BLOOD DRIVE, 2:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Liberty High School, 6300Independence Ave., Bealeton. 540-349-2516; 2-6 p.m. tomorrow,Foxcroft School, Foxcroft Road (Route 626 north of Middleburg). 540-687-4322 or blamond@foxcroft.org; 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday,Crossroads United Methodist Church, 43454 Crossroad Dr., Ashburn.703-777-7171; 3:30-8 p.m. May 8, Round Hill Elementary School, 17115Evening Star Dr. 703-777-7171; 3:30-8:30 p.m. May 8, Sterling SafetyCenter, Patton Hall, 47600 Middlefield Dr. 703-777-7171; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 11, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, Classroom 3, 16600Courage Ct., Leesburg. 703-777-7171.
ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. firstSaturdays, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton. Registrationrequired. $55. 540-349-2516.
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, providing technological help throughthe Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and with loans fromthe Technology Assistance Program, referrals to other agencies andpresentations to businesses, civic groups and schools, 2-5 p.m.third Thursdays, the Workplace, 205 Keith St., Warrenton. Free; callfor appointment. 800-648-6324 or TDD 540-373-5890.
HEARING-LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referral services.Walk-ins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Loudoun County Departmentof Social Services, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. For one-on-oneappointments, call 703-444-0101 or TDD 703-430-2906. For hearingloss, tinnitus or Meniere's disease support, 2 p.m. first Fridays,Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For allages, including parents of children with hearing loss. 703-444-0101.
LOUDOUN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, support forparents, families and professionals who work with hearing-impairedchildren in Loudoun County. 7 p.m. second Fridays, September-May,Leesburg Executive Airport, third floor, 1001 Sycolin Rd. SE. Forinformation on membership, educational and social events, links torelated Web sites, contact information and recommended reading, goto www.loudounhearing.org or mphotinaksi@netzero.com.
LOUDOUN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL,7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct.,Leesburg. If you are interested in attending or know someone who maybenefit, call so that facilitators can arrange an appointment toexplain the nature of the course and its benefits. Free. 703-444-5326.
LOUDOUN CSB COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, provides information aboutmental health, mental retardation and substance abuse for countyresidents. Lending library and help with computer research available9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 906 Trailview Blvd., Suite C,Leesburg. Drop-ins welcome if coordinator is available. Free. Forappointment, 703-737-8977. For information, www.loudoun.gov/mhmr/crc.htm.
RECOVERY INC., provides support for people suffering fromanxiety, fear, depression, panic and other emotional problems, 8p.m. Fridays, Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Ct., Leesburg.Free. 703-777-1708.
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES SEMINAR, 10 a.m.-noon May 19, FauquierHospital Tower, main lobby information desk, 500 Hospital Dr.,Warrenton. Register. Free. 540-349-0588.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, noon-2 p.m. May 9, Fauquier Hospitallobby, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Free. 540-341-0845.
EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES, Loudoun residents can receive a freethree-day supply of nutritious groceries. Supplies are distributedMondays-Saturdays by Loudoun Interfaith Relief. 703-777-5911 orwww.interfaithrelief.org.
FAUQUIER FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, patients must call between 1:30 and3:30 p.m. Thursdays to register for that evening. No advanceappointments for another evening. Fauquier and Rappahannockresidents only. Bring proof of address residency//I changedresidency to address because, for many immigrants, 'residency' is acomplex and loaded term. Some might associate it with a requirementfor a 'green card.' And if they don't have that sort of legalstatus, they may not bother to seek care at this facility-Gilbert//for the first visit. To be eligible for treatment, patients cannothave Medicaid, Medicare or private health insurance. If you havequestions, call between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays. 540-347-0394.
MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families,6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.
NEW VOICE CLUB, support and education program for laryngectomypatients and their families, including free speech therapy. Monthlymeetings. Free. 703-938-5550.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONG-TERM-CARE OMBUDSMAN, investigates andworks to resolve complaints made by or for residents of long-termcare facilities. 703-324-5861.
REMEMBERING MY MOM, 7-9 p.m. May 11, Spiritual Care SupportMinistry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Share memories ofmothers. Register. Free. 540-349-5814.
ROAD TO RECOVERY, for cancer patients in need of transportationto treatments. Free. 703-938-5550.
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN, eight-week program, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $15 a session. 199-B Liberty St. SW, Leesburg.Call for date of next session. 703-391-8599.
SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program of recovery for those whowant to stop self-destructive sexual behavior. Free. 703-866-6929.
VEHICLES FOR CHANGE, a nonprofit organization that collects usedvehicles and prepares them for distribution to eligible recipients.703-771-5871.
WARRENTON LIONS CLUB EYEGLASS RECYCLING PROGRAM, donate unneededeyeglasses to help others. Drop-off locations in Warrenton areWarrenton Professional Center, 493 Blackwell Rd.; Wal-Mart VisionCenter, 8728 James Madison Hwy.; Lindsey's Vision Center, 71 W.Shirley Ave. 540-347-3164 or 540-341-1006.
BIRTH CLASS, 'Have an Unmedicated Birth,' 6:30-9 p.m. May 9,Inova Loudoun Hospital, Family Education Room, 44045 RiversidePkwy., Leesburg. Learn tools to see you through natural birth.Register. $55, per couple. 703-858-6360 or www.thebirthinginn.org.
BIRTH MATTERS VIRGINIA, 'Birth Circle' discussions, 7-9 p.m.first Thursdays alternating between Leesburg and Purcellville.Information and support offered for pregnancy, birth and postpartumissues. Call for location. Free. 540-338-4398 or birthmattersva.org.
BIRTHRIGHT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY INC., free pregnancy tests, clothes,baby clothing, transportation and support throughout pregnancy, 18Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg. 703-777-7272.
BOND BETWEEN US INC., nonprofit organization offering support tobirth parents and their significant others when a child has beenplaced for adoption, 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. Call for location.Free. 703-771-7844.
BREAST-FEEDING CLASSES, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Inova LoudounHospital Birthing Inn, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Classes arefacilitated by a lactation consultant. Registration is not required.Free. 703-858-6000 or www.thebirthinginn.org.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION SUPPORT, 'For the Children's Sake,' forLoudoun and Fauquier parents separating or divorcing, help indeveloping co-parenting skills. Four-hour session weekly. Free. 703-391-8599 or www.fitsfoundation.org.
LIFE LINE, pregnancy care center offering free testing, practicalcare and counseling in a confidential setting. 703-729-1123 orwww.pregnancylifeline.org.
LOUDOUN COUNTY COMMUNITY FATHERHOOD PROGRAM, fathers and fatherfigures learn about and discuss the joys and challenges offatherhood. Meet every other Saturday for two hours for four months.Sponsored by Northern Virginia Family Service. Free. Call forinformation. 703-404-1901 or dadsproject@adelphia.net.
LOUDOUN FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN, providing short-term emergencycare and mentoring to children who have been abused or neglected orare experiencing family crises. Call 703-771-9505 for information onorientation and training sessions or e-mail kburk@burkinc.com.
MOMS RUNNING/WALKING GROUPS, for mothers and infants. Free. 703-586-5037 or www.seemommyrun.com.
MOM-VISION, support group for mothers and other women with home-based businesses. Free. For location and information, call 703-669-6348.
MOTHERNET/HEALTHY FAMILIES LOUDOUN, program links first-timeparents with medical, social and educational resources needed togive children a socially and physically healthy start in life.Family-support workers meet with participants in homes. English-Spanish translation provided. 703-444-4477, Ext. 217, orwww.inmed.org.
MOTHERS FIRST, discussions, lectures, field trips, play groupsand moms' night out. 10:30 a.m.-noon first and third Tuesdays,Eastern Loudoun Regional Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Sterling; 10a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd.,Leesburg. ; 10:15 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Ashburn Library,43316 Hay Rd. $28 for membership. 703-827-5922 orwww.mothersfirst.org.
NEW MOTHERS AND BABIES SUPPORT, MotherNet/Healthy FamiliesLoudoun provides free in-home mentoring and health education tofirst-time mothers, especially those facing teenage or singleparenthood, poverty, substance abuse, family violence andunemployment. 703-444-4477.
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTHING RESOURCE, Childbirth SolutionsResource Center, 8393 W. Main St., Marshall. Education and supportfor women interested in learning about birthing options. 571-344-0438.
YOUNG-PARENT SERVICES, support program for teenage parentsoffering individual case management and weekly support group,Loudoun County Department of Family Social Services, 52 Sycolin Rd.,Leesburg. Free. Call for times. 703-771-5375.
10TH ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO, showcases resources for seniors inLoudoun County, 3-6:30 p.m. May 10, Community Church, 19790 AshburnRd., Ashburn. Display booths featuring financial, estate and legalplanning, traveling, home health and medical resources, facilitiesand residential communities, independent living support andgovernment services. Wellness screenings for blood pressure, bonedensity, cholesterol and glucose. Includes entertainment,refreshments and door prizes. Sponsored by the Loudoun SeniorInterest Network. Free. 703-777-2777, 703-531-6097 orwww.lsininfo.com.
EXERCISE TAPE, National Council on Aging video for people 55 andolder, 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Leesburg Senior Center,215 Depot Ct. Free. 703-737-8039.
LIFELINE, 24-hour personal response service for seniors. CallInova Loudoun Hospital for information. 703-858-8094.
SPEAKERS PROGRAM, 11 a.m. first Tuesdays, Leesburg Senior Center,215 Depot Ct., Leesburg. Free. 703-737-8039.
ADULT FOSTER-CARE PROGRAM, enables people with mentaldisabilities to become more independent through interaction and theroutines of family life. Loudoun County Mental Retardation HealthServices is seeking new families for the program. Foster familiesreceive a monthly stipend and are provided with training and in-home support. 703-737-8977.
AL-ANON SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, volunteer on duty 24hours with information for spouses, relatives and friends of problemdrinkers. 703-764-0476. Meetings 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, LeesburgPresbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St., and 8 p.m. Thursdays, InovaLoudoun Hospital, 224 Cornwall St., Leesburg, 703-764-0476; 8 p.m.Mondays, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 125 W. Washington St.,Middleburg, 540-554-2747; 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Grace Episcopal Church,6507 Main St., The Plains, 800-344-2666; noon Tuesdays, WarrentonChurch of Christ, Route 29 North, and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, WarrentonPresbyterian Church, 91 Main St., 800-344-2666.
ALATEEN, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 W.Main St.800-344-2666.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, many meeting times and locations inLoudoun. Free. 800-208-8649 or www.nvintergroup.org.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT, 9-10:30 a.m. first Thursdays, Sunrise ofLeesburg, 246 W. Market St. Free. 703-777-1971. For schedules andlocations of groups, call Alzheimer's Association, 866-259-0042.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, ages 5-12 who have a relative with cancer.Group activities, artwork and discussion. Learn helpful ways toexpress and deal with feelings. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, InovaLoudoun Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy.,Suite 100, Leesburg. Register. Free. 703-208-5623.
'CREATING AND CONNECTING,' two-hour art therapy and relaxationworkshop for patients, 12:30-2:30 p.m., meets every other month,Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 RiversidePkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. Free. 703-858-8850.
DAD'S SUPPORT, 'Usopen_loudoundads,' 8 p.m. Tuesdays, InovaLoudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. Provides a placefor new and expectant fathers to ask questions, share ideas and feelcomfortable with their role. The name of the group was chosenbecause the men's U.S. Open golf tournament is played on Father'sDay; the aim of the group is to have a group of dads being open.Free. 703-858-6360 or www.thebirthinginn.org.
'LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER,' for women undergoing or emerging fromcancer treatment, 6:45-9 p.m., meets every other month, InovaLoudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy.,Suite 100, Leesburg. Free. 703-858-8850.
'REACH TO RECOVERY,' home-visitation program for mastectomy andlumpectomy patients, sponsored by the American Cancer Society;temporary prostheses, exercise instruction, and encouragement. Free.703-938-5550.
CEREBRAL PALSY SUPPORT, parents with children newborn to 10 yearswho have cerebral palsy. Leesburg and Purcellville areas. Call forinformation. Free. 540-668-6832.
CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT, 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, FauquierHospital Bistro on the Hill restaurant (wheelchair accessible), 500Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Sponsored by the Spiritual Care SupportMinistries. 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, for parents who have experienced the deathof a child, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays, St. James' Episcopal Church,14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg. Free. 540-882-9707.
CRISISLINK, suicide and crisis prevention, intervention andresponse organization. Nonprofit organization serves NorthernVirginia. Organization also provides community education andtraining in mental health issues, has a certified volunteer crisisresponse team and offers CareRing, a free, daily telephone outreachprogram for elderly and disabled people. Help is needed for thesuicide and crisis hot line. Call for training schedule. 703-527-6016, www.crisislink.org or volunteer@crisislink.org.
DUAL DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS, support group for people with substanceabuse and mental health challenges, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Inova LoudounHospital, Cornwall campus, 224 Cornwall St., Leesburg. Free. 301-827-7220.
FOREVER CHANGED, support for those who have lost children throughmiscarriage, stillbirth or infant death or because of othercircumstances, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Hospice Supportof Fauquier County, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Free. 540-347-5922.
GRIEF SUPPORT, for individuals and family members who needsupport in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings. SpiritualCare Support Ministry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Allservices are non-denominational. Free. 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv.
GRIEF SUPPORT, 'The Bereaved Parent,' 10:30 a.m.-noon first andthird Saturdays, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W.Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.
GRIEF SUPPORT, sponsored by Hospice Support of Fauquier County,individual counseling available, open to anyone who has experiencedthe death of a loved one, 3:30-5 p.m. every other Thursday, HospiceSupport Office, 42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Free. Register. 540-347-5922.
GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Spiritual Care SupportMinistry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Non-denominational.Free. 540-349-5814 or www.scsm.tv.
HOSPICE SUPPORT, a medical equipment loan closet that serves allresidents of Fauquier County at no cost, needs hospital beds,wheelchairs, many kinds of medical equipment and supplies. Donationswill be accepted 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, hospice office,42 N. Fifth St., Warrenton. Wheelchairs are especially needed. 540-347-5922.
HOSPICE SUPPORT, 3:30-5 p.m. first and third Thursdays, 42 N.Fifth St., Warrenton. Open to anyone who has experienced the deathof a loved one. Register. Free. 540-347-5922 orhospicesupport@verizon.net with inquiries.
HOSPICE SUPPORT OF FAUQUIER COUNTY, four weekly training sessionsfor Fauquier residents. Participants attend all sessions and committo at least a year. Training covers hospice concept, patient comfortcare and body mechanics, listening skills, family dynamics,spiritual values, bereavement, documentation, confidentiality andfuneral home tour. For time, dates, location and to sign up, callJoy LeBaron or Gil Brooker at 540-347-5922.
LOUDOUN-FAIRFAX COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT, 7 p.m. every otherWednesday in Herndon. Free. 703-327-1472.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program for those with eatingdisorders, 8-9 p.m. Fridays, Ashburn Presbyterian Church, 20962Ashburn Rd., 703-823-6682; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, LeesburgPresbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St., 540-338-7483 days, 540-882-3988 evenings; 7 p.m. Thursdays, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7485Lee Hwy., Warrenton, 540-439-0790; 8:45 a.m. Saturdays, second-floor sunroom, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Cornwall campus, 224 CornwallSt. Leesburg. Use the south entrance and follow the signs toelevators. Free. 540-751-0685; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, St. Peter'sEpiscopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville. Free. 540-338-7483; 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl.,Potomac Falls. Free. 703-437-1521.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT, 'Yoga-Lite for Parkinson's,' 1:30-3:30 p.m.Mondays in Leesburg. Increase flexibility, balance and strength andlearn stress management and correct breathing. Registrationrequired. Doesn't want drop-ins or location published. She canevaluate their situation over the phone and know their limitationsbefore class. $20 session. 540-668-6755 or mnhollyfield@yahoo.com.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT, 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Wingler HouseWest, 20903 Runnymeade Terr., Ashburn. Free. 703-723-0919.
PET LOSS SUPPORT, Spiritual Care Support Ministry Center, 76 W.Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.
PFLAG SUPPORT, first Tuesdays, meet at the Sterling Starbucks,21800 Towncenter Plaza, to carpool to meeting. For parents andfriends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Works tohelp keep families together. Free. 703-431-0882 orwww.equalityloudoun.org.
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SUPPORT, 7:30-9 p.m. first Wednesdays,Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St.; 7:30-9 p.m.first Mondays, Sterling United Methodist Church, Room 105, 304 E.Church Rd. Free. 703-777-8766.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST SURVIVORS GROUP COUNSELING, allservices provided by Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice and LoudounAbused Women's Shelter are free and confidential. 703-771-9020.
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT, sponsored by SexualAssault Victims Volunteer Initiative, Mondays. Child care availablewith 48-hour notice. Call for time and location. Free. 540-349-7720.
SINGLEPOINTE, singles 30 and older, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays,Christian Fellowship Church, 21673 Beaumeade Cir., Ashburn. Livemusic, discussions, practical principles for living the single life.Refreshments available; child care available for those 2 and older.Free. 703-724-4916 or www.singlepointe.org.
SPIRITUAL CARE SUPPORT MINISTRIES, provides support, educationand a biblical perspective through individual sessions, supportgroups, retreats, Bible studies and social events. Training providedfor those who would like to know how to minister to people who aresick or grieving the loss of loved ones. Free. 540-349-5814.
SPOUSE-LOSS SUPPORT, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Spiritual Care SupportMinistry Center, 76 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. Free. 540-349-5814.
WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT, 6:30-8 p.m. first Wednesdays, InovaLoudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy.,Leesburg. Free. 703-858-8850.
WOMEN'S SUPPORT, sponsored by Services to Abused Families, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Confidential location. Free. 540-825-8876.
CHOICES WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT, 7 p.m. Mondays, Loudoun ValleyCommunity Center, Purcellville. $5 to join; $2 monthly. Firstmeeting free. 540-338-4854.
NORTHERN DISTRICT VIRGINIA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, speakers bureauof registered dietitians and diet technicians who address topicssuch as weight management, vegetarian diets, quick and healthfulmeals, planning and preparation, sports nutrition, understandingfood labels, nutrition for seniors and diet needs for heart diseasepatients and diabetics. Available to schools and civic and businessgroups in Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties.www.northernvirginiadietitians.org.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY, weight-loss support group, 5-6 p.m.weigh-in, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Tuesdays, Midland Church of theBrethren. $25 a year. 540-439-3739. TOPS support group meets at 6:15p.m. Tuesdays, SunTrust Bank, Routes 29 and 17, Warrenton. $20 ayear. 540-439-3671.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT, group forming in Loudoun. 703-967-4379 or supportgroup4wls@aol.com.
-- Compiled by SANDY MAUCK
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