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We are a family-owned furniture store based in Leesburg, FL with two locations. Since 2000, Family Furniture has served customers in Leesburg, Apopka, Eustis, Tavares, Ocala, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Bushnell, Inverness, Clermont and Winter Garden with quality furniture at competitive prices and professional in-house designers available

- SCREENING COLONOSCOPY

- HEARTBURN/ACID REFLUX

- DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION

- IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

- LIVER DISEASE

- RECTAL BLEEDING

- HEMORRHOIDS

- PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE

- LIVER CIRRHOSIS

- HEPATITIS

- PANCREATITIS

OCTOBER 3

Prepared Childbirth Class

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

OCTOBER 3

The Power of Pink: Tea for GCCF

This afternoon tea in honor of breast cancer benefits the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. The event features live entertainment, and guests may shop in the organization’s boutique of handmade items made by pink ladies. Wesley Center at FUMC, 715 Juniata St. in Clermont. Cost: $25. Information: 352.394.8401

OCTOBER 8

Breast Cancer Support Group

A breast cancer diagnosis is a time of 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.

OCTOBER 11

Mount Dora Bicycle Festival

Celebrate 40 years of cycling in Mount Dora. New routes and tweaks to some of the all-time favorite routes will also add special flare to the three days of cycling. Information: mountdorabicyclefestival.com

OCTOBER 10

Amputee Support Group

The Waterman Amputee and Limb Loss Konnections (W.A.L.K) allows amputees to share their experiences and help each other cope. 6-7 p.m. Mattison Conference Room B, Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way Tavares. Cost: Free. Information: 352.253.3892

OCTOBER 13

Better Breathers Support Group

Interact with others who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases while learning tips and techniques to better manage the disease. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Dr., Clermont. 1-3 p.m. Information: 352.241.7109.

OCTOBER 13

Oral Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

A support group offering information, support, and encouragement to patients, survivors, and family members in a friendly, nonthreatening forum. Survivors discuss their situations, coping strategies, and hopes. Florida Hospital

Waterman Cancer Institute

Conference Room, 400 Waterman Way, Tavares. Cost: Free.

Information: 352.253.3605

OCTOBER 13

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

OCTOBER 17

Paint the Market Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Town Square will turn pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Leesburg Police Department will have a pink police car on display, and Lake County Firefighters will display a pink truck. Vendors and merchants will dress in pink. 501 , Leesburg. Information: 352.365.0053.

OCTOBER 17

Crooked River/ Palatkalaha Run Blueway Paddling Adventure

You can burn more than 230 calories an hour by kayaking. So consider exploring sections of the Palatlakaha “Crooked” River, including Lake Louisa and Lake Susan. Crooked River Preserve, Lake Louisa Road, Clermont. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: Free.

Information: 352.343.3777

OCTOBER 21

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 Dr., Clermont. 10 a.m.-noon.

Cost: Free. Information: 352.242.2350.

OCTOBER 21

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.