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Healthy week

Diet, exercise and fitness tips for the coming week
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.04.2006
Health
Today
Health and Wellness Marketing Group — Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway. Networking and education for health care marketing professionals. 7:30-9 a.m. Jan.4 . $10 per meeting. 792-6474.
Family Caregiver Support Groups Registration Deadline— East/Central location. Classes are free for residents of Pima County caring for an ill or disabled family member. 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 10-Feb. 28 (registration deadline is Jan. 4). Free. 546-4481.
Nutrition and Food Safety — Mountain View Retirement Center, multipurpose room, 7900 N. La Cañada Drive. Practical skills for family caregivers funded by the Older Americans Act through Pima Council on Aging. 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Free. 546-4469.
Stress. . . How to Dump It — Bookman's, 6230 E. Speedway. Steve Scalese teaches his techniques. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Free. 748-9555.
Thursday
Commit to Be Fit — Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley, 1551 E. Tangerine Road. This week's topic is "Your Feet: The Foundation of Your Workout." 7-8 p.m. Jan. 5. Free. 544-2000.
Mom's Night Out — Northwest Medical Center Marana, 8333 N. Silverbell Road. Lecture series for mothers. Topic is "French Fries Aren't Vegetables: Feasting on Facts About Kids, Nutrition and Obesity." 6:30 p.m. Free. 544-2000.
Friday
Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group — American Parkinson Disease Association, 2033 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 203. 10-11:30 a.m., first Friday of the month, Jan. 6-March 3. Free. 326-5400.
Homeopathy and Research — Tucson Medical Center, Marshall Auditorium, 5301 E. Grant Road. Drs. Melanie Chimes and Iris Bell speak at the Institute of Noetic Sciences meeting. 6:30 p.m. $5 donation suggested. 326-1894.
Osteoporosis: Knowledge Versus Needs — A Risk Survey — Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center, 7770 N. Shannon Road. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Free. 626-5161.
Saturday
Women's Mental Health Symposium — UA Student Union Memorial Center Grand Ballroom, 1303 E. University Blvd. An update on bipolar disorders in women. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $69 with discounts. 626-1392 .
Fibromyalgia Support Groups — No perfumes, please, due to member sensitivities. Two locations: Shalom Mennonite Fellowship, 6044 E. 30th St. (574-9594) and Healthsouth Rehab Hospital, 1921 W. Hospital Drive, Education Room (882-4007). 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 7. Donations accepted.
Monday
Native American Healing Techniques — Arizona Cancer Center, Room 2920, 1515 N. Campbell Ave. Presented by Carol Locust. Noon-1 p.m. Jan. 9. Free. 694-4605.
Open House and Presentation on Bio-Touch — IFBM: Bio-Touch, 5634 E. Pima St. A technique shown by research to increase immune function and reduce stress, pain and blood pressure. 7 p.m. Jan. 9. Free. 323-7951.
Wednesday
Adrenal Fatigue — Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. Understand signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue, guidelines for its diagnosis and effective treatment. James L. Wilson, author "Adrenal Fatigue — 21st Century Stress Disorder," speaks. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 886-1035.
Classes
Thursday
Transcendental Meditation Program Introductory Lecture — Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Explore the benefits of the TM program for mental potential, health, social behavior and world peace. 6 p.m. Jan. 5. Free. 881-0110.
11th Annual Winter Workshop Registration Deadline — Classes are held at UA School of Music, 1017 N. Olive St. and at the Music Academy of Tucson, 1735 E. Fort Lowell Road, Suite 6. Includes student Master classes, teacher enrichment courses and Sonatina/Sonata Festival. 2 p.m. Jan. 13 through 5 p.m. Jan. 15. Extended deadline Jan. 5 (late fees will apply). Class prices range $25-$65. Call for more information, 327-2303.
Saturday
Beyond Conflict, Agreement Through Understanding — First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway. Based on the teachings of Geshe Michael Roach and Christie McNally. 1-4 p.m. Jan. 7. Free; donations accepted. 204-1623.
Sunday
An Exploration in the Nature of Observation: An Awareness Retreat — Redemptorist Renewal Center, 7101 W. Picture Rocks Road. Led by Andrew Rush. Activities include daily drawing studies and exercises and exploratory conversations. 3 p.m. Jan. 8 to 1 p.m. Jan. 13. $645. 744-3400, Ext. 111.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, La Posta Quemada Ranch facility, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Herbalist Charlie Kane discusses the edible and medicinal uses of plants. 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 8. $20. 647-7121.
Fly Fishing and Fly Tying — Artisan Gift Market, Bear Canyon Shopping Center, 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. Fly fisherman John Larson instructs on how to tie flies in different sizes and how to cast. All levels welcome. 2-4 p.m. Jan. 8. $20 plus a $15 supply fee, per session. 751-2303.
Judy Fuson, Animal Communicator — Bookman's, 6230 E. Speedway. Strengthen your bond with your pet through communication. 2-4 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 748-9555.
Monday
Glass-blowing Intensive — Sonoran Glass Art Academy, 633 W. 18th St. An accelerated approach to glass-blowing. Get focused and concentrated instruction on basic skills working with molten glass and application of color. No prior experience required. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Jan. 9-27. $1,250; $1,185 for SGAA members. 884-7814.
Tuesday
Watercolor Class Registration Deadline— The Masonic Temple, 1944 E. Allen St. Classes are now forming to begin in February. Call the facilitator for a supplies list and to register your name for this fun class. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 1-March 29. Registration deadline is Jan. 10. Free. 884-5340.
Wednesday
The Science of Happiness — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Professor Derek M. Isaacowitz of Brandeis University speaks at the Tucson Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee meeting. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 includes program and brunch. 529-8666.
● Most events require advance registration. Call ahead. ● Compiled by Cina Fell. Find more calendar listings at dailystarcalendar.com