'Know Your Numbers' offered at church

SOLANA BEACH -- The Prime Timers Ministry and the parish nurse of Calvary Lutheran Church are offering a free "Know Your Numbers" screening at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 424 Via de la Valle. This monthly opportunity will include blood pressure measurement, weight, height and body mass index (BMI) calculations. The screening is open to the community. Please enter from the lower parking level and proceed to the Gathering Room. Call (858) 755-2855.

Tri Wellness hosts open house

CARLSBAD -- Tri Wellness is holding an open house from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at 5825 Avenida Encinas, Suite 107. The company, which specializes in corporate wellness programs, will have finger foods, live music, chair massage, raffle prizes, and an opportunity to meet the various practitioners. Call (760) 931-8003.

Palomar Pomerado Health offers free class

POWAY -- Palomar Pomerado Health offers "Help, I Have a Hernia!" at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room E, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Free. Register at (800) 628-2880 or visit www.pph.org and click on "Classes and Events."

Wii games to be part of meeting

CARDIFF -- The Encinitas North County Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. May 6 at a new location, Belmont Village, 3535 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Get acquainted with Wii Sprt and Wii Fit. After demonstrations, members can try out the activities. Call (760) 940-2763.

Hospice offers Alzheimer's workshops

ESCONDIDO -- The Elizabeth Hospice Center for Compassionate Care offers "Living with Alzheimer's," a four-part workshop, at the Center for Compassionate Care, 930 Canterbury Place. Call (760) 737-2050:

6 p.m. May 7, "Living with Alzheimer's"

6 p.m. May 23, "Didn't I Just Say That?"

11 a.m. May 23, "Managing Your Frustrations"

6 p.m. May 28, "Memorable Visits"

First aid, CPR classes offered

OCEANSIDE -- The American Red Cross is again offering CPR/First Aid and AED (defibrillator) training at two Mira Costa College locations. Classes are from 9 a.m. to noon:

- May 8: Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Ave., Room 110

- May 22: Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Drive, Room 4809

Registration is requested but not required. The fee for the class is $65 per person. Participants get their certifications (cards) upon completion of the class. Call Michael Porteous at (949) 648-0059 or e-mail Michael642@Redcrosscalifornia.org.

Blood donation sites

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting these donation opportunities. Call (800) 469-7322:

- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Scripps Clinic, 15004 Innovation Drive, Rancho Bernardo

- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 31020 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center

- 1-7 p.m. Monday, CVS Pharmacy, 12358 Poway Road, Poway

- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7, Escondido Charter High School, 1868 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido

- 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. May 7, Sony Technology Center, 16765 W. Bernardo Drive, Rancho Bernardo

- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7, Sony Electronics Inc., 16550 Via Esprillo, Rancho Bernardo

- 1-3:30 p.m. May 7, Sony Electronics Inc., lot at Via Del Campo, Rancho Bernardo

- 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15705 Pomerado Road, Poway

- 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 12, San Diego Wild Animal Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido.

Celiac disease support group to meet

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Celiac Disease/gluten intolerance support group will meet at 2 p.m. May 9 at Rady Children's Hospital, 3030 Children's Way, in Room 113 of the Medical Office Building. Dr. Kimberly Newton, from UC San Diego's Warren Center for Celiac Research, will speak. Call (858) 278-1413, or visit www.glutenfreeinsd.com.

Kidney foundation hosts casino night

SAN DIEGO -- The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation is hosting its annual fundraiser, "Kidney Kasino," at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at the Immaculate Conception's parish hall in Old Town. The night will feature live music, casino gaming, dinner, and an auction. Cost is $35. Contact Marjorie Blanchard at (760) 804-9523 or sandiegochapter@pkdcure.org; visit www.pkdcure.org.

Sleep disorders are topic in class

CARLSBAD -- Progressive Medical hosts a free class on "Sleep: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," at noon May 13 at 2720 Loker Ave W. #P. CEO Helen A. Kent will speak about sleep apnea, insomnia and daytime sleepiness. Reserve to (760) 448-4448 or e-mail smulcahy@progressivemed.org; visit www.hesnores.com.

Sleep disorders are topic for Parkinson's group

VISTA -- The North County Parkinson's Support Group meets at 10 a.m. May 13 at the Gloria McCellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Sleep disorders and initial results from the ongoing TAP (Treating Apnea in Parkinson's) research project is the topic for Ariel B. Neikrug, a graduate student in clinical psychology. Call June Brunson, (760) 940-2763.

Brain changes to be topic

LA JOLLA -- UC San Diego Professor of Cognitive Science Terry Jernigan will show how the brain adapts in response to disease, drugs and life experiences when she addresses the UCSD Social Sciences Supper Club session, which starts at 5:30 p.m. May 13 at the UC San Diego Faculty Club. Cost is $65 and includes a wine reception, dinner and parking. Reserve to Dana Williams, (858) 822-6694 or dkwilliams@ucsd.edu.

Cancer survivors to celebrate June 7

LA JOLLA -- Scripps Cancer Center will host a free celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 for area cancer survivors, their families and the community as part of the 22nd annual National Cancer Survivor's Day at the Valerie Timken Amphitheater at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. "A Celebration of Life" will include inspirational stories from area cancer survivors, plus a special musical performance. A Scripps oncologist will discuss new research that may help doctors improve the way they monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatments. The event is open to anyone living with a history of cancer, regardless of where they received treatment. Scripps Green Hospital is at 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road. To register to attend, call (858) 554-8533 by June 1. Parking will be free.

Mental illness group to meet

CARLSBAD -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in Parish Hall, at St. Michael's by the Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd. Call (760) 722-3754.

OCD support group to meet

ESCONDIDO -- A professionally led obsessive-compulsive disorder support group will meet at 7 p.m. the last Monday at 502 W. El Norte Parkway. Call (760) 715-7273.

Mental illness group to meet

OCEANSIDE -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Mariposa Clubhouse, 506 Greenbrier Drive, Suite C-E. Call (760) 439-2785.

Exercise class offered thrice weekly

OCEANSIDE -- First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside hosts a free Active Older Adults & Seniors exercise class twice weekly, funded by the County of San Diego Aging & Independent Services. Classes are from 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays to strengthen major muscle groups and educate about the benefits of exercise, health and fitness. The class meets in the Great Hall of the church, 2001 El Camino Real at Fire Mountain Road. Call (760) 757-3560.

Clinic offers help with health insurance

Vista Community Clinic offers help to low-income families in need of health insurance by assisting with the applications for Healthy Families and Medi-Cal. The service is free, but an appointment is required. These documents will be required for the application process: copy of birth certificate; Social Security card; proof of income (example: pay stubs for the most recent month; employer's letter. If self- employed, bring copy IRS Form 1040, etc.). Call (760) 407-1220, Ext 126.

VCC offers immunizations

Worried about measles? You can avoid many diseases including measles by getting immunized. Low-cost or no-cost immunizations for children and low-cost immunizations for adults are available daily at the Vista Community Clinic on a walk-in basis. Vaccinations available include: measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, polio, diphtheria, varicella, HPV, hepatitis B, Tuberculosis test, etc. Call (760) 631-5000 or visit www.vistacommunityclinic.org.

Affordable medications through Vista clinic

VISTA -- Vista Community Clinic's Patient Assistance Program is designed to help low income patients receive medications they could otherwise not afford. To qualify for help, you must be enrolled in care with a VCC physician, be uninsured, be a resident and able to provide proof of low income either through 1040 tax form and/or current month pay stubs. Interested persons must make an appointment with a physician at the clinic. Annual $30 application/enrollment fee. Medications are shipped to the home at no charge. Call (760) 631-5000.

Volunteers sought for adult center

ENCINITAS -- Glenner Alzheimer's Center in Encinitas is seeking volunteers and arts and crafts donations for its Alzheimer's day program. Call (760) 635-1895 and ask for Dawn.

Clinical trial Web sites

Clinical trials recruit volunteers to test drugs and therapies. Many are held in and around our area. These Web sites list many clinical trials. Clinical trials have precise inclusion and exclusion rules, so when you find one that interests you, be sure to read the rules carefully:

http://clinicaltrials.gov/. Site of the National Institutes of Health.

http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials. Site of the National Cancer Institute.

http://www.centerwatch.com/. This site partners with WebMD.com to list 42,000 trials.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/clinicaltrials.html. This site sponsored by Medline/National Library of Medicine explains what you should know about clinical trials.