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Pinellas County health notes

    Wednesday, July 25, 2012 4:39pm

    Saturday

    Health Living Expo: Explore how to live a healthy lifestyle for mind, body and spirit using hormone replacement, nutrition, weight loss, hair replacement, Feng Shui and other techniques. Includes exhibits, live music, door prizes and an optional brunch. Free. 9 a.m., Belleview Biltmore Country Club, 1501 Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair. (727) 452-1300. emceventsonline.com

    National Dance Day Celebration: Celebrate National Dance Day with Fabio Barros, Zumba Convention presenter of the Brazilian Carnival workshop, and Mo Diakite, also a convention presenter of The African Workout workshop, together for the first time in Tampa Bay. Fabio will bring his Brazilian flavor, and Mo his African heritage, to make this event unique and fun. Advance tickets $20; $25 at the door. 2 p.m., the Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. (727) 455-4673.

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    Monday

    Itty Bitty Splashtime: Parents and caregivers can enjoy the companionship of other parents and caregivers while their children ages 5 and younger enjoy the cool waters of the pool's splash area. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. $1.50. 9:45 a.m., Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. (727) 518-3016.

    Tea and Topics Series: Tracy Christner, with Project Grace, presents "Choosing Your Healthcare Surrogate," a detailed look into choosing someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot speak for yourself. Registration required. Free. 2 p.m., Aging Well Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater.

    Tuesday

    Tai Chi: An exercise class consisting of slow, graceful movements that strengthen both mind and body. $4, $3 with rec card. 9:30 a.m., Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3299.

    Tap Dancing Class: Enjoy learning tap dancing to classic Broadway show tunes and improve balance, coordination, endurance and memory. There will be opportunities for group performances before a live audience. No experience is necessary. $3 with rec card; $4 without. 3:15 p.m., Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3299.

    Wednesday

    Itty Bitty Splashtime: Parents and caregivers can enjoy the companionship of other parents and caregivers while their children ages 5 and younger enjoy the cool waters of the pool's splash area. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. $1.50. 9:45 a.m., Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. (727) 518-3016.

    Recurring

    Recovery International: Abraham Low Self-Help System, a support group designed for people suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and symptoms caused by fear and anger, meets at these upcoming times and locations:

    • 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Lakeview Community Church, 475 East Lake Road N, East Lake. (727) 942-4095.

    • 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Grace Lutheran, 1812 N Highland Ave., Clearwater. (727) 942-9008.

    • 10 a.m. Saturdays, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1199 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. (727) 586-2585, or leave a message at (727) 525-1749.

    The support group is free, but offerings are appreciated.

    Nar-Anon Family Group: Meetings are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, at Crystal Beach Community Center, 517 Crystal Beach Ave.; 8 p.m. Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church, Educational Building, second floor in "the Parlor," 421 Main St., Dunedin; and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Annex, Open Arms Resource Center, 1897 Highland Ave., Largo. Call toll-free 1-888-947-8885. Visit naranonfl.org.

    Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS):

    • 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Heritage United Methodist Church, Room 11, 2680 Landmark Dr., Clearwater. First meeting is free. (727) 726-2681.

    • 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at Union Street United Methodist Church, Choir Room, 1625 Union St., Clearwater. Call (727) 461-7101. Email boots@tampabay.rr.com.

    • 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at First Baptist Church of Ozona-Palm Harbor, 610 Pennsylvania Ave., Ozona. The group meets in the building in the back. Call (727) 786-1484 or (727) 785-9564.

    Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, the Centre, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Free. (727) 787-1837.

    Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, (727) 501-2125, and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, (727) 786-3113. Both at Clearwater Community Church, Room 103, 2897 Belcher Road, Dunedin. Donations accepted. Visit foodaddicts.com.

    Celiac Support Group: Celiac disease, an intestinal disorder, affects one out of every 133 people. Although there is no cure, it can be controlled by following a gluten-free diet. Some find that going gluten-free is not easy. A support group can help. 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at Mease Countryside Hospital, Meeting Rooms 1, 2 and 3, 3231 McMullen-Booth Road, Safety Harbor. Call (727) 734-0561 or email bkelly1@tampabay.rr.com.

    Mid-Pinellas Brain Trauma Support Group: 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christian Life Enrichment Center, Room 201, second floor, 1498 Rosery Road, Largo. Call (727) 442-1819. Visit midpinellasbraintraumasupportgroup.com.

    Mail health news to us at Tampa Bay Times, 710 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756; fax to (727) 441-4119; or email nbeall@tampabay.com.

    Disabled parking rules to change

    Florida lawmakers have put new requirements in place for those with blue permanent disabled parking permits. Effective Oct. 1, any person issued a blue permanent disabled parking permit must renew it every four years using Form HSMV 83039 and, when doing so, provide a certificate of disability completed and signed by a certifying authority within the last 12 months. Permit holders will not have to pay a renewal fee.

    Additionally, if a blue permanent disabled parking permit is lost or stolen, a replacement will only be issued if the same documentation required for renewals is submitted. The new law does not affect red temporary disabled parking permits or those with disabled (wheelchair) license plates.

    The legislation also directs the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to collect calls reporting abuse of the permits. Calls should be placed to the DHSMV Customer Service Center at 1-850-617-3803.

    The blue disabled parking permit with a current sticker must be visible from the front and rear of a motor vehicle. One side must display the applicant's driver's license number or state identification card number along with a warning the applicant must be in possession of such identification with him at all times while using the parking permit.

    To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit flshmv.gov, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter at @FDHSMV.

    Disabled parking requirements

    to change

    Florida lawmakers have put new requirements in place for those with blue permanent disabled parking permits. Effective Oct. 1, any person issued a blue permanent disabled parking permit must renew it every four years using Form HSMV 83039 and, when doing so, provide a certificate of disability completed and signed by a certifying authority within the past 12 months. Permit holders will not have to pay a renewal fee.

    Additionally, if a blue permanent disabled parking permit is lost or stolen, a replacement will only be issued if the same documentation required for renewals is submitted. The new law does not affect red temporary disabled parking permits or those with disabled (wheelchair) license plates.

    The legislation also directs the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to collect calls reporting abuse of the permits. Calls should be placed to the DHSMV Customer Service Center at (850) 617-3803.

    The blue disabled parking permit with a current sticker must be visible from the front and rear of a motor vehicle. One side must display the applicant's driver's license number or state identification card number along with a warning the applicant must be in possession of such identification at all times while using the parking permit.

    To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit flhsmv.gov, like them on

    Facebook or follow them on Twitter at @FDHSMV.

    Pinellas County health notes 07/25/12 [Last modified: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 4:45pm]

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