One-of-a-kind remembrance
Gulfside Hospice hosted its annual Mending Hearts Holiday Celebration for children to make holiday ornaments to remember a loved one. Noah Potkay took part in the celebration and wrote a holiday memory on a piece of paper to tuck inside an ornament with tinsel and glitter. The party, part of Gulfside’s bereavement program, helped children deal with a loss.
Donation drive for domestic violence
Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office has started a donation drive for the Salvation Army’s Domestic Violence Program.
All five tax collector’s offices in Pasco County will accept donations throughout January, via collection jars.
All funds will go directly to the program.
For information and office locations, visit PascoTaxes.com and click on the Salvation Army End Domestic Violence banner.
Tampa General opens Wesley Chapel center
Tampa General Hospital has expanded into Wesley Chapel with the Jan. 7 opening of its Tampa General Medical Group Family Care Center.
The facility, located at 2324 Oak Myrtle Lane, will be open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dr. Stephanie Talton-Williamson and Dr. Cheryl Roberson will provide medical care to patients ages 12 years and older. Services will include annual physicals, immunizations, visits for illnesses, and management of chronic health conditions.
Talton-Williamson is board certified in internal medicine.
Roberson is board certified in family medicine.
Alzheimer’s caregiver support
The local Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.
Admission is free.
For information, call Phyllis Bross at (813) 996-1361, or email .
Senior citizen strength classes
The Groves Golf and Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, offers a Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
These are low-impact classes to improve flexibility and balance.
Classes are free to Silver Sneakers members, and $5 for non-members.
For information, call Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984, or email .
Adopt a 2015 tree at FHZH
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., is looking for sponsors for its 31st annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in December.
Available trees for 2015 are New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon and Rhode Island.
The hospital provides live trees with lights and individuals, groups or organizations decorate the tree.
The program also includes family friendly activities, a Christmas program with live musical performances, readings and fireworks.
To sponsor a tree or for information, call Jane Freeman at (813) 783-6192.
Huntington’s disease support
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a support group for anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s disease Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call Nina Qualters at (727) 236-3578, or email .
Free weight loss seminar
Paradise Palms Chiropractic & Spa, 19011 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host a free weight loss event Jan. 19 at 6 p.m.
The guest speakers will be Dr. Heidi Pickering and Jason Walsh.
Guests can learn how to get your body back in shape after the holidays.
To reserve a spot, call (813) 948-1781.
Expectant parent seminar
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will present a “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” seminar Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Individuals and couples can also tour The Baby Place.
A free, light dinner will be served, and those attending will receive a baby tote.
To RSVP by Jan. 16, call (877) 534-3108.
For information, visit FHZeph.org.
Weight loss, wellness workshop
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, is hosting a free weight loss and wellness workshop Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., presented by A Focus on Fitness.
To RSVP by Jan. 17, call (813) 344-3325.
Autism support group meeting
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a Helping HANDs meeting Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
The group is for parents, family members and friends affected by autism and related neurological disorders.
For information, call Jonica Chittum at (813) 402-9442, (727) 534-8230, or email .
Open house at The Baby Place
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will host an open house at The Baby Place Jan. 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Guests can tour the all-private spacious maternity suites, meet the staff and physicians, and learn about family-centered care.
Light refreshments will be served.
For information and reservations, call (813) 929-5432.
Dealing with the grief of miscarriage
Working through the grief of a miscarriage can seem overwhelming, but help is available. Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers offers a booklet called “Embracing Hope: Comfort & encouragement after miscarriage,” published by Focus on the Family.
It also can provide a DVD, “Miscarriage-Footprints on our Hearts,” to help people process their grief.
Oasis is located at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 108, in Land O’ Lakes.
You can call Oasis at (813) 406-4965, or visit OasisPregnancyCenter.org.
