EDUCATION

TODAY

* Lip-reading class, sponsored by Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People. (Meets Mondays.) 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. Call for location. (818) 785-8858.

* Six-week program for people with fading vision, sponsored by Braille Institute. (Meets six consecutive Mondays, starting today.) South Park Neighborhood Center, 1021 S. Hope St., Los Angeles. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (323) 663-1111, Ext. 1253.

TUESDAY

* “Diabetic Retinopathy,” led by an ophthalmologist, will focus on diabetes-related conditions and treatments. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2396.

WEDNESDAY

* Volunteer hospice training classes, offered through Nov. 7. Torrance Memorial Home Health and Hospice, Health Conference Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 784-3754.

THURSDAY

* “Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know,” led by an oncologist. Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 7-9 p.m. Free. (805) 379-4777.

SATURDAY

* Tai chi workshop, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will help improve walking and muscle stiffness. Valley Total Fitness, Mission Viejo. Noon-2 p.m. $5. Reservations required. (949) 752-1680.

* “Look Good Feel Better and Guided Imagery,” for women undergoing cancer treatments, will focus on makeup tips, wigs and other accessories for restoring a positive self-image. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 9 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 855-8500, Ext. 2855.

* Health Fair Spooktacular, a Halloween event featuring health education and free screenings, such as cholesterol, foot care, lung/breathing, diabetes/blood sugar and body ergonomics. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Sherman Way Campus, 14500 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (818) 885-5482.

* “Dementia Care Forum for Caregivers,” Silverado Senior Learning, 25100 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required by Oct. 24. (818) 222-1000.

EVENTS

THURSDAY

* Mobile Solutions, a van that brings the Braille Institute’s programs and services to people unable to travel, will be at Hollywood Senior Center, 1360 N. St. Andrews Place, Hollywood. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (323) 663-1111.

SCREENINGS

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

* Tay-Sachs gene testing. Santa Monica College’s Student Health Office, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Wed-nesday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m and 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. (818) 881-1061.

SUPPORT GROUPS

TUESDAY

* Adult ADD/ADHD support group. (Meets fourth Tuesdays.) Glenkirk Presbyterian Church, 1700 Palopinto Ave., Glendora. 7-9 p.m. Free. (909) 623-4176.

WEDNESDAY

* Mental Illness group, sponsored by National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. (Meets Wednesdays.) Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. No reservations. (818) 994-6747.

* Art exploration group for cancer patients and their families. Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. (805) 379-4777.

SATURDAY

Lou Gehrig’s disease group, sponsored by ALS Assn. Westlake Village City Hall and Library, 4373 Park Terrace Drive, Westlake Village. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. (818) 421-9729.

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