Wii games to be part of meeting

CARDIFF -- The Encinitas North County Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday 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. Thursday, "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:

- Friday: 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:

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

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

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

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

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

- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Vons and Subway parking lot, 13255 Black Mountain Road, San Diego

- 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Edwards Cinemas, 1180 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos

- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Pat & Oscar's, 965 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad

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

Free skin-exposure photos offered

POWAY -- Coppertone brings its DermaPhoto Booth, which shows the effects of UV exposure on skin, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday to the Wal-Mart at 13425 Community Roady. Visit and get a free DermaPhoto, plus tips on sun protection methods. For more locations, visit http://www.coppertone.com/coppertone/eventLocator/index.jsp.

Kidney foundation hosts casino night

SAN DIEGO -- The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation is hosting its annual fundraiser, "Kidney Kasino," at 6:30 p.m. Friday 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.

Celiac disease support group to meet

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Celiac Disease/gluten intolerance support group will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday 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.

Alzheimer's discussion to be held at Library

VISTA --The Vista Library will hold a workshop on "Understanding Alzheimer's" at 1 p.m. Saturday at 9110 Giles Road. The workshop will cover the differences between Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as talk about services available through the Alzheimer's Association. Caregivers will receive free DVDs and CDs with advice prepared by Aging and Independence Services of San Diego County. Call (760) 643-5100.

Family fitness fun walk offered

OCEANSIDE -- Senior Olympic gold medalist Carl Grubbs will be part of a free fitness fun walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Oak Riparian Park, 4625 Lake Blvd. Grubbs will talk about ways to improve upper body strength and flexibility while walking on a course for all ages, limitations and athletic abilities. Bring light hand weights, stretch bands or walking sticks. Leashed dogs welcome. Call (760) 941-1562 or e-mail carlalko9@sbcglobal.net.

HBO offers free service for Alzheimer's films

HBO is offering free online viewing for the debuts of four films in its "The Alzheimer's Project," which will run from Sunday-Tuesday. HBO is also working with affiliates to open the signal on its main channel, HBO On Demand and HBO HD services throughout "The Alzheimer's Project" so that the series can be made accessible to non-HBO subscribers. Check with your local cable company to see whether this is available in your area. Also, participating affiliates will make the four main feature films available on their broadband portals as well as their Free On Demand services, from Monday through June 8.

The first of the documentaries is "The Memory Loss Tapes" (debuting at 9 p.m. Sunday), which provides a personal look at seven individuals with Alzheimer's, across the full spectrum of the disease. "Momentum In Science" (8 p.m. Monday and 8 p.m. Tuesday) is a two-part film that takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians. "'Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?' with Maria Shriver" (7:30 p.m. Monday) captures what it means to be a child or grandchild of one with Alzheimer's, while "Caregivers" (7 p.m. Tuesday) highlights the sacrifices and successes of people who experience their loved one's descent into dementia. Visit www.hbo.com.

UCLA doctor speaks on health care crisis

RIVERSIDE -- Dr. Robert M. Kaplan, professor of medicine and public health at UCLA, will speak on "Health Care Crisis in Southern California: Can We Improve Health Care and Reduce Costs?" at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive. Kaplan is the Wasserman Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Public Health at UCLA. Reserve by Sunday to (951) 827-4290 or e-mail tracy.cordova@ucr.edu.

Free classes, screenings during 'Women's Week'

POWAY -- Palomar Pomerado Health offers free classes and screenings during National Women's Health Week, Monday through May 14, at the Jean McLaughlin Women's Center in Poway. Screenings are on a first-come, first-served basis. Class registration is required. Call The HealthSource at (800) 628-2880, or visit www.pph.org and click on "Classes & Events." The schedule:

- Noon-1:30 p.m. Monday: "Reducing Disease Risk Through Diet," free class

- 1:30â€"5:30 p.m. Monday: Free exhibits, "Ask the Cardiologist"; free chair massage and free blood pressure, blood glucose, body fat composition and stroke risk assessment screenings. (Cholesterol screening available for $15.)

- 6â€"7:30 p.m. Monday: "Ladies, Take Care of Your Ticker!", free class

- Noonâ€"1:30 p.m. Tuesday: "Breast & Ovarian Cancers: Do Genetics Put You at Risk?", free class

- 1:30â€"5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Free exhibits, "Ask the Cosmetic Surgeon" and free chair massage and blood pressure, blood glucose and body fat composition screenings. Lactation consultants will be available to answer questions. Plus, learn the proper way to perform a breast self-exam.

- 6-7 p.m. Tuesday: "GYN and Bladder Health: Taking Control," free class

- Noonâ€"1:30 p.m. May 13: "Pause and Effect: A Closer Look at Menopause," free class

- 1:30â€"5:30 p.m. May 13: Free exhibits, "Ask the Internist," and free chair massage, bone density heel screening, and free blood pressure, blood glucose and body fat composition screenings.

- 6-7:30 p.m. May 13, "Outsmarting Osteoporosis," free class

- Noonâ€"1:30 p.m. May 14: "Integrative Medicine: Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit," free class

- 1:30â€"5:30 p.m. May 14: Free exhibits, Ask-the-Dermatologist, free chair massage, free skin cancer screening, and free blood pressure, blood glucose and body fat composition screenings

- 6â€"7:30 p.m. May 14: "How Fit is Your Skin?", free class

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.