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Body and Mind

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 04.26.2006
Friday
Dr. Rubin Naiman — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. The sleep and dream specialist for Dr. Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine will discuss "Healing Night: The Science and Spirit of Sleeping, Dreaming and Awakening." 7 p.m. April 28. Free. 792-3715.
Saturday
"Social Support = Success!" — University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Workshop and food demonstration by Ted Rogers. Part of the 2006 Tucson Challenge workshop series, designed to help people lose weight. Challenge weigh-out. Drop-ins welcome. 9-11 a.m. April 29. $10 per workshop or free to those who purchased series package. 621-6988.
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2006 — McCormick Park, 2900 N. Columbus Blvd. Groups around the world will perform tai chi and Qigong exercises and discuss the benefits of each. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 29. Free. 331-3941.
RAW Power Violence Preparedness program — Ultima SWAT Martial Arts & Fitness Center, 7649 E. Speedway. "RAW Power" is a reality-based program that addresses the physical, verbal and emotional components of real world safety. Level 1. 1-6 p.m. April 29. $50. 721-2348.
Trigeminal neuralgia support group — Columbus Street Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Discussion of causes and treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Call 399-2466 or 883-2727 for information. 2-4 p.m. April 29. Free. 791-4081.
Tuesday
University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health — Arizona Cancer Center, Kiewit Auditorium, 1515 N. Campbell Ave. Tim Sanders talks about "Public Health and Integrated Emergency Management." Noon-1 p.m. May 2. Free. 626-0189.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training — Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Train to run or walk a marathon or half-marathon or complete a triathlon under the direction of Team in Training coaches. Training available for every fitness level. While training, you will raise funds to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Must be 18 or older to register, 16-18 with parent or guardian consent. 6:30 p.m. May 2. Free. 795-0091.
Wednesday
VA benefits seminar — Freedom Inn Assisted Living, 5660 N. Kolb Road. Veterans-benefits counselor to discuss VA benefits. 5-6:30 p.m. May 3. Free. 577-6940.
Today
Making Your Own Patio Water Garden — Pima County Cooperative Extension gardening classes are held in the open and last about an hour. Plants may be brought in for identification, diagnosis and treatment at the end of class. Classes are held at the Extension Garden Center, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., at 9 a.m. April 26; the Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road, at 1 p.m. April 26; and at the Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, at 1 p.m. April 28. Free. 626-5161.
Thursday
Interfaith Community Services volunteer training — Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Road, in the west meeting room. Discussion, presentation and video cover a variety of topics, including Faith in Action programs, social service programs and circumstances of aging. 1-3 p.m. April 27. Free. 297-6049.
Friday
How To's of Helping the Homeless 2006 "Coming Together: The Solutions" — Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway. A series of workshops offering information and skills for participants to help the homeless people in our community. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 28. $35; includes lunch. Some scholarships are available. 323-1303, Ext. 240.
Drumming with Brian Banks — Tucson Creative Living Center, 4850 W. Jojoba Drive. Banks follows the protocal designed by neurologist Dr. Barry Bittman. 7-9 p.m. April 28. $15. 409-8439.
Saturday
Papel Picado — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Maria Jesus Robles and her daughter Aida Mertz will teach the time-honored tradition of creating these little banners. 10:30-11:30 a.m. April 29. $15. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
Tuesday
Belly dancing — Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 6:15-7:30 p.m. May 2. $40. 577-5304.
● Most events require advance registration. Call ahead. Health Classes ● Compiled by Rutha Brundidge. You can find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com