Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 19, 2007

Poinsettia sale

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida in Port Richey is having its annual poinsettia sale to raise money to support programs and services offered at the center. Red or white plants in 6- or 8-inch pots can be delivered for a fee or for free with an order $50 or more. Orders accepted through Monday. Call 727 853-1010 or visit the Web site at deafhhsfla.org.

Special to the Times

A support group for Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma patients meets at 5 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Florida Cancer Institute Spring Hill, 10441 Quality Drive, suite 203 in Spring Hill. This group helps serve the needs of patients, family members and friends who are learning to live with the diseases. Call Beth Robinson at (800) 963-6461 or visit the Web site at lis.org/suncoast.

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The Dyslexia and Related Learning Styles Support Group of Tampa Bay will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Land O'Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O'Lakes. This group is open to all who have a family member struggling in school or the work place because of difficulty in reading, spelling, writing, math, focusing attention or physical skills. Call (813) 956-0502.

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An Osteoporosis Support Group meets at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Shoreline Caf meeting room at the Regional Medical Center Bayonet point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson. Call Esther Estampador at (727) 207-5968.

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Gulfside Regional Hospice Annual Fall Memorial Service is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 4204 Thys Road in New Port Richey. This is open to the public as well as hospice patients and families. Call (727) 844-3946 to RSVP. Refreshments will be served.

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The Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is hosting two receptions open to all new residents of the community. They will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Dec. 6 at the center at 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson. A breakfast, introduction to the hospital, drawings for prizes and an optional tour of the hospital are on the agenda. Reservations are required by calling (727) 869-5498 or (888) 741-5119.

Please send any health related meetings or information to Michelle Jones at mjones721@tampabay.rr.com or fax to (813) 684-2457 or mail to P.O. Box 558, Valrico, FL 33595. Call (813) 685-2200.

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