Two-part series on grief: What is grief and coping with changes and grief during the holidays and special occasions, 7 p.m. Thursday, Natural Soulutions Health & Wellness Center, 4224 Ijamsville Road, Ijamsville. Led by Sharon Welch, grief and wellness specialist. Free. Register at 301-865-8471 or www.naturalsoulutions.com.

Adult, child and infant CPR, 6:30 p.m. Monday or Dec. 30. HealthFirst, Frederick . $45. 301-473-5670.

Support groups

Grief support group meets today and Dec. 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Suite A, Frederick . Free. 240-566-3030 or lkinna@fmh.org.

Evening grief support group meets 6:30 p.m., Dec. 14 and 28, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Suite A, Frederick . Free. 240-566-3030 or lkinna@fmh.org.

Support group for people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and their family members, eight-week education and support group begins in January. For details, call 301-696-0315.

Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 8, Glade Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, 56 W. Frederick St., Walkersville . This is a potluck social/meeting. 301-898-4321 or paulafrench@att.net.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, no dues or fees. For times and meeting locations, call 301-662-0544.

Al-Anon/Alateen meetings, support for families and friends of alcoholics. No dues or fees. For times and locations, call 301-663-6626.

Screenings

Reading screening and speech and language assessment, 1 p.m. Dec. 4, Friendship School, 1545 Progress Way, Eldersburg. To schedule appointment, call 410-552-6880, ext. 173.

BLOOD DRIVES

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

Today, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Frederick County Health Dept., 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick .

Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m., Evangelical Reformed Church, 15 W. Church St., Frederick .

Friday, noon to 4 p.m., Lowe's Home Center, 5611 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick .

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Mary's Church, 18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville.

Monday, 2 to 8 p.m., Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6437 Jefferson Pike, Frederick .

Dec. 14, 2 to 8 p.m., Walkersville Vol. Rescue Co., 73 W. Frederick St., Walkersville .

Miscellany

Hospice of Frederick County's annual memorial service, 7 p.m. Thursday, Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville. 240-566-3030 or lkinna@fmh.org.

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

Registration is ongoing for H1N1 flu clinics for people in the priorty groups. As vaccine becomes available, clinics will be scheduled by the Frederick County Health Department. Registration is required. Register by calling 866-226-8628 English, 866-226-8632 Spanish, or online at www.frederickcountymd.gov.

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