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Feb 23

D.C. wellness calendar, Feb. 23-March 1

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“Active Wellness at St. Alban’s” A program for D.C. retirees. Seated yoga and other exercise programs, educational programs and more; films following Friday’s lunch. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-895-9448, Ext. 4. http://www.iona.org. Donations welcome.

“Healthier Hookups” program A presentation by David Facenda on how to avoid health risks by being “date smart.” Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Whitman-Walker Health, 1701 14th St. NW. 202-797-3500. Free.

American Heart Month workshop A presentation on the hospital’s cardiovascular service. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Providence Hospital, 1150 Varnum St. NE. 202-269-7553. Free.

“Spirit Dolls” workshop A presentation by art therapist Rebecca Wilkinson on ways to use creativity to help celebrate inner virtues. All materials provided. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. http://www.smithcenter.org. $34.

Weight-loss surgery seminar Presentations on options and procedures. Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Rd. NW. 202-370-6565. http://www.sibley.org. Free; registration required.

Spring stretches and qigong Led by Tracey Burde, movement and awareness exercises. Monday, March 5 and 12, 8-9 a.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. http://smithcenter.org. $30 for 3 sessions.

Comeback Club support group For stroke patients, their families, friends and caregivers. Monday, 1-2 p.m., National Rehabilitation Hospital, Telehealth Conference Room, 110 Irving St. NW. 202-877-1440. http://www.whcenter.org. Free; reservations recommended.

“How Physical Activity Benefits Older Adults” A presentation by Loretta DiPietro of George Washington University Hospital’s Department of Exercise Science. Monday, 3:30-5 p.m., YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, 1711 Rhode Island Ave. NW 202-234-2567. lindajkh@mac.com. $10; reservations requested.

Aerobics class Sponsored by Washington Hospital Center. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Truesdell Educational Center, 800 Ingraham St. NW. 202-877-6213. Free.

D.C. Area Macrobiotics meeting Students of traditional Chinese medicine meet and eat food prepared by Juliette Tahar. Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. http://www.meetup.com. $25; reservations required.

Dementia support group For those caring for partners with dementia. Tuesday, 12:30-2 p.m., Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. Donations welcome.

“Laugh Yoga” Led by Liz Nichols, a combination of yogic deep breathing, stretching and laughter. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. $10 per class.

— Compiled by Gerri Marmer

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