Health calendar -- June 1
Jun. 1—CLASSES/SEMINARS
Healthcare Provider: CPR Basic Life Support — 9 a.m. June 5, 11, 17, FCC-Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Pre-register. $85. www.frederick.edu/cpr.
Meridian Style Yoga — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 3 and 10, Urbana District Park, 3636 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Explore yoga asana through the perspective of the 12+ Meridians that run through the body. 18 and older. Pre-register. 301-600-2936 or www.recreater.com.
Yoga @ The Nature Center — noon to 1 p.m. June 4, Fountain Rock Nature Park, 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville. Focus on alignment of the muscular and skeletal structures, with conscious breathing techniques. All levels. 18 and older. $5 per session. Pre-register. 301-600-2936 or www.recreater.com.
Shinrin-Yoku: A Healing Forest Experience — 9 a.m. June 11 at Fountain Rock Park, Walkersville. Slow-pace walk to take in the atmosphere around you. $7. Ages 16 and older. Pre-register. 301-600-2936 or www.recreater.com.
A Mindful Outdoor Experience for Military Service Members — 10 a.m. to noon June 11, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Road, Middletown. Outdoor sensory experience, specifically for veterans who are dealing with mental health challenges, focuses on connecting with the outdoors to cultivate a balanced, inspired, and fulfilled life. Incorporates elements of yoga, breath work, and a sensory walk. $7. Ages 21 and older. Pre-register. 301-600-2936 or www.recreater.com.
MISCELLANY
HIV Testing — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Fridays, by appointment only, no walk-ins. Frederick County Health Department, 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Rapid, confidential. 301-600-1755 to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 Community Testing Walk-up Clinics — Open to the public. Outside walk-up testing. Face coverings and social distancing required. No documentation, insurance or doctor's note needed. Results in one to three days. Free. health.frederickcountymd.gov.
— 2:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Frederick Towne Mall parking lot near Mr. Tire, West Patrick Street, Frederick
— noon to 6 p.m. daily, Rockledge Plaza, 1100 W. Patrick St., Unit H (above Masters Pharmacy), Frederick.
— 5 to 7 p.m. June 11, 25, Municipal Building parking lot, 615 E. Main St., Thurmont
— 5 to 7 p.m., June 3, 17, Railroad Square, Brunswick
— 1 to 3 p.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26, parking lot of Asbury UMC, 101 W. All Saints St., Frederick
— 2 to 4 p.m., June 5, 19, Jackson Chapel, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick.
— noon to 2 p.m., June 1, 15, 29, Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Building, 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg
Frederick County COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Line — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 301-600-7900 English, 301-600-7905 Spanish, or visit health.frederickcountymd.gov for a list of vaccination sites and links to register for first dose of vaccine.
BLOOD DRIVES
Call 800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org/make-donation to schedule appointments or to verify blood drive will be taking place. Call the Frederick American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 141 Thomas Johnson Drive, to schedule appointments for blood, double red cells and apheresis donations. Schedule subject to change.
June 4 — 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 1200 Madison St., Lisbon
June 5 — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy
June 8 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ceresville Mansion, 8529 Liberty Road, Frederick
June 10 — 2 to 7 p.m., St. Peter's Catholic Church — Libertytown, 9200 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — No dues or fees. For times and locations, call 301-662-0544.
Cancer Support Group — 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday, Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville. Family members welcome. Details at 301-865-9100 or www.mvcnow.org.
Virtual Grief Support Groups — Visit www.frederickhealthhospice.org for dates, times and to register. Frederick Health Hospice or dwatterson@fmh.org; 240-566-3030.
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