Eligible teachers can buy up to two additional one-day companion tickets for adult or child at a discounted rate of $15 each, to be used on the same day. For information, call (813) 935-8552, or visit LowryParkZoo.com.