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A Day for Children Health Fair: Children ages 6 months to 15 years will receive free assessments for vision, medical, speech, behavior, and dental health; physical and occupational therapy also is provided for children through NSU’s Health Care Centers. The fair begins at 11 a.m. Sunday; Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie. Free. 954-678-2273.

Beginners Sampoorna Yoga in the Pines: Classes are at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Bring a yoga mat. Pembroke Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. $12 for Pines residents, $15 for nonresidents. Diane Seguine Jansen at 954-704-2455. www.ppines.com.

Friday Night Tennis: Social tennis round robin; 7 p.m. Fridays; Frank Veltri Tennis Center, 9101 NW Second St., Plantation. $10. 954-452-2530, www.sfsingleliving.com/tennis.htm.

Health & Wellness Event in Miami Lakes: Features screening for osteoporosis, cholesterol and blood sugar check, information and presentations on improving health, chiropractic screening and refreshments; 10 a.m. Saturday; Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Rd., Miami Lakes. Free. 786-991-7085, www.miamilakesumc.net.

Herbert Kay Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting: Monthly meeting 10:30 a.m. Thursday; Michael Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach. Free. 305-243-1061, www.npfsouthflorida.org.

Kidokinetics: A new sport is taught each week in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Free trial class. 954-385-8511, www.kidokinetics.com. Classes will be at 11 a.m. Thursday; Key Biscayne Community Center, Village Green Way, Key Biscayne; 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and 4:30 p.m. Thursday; Novack Park, 9572 Bay Dr., Surfside.

Kundalini Yoga: 10 a.m. Sunday; Chakra Samvara Buddhist Center, 369 N.Hibiscus Dr., Miami Beach. $10 suggested donation. 305-672-8740. Email ChakraSamvara369@aol.com.

Tai Chi: Tai Chi class for beginners; 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Atlantic Physical Therapy, 736 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach. $10 per class. Call Terry at 305-673-6474 to register or visit www.juddzisquit.com.

University of Miami Psychological Services Center: Psychotherapy services are offered to children, families, and adults. Testing available to adults and children for learning disabilities and ADHD; 8:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday; University of Miami Psychological Services Center, 5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables. Sliding scale fee. 305-284-4265, ext. 0.

Voices Against Brain Cancer: Support group meets the third Wednesday of each month at Dade County Police Benevolent Association, 10680 NW 25th St., Doral. Free. 212-340-1340. For information, email info@voicesagainstbraincancer.

Youth Rugby in South Miami: The Miami Rugby Youth Division, which serves boys ages 6-18, will be practicing from 6-8 p.m. Mondays in Murray Park, 5800 SW 66th St., and Wednesdays in Palmer Park, 6120 SW 67th Ave.

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