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. Thursday, 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.

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

CPR/AED, adult plus child and infant CPR, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, American Red Cross, 2 E. Frederick St., Walkersville . $72. 301-662-5131.

"Alzheimer's Awareness: A Future of Hope," 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick . Sponsored by Alzheimer's Assoc. 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.

The relationship of antipsychotic medications to health and well-being, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Way Station, 230 W. Patrick St., Frederick , NAMI education meeting. Patricia Ball, senior research nurse and study manager for the Md. Psychiatric Research Center outpatient research program, is the speaker. 240-379-6186.

CPR for the health-care provider, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, adult, child, infant CPR and AED, $55 plus book, HealthFirst. 301-473-5670.

Support groups

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

Gettysburg gluten-free group meets 7 p.m. Friday, Gettysburg Hospital Community Room, 147 Gettys St., Gettysburg, Pa. Speaker will be gastroenterologist and author Dr. Stephen Wangen. Vendors will be selling fresh baked gluten-free goods before the meeting. 717-642-6053.

Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Glade Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, 56 W. Frederick St., Walkersville . 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.

Support group for people diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, Alzheimer's or related dementia and their caregivers, 4:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Hagerstown. Pre-screening is required. Details at 301-797-4892.

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.

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. Next circle is Nov. 4. Reiki, healing touch, reflexology and other healing modalities. Unity in Frederick , 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick . 301-846-0868 or unityfrederick@verizon.net.

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