LOSNA teams with Pin Chasers for Shriners
The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Cairo Court 97 of Zephyrhills present a certificate of appreciation to Andrew Adler, far left, manager of Pin Chasers, 6816 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Presenting are, from left, Catherine Parker, Carol Miller, Gayle Johnson and M.J. Price. Pin Chasers has permitted the Ladies to do a monthly collection for Shriners Hospitals for Children. This year, donations went toward a bone diagnostic machine.
Hospice grief support
HPH Hospice is offering its free eight-week Grief’s Journey support group for adults who have experienced the recent death of a loved one.
The group meets Wednesdays at 2 p.m., through March 26, at the HPH Resource Center, 37441 Clinton Ave., in Dade City.
Registration is required.
For information, call (800) 486-8784.
Healthcare Marketplace enrollment
Open enrollment for the Healthcare Marketplace ends March 31. Premier Community HealthCare is hosting support sessions to provide guidance to anyone seeking health insurance coverage.
Certified application counselors will provide one-on-one assistance at these sites:
• New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills: March 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Dade City Family Health Center, 14027 Fifth St., in Dade City, at the Family Fun & Health Fest: March 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For information, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9228, 9227, or 9331.
Service of remembrance
HPH Hospice will have its Time for Remembrance ceremony March 27 at 3 p.m., at 37445 Clinton Ave., in Dade City. The hour-long, outdoor service is for adults, teens and children to honor and remember those they love.
The program will include music, readings and planting seeds of hope. Admission is free.
For information, or for other county ceremonies, call (800) 486-8784, or visit HPH-Hospice.org.
Gulfside opens corporate resource center
Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care has a new location to call home — its corporate resource center at 2061 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.
More than 150 people attended the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce grand opening celebration Feb. 25 to tour the new facility, which houses executives, directors and administrative staff.
Volunteer for ombudsman program
Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.
Local councils need volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Training and certification is provided.
For information, call (888) 831-0404, or visit Ombudsman.MyFlorida.com.
CoDA group
The Co-Dependence Anonymous group at the Medical Center of Trinity meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., at the Center’s West Pasco Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey. Upcoming meetings are March 20 and March 27.
For information, call (727) 816-8678, or (727) 858-3013.
Huntington’s disease
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is having a support group for anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s disease. The group meets March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call Nina Qualters at (727) 236-3578, or email .
Breast cancer education conference
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will present Education and Advocacy Day 2014 March 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Crowne Plaza Tampa-Westshore, 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Registration is at 8:30 a.m., followed by a welcome address and guest speakers.
Admission is free, but reservations are required.
For information, call (877) 644-3222, email , or visit FloridaBreastCancer.org.
Tampa Bay Walkathon
The Florida Chapter of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation is sponsoring the inaugural Energy for Life: Tampa Bay Walkathon in support of individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
The walk is March 22 beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a 5-kilometer walk at 10 a.m., and a one-mile walk at 10:10 a.m.
For information or to pledge online, visit EnergyForLifeWalk.org/tampabay.
Don’t Walk in Silence
Celebrate Sound Don’t Walk in Silence is raising funds for hearing health with a 5-kilometer walk March 22, rain or shine, at the University of South Florida. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m., at the Marshall Student Center.
The walk is sponsored by USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences and Tampa Gem Sertoma Club.
Registered walkers will receive a T-shirt and chance at a door prize.
To register, visit MyCelebrateSound.com/Tampa.
Remembrance service in NPR
HPH Hospice will host Time for Remembrance ceremonies March 24 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., at the Marliere Hospice Care Center, 6801 Rowan Road in New Port Richey.
The outdoor hour-long ceremonies include music, readings and planting seeds of hope. Adults, teens and children are invited to honor and remember those they love.
For information, call (800) 486-8784, or visit HPH-Hospice.org.
Gallbladder seminar
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host the seminar “Heartburn, Abdominal Pain, Hiatal Hernia, Occasional Diarrhea? It’s More Often Your Gallbladder Than You Think,” March 26 at noon.
Dr. Keith Chisholm will discuss the signs and symptoms of gallbladder disease, and surgical options.
Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be served. Reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
