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COMMUNITY calendar of events SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Community calendar for Redmond Regional Medical Center Cancer Support Group Compassionate Friends June Wellness Works Seminar » May 13, June 10, July 8 and August 12 Classes meet the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom. » June 13, July 11 and August 8 Compassionate Friends is a self-help support group that meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom. The bereavement support group is for parents, grandparents and siblings of children who have died at any age of any cause. » Tuesday, June 11 5:30 p.m., Redmond Regional Lower Level Classrooms Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group » May 20, June 17, July 15 and August 19 Classes meet the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom. Heart Failure Support Group » June 6, July 4 and August 1 Classes meet the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom. Dinner is served. For more information, call Toni Puckett at 706-802-3898. Get together, share experiences and LEARN from one another. Diabetes Support Group » May 23, June 27, July 25 and August 22 Classes meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom. May Wellness Works Seminar » Tuesday, May 14 5:30 p.m., Redmond Regional Lower Level Classrooms "IT'S NOT JUST A 'MINI STROKE': CLEARING THE BLURRED THINKING ABOUT TIA AND STROKE" Dinner is served. Register by calling 706-368-8480. The term "mini stroke" can be very misleading, often causing people to minimize the potential threat of one of the leading causes of death in the world. To lower your risk of stroke and potentially save your life, it's important to know the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms, as well as what to do if you have them. In this seminar, you will also learn about the risk of recurrent strokes and how to keep yourself healthy after a stroke. "HOW TO GET A LEG UP ON VARICOSE VEINS" Dinner is served. Register by calling 706-368-8480. It's not just a cosmetic issue. Untreated varicose veins can cause pain and can even be a sign of serious medical conditions leading to further complications. Contrary to myth, varicose veins affect the young and old, both women and men. Come hear vital information about the disease and its prevention—and learn about an exciting treatment offered right here in Rome! July Wellness Works Seminar » Tuesday, July 9 5:30 p.m., Redmond Regional Lower Level Classrooms "SENIOR SUMMER SAFETY" Dinner is served. Register by calling 706-368-8480. As the temperature rises, so do the number of potential health hazards and accidents—especially for seniors. Learn about common summer emergencies that affect seniors and how you can stay safe. You may be surprised by the potential dangers in your everyday summer activities!