Standard first aid, 6 p.m. Thursday, American Red Cross, 2 E. Frederick St., Walkersville . $50. Advance registration and payment required. 301-662-5131.

Grief awareness workshop, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Suite A, Frederick . RSVP by Oct. 27 to 240-566-3030 or lkinna@fmh.org.

Women's Awareness Breast Cancer Seminar: One Hundred Women in Pink, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Quinn Chapel Christian Life Center, 132 E. Fourth St., Frederick . Continental breakfast. Guest speaker is Dr. Dawn Leonard, African American breast cancer surgeon, North West Hospital in Randallstown.

Three-part workshop on grief, coping with changes and grief during the holidays and learning how to stay in the present without fear and worry, 6 p.m. Nov. 5, Frederick Residence Inn by Marriott, Westview Drive, Frederick . Led by Sharon Welch, Natural Soulutions Health and Wellness Center, Ijamsville. Free. Register at 301-865-8471 or naturalsoulinc@aol.com.

"Alzheimer's Awareness: A Future of Hope," 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8, at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick . Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association. Educational panel discussion, viewing of "The Savages," a humorous film about the challenges siblings face when making decisions for their father with dementia; music from Ann Davis Sophocleus. $6 adults, $4 seniors/students.

Support groups

Frederick County Stroke Club will meet at noon, Monday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 W. Seventh St., Frederick , for fellowship and potluck lunch to celebrate the club's 35th anniversary. 301-865-5806.

Geneisis, a support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Daytime group meets 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and 17. Evening group meets 7 p.m. Nov. 9 and 23. Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Suite A, Frederick . Free. 240-266-3030 or lkinna@fmh.org.

Survivors of suicide support group, sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Frederick County, for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. Led by trained facilitator. For meeting time and location, call 301-663-0011.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weekly weight-loss support group meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Kemp Hall Community Room, 4 E. Church St., Frederick . 240-629-8251 or 301-662-5815.

Screenings

Hepatitis screenings, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Frederick County Hepatitis Clinic, 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick . Free testing for hepatitis B and C. 301-600-3343 or www.frederickcountyhepatitisclinic.org.

BLOOD DRIVES

American Red Cross -- To schedule a blood donation, call 800-GIVE-LIFE. To schedule a platelet donation, call 800-272-2123.

Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m., Glade Valley Church of the Brethren, 2 Chapel Place (behind Safeway), Walkersville . Walk-ins welcome. For appointment, call 301-524-4745 or 301-898-0886.

Miscellany

Volunteers needed for 28-week research study of an oral investigational drug for subjects with rheumatoid arthritis receiving methotrexate. Details, call the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Md., Frederick , at 301-694-5800.

Candlelight spiritual yoga, 7 p.m. Mondays, for all levels, Unity Church, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick . 301-846-0868.

Spiritual yoga, 10:30 a.m. Friday mornings, Unity Church, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick . All levels. Free, but donations accepted. 301-846-0868.

Community healing circle, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. Reiki, healing touch, reflexology and other healing modalities. Unity in Frederick , 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick . 301-846-0868 or unityfrederick@verizon.net.

SEASONAL FLU CLINICS

Today, 5 to 8 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 20100 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Flu $25, pneumonia $30. Medicare Part B holders free. 301-349-2073.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, Loudoun County, Va., health mobile, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, Va. $25, free with Medicare Part B. 703-771-5281.

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