Mary Rathman

Florida Cancer Affiliates will offer a general cancer support group meeting July 8 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. Participants will receive educational material about cancer and cancer treatment. Survivors and family members will have an opportunity to express concerns and experiences. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes meeting for individuals with communication deficits July 9 at 3 p.m. The group assists individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorders. Caregivers, spouses and anyone in need of support can attend. For information, call (727) 834-4445.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE program will present a Medicare seminar July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. A representative from the program will be available to answer questions, and provide information on the basics of Medicare and prescription drug plan options. Information also will be provided on state and federal programs to assist low-income beneficiaries with Medicare costs. For information, call the library at (8132) 929-1214, or call the Senior Helpline at (800) 963-5337.

The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will host a Roast & Toast for its retiring Executive Director Craig McCart on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey. Tickets are $35 per person, or $65 per couple. The proceeds will help purchase hearing aids and services for children. For information and tickets, call (727) 834-5479.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Family Cancer Network meets the second Thursday of the month in Rosary Hall, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, beginning at 7 p.m. Cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to attend. For information, call (813) 949-4565.

Victorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, offers a Celebrate Recovery group on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The group is a recovery resource for healing from addictions. Participants will discuss hurts, hang-ups and habits. For information, call (813) 973-2230.

The Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Heart Club meets every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., in the Wellness Center conference room, 7050 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The group features bingo, food demonstrations and guest speakers on heart topics. For information, call (813) 779-6484.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has a toll-free help line to provide emotional support and resource referral to veterans in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties. Veterans staff the hotline. Any veteran needing help or information can call (844) 693-5838 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours and weekend calls will be answered by crisis specialists in the Crisis Center’s 2-1-1 call center.

The Groves Golf and Country Club hosts the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. The program is a low-impact class for men and women to help improve flexibility and balance. Strength exercises may include handheld weights and the use of tubing. The program is free to Silver Sneakers members, $5 for non-members, and $30 per month of classes. For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or ">.

The Oasis Pregnancy Center, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, offers an Earn While You Learn program for expectant mothers. Participants can earn points while learning about pregnancy, baby care, parenting and more, and then spend the points in the center’s store to purchase things from bibs to cribs. For information, call (813) 406-4965.