Briefs for Jan. 11, 2009

• Published: Jan 10, 2009 - Page: 5D - UPDATED: 12:05 am

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Tour du Rouge
Tour du Rouge, a cycling event from Houston to New Orleans to benefit the Red Cross, will be held May 3 through May 8. The event is looking for riders from this area who are interested in participating.
   For more information, visit http://www.tourdurouge.org.

Grief Recovery
The Grief Recovery Center, 4919 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 102, will offer the following events and opportunity this week: 
- A bereavement support group meeting for adults will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the office.
- A bereavement support group meeting for adults will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 1125 W. Highway 30, Gonzales.
- Grief and Loss of Aging support group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the center. Topics will include caring for aging parents, facing illness and death of parents, living alone, retirement and more.
- Speakers are available on request for the following topics: Dealing with Grief, Healthy Grieving and Helping Children and Families Cope with Grief. For more information, call (225) 924-6621.

HIV services
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge, 4727 Revere Ave., will hold free HIV counseling and testing from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday; and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment only. No blood and no needles are necessary. Tests are confidential and anonymous. For more information, call (225) 927-9810.

Alzheimer’s Services
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area, 3772 North Blvd., will hold the following events this week:
- Caregiver network groups for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Denham Springs/Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, Denham Springs; from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the Iberville Parish Library, 24605 J. Gerald Berret Blvd., Plaquemine; from  3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church, 10915 Florida Blvd.; from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 445 Marquette Ave.; and by appointment at Larrison Family Health Center, 3617 Highway 70 South, Pierre Part (985) 252-6211. 
- A Lunch ’n Learn session, A Dialogue with Dr. Edmond Tipton, will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Jan. 21 at Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area, 3773 North Blvd. The program and lunch are free, but registration is required. Seating is limited.

Lane Regional
Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main St., Zachary, will hold the following programs this week:
- A free orientation for Scale Down, an HMR program for weight management, will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the hospital. Admission is free. For more info call (225) 658-4463.
- A free Scale Down orientation will also be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the hospital. 
- Moving Forward After Stroke, a comprehensive education program for the stroke survivor, will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Lane Rehabilitation Center, 4601 McHugh Road, Zachary. Registration is required. For more information, call (225) 658-6800.
- Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the hospital. For more information, call (225) 658-4583.
- A free Weight Reduction Surgery Informational Program will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the hospital. Registration is required. For more information, call (225) 654-2933.

BR General
The Baton Rouge General will hold the following events this week:
- Parents will learn about breastfeeding basics including advantages of breastfeeding, importance of an early start, proper positioning and latch, and many other topics from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Baton Rouge General – Bluebonnet, 8585 Picardy Ave., Conference Room 2. To register, visit http://www.brgeneral.org. Fee is $30 per couple.
- CPR for Family and Friends will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Baton Rouge General – Bluebonnet, Conference Room 2. To register, visit http://www.brgeneral.org. Fee is $25 per person or $30 per couple.
- The Lebed Method, an exercise program for breast cancer survivors, will be at 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday at Baton Rouge General – Mid City, 3600 Florida Blvd.,  Conference Room 1 and 2, and at 4 p.m. Thursday at Baton Rouge General – Bluebonnet, 8585 Picardy Ave., Conference Room 2.  Admission is free for both events.

Cancer Services
Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., will hold the following events this week:
- Brain Cancer Support Group will meet at noon Monday at the office.
- Fit & Fearless, an exercise program for cancer survivors, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday at BREC Independence Park. Registration is required. 
- Make Today Count – East Feliciana Parish will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson.
- Multiple Myeloma Support Group will meet at noon Wednesday at the office.
- Caregivers Support Group will meet at noon Thursday at the office.
- Fit & Fearless will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Thursday at BREC Independence Park. Registration is required.
- Lung Cancer Support Group will meet at noon Friday at the office.
For more information, call (225) 927-2273.

Multiple sclerosis
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America will meet at noon Tuesday at BREC Independence Park, 7505 Independence Blvd. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Mickey Chalaron, msaabr@yahoo.com.

Grief support
The Community Grief Support Group, in partnership with several other local agencies, will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave. For more information, call (225) 927-2273.

Mary Bird Perkins
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will hold the following free cancer screenings this week:
- A breast cancer screening will be from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at LSU Mid-City Clinic, 1401 North Foster Drive.  
- A breast cancer screening will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Dynamic Therapy, 7549 Hwy. 1, Addis. Appointments are required. For more information, call (225) 215-1234 or 1-888-616-4687.
- A prostate cancer screening will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA, 15550 Old Hammond Highway. No appointments are necessary.

Diabetes education
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Education & Awareness Group will meet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the OLOL Auditorium, first floor. Debra Pete of the OLOL Diabetes & Nutrition Center will speak on “Getting to Cholesterol Goals.” The meeting is free. For more information, call (225) 765-8020.

Amedisys Hospice
Amedisys Hospice of Baton Rouge, 13702 Coursey Blvd., Suite 6A, will offer the following event and opportunity:
- A free bereavement support group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the office. For more information, call (225) 751-4599.
-  Amedisys is looking for individuals who can volunteer for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their family members in their homes. Volunteer as often or as little as your schedule permits. Free individual or group training is available. For additional information, call (225) 751-4599.

NAMI
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold the following events this week:
-  A Connection Recovery Support Group for those whose lives are affected by mental illness will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the East Baton Rouge Parish Central Branch Library, 11260 Joor Road. For more information, call (225) 926-8770.
- A Connection Recovery Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at University Presbyterian Church, 3240 Dalrymple Drive. For more information, call Florence at (225) 273-6061.
- A Family to Family Support Group meeting for family members/caregivers of people with a mental illness will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at University Presbyterian Church, 3240 Dalrymple Drive. For more information, call (225) 273-6061.