Your Health Calendar

Today T’ai chi classes
What: T’ai chi is a gentle exercise for young and old alike that often is referred to as “moving meditation.”

When: 7 p.m. Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays

Where: Masters Studios of Self Defense, 1888 Wallenberg Blvd.

Price: Call for pricing options.

More Info: 766-4376 or masters studios.com

Wednesday ‘Behind Bars’ for MDA
What: Business and community leaders will be “arrested” and hauled off to “jail” to raise “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Funds will be donated to research for a cure, and benefit more than 300 Lowcountry families with kids and young adults with muscle disorders.

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2
Where: The Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St.

More Info: 556-3654

Lecture
What: “Why Seizures Occur in Brain Tumor Patients.” Presented by MUSC epilepsy specialists Dr. Gabriel Martz and Dr. Leonardo Bonilha. Registration required.

When: Noon-1 p.m. May 2
Where: MUSC Ashley River Tower, 25 Courtenay Drive.

Price: Free
More Info: 792-6592 or musc.edu/neurosciences/btam

Walterboro Criterium
What: Annual professional bicycle criterium will return with Olympians and national champions in town for races through downtown Walterboro. There will be children’s, amateur and masters’ races and special needs bikes will be awarded through the Little Red Dog Foundation and Walterboro Fire Department.

When: 4-11 p.m.
Where: East Washington Street

Price: Free
More Info: 538-4353 or www.walterborosc.org

Thursday Vigil service
What: Support for those who need healing and in remembrance of those who have died of brain tumors. Registration required.

When: 4-5 p.m. May 3
Where: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Healing Garden, 86 Jonathan Lucas St.

Price: Free
More Info: 792-6592 or musc.edu/neurosciences/btam

‘Life on the Vertical’
What: Rock climber Mark Synnott shares adventures about climbing the world’s most remote cliffs and his explorations. Light refreshments at the post-show reception benefiting Charleston Moves.

When: 6:30 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. presentation

Where: The Hippodrome, 360 Concord St.

Price: $8 show, $20 show, reception

More Info: 853-0990 or the northface.inticketing.com/events/196149

Friday Brain tumor lecture
What: “Nutrition and Healthy Living for Brain Tumor Patients.” Presented by Michael Stafford, outpatient oncology dietitian at MUSC. Registration required.

When: Noon May 4
Where: MUSC Baruch Auditorium, 284 Calhoun St.

Price: Free
More Info: 792-6592 or musc.edu/neurosciences/btam

Saturday Sisters in Serenity
What: Women’s 90-minute 12-step Codependents Anonymous group.

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

Where: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King St.

More info: Contact Lou P. at lhparker88@gmail.com.

Tuesday, May 8 Tumor lecture
What: “Current Trends in the Man- agement of Glioblastoma Multiforme” by Dr. Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos. Talk geared to health care providers. Registration required. Email amy.delaney@merck.com.

When: 5:30 p.m. May 8
Where: Anson, 12 Anson St.

More Info: 803-378-7412 or musc.edu/neurosciences/btam

Saturday, May 12 Memorial 5K Run/walk
What: Leslie McCravy Memorial 5K Run/Walk to benefit Pet Helpers honors the memory of Leslie McCravy, whose life was cut short in 2007 as a result of domestic violence.

When: 8 a.m. May 12
Where: Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave.

Price: $30 adults/$15 children 12 and under

More Info: 795-1110 or www. lesliemccravyrun.com

Benefit Concert, Auction
What: Benefits MUSC brain tumor research. Features musicians Mac Leaphart & My Ragged Company, Rawberry Jam, Taco Donkey and The Dubplates, drawings, silent auction.

When: 6:30 p.m. May 12
Where: King Street Grille, 1291 Folly Road

Price: $10 in advance, $15 at door

More Info: 792-6592 or musc.edu/neurosciences/btam

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