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Cancer Rehab Classes: Apr 1 – Dec 31.; In the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. The class helps cancer patients enhance cardiovascular strength, endurance, their immune system and bone density. It helps to increase overall strength and stamina, decrease fatigue and weight loss, and improve digestion. Registration is required.; Baptist Medical Center.; Free.

Art Therapy For Cancer Patients: Jun 2 – Dec 31.; in the Activities Room of the Hederman Cancer Center on Wednesdays. The classes are designed to help cancer patients and provide an outlet to express feelings, reduce stress, assist in pain management, help build positive coping skills and increase self-discovery and self-awareness. Art supplies are included. Registration is required.; Baptist Medical Center.; Free.

Adult Hip-Hop Dance Classes: Sep 3 – Dec 31.; Learn authentic hip hop dance techniques and choreography. Open to all ages 16 and older. Classes are offered Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club, Northeast.; $10.

Fitness Center: Dec 29 – Dec 31.; Options include aerobics and Zumba classes, equipment for resistance training and toning, and access to a personal trainer. No joining fee or long-term commitment is required. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays.; Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project's Farmers Market.; $20 per month.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group: Apr 14 – Dec 31.; In the St. Catherine Room. NAMI Mississippi offers a support group for family members who have an adult relative with a mental illness on second Thursdays at 7 p.m.; St. Dominic Hospital.; Free.

Fitness Camp: Jul 16 – Dec 31.; Do cardiovascular and strength training exercises, and learn about proper nutrition. Sessions are from 8-9 a.m. Saturdays.; Lake Hico Park.; $20.

Diabetes Support Group Meeting: Jul 21 – Dec 31.; Baptist Nutrition Center hosts the meetings on third Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Baptist Health Systems, Madison Campus.; Free.

Zumba Fitness Classes, Byram: Aug 1 – Dec 31.; The Latin-inspired aerobics classes are held weekly. Visit duzumba.com for class schedule information and directions.; Dance Unlimited Studio, Byram.; $5.

Zumba Fitness Classes, Florence: Aug 1 – Dec 31.; The Latin-inspired aerobics classes are held weekly. Visit duzumba.com for class schedule information and directions.; Dance Unlimited Studio, Florence.; $5.

Zumba at Covenant Presbyterian Church: Oct 7 – Dec 30.; Covenant Presbyterian offers weekly ZUMBA classes beginning Friday, October 7. Zumba is a Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party! Class is 45min, starting at 8:30am. $5 per class. Baby care provided. Join the Christian Zumba Party! For more info contacted Ashley Vinzant. Cell: 850.572.0055. Email: ldyg8trlaw@yahoo.com; Covenant Presbyterian Church.; $5 per class.

NAMI Connection Support Group Meetings: Oct 25 – Dec 29.; The alliance of individuals with mental illnesses meet Tuesdays at 2 p.m. to share experiences and learn new ways to cope. Trained facilitators lead the meetings. Call for location information.; *Location TBA.; Free.

Gentle Joints Aquatic Program: Oct 31 – Dec 31.; The Arthritis Foundation sponsors the low-intensity water class. Sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. Registration required; club membership optional.; The Club at St. Dominic's.; $35 for 12 classes, $60 for 24 classes.

Cancer Support Group Meetings: Nov 8 – Dec 31.; Cancer patients and survivors meet on second Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Canter Center.; St. Dominic Hospital.; Free.

Women's Cancer Support Group Meetings: Nov 8 – Dec 31.; Cancer patients and survivors meet on second Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at the Canter Center.; St. Dominic Hospital.; Free.

Caregivers Support Group Meetings: Nov 9 – Dec 31.; The group meets on second Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the conference rooms.; St. Dominic Hospital.; Free.

NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenter Training: Nov 22 – Mar 31.; In Our Own Voice is a public education program that allows trained speakers to share their personal stories of mental illness and recovery. Presenters commit to making at least one presentation per month for one year after the two-day training.; NAMI Mississippi.; Free.

Run 4 Rehab: Jan 1 – Dec 15.; The fundraising project benefits rehabilitation services at Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital. Registered runners raise money for each kilometer run through Dec. 15.; *N/A.; Donors determine pledge amount per kilometer.

Weekly Group Walk: Jan 3 – Dec 31.; Walks are Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the multi-use trail next door. Walk two or four miles.; Fleet Feet Sports.; Free.

Weekly Group Run: Jan 5 – Dec 31.; Run 5.4 miles Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the multi-use trail next door.; Fleet Feet Sports.; Free.

10-week Creative Arts Workshop for Cancer Patients: Jan 9 – Mar 12.; At the Hederman Cancer Center. Licensed art therapist Susan Ainlay Anand leads the workshops Mondays from noon-1:30 p.m. All cancer patients regardless of treatment location are welcome. Registration required.; Baptist Medical Center.; Free.

Memory and Motion Classes: Jan 10 – Apr 24.; The class for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers is on second and fourth Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through April 24. Explore using the senses through mental, emotional and physical connection. Potential participants must go through a screening process.; Ridgeland Recreation Center.; $5 per person, per class.

Girl Talk Monthly Live Chat: Jan 10 – Dec 31.; Chat with an OB/GYN on second Tuesdays at 8 p.m. to ask health questions. Questions can also be emailed ahead of time.; *N/A.

Super Star Senior Adult Walking Club: Jan 12 – Dec 31.; The group walks Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the multi-use trail next door.; Fleet Feet Sports.; Free.

Yoga Classes: Jan 16 – Mar 9.; Tara Blumenthal and Katie Cassady teach the class Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon-1 p.m. Beginners and level one students welcome.; The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace.; $12 drop-in fee, $80 class package.

Positive Ones Breast Cancer Support Group: Jan 16 – Dec 31.; In the Hederman Cancer Center. Baptist Cancer Services hosts the meetings on third Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Registration required.; Baptist Medical Center.; Free.

Prenatal Yoga Six-week Class Series: Jan 16 – Feb 20.; Learn relaxation techniques, meditations, stretches and non-impact exercises Mondays from 5:45- 7 p.m. through Feb. 20. Limit of six participants.; Joyflow Yoga.; $120.

Joyflow Yoga Jam 6 Week Celebration Series: Jan 17 – Feb 21.; The class is a combination of yoga and aerobics. Classes are Tuesdays from 7:15-8 p.m. through Feb. 21.; Joyflow Yoga.; $75.

Gentle Therapeutic Six-week Class Series: Jan 19 – Feb 23.; Attendees with injuries or joint problems learn modified yoga poses Thursdays from 5:45-7 p.m. through Feb. 23. Limit of six participants.; Joyflow Yoga.; $120.

NAMI Basics Education Program: Jan 24 – Feb 28.; The six-week program is for parents and caregivers of youth with mental illness. Sessions are Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Pre-registration required.; NAMI Mississippi.; Free.

"Fuel the New Year" Wellness Program: Feb 2 – Jul 12.; The six-month program includes a weight-loss contest and monthly nutrition workshops to help improve eating habits. Workshops are Feb. 2, March 1, April 2, May 3, June 7 and July 12 at 7 p.m. The grand prize winner is announced at the July 12 workshop. The contest is free to participants who sign up for a 5K or marathon program. Contest optional; workshops available at $10 each.; Fleet Feet Sports.; $100.

Fleet Feet's 10th Anniversary Celebration: Sat, Feb 11, 7:00 am.; The event includes a run/walk, breakfast and door prizes.; Fleet Feet Sports.; Free.

Raw Food Potluck Social: Sat, Feb 11, 1:00 pm.; Please RSVP and indicate what you are bringing. The event includes a raffle for the book "Naked Chocolate: The Astounding Truth About the World's Greatest Food."; Butterfly Yoga.; Free, suggested donation of $10 for first-time guests.

Deep Opening Kripalu Yoga: Sat, Feb 11, 2:00 pm.; Moira Anderson Miller is the instructor. To register, mail payments to Jean Powers, 3046 Tidewater Circle, Madison, MS 39110.; Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club, Northeast.; $40 in advance, $45 at the door.

Valentine's Day Matchmaker Run: Wed, Feb 14, 6:00 pm.; Enjoy a three-mile run and refreshments.; Fleet Feet Sports.; Free.

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Training: Wed, Feb 25, 2:30 pm.; ACS seeks volunteers to drive patients to cancer treatments.; American Cancer Society.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Webinar: Fri, Feb 17, 10:00 am.; The teleconference is for health providers and their staff. Dr. Linda S. Kinsinger is the speaker. Register to receive website information.; *N/A.

Yoga for Non-violence - 108 Sun Salutations: Sat, Feb 18, 9:00 am.; All levels of ability and endurance are welcome to participate in the yoga mala. Free sun salutation classes given at many Jackson yoga studios. Proceeds benefit the Center for Violence Prevention.; Arts Center of Mississippi.; $25, donations welcome.

Be Bold Beer Run: Sat, Feb 18, 4:00 pm.; Lucky Town Brewing Company and the Home Brewers Association of Middle Mississippi are the sponsors. Registration is at 4 p.m, and the run/walk is at 4:30 p.m. The race includes stops at designated restaurants for drinks.; Downtown Jackson.; Free, drink prices vary.

Mississippi Heart Smart Sisters Conference: Sun, Feb 19, 3:00 pm.; The event is a kick-off for UnitedHealthcare's 30-day heart disease education program for ethnic women. The MIssissippi Mass Choir performs.; New Horizon Church International (Renaissance South).

Art in Mind Art Program: Wed, Feb 22, 10:00 am.; The Alzheimer's Association of Mississippi offers the monthly program is for people with early-stage dementia and their caregivers. Participants tour the galleries and make art in the studio classroom. Register by Feb. 20; space limited. Registration forms available at alz.org/ms.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Tour for Diversity in Medicine: Fri, Feb 24, 8:00 am.; College students learn more about the process of becoming a physician and meet with ians, dentists and medical students. Registration required; limited seating.; Jackson State University.; Free.

NAMI MS Connection Support Group Facilitator Training: Feb 25 – Feb 26.; Facilitators must have a mental illness diagnosis, cannot be a mental health professional and must agree to lead a support group for 12 months.; *Location TBA.

Metrocenter Health Fair: Sat, Feb 25, 10:00 am.; The City of Jackson's Wellness Committee is the host. Get screening and tips on living a healthy lifestyle.; Metrocenter Mall.; Free.

"Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path" Introductory Lecture: Sat, Feb 25, 1:00 pm.; Introductory lecture on spiritual healing through the teachings of Bruno Groening. During the lecture you will have the opportunity to experience this healing energy and make contact with an exceptional source of power. This divine energy can restore health, and provides help in all aspects of life, relationships and private matters. Free, donations appreciated.; Quisenberry Library.; Free, donations appreciated.

"Fuel the New Year" Nutrition Workshop: Thu, Mar 1, 7:00 pm.; Topics include menu planning and grocery shopping.; Fleet Feet Sports.; $10.

Remembrance Support Group Meeting: Mar 6 – Dec 31.; In the University Physicians Pavilion, room MO-16. The support group is for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. Meetings are on first Tuesdays from 6:30-7-30 p.m.; University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Breast Cancer Conference: Sat, Mar 10, 9:00 am.; Rebirth Alliance hosts the event, and the theme is "Finding Joy in the Midst of our Journey of Many, Survival of Few." The topic is the Her2+/Triple- form of breast cancer.; Cabot Lodge Millsaps.; $50 and up.

2012 Spring Market of Jackson: Apr 13 – Apr 15.; More than 100 merchants sell spring fashions, accessories, jewelry, shoes, handbags, children’s clothes, home décor, gourmet foods and more. Open April 13 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., April 14 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 15 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Girls' Night Out is April 13 from 5-9 p.m. ($15), and Market Madness is April 13 from 9 a.m.-noon, and April 15 from 2-5 p.m. ($10 wristband). Free parking.; Mississippi Trade Mart.; $8, $15 3-day pass, children 12 and under free.

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