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TREATING CANCER WITH EXPERT CARE
DECEMBER 5, 12, 19
Leesburg Saturday Morning Market
Looking for ways to eat healthier? Then consider attending this event, where local farmers sell fresh produce. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Town Square in downtown Leesburg. Information: 352.365.0053.
DECEMBER 5
Prepared Childbirth Class
encouragement to patients, survivors, and family members in a friendly, nonthreatening forum. Survivors discuss their situations, coping strategies and hopes. 3-4 p.m. Florida Hospital Waterman Cancer Institute Conference Room, 400 Waterman Way, Tavares. Cost: Free.
Information: 352.253.3605
DECEMBER 8
Newborn Care Class
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.
Class focuses on the 28th-32nd weeks of pregnancy when mother and partner work on breathing and relaxation techniques. They also tour the Life Center for Women at LRMC. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $50. 600 E. Dixie Ave. Leesburg. Information: Contact Karen Lynn at 352.323.5960 or email KLynn@CFHAlliance.org.
DECEMBER 8
Mended Hearts Support Group
Mended Hearts offers hope to heart patients, their families and caregivers. 12:302 p.m., Florida Hospital Waterman, 100 Waterman Way, Tavares. Information: 352.253.3399
DECEMBER 8
Quality, Personalized Cancer Care In Our Community
922 Rolling Acres Road | Lady Lake, FL 32159 855.403.2519 www.icccvantage.com
Oral Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
This is a support group offering information, support, and
This single-evening class provides expectant parents with the basics of newborn care. Topics include bathing, diapering, and infant CPR. 6:308:30 p.m. Cost: $15. Class is held inside Leesburg Regional Medical Center’s Life Center for Women classroom. Information: Contact Karen Lynn at 352.323.5960 or email KLynn@CFHAlliance.org.
DECEMBER 10
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 Dr., Clermont. 7-9 p.m. Information: 352.227.4410.
DECEMBER 14
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Patients with Parkinson’s disease, as well as their family members, receive emotional support and education. 1-2:30 p.m.
Florida Hospital Waterman Conroy CREATION Health Center, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares. Information: 352.253.3685.
DECEMBER 16
Diabetes SelfManagement Support Group
Certified diabetes educator
Debra Dudley helps prediabetics and diabetics learn how to manage the disease. 5-6 p.m. Conroy CREATION Health
Center at Florida Hospital
Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares. Cost: Free. Information: 352.253.3685.
DECEMBER 19
Santa’s Twilight 5k
Shed some holiday pounds by walking or running this 3.1-mile luminary course that winds through the paved streets of Lake Louisa State Park. 7 p.m. Lake Louisa State Park, 7305 South U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont. Information: www.sommersports.com/ Events/Running/SantasTwilight-5K-Clermont
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