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Almost Broadway: Dance for fitness. Easy and low-impact dance routines from Broadway shows. 3-3:45 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 1142 Andalucia Ave., Coral Gables; call for price. 305-444-6176 or www.saintphilips.ws.

Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Free memory screenings, including a special showing of HBO's documentary, The Alzheimer's Project, with Alzheimer's expert Dr. Marc Agronin; 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday. Call Chrystine Kopcsik; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, Douglas Gardens, 5200 NE Second Ave.; free, reservations required. 305-514-8699 or ckopcsik@mjhha.org.

Autistic Child Advocates Association: Dinner, show and silent auction featuring Chris MacDonald as Elvis Presley. Come dressed '50s style. For more information, call Mary Tanquay at 305-962-5750 or Pat Cocchi at 305-754-0258; 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday; Miami Shores Recreation Center, 9617 Park Dr.; $40, $25 show and auction only. www.autisticchildadvocates.org.

Caring for the Care Givers: The first of a new series of health-care seminars. Features Amazing Skin, a talk by Clive Horrocks, inpatient coordinator for the Aventura Hospital Wound Healing Center. Also includes Super Foods for Super Skin, a session by Heather Katz, operations and clinical nutrition manager for Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Light lunch served; noon-1 p.m. Thursday; Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, 20900 Biscayne Blvd.; free, registration required. 888-256-7692 or www.aventurahospital.com.

Childbirth Classes in Spanish: Includes a tour of the hospital's maternity facilities; 10:15 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Hialeah Hospital, 651 E. 25th St.; free. 305-693-6100 or www.hialeahhosp.com.

Let's Move Together Miami-Dade Arthritis Walk: Help raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation, 8 a.m. in the Amusement Area at Crandon Park. Features entertainment, a kid's corner, refreshments, prizes, goodie bags and educational opportunities; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; free. 305-873-6323 or www.2009awmiamiwalk.kintera.org.

Health and Wellness Presentation: On chemical additives and potentially harmful properties in water, soda, sports and other acidic drinks; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West, 3550 NW 74th Ave., Miami; free, reservations required. 954-680-7616 or hows_yourwater@yahoo.com.

Jang-chub Sem (Enlightened Mind): Lecture on Tibetan Yoga; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Temple Emanu-El of Greater Miami, 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; free, donations accepted. spirituality.fiu.edu.

Living Healthy Seminar: Seven-week series offered by Miami-Dade Public Library System on managing chronic illnesses, communicating with healthcare providers and exercising safely; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday; North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens; free. 305-625-6424 or mdpls.org.

Lung Health Awareness: Dr. Luis Echarte, critical care pulmonology, and Dr. Matthew Abramowitz, radiation oncologist, host a panel discussion highlighting the latest research developments, advancements in detection and treatment plus preventive measures to promote a cancer-free lifestyle; noon Tuesday; Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, 20900 Biscayne Blvd.; free. 305-682-7104.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Eight-week intensive training program that includes instruction in mindfulness meditation and practical behavioral exercises; 7-9 p.m. Monday; Victor E. Clarke Center at South Miami Hospital, 6200 SW 73rd St.; $200; 786-662-8106 or www.baptisthealth.net.

Relay for Life of Surf-Bal-Bay Kickoff Party: Surfside, Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor communities invited to get in-depth explanation of the Relay for Life event. Refreshments served. Call Ellen Kula at 305-527-0144, Catherine Fleming at 305-779-2847 or Jacquelyn Villagran at 305-866-3635 or e-mail ekula@yourkitchencommando.com, Catherine.fleming@cancer.org or jvillagran@townofsurfsidefl.gov; 7 p.m. Saturday; Splatter Ceramics & Arts, 1017 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Island; free.

South Miami Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group: For men coping with prostate cancer. 7-8 p.m. Tuesday; Call 786-662-8106 for venue and more information; free. 786-662-8106.

Teas, Tonics and Tinctures: Dr. Sandra Breiterman, acupuncturist and naturopath, lectures; 10 a.m.-noon Saturday; Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr.; free. 305-673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org.

BROWARD

Free Autism Screenings: For children 12 months to 5 years of age; 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday; Mailman Segal Institute-Unicorn Children's Foundation Clinic, 7600 SW 36th St., Nova Southeastern University, Davie. 954-262-7111.

Girl Talk Series at North Broward Medical Center: Female physicians discuss various subjects pertaining on women's health and well-being. This month's lecture, titled Can't Stand It Any Longer, offers information on treatment of common foot pain; 6-8 p.m. Wednesday; North Broward Medical Center, 201 E. Sample Rd., Deerfield Beach; free, reservations required. 954-759-7400 or www.BrowardHealth.org.

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