Health and wellness events:support groups, fund-raisers and more

Ostomy Association of Metro Detroit support group: Debbie Uren, executive director of 90 for Life, Youngevity, will discuss essential vitamins and minerals. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Botsford Hospital, Administration and Education Center, 28050 Grand River, Farmington Hills. 866-678-6698.

Shades of Pink Foundation Bracelet Sale: Rose quartz bracelets on sale for $15 with all proceeds benefiting Shades of Pink Foundation. Through Oct. 31. Lolly Ella Jewelry, 6706 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. 248-851-3325.www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org.

MONDAY

Parkinson’s Support Group: Polly Swingle, physical therapist with the Recovery Project, will discuss and demonstrate techniques for coping with the effects of the disease. 6:30-8 p.m. Beaumont Rose Cancer Center, 3577 W. Thirteen Mile, Royal Oak. Dave: 248-755-8034. Free.

TUESDAY

8th Annual Breast Health Fair: Featuring Lilly Oncology on Canvas, art that honors the journey of those whose lives have been affected by cancer. With information on breast cancer treatment, sharing and caring education & support programs, diet and nutrition, cancer genetics and lymphedema. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Beaumont Medical Center, 6900 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. 248-551-8585. Free.

When Treatment’s Over: Strategies for Cancer Survivorship:Presented by Ted Varkas, oncology social worker, and Wendy Goldberg, nurse practitioner. 1:30-3 p.m. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. 248-325-3890. Free. Register.

THURSDAY

Ladies’ Night Out: “Live your most adventurous life — It is good for your Health!” with motivational speaker, Lila Lazarus. 5:30-7 p.m. There will be women’s health information, activities, vendors and screenings for blood pressure and body mass index, plus massages, light refreshment and prize drawings. Healthy cooking demonstration 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. 734-655-1182. $5 donation requested for Marian Women’s Center Programs. Registration required.

Pre-Kidney Transplant Education: For individuals who are being evaluated for kidney transplant surgery or are scheduled for the surgery. A family member or caregiver also welcome. 7-9 p.m. Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, 468 Cadieux, Grosse Pointe. 800-633-7377. Free. Register.

Tri-County Celiac Support Group: “Gluten Free Living — Surviving the Holidays,” with Lana Coxton. 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. meeting, First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington, Farmington Hills. 586-751-8592. www.tccsg.net.

SATURDAY

Holistic Palooza 2013-Natural Health Festival: With keynote speaker John Salley, NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons, 1989-90. Guests can relax with a massage and participate in yogaclasses. There also will be lectures on natural health practices and cooking demonstrations. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Irene’s Myomassology Institute, 26061 Franklin, Southfield. 248-350-1400.www.irenes.edu. Free. Visit website or call for more information.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: 9 a.m. downtown Mt. Clemens, 1 Crocker Blvd., Mt. Clemens.makingstrides.acsevents.org. Sign up online.

Pap-O-Rama Saturday: Cervical cancer screenings for women between the ages of 21-64, uninsured, and who have not had a pap test in the past three years. Cosponsored by Sparrow and the Sparrow Foundation’s Women Working Wonders. 9 a.m.-noon. Alliance Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1560 Turf Lane, East Lansing. 517-364-3685. www.alliance-obgyn.com. Free. Register.

Screening Mammograms for Downriver women: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle, Wyandotte. 734-246-9601. Free for eligible, uninsured Downriver women. Mammogram necessity determined by physician at time of exam. Call for an appointment.

NEXT WEEK

Fall into Healthy Habits: Beaumont staff and specialists will give presentations and demonstrations on healthy living topics and activities including: yoga and tai chi, Pilates, pelvic floor dysfunction for both women and men, posture/body mechanics, nutrition, lymphedema/cancer survivorship exercise and heart health. Refreshments provided. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24. Beaumont Health Center, 4949 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak. 800-633-7377. $5. Register. Proceeds benefit Beaumont’s Sharing and Caring Program in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: 9 a.m. Oct. 26. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River, Ann Arbor.makingstrides.acsevents.org. Sign up online.

— Compiled by Dora Robles Hernandez