Health events

  • Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 12:01 a.m.
    UPDATED: Sunday, March 18, 2012 7:05 p.m.
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Today

The Gluten-Free Diet

What: Katherine Boyce, pediatric endocrine dietitian at MUSC, gives an overview of gluten and how to eliminate it from your diet.

When: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 24

Where: Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road

Price: Free

More info: 849-6161

Ultimate Ultherapy

What: Ultherapy is a noninvasive application of focused ultrasound technology for facial skin tightening and lifting.

when: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24

Where: Germain Dermatology, 612 Seacoast Parkway.

Price: Free

More Info: 881-4440 or germaindermatology.com/ultherapy.php

Wednesday

JumpBunch

What: JumpBunch introduces kids to a new sport each week in a noncompetitive manner. They learn the basics and rules with plenty of time to practice and improve skills. Recommended for ages 2-5.

When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through March 21

Where: Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St.

Price: $7 per class with museum admission ($7) or CML membership.

More Info: 853-8962 or www.explorecml.org

Thursday

Neck and Back Health

What: Discuss five secrets to looking and feeling younger, achieving permanent weight loss and fighting diabetes. Learn from Dr. Howenstine of Charleston Neck and Back how to keep pain from limiting you.

When: Noon-1 p.m. Jan. 26

Where: Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road

Price: Free

More info: 849-6161

Food addicts

What: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. Call for meeting location.

When: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday

Price: Free

More Info: 242-8190 or www.foodaddicts.org

Saturday

Sisters In Serenity

What: Women's 90-minute 12-step Codependents Anonymous group meets weekly.

When: 9:15-10:45 a.m. Saturdays

Where: St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 405 King St.

More info: Email lhparker88@gmail.com

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Blood Drive

What: A Red Cross Blood Drive.

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 31

Where: Southeastern Institute, 4600 Goer Drive

More info: 747-1279

Saturday, Feb. 4

Donor gala

What: Former U.S. Airways pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who became a hero overnight when he safely landed a passenger jet on New York's Hudson River, and his wife will be guest speakers at the Roper St. Francis Foundation's Roper Xavier (Rx) Society Donor Appreciation Gala.

When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4

Where: Charleston Place Hotel, 205 Meeting St.

Price: Society membership varies

More Info: 720-1205 or www.rsfhfoundation.org.

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