Healthy dates

Bunko for Breast Cancer Visit www.bunkoforbreastcancer.org for programs and services provided at no charge for young breast cancer survivors, their children and families. 718-4123.

Heartland Hospice Seeking caring volunteers to be trained to provide friendly visits, respite care, calls to bereaved families and general office duties for Heartland Hospice patients and families. Flexible hours. Call P. Diane Lester, 477-0101 or 538-0411.

Central Ga. Breast Care Center Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genetic Screening and Counseling Program Ten percent of all breast, ovarian and colon cancers are inherited. Genetic counseling by a genetic counselor from the Emory University School of Medicine for those at a higher risk. A doctor’s referral is required. Call 633-6327. Small Steps: How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes 4-5 p.m. today, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 923-9771 to register.

Tobacco Cessation 4:30-5:30 p.m. today, March 1 and March 8, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 923-9771.

Alzheimer’s Support Group 7 p.m. Tuesday, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center.

Heart Luncheon and Cardiac Support and Education 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, lunch served, followed at noon by the speaker, cardiologist Dr. Rahil Kazi. Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 923-9771.

Breastfeeding Classes 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Pre-registration required. Free. Call 633-2229.

AARP Driver Safety Program 5-9 p.m. March 1, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. For drivers older than 50. Cost: $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call 783-1988. American Heart Association CPR 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 6, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Participants receive American Heart Course C certificate. Cost $35 and must be pre-paid. Call 923-9771.

Advance Directives For Final Healthcare 9-10 a.m. March 8, Coliseum Northside Hospital, Conference Room, Macon. Presenter is Nancy White. Call 464-8171.

AARP Driver Safety Program 1-5 p.m. March 8, Perry Hospital Cafeteria, Perry. For those older than 50. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Call 956-6662 to register.

Hypertension Self-Management 4-5 p.m. March 8, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. An initial one-hour session followed by five monthly weight and blood pressure screenings. 923-9771.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 6:30 p.m. March 9, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Fifth Annual Houston Heart Institute Rhythm Run 8 a.m. registration begins, followed by race at 8:30 a.m. March 13, Houston Heart Institute on the Houston Medical Center campus. Cost is $10 if pre-registered by March 11, and $15 day of race. Visit www.hhc.org for a race application.

Breast Cancer Support and Education 7 p.m. March 15, Health Connections in the Houston Mall.

Arthritis Support and Education 10 a.m. March 17, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center.

Al-Anon Family Group Meetings For family members and friends of alcoholics. Call Dolores S., 923-1499, for meeting place and time. Middle Georgia Gluten Intolerance Group If you have celiac disease, gluten-sensitivity, dermatitis herpetiformis or are following the gluten-free diet, check out the group’s Web site for its meetings, http://middlegeorgia.gigbranches.org. Call 397-5061.

“Directions to Destiny” Group Forming Wondering where you’re going in life? If you’re interested in being part of a group meeting weekly to explore responses to this and other questions, call Gail West, 254-3751. Group will meet at New Dawn Counseling Center, 688 Walnut St., Macon.

Weight Watchers 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Perry Hospital Medical Library. Cost: $18 to join, with a weekly member fee of $12. Call 987-4468.

Adult Bereavement Support Group 6-7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Drive, Warner Robins. 953-5161.

TOPS Club 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Perry Hospital Medical Library. Weight loss support group. Cost: $26 annual membership fee with a $1 weekly member fee. 923-9771.

SOS-Survivors of Suicide Support Group 6-7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Coliseum Psychiatric Center, 340 Hospital Drive, Macon. For those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call Gaye, 464-8138 or 741-1355 or visit www.gspin.org. Adult Yoga Class 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Chapel at Christ Episcopal Church, 582 Walnut St., Macon. Taught by Dr. Elizabeth Patrenos in candlelight. Free. Call 745-0427. Tai Chi Class (Basic 24 Form) 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Great Hall of the Parish House at Christ Episcopal Church, 582 Walnut St., Macon. Free. Class taught by Jeff White. Helps reduce stress and improve balance, flexibility, muscle tone and overall fitness. Call 745-0427 or visit www.christchurchmacon.com

IDEAL: Panic Attack, Anxiety and Stress Program 7 p.m. Wednesdays. To register, call Panic Relief Inc., Judy Schiffman, (732) 940-9658, or John, 987-3317, or visit www.panicreliefinc.com. Bipolar Support Group 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Coliseum Psychiatric Center, Ground floor conference room, 340 Hospital Drive, Building E, Macon. Call 741-1355.

TOPS Club 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Weight loss support group. Cost: $26 annual membership fee with a $5 monthly chapter fee. Call (478) 923-9771.

Survivors Group for Cancer Survivors 11:30-1 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Color Me Pink, 100 N. Houston Lake Road, Centerville. Free lunch. Call Judy Mason, 953-1377.

Alzheimer’s Support Group 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Peachbelt Rehabilitation Center, 801 Elberta Road, Warner Robins. Led by Jerry Bisting, DCO of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Call 922-1418.

TOPS Club Inc. Meetings 9 a.m. Fridays, Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5511 Bloomfield Road, Macon. Tops is a nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education group. Call 781-8140.

Paulanetics 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Health Club, 389 First St., Macon. Course taught by Paula East using isometrics, Tai-chi and other elements of exercise. Men and women. Mats used. $10 per person.

Middle Georgia Gluten-Intolerance Group Support Meetings The third Saturday of each month at Central Baptist Church, 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins.

Narconon Arrowhead Free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers. Call (800) 468-6933 or go to www.stopaddiction.com.

SouthernCare Hospice Volunteers are needed. Opportunities to help deliver goodie bags, run errands, visit patients and relieve caregivers. Call Tassie Wood, 476-4627.

Hospice Care Options Volunteers needed for Houston County and Bibb County. Call Mary Taylor, (478) 743-3033 or (800) 563-8680.

Cancer Genetic Screening Counseling Test to determine whether you are genetically disposed to cancer. By appointment, call 633-6329.

Wishes on Wheels Provides electric wheelchairs to nonambulatory seniors (65 years old and up) usually at no expense if they qualify. (800) 535-3063 or visit www.threewishes2.com.

Senior Wheels USA Electric wheelchairs available free to qualified senior citizens and the permanently disabled free. Call (800) 246-6010.

Miracle on Wheels for Seniors Electric wheelchairs available free to qualified senior citizens and the permanently disabled free. Call (800) 400-4210.

Middle Georgia Regional Development Center/Area Agency on Aging Funds programs that keep seniors living independently. Services include delivered meals, respite care and more. (478) 751-6466 or (888) 548-1456. To learn about the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program, call (478) 751-6411.