Health Briefs

AARP Driver safety

Class from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Memorial Home Health Care, 6227 Lee Highway, Suite A. Drivers who complete course are usually eligible for discounts on their vehicle insurance. A nominal charge for materials. Call 495-2273 to register.

NAMI Speakers

The Chattanooga Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Speaker's Forum 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Joe Johnson Center, 420 Bell Ave. Speakers Donna Maddox and Nancy Carrol of Joe Johnson Center and Crisis Center will provide detailed overview of their operations and services. Q&A session. Free event. For information call Jane Elmore, 827-4049 or Tom or Sue Gaines, 892-1063.

Weight management

Heartwise Ministries' biblical approach to weight management at 7 p.m. tonight at Brainerd Baptist Church BX Building. This meeting is to see how many people are interested in such a program. The speaker is Dr. James Marcum, a cardiologist with Chattanooga Heart Institute and director of Heartwise Ministries. He will introduce the program and explain his spiritual approach to weight management.

Senior Neighbors

classes

Beginning Yoga for seniors 2 p.m. each Wednesday, Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, 1000 Newby St. (corner 10th and Houston). Bring your own yoga mat. Classes free for Senior Neighbors members; $3 for non-members.

* Flexibility and balance classes, 11 a.m., second and fourth Thursdays, Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, 1000 Newby St. Classes free for Senior Neighbors; $3 for non-members.

* Health workshop "Know Your Numbers," presented by Jill Heine of the Chattanooga Health Department, 11 a.m. Feb. 19 at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Center, 190 Depot St., Soddy-Daisy. Learn about blood pressure, cholesterol levels and healthy foods.

* Free Lunch and Learn workshop 12 noon, Monday, Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, 1000 Newby St., focusing on "Are You Getting a Good Night's Sleep?" Presented by Beverly Tallent of Memorial Sleep Center. RSVP to 755-6100.

Items for this column are due the Friday before Thursday's publication date. Write to Linda Weaver, P.O. Box 1447, Chattanooga, TN 37401-1447; fax 668-5071; e-mail lweaver@timesfreepress.com.