Mary Rathman

Paradise Palms Chiropractic & Spa, 19011 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host a free weight loss seminar March 11 at 6 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Jason Walsh.

Guests can try samples of the spa’s ITG diet foods.

To make a reservation, call (813) 948-1781.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will host a vegetarian cooking demonstration March 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Executive chef Jerry Dzialo and registered dietitian Denise Doman will prepare vegetarian dishes for guests to sample, and discuss a healthy plant-based menu.

The cost is $5 for wellness center members, and $10 for non-members.

To make a reservation, call (813) 929-5432.

The Commons on Pretty Pond, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills, will offer memory screenings March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There also will be information on Alzheimer’s disease, referrals to community resources, care consults, and Alzheimer’s caregiver training.

For information and to schedule an appointment, call (813) 779-4501, or visit TheCommonsOnPrettyPond.com.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present a seminar on shoulder pain March 10 at noon.

The guest speaker will be orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Baker.

The topics will include the latest options to remedy shoulder pain, including a live demonstration of an ultrasound on the shoulder.

A free lunch will be provided.

For information and reservations, call (813) 929-5432.

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present a series of Tuesday Tutorials with complimentary lunch at the Rao Musunuru Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

All programs begin at noon. Upcoming tutorials are:

• March 10: When do you need open heart surgery and what kind?
• March 17: Life after heart attack, open heart surgery and stroke
• March 24: What to do when ulcers and wounds don’t heal

For information and reservations, call (727) 869-5498.

Oak Hill Hospital will present a lecture on “Treatment for Hip Arthritis: Anterior Hip Replacement” March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane in Brooksville.

The guest speaker is orthopedic surgeon Dr. Juan Raposo.

A hot meal will be served.

For reservations and information, call (352) 597-6333.

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc., is seeking nominations for the first Patricia J. Bell Achievements in Aging Award.

The award is in honor of the memory of Patricia J. Bell, a longtime advocate in the aging field.

Nominees should demonstrate significant contributions in the field of aging in Pasco and/or Pinellas counties.

Nominations will be accepted until March 9.

The winner will be recognized during a luncheon April 24 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

For information and nomination forms, visit AgingCareFL.org/patricia-j-bell-award, or call Helen King at (727) 570-9696, ext. 210.

The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a Family and Friends Infant CPR class March 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Participants will learn the skills of the American Heart Association Course.

The cost is $15 per person, or $25 for two.

For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

Gulfside Hospice is hosting these upcoming orientations for new volunteers:

• March 5 and March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Gulfside’s Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills
• March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Gulfside’s Bereavement and Community Outreach Center, 6230 Lafayette St., in New Port Richey
• March 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Gulfside’s Lutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.

For information and reservations, call Kathie Poole at (727) 845-5707 or Tracey Thompson at (813) 780-1235.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a biweekly communication deficits support group.

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 welcome to attend.

Upcoming meetings are March 5 and March 19 at 3 p.m.

For information, call (727) 834-4445.