TREATING CANCER WITH EXPERT CARE

AUGUST 1-2

Learn to Row

Learn how to row or rediscover the joys of rowing with the Lake County Rowing Association. Clermont Boathouse, 1050 Lake Minneola Drive in Clermont. Cost: $99 per person. Information: Call Wendy Burkett at 303.656.8816 or email emailmembership@RowLCRA.org.

AUGUST 8

29th Annual Central Florida Triathlon & 5k Series #3

tips and techniques to better manage the disease. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont. 1-3p.m. Information: 352.241.7109.

AUGUST 11

Mended Hearts Support Group

Mended Hearts offers hope to heart patients, their families and caregivers. Noon–1p.m. Florida Hospital Waterman, 100 Waterman Way Tavares. Information: 352.253.3399

AUGUST 13

InterCommunity Cancer Center has come together for coordinated cancer care at a single location in our Lady Lake, Florida, facility. Leading Radiation Oncologist Dr. Herman Flink, has cared for patients in the Leesburg community for several decades and will continue to provide cancer care at the Lady Lake location, just a few minutes from Leesburg. Coming together at one location allows us to provide even more options for advanced technology to you, our patients. InterCommunity Cancer Center will continue to provide evidence-based, radiation therapy treatment ensuring the use of best practice guidelines in our patients’ cancer treatment. Together we can provide powerful outcomes for you.

Athletes will complete a 10-mile bicycle ride, 3.1mile run and ¼-mile swim. Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St., Clermont. Afterward, competitors will enjoy great food, an awards ceremony and live entertainment. Information: 352.394.1320 or email info@sommersports. com.

AUGUST 10

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Emotional support and education for Parkinson’s Disease patients and their families. 1-2:30p.m. Conroy CREATION Health Center at Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way in Tavares. Information: 352.253.3685.

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AUGUST 11

Better Breathers Support Group

Interact with others who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases while learning

Breast Cancer Support Group

A breast cancer diagnosis is a time filled with fear and uncertainty. Fortunately, you don’t have to battle breast cancer alone. Share your stories with others battling the disease and learn effective coping strategies. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont. 7-9 p.m. Information: 352.227.4410.

AUGUST 19

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

MS patients reach out to others with similar challenges and discuss improved lifestyle management techniques. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont. 10a.m.-noon. Cost: Free. Information: 352.242.2350.

AUGUST 19

Diabetes SelfManagement Support Group

Certified diabetes educator Debra Dudley helps prediabetics and diabetics learn how to manage the disease. 5-6p.m. Conroy CREATION Health Center at Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way Tavares. Cost: Free. Information: 352.253.3685.

AUGUST 20

Breastfeeding Class

Learn the basics of breastfeeding and breastfeeding management. 6:30-8:30p.m.

Cost: $15. Leesburg Regional Medical Center, 600 E. Dixie Ave. Information: Contact Karen Lynn at 352.323.5960 or email KLynn@CFHAlliance.org.

AUGUST 22

NTC Lace It Up Series

The Gem of the Hills fivemile run is a progressive race that offers for every level of runner or walker. Each race will be chip timed, and participants will receive a medal. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Drive. 7-9 a.m. Cost: $40 for early registration; $50 for late entry. Information: 352.241.7144.

AUGUST 29

2nd Annual 5k In The Hills

This walk/job/skip event benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter

Counties. The event includes breakfast sandwiches, an after-party celebration, cash bar, raffle drawings and an awards ceremony. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $30 or $35 on race day. Harbor Hills in Lady Lake. Information: 352.753.7000

SEPTEMBER 5

Prepared Childbirth Class

Class focuses on the 28th to 32nd week of pregnancy when mother and partner work on breathing and relaxation techniques. They also tour the Life Center for Women at LRMC. 9a.m.5p.m. Cost: $50. 600 E. Dixie Ave. Leesburg. Information: Contact Karen Lynn at 352.323.5960 or email KLynn@CFHAlliance.org

SEPTEMBER 11

“Go for the Green” Golf Classic

Held at Mission Inn, this event allows attendees to enjoy a wonderful day of networking, relaxation and friendly competition. Proceeds help advance the services and care provided at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Cost: $150 per person. Information: Contact Sheri Tor at 352.323.5506.