THE GAZETTE
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CELEBRATIONS HEALTH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 A Suburban Lecture featuring Dr. Daniel Valiki, orthopedic joint surgeon, is sched-
uled for 1 p.m. at the Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Valiki will help guests understand knee and hip replacement treatment options, including knowing when it’s the right time and how to select the best treatment choice. Free. Registration requested. www. friendshipheightsmd.gov. Diabetes Support Group, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Suburban Hospital CR 6/7 (lower level), 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Join other individuals living with diabetes — spouses, partners, siblings, adult children and parents — to share concerns, stories, resources and self-management strategies. New members are always welcome. Registration required. Free. www. suburbanhospital.org.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14 AARP Driver Safety Class at MedStar Montgomery, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Tsaur, Keller Kerming and Jenny Tsaur of Rockville announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Joy Tsaur, to Christopher Aaron Keller, son of Robert and Donna Keller of Hollywood, Md. The couple met at their alma mater, the University of Maryland in College Park. The bride-to-be received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and works for the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The prospective groom received his master’s degree in biochemistry and is currently working for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. An April 2014 wedding is planned on the Chesapeake Bay in Rose Haven. The couple will reside in Derwood.
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney. The AARP Driver Safety Program, the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older, has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. The course is designed to help tune up driving skills, explain safe driving strategies, and update knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn about normal age-related physical changes, and how to adjust driving to allow for these changes. Reduce traffic violations, the likelihood of crashes, and chances for injuries. Some insurance companies operating in Maryland consider drivers who take the course qualified for an auto insurance premium reduction or discount. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to AARP to secure registration. Mail to: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Planning & Marketing, 18101 Prince Philip Dr. Olney, MD 20832. www. montgomerygeneral.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 A Mothers and Daughters Night out:
“Let’s Talk about HPV,” from 6-7:30 p.m.
at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney. The best way to fight cervical cancer is to learn what can be done to prevent it. During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, MedStar Montgomery is bringing together a group of experts who will help both mothers and daughters understand the importance of being proactive about cervical cancer screenings and vaccines. Learn about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and Gardasil, the vaccine that has been proven effective in preventing HPV. www.montgomerygeneral.org.
UPCOMING Senior Shape: Stability Ball, from 10:30
a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 2 to March 27 at the Gaithersburg Senior Center (Bohrer Park), 506 Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. Taught by a certified instructor, program will tone and define core muscles and help build better balance. Dress comfortably. Bring an exercise ball, hand held weights or speak with the instructor to determine the right kind of ball to use. $15. (Also 9-9:45 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 6 to March 31 at the Holiday Park Community Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, $30; 11-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 7 to March 25, at the Margaret Schweinhaut Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, $30), www.suburbanhospital.org. Senior Shape: Advanced Weight Training, from 10-10:45 a.m. Fridays, Jan. 3 to
March 28, at Holiday Park Community Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton. Taught by a certified instructor, this exercise program instructs participants to perform a variety of weight training exercises at a faster pace to increase muscular strength and endurance while getting the heart rate up. Form is emphasized to ensure maximum results while keeping the joints safe. Dress comfortably. Bring a mat. $30. www.suburbanhospital.org. Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors, from 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 6 to March 31, at Sibley Medical Building Conference Room 2, 5215 Loughboro Road NW, Washington, D.C. Weekly meditative gentle and restorative yoga using mindful movement, balance, and breathing techniques to help
women with a history of cancer to reduce anxiety, improve quality of life, and regain sense of self. $10 per class, $30 per month, scholarships available. Walk-ins welcome with cash/check if space permits. 202-2432320. www.suburbanhospital.org. Nutrition Counseling, from 4-7 p.m., Jan. 7-29, at Suburban Hospital Lambert Building (First Floor), 8710 Old Georgetown Road, Betehsda. A registered and licensed dietitian will conduct a thorough health evaluation and create personalized nutrition and exercise strategy to meet specific health concerns. Individual dates/times are not available online. To register, call 301896-3939. $70. www.suburbanhospital.org. Meditation and Mindfulness: Tools for Alleviating Stress Post Cancer Diagnosis,
from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 9 to March 27 at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Private Dining Room 3 (next to Cafeteria), 5255 Loughboro Road NW, Washington, D.C. Join facilitator Ashley Nunn, MA and others with a history of cancer to learn about and practice a relaxation technique that uses focus on breathing. This practice has been shown to be effective in reducing stress, anxiety and loneliness; improving sleep; and boosting immune system. No prior experience required. Walk-ins welcome. Register at Sibley.org or call 202-243-2320. Free. www. suburbanhospital.org. Mommy & Me Club, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 8-29, at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney. Program offers education and support for new mothers and their babies. Discuss with a Registered Nurse the practical changes that occur after a new baby arrives. Topics include breastfeeding/ feeding issues, infant development, how to calm a fussy baby and get more sleep to name a few. $60. www.montgomerygeneral.org.
Babysitting Plus CPR at MedStar Montgomery, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 11 and
Jan. 18, at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Drive, Olney. Babysitting Plus CPR prepares youth with the training every parent wants, including safety, childcare, safe play, first aid and CPR certification. $65. www.montgomerygeneral.org.
RELIGION CALENDAR ONGOING
Cusick, O’Neill Gail and Ken Cusick of Olney announce the engagement of their daughter, Corinne Eileen Cusick, to Robert Daniel O’Neill, son of Steve and Traci O’Neill of Brookeville. The bride-to-be, a 2008 Sherwood High School alumna, graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is currently a Research Specialist at Advanced BioScience Laboratories in Rockville. The prospective groom, a 2010 Sherwood High School alum, is currently a senior at Auburn University in Alabama. In May he will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science (international relations) and will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. An August 2014 wedding is planned.
Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church St., Damascus, offers traditional Sunday morning worship services at 8:15 a.m., a youth contemporary worship service at 9:30 a.m. and a service of liturgy and the word at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for all ages during the school year. www.damascusumc.org. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, offers services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday, with Sunday School for all ages scheduled at 10 a.m. Child care is offered from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A fellowship and coffee hour follows the 8:30 a.m. service. 301-365-5733, www.elcbethesda.org. Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, conducts Sunday morning worship services at 8:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school, nursery through adult, is at 9:30 a.m. 301-4219166. For a schedule of events, visit www. libertygrovechurch.org. “MOPS,” a faith-based support group for mothers of children, birth through
kindergarten, meets from 9-11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Drive, Frederick. Childcare is provided. This year’s theme, “A Beautiful Mess: Embracing Your Story,” focuses on remembering that beauty can come out of chaos and that your past, present and future can be used for good with God’s love. For more information call 301-662-1819. Email mops@fcob.net. Neelsville Presbyterian Church, 20701 Frederick Road, Germantown, has returned to its Fall worship schedule, with services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School for all ages at 9:40 a.m. www.Neelsville.org. Providence United Methodist Church, 3716 Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia, conducts a contemporary service at 8 a.m. followed by a traditional service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, with children’s Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and adult Sunday school at 11 a.m. For more information, call 301253-1768. Visit www.kemptownumc.org. Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, conducts
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Chancel choir auditions and rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Liberty Grove
Methodist Church, 15225 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Call 301-421-9166 or visit www.libertygrovechurch.org. “Healing for the Nations,” 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month at South Lake Elementary School, 18201 Contour Road, Gaithersburg. Sponsored by King of the Nations Christian Fellowship, the outreach church service is open to all who are looking for hope in this uncertain world. Prayer for healing available. Translation into Spanish and French. Call 301-251-3719. Visit www. kncf.org. Geneva Presbyterian Church, potluck lunches at 11:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month at 11931 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. There is no fee to attend. All are welcome to bring a dish to share; those not bringing dishes are also welcome. Call 301424-4346.