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DEMENTIA AND NORMAL AGING, 7 p.m., 1st Baptist Church of Poinciana, 601 Walnut St., Poinciana. Presentation by the Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ''LIVING LEGACIES: HOW TO TELL YOUR LIFE STORY,'' program will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. June 10, Center for Cancer Care and Research, 1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. Mimi Jenko, registered nurse, will be the guest speaker. Sponsored by Good Shepherd Hospice. Lunch provided. Register with Martha Harper, 603-4791, or Debi Hunt, 284-6974.

TODAY THROUGH THURSDAYCANCER SURVIVORSHIP, Center for Cancer Care and Research, 1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. Activities will be in its lobby and waiting rooms: Today: assistance in scrapbooking for telling life stories, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. performance by magician Paul Weatherbee; Wednesday: performance by classical guitarist Joe Gavin, scarf painting, massage therapy from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; also yoga in the board room 3-4 p.m.; Thursday: Kids Carnival Day with puppets, clowns, dogs and snacks in the waiting rooms. Nail technicians will provide free manicures for patients during the week.

wednesdayFOUR-WEEK CAREGIVER TRAINING SERIES, starts today, will meet 10:30-11:30 Wednesdays, Sterling House, 6110 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven. The Alzheimer's Association - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter is providing the program for caregivers, family members and anyone else interested in learning about Alzheimer's disease, other types of dementia and the services people may need. Led by Larry Powell, program specialist. Register at 292-9210 or 318-8055.

SIX-WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, for adults who have lost a loved one, starts Wednesday and will meet 10:30 a.m.-noon consecutive Wednesdays through July 9, North Lakeland Presbyterian Church, 6725 N. Socrum Loop Road. Good Shepherd Hospice provides the program, but people don't need to have used Good Shepherd to attend. Register with Thelma Ralat, 968-1743 or 800-464-3994.

LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY, noon, at The Depot, 118 E. Wall St., Frostproof. Lake Wales Medical Center's radiology department is sponsoring the program. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. Call 635-9112.

wednesday and fridayTWO-DAY VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR CORNERSTONE HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days with meals provided, Calvary Baptist Church, Winter Haven. To learn more or register, call Autumn Egan, 291-5567.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 OR AUG. 26DIABETES SURVIVAL SKILL CLASS, 1-4 p.m., Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave., Winter Haven. Limited to 20 people. Attend either of the three days. Advance registration required. Call 519-7900, Ext. 1053. Classes will be offered later in Bartow and Davenport.fridayFOUR-WEEK CAREGIVER TRAINING SERIES, 12-2 p.m. Fridays in June at Savannah Cottage, 605 Carpenters Way, Lakeland. Free respite and lunch provided by Savannah Cottage. Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association. Schedule: Today: Communication and Behavior; June 13: Quality of Life and Assisted Living; June 20: Safety; June 27: Need for proper diagnosis. Register at 688-4834 or 815-9411.SATURDAYSIBLING PREPARATION CLASS, $5 per child for children of mothers delivering babies at Regency Medical Center, 10-11:15 a.m., Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven. Topics include what new babies are like, being a big brother or sister and helping at home. Nursery tour included. Pre-registration is required. Register at 294-7020. Other sibling preparation classes will be July 12, Aug. 23, Oct. 18 and Dec. 6.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (PROFESSIONAL), $43, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven. Register with Citizen CPR at 291-5977.june 10FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, 9-11 a.m., Lake Wales Medical Center, Room 201 in Hunt Building. Appointments aren't needed.

BABYSITTING CLASS, $30, training for ages 11-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven. Advance registration required. Call 291-6705 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.

ADULT CPR, $23, 6-8 p.m., Family Fundamentals, Lakeland. Register with Citizen CPR at 680-1277.

[ Robin Williams Adams can be reached at robin.adams@theledger.com or 863-802-7558. Read her blog at robinsrx.theledger.com. ]