Chatterboxes meeting
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, offers a support group for individuals with communications deficits.
The Chatterboxes group will meet Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.
The group assists individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder.
For information, call (727) 834-4445.
CoDA group meets
The Medical Center of Trinity will offer the Co-Dependence Anonymous group every Thursday at 7 p.m., at its West Pasco Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey.
Upcoming meetings are Dec. 11 and Dec. 18.
For information, call (727) 816-8678 or (727) 858-3013.
Infant CPR class
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer the American Heart Association’s Family and Friends Infant CPR class Dec. 13 at 9 a.m.
The cost is $15 per person, or $25 for two.
For reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
Lodge offers TOPS program
J.F. Swartsel Lodge, 3309 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, offers the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) program every Wednesday.
Weigh-in is at 9 a.m., following by a meeting at 9:45 a.m.
For information, call Mary Clark at (813) 908-3587.
Breast-feeding seminar
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a breast-feeding class Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.
The class will cover the health benefits of breast-feeding, with a focus on fundamentals and how to access support.
For reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
Balance program for senior citizens
Anytime Fitness, 7016 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz, is offering an Agility & Balance Program for senior citizens on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
The cost is $5 per session for Anytime Fitness members, and $8 for non-members.
For information, call Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984, or email .
Obstetrics tours
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, offers tours through its obstetrics program.
The next tour is Dec. 13 at noon.
Guests can visit the mother-baby and birthing suites, and observe the infant safety and security program.
To make a reservation, call (727) 834-5630.
Breast cancer support
The Center for Women’s Health at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, offerS a breast cancer support group the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
The next meeting is Dec. 17.
The meetings will include available resources, in-depth discussions, guest speakers, and the sharing of stories.
Both breast cancer patients and survivors are encouraged to attend.
To register, call (813) 929-5432, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events.
Caregiver support
The Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.
The group is open to anyone who has a loved one with any form of dementia.
Topics include caregiving frustrations and successes.
Admission is free.
For information, call (813) 996-1361, or email .
Veteran hotline help
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has a toll-free help line to provide emotional support and resource referral to veterans in a five-county area.
The service covers Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties.
The hotline is staffed by veterans.
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.
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.
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 .
