By From staff reports
Focus on good health with this week’s meetings
and events.
>TODAY
Bereavement
Torrance Memorial Home Health & Hospice drop-in bereavement support group. Health Conference Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Call (310) 784-3754.
Eating Disorders
Overeaters Anonymous support group for those suffering from compulsive eating. 2222 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, 6 p.m. Mondays. No dues or fees. Call (310) 374-8533.
Families Anonymous
A 12-step support group for families and friends of loved ones with substance abuse and related behavioral and emotional problems. Torrance Salvation Army Education Building, Room 25, 4223 Emerald St., Torrance, 7 p.m. Mondays. Call (310) 532-4018 or (800) 736- 9805.
TUESDAY
Al-Anon
Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1648 E. Ninth St., San Pedro, noon Tuesdays. Call (310) 544-9668.
Breast Cancer
Refugio Spanish-speaking support group for breast cancer survivors, sponsored by the YWCA and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Trailer N-24, 1124 W. Carson St., Torrance, 9 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Walking Together support group for women who have had an abnormal mammogram and are waiting for test results; English and Spanish. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Trailer N-24, 1124 W. Carson St., Torrance, 1 to 3 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Call Silvia at (310) 547-0831.
Diabetes
Informal diabetes networking group meets to learn the latest medical information about diabetes care from experts. Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Health Conference Center Building, Medical Center Drive (one-story building at parking garage) west side of medical center (meeting rooms 1 or 4), 7 to 9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Free. Call (310) 370- 3228.
Multiple Sclerosis
Harbor/South Bay Multiple Sclerosis support group meeting. The Neighborhood Center, McMasters Park, 3612 Artesia Blvd., Torrance, 1 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call (310) 769- 0694.
Eating Disorder
Overeaters Anonymous support group for people who are recovering from compulsive overeating. Mary & Joseph Retreat House, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Call Val at (310) 514-3025.
Weight Control
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 148. Harbor City Recreation Center, 24901 S. Frampton Ave., Harbor City, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Call (310) 532-8795.
>WEDNESDAY
Bereavement
Open, ongoing bereavement support group offering friendship, insight and caring for those who have experienced a death from any cause. Beach Cities Health Center, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration required by calling the Gathering Place at (310) 374-6323.
Mental, Emotional
Beach Cities Alliance for the Mentally Ill support group meeting. Church of the Brethren, 2761 W. 190th St., Redondo Beach, 10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month. Free. Call (310) 378-6565.
>THURSDAY
Al-Anon
Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. St. Cross Church, 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach, noon Thursdays. Call (310) 544-9668.
Cancer Support
Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma support group for adult patients, family and friends. The Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, 1 to 3 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Call (310) 376-3550.
Nar-Anon
Support group for family members and friends of drug addicts. First Christian Church, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call (310) 534-8188.
>FRIDAY
Breast-Feeding
La Leche League of South Bay offers support to breast-feeding mothers. Hayward Center, 2000 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, 10 a.m. second Friday of the month. Call (310) 545-9600.
Cancer Support
Welcome to Wellness meeting sponsored by The Wellness Community- South Bay Cities. For those with cancer and their families and loved ones. Meeting provides an overview of the free group support programs and lectures. 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, 11 a.m. Fridays. Call (310) 376-3550.
>SATURDAY
Al-Anon
Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. St. Cross Church, 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach, 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call (310) 544-9668.
Addictions
The Addictions & Recovery Ministry of Pacific Unitarian Church present “Supporting and Understanding the Addict in Your Life,” a free presentation given by clinical psychologist Donald R. H. Fridley. Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 10 a.m. Saturday. Call the church office at (310) 378- 9449 or e-mail [email protected].
Bipolar Disorder
The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)hosts regular, confidential, peer-led, self-help support group meetings. Open to anyone who is diagnosed, or who they thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder. Branch of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe Business Park, 2370 W. Carson St., Suite 100, Torrance, 10 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call (310) 891-3071 or email [email protected].
Fibromyalgia
Support group for those suffering from fibromyalgia. Torrance Memorial Hospital, West Towers, Conference Room B, 3325 Medical Center Drive (off of Lomita Boulevard) Torrance, 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Call Roseanne at (310) 519-8961.
Nar-Anon
Support group for family members and friends of drug addicts. First Methodist Church, 1551 El Prado Ave., Torrance, 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call (310) 534-8188.
Eating Disorders
Overeaters Anonymous meeting. A support group for people recovering from compulsive overeating and food addictions. St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 24027 Pennsylvania Ave., Room 8, Lomita, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call (310) 798-2126.
Parkinson’s Disease
Support group for patients and caregivers. Torrance Memorial Health Conference Center, Room 3, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, 3 to 4:30 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Call (310) 316-7513 or (310) 329-7029.
>SUNDAY
Al-Anon
Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 25511 Eshelman Ave., Lomita, 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Call (310) 544-9668.
– Sandy Gerety
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