Health events
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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