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Note: Events are current as of 12/28. Please check with organizers for any changes.

Saturday - 1/5 - 2nd Annual Delray Beach Fit Day at Old School Square Park, 51 N. Swinton Blvd. Local fitness, health and beauty businesses offer demonstrations, samples, health screenings and more. 9 am-noon. Free. 243-7250 or www.delraybeachfitday.com. 

1/5 - SPIN® Class at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. Classes are held seven days a week on the boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Sunrise to 9 am and 4 pm to sunset. Donations accepted. 287-0953.

1/5 - Saturdays @ Sanborn: Yoga Class at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Held Saturdays. Registration: 8:45 am; class: 9 am. Free. 393-7703 or www.downtownboca.org.

1/5 - Yoga Class at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. Held T,Th&Sat: 9:30-11 am & T: 6:30-8 pm. 5 classes: $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents; 10 classes: $110/residents, $137.50/non-residents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/non-residents. 477-8727.

 1/5 - Judo Class - Saturdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Warm-up exercises, instruction, practice and tournament training. Two sessions: Mixed ages & ranks. 10 am-noon. Per month: $21.50/resident, $27/non-resident. 393-7807.

1/5 - Zumba Class at South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. Held every Saturday. 10:30 am. Free. 393-7703.

1/5-6 - Yoga Workout at the Beach - Held every Sat., Sun. & M at Red Reef Park West, 1221 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Build strength and flexibility, improve postural alignment and stabilize the core. Classes held on the grass overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Cash not accepted on-site. Sat. & Sun.: 10-11 am; Mon.: 6:30-7:30 pm. $15/residents, $19/non-residents per class, or 60 day membership (unlimited classes) for $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents. 393-7807.

Sunday - 1/6 - Yoga with Live Music is held every Sunday at the Colony Hotel, 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 9:30-11 am. $20. 703-1236.

Monday - 1/7 - Jazzercise/Body Sculpting at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 50-minute workout features a creative combination of weight training and stretching. Held every M, W & F. 8:45-9:35 am. First class is free. 8 classes: $56/residents, $70/non-residents. 16 classes: $96/residents, $120/non-residents. 347-3950.

1/7 - Jazzercise at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels welcome. Class runs M-Sat. 9-10 am. Fees start at $38/month. 742-6240.

1/7 - Yoga Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Classes held M-W-F, 9:30-11 am & Th, 6:30-8 pm. 5 classes: $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents; 10 classes: $110/residents, $137.50/non-residents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/non-residents. 477-8727.

1/7 - Jazzercise/Light at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 50-minute class pairs moderate aerobics with exercises designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. Held every M, W & F. 9:40-10:30 am. First class is free. 8 classes: $56/residents, $70/non-residents. 16 classes: $96/residents, $120/non-residents. 347-3950.

1/7 - Tai Chi for Beginners of All Ages at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Learn natural ways to relieve tension, stress and pains. Held every Monday. 11 am-noon. Per class: $15/residents; $20/non-residents. 243-7350.

1/7 - Parkinson’s Exercise Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Exercises work to improve  balance, flexibility and muscle strength. For all ages. First class is free. 8 classes: $32/residents, $40/non-residents. 16 classes: $60/residents, $75/non-residents. Mondays: 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Wednesdays: 2-3 pm. 347-3950.

1/7 - Chair Massage at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Licensed Therapist offers 10-minute sessions. Held every Monday. 1 pm. $10/session. 278-5455.

1/7 - Bereavement Support Group at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. Mondays 1-2:30 pm. First session free, $5 thereafter. 483-5300.

1/7 - Yoga Sunset at the Beach at Spanish River Park, 3001 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. Build strength and flexibility, improve postural alignment and stabilize the core. Classes held next to Lifeguard stand number 18. Cash not be accepted on-site. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm. $15/residents, $19/non-residents per class, or 60 day membership (unlimited classes) for $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents. 393-7807.

1/7 - Body with Style Aerobics at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach.  Class held M & W. 6:30-7:30 pm. $3/at the door. 742-6550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

1/7 - Meditation Mondays at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Meditate to enhance overall health and well-being. Mondays at 7 pm. Free. 278-5455 or www.highlandbeachlibrary.org.

1/7 - Sophisticated Discussions: A Singles Group - Join over-50 peers in a supportive, singles group discussion at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Refreshments. Mondays, 7-8:30 pm. Free. 393-7807.

1/7-8 - Fitness Boot Camp for ages 18 & up at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Class held  M & T. 6-7 pm. Per class: $5/residents; $6/non-residents. 243-7356 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

Tuesday - 1/8 - Cardio Sculpt at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Workout targets multiple muscle groups to build lean muscle. Modifications accomodate pregnant moms as well as beginner to advanced fitness levels. Held every T & Th. 8:450-9:30. 4 classes: $36/residents, $45/non-residents; 8 classes: $66/residents, $82.50/non-residents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/non-residents. 347-3950.

1/8 - Fit Mom’s Boot Camp at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Workout incorporates cardio exercises, strength training, running drills, body weight resistance training, agility drills and core strengthening. Perfect for new moms looking to get back in shape as well as moms to-be looking to stay active and fit during their pregnancy. Held every  T & Th. 9:30-10:20. 4 classes: $36/residents, $45/non-residents; 8 classes: $66/residents, $82.50/non-residents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/non-residents. 347-3950.

1/8 - Breastfeeding Support Group at The Red Tent, 20 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Bring your baby and join a community of mothers and mothers-to-be to discuss breastfeeding questions. For all stages of pregnancy through weaning. 10 am-11:30 am. Free. 309-4314.

1/8 - Beginners Yoga at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Enjoyable program helps you stay fit. Bring  yoga mat. Held every T & Th. 10:15 am. $10. 278-5455.

1/8 - Adult Folk Dance Class at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Ages 18 and up learn new dances from around the world for physical fitness, exercise, and fun. Held every Tuesday. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $6/class. 243-7356.

1/8 - Caregivers Support Group at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. Tuesdays, 2-3:30 pm. Free. 483-5300.

1/8 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Presented by Delray Medical Center as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 3 pm. Free. 736-8044.

1/8 - Women’s Issues Support Group at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm. First session free, $5 thereafter. 483-5300.

Wednesday - 1/9 - Yoga for Ages 18 and Up at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Held every W & F. 9-10:30 am. Per class: $10/residents; $15/non-residents. 243-7350.

1/9 - Spinal Stenosis - Presented by Dr. John Conde as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490.

1/9 - Tai Chi Class at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Davis Therapy Center, 650 Glades Road. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm. $10/class or $48/six consecutive weeks. Registration: 955-5321.

1/9 - Divorced and Separated Support Group at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. Wenesdays, 6-7:30 pm. First session free, $5 thereafter. 483-5300.

1/9 - Tai Chi Class - Wednesdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Emphasizes moving meditation for focus, concentration, release of stress and attention skills. Two sessions: beginners, 6:10-7:10 pm; intermediate, 7:10-8:10 pm. 8 classes: $48/residents, $60/non-residents; 12 classes: $66/residents, $82/non-residents. 393-7807.

1/9 - Childbirth Education Prenatal Class is offered as a four-week refresher course at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Provides an overview of the signs of labor, breathing techniques and more. Bring two pillows and a blanket. Wear comfortable stretchy clothes. Held again 1/16, 23 & 30. 6:30 pm. $75. Registration: 369-2229.

1/9 - Mind/Body Development with Karate at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Class offers vibrant, yet soothing routines applicable to both young and old. Wednesdays, 6:30 pm. $10. 278-5455.

1/9 - Judo Class - Wednesdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Warm-up exercises, instruction, practice and tournament training. Two sessions: Mixed ages & ranks: 6:30-8 pm; Advanced: 8-9 pm; All groups: Saturdays 10am-noon. Per month: $21.50/resident, $27/non-resident. 393-7807.

Thursday - 1/10 - Delray Beach Walkers Club at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Improve your health, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful vistas of Delray Beach. For ages 18 and up. Thursdays, 8 am. Free. 243-7352.

1/10 - Yoga Class at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Increase flexibility, improve health and reduce stress. All levels. Thursdays through 2/21. 6-7 pm. $60/residents, $75/non-residents. Registration: 742-6240.

Saturday - 1/12 -New Years’ Resolution Open House at The Gym 111, 111 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Complimentary classes, day passes and refreshments. 8 am-noon. Free. 274-7477.

Monday - 1/14 - Electrical Heart Update: What’s New In The Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and Other Heart Rhythm Disorders - Presented by Daniel Goldman, M.D., as part of the Heart Symposium Series at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 4:30 pm. Free. 731-2273.

Tuesday  - 1/15 - Healing From the Inside Out: No Drugs, No Surgery, No Kidding! - Presented by Dr. Marilyn Shore as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490.

1/15 - Management of Breast Cancer: Surgery and Beyond - Presented by Sonali Pandya, M.D., as part of the Community Lecture Series at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 4:30 pm. Free. 731-2273.

Wednesday - 1/16 - Posture & Pain: Alexander Technique - Presented by Matt Pressman as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

Thursday - 1/17 - A Beautiful Mind: The Art of Women’s Self Defense at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Thursdays through 2/21. 9-9:45 am. $49/residents, $62/non-residents. 742-6221.

1/17 - Unlocking The Mysteries of the Brain is presented by Dr. David Fitzpatrick as part of Max Planck Florida Institute’s 3nd Annual Public Lecture Series at the Royal Poinciana Chapel Fellowship Hall, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. Lecture focuses on the work of  Fitzpatrick and the other research group leaders at the Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Reservations: 972-9007.

Friday -1/18 - Alzheimer’s Cafe at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center, 7091 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. A unique gathering for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related memory loss, along with their families, friends, caregivers and professionals. Share laughter and each other’s company in a relaxed setting, Held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. 2-4 pm. Free. RSVP: 866-7086.

Wednesday - 1/23 - The ABC’s of Skin Cancer & Prevention - Presented by Dr. Ronnit Stein as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

Thursday  - 1/24 - Johns Hopkins: A Woman’s Journey at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Annual women’s health conference and luncheon features recent medical findings from faculty and physicians from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Program includes a special presentation by the new Johns Hopkins Medicine Dean/CEO as well as seminars on health topics from the benefits of turmeric to back pain and new advances in cancer. 9 am-2 pm. Registration $150. 659-1155.

1/24 - Breast Tomosynthesis and the Latest in 3D Mammography - Presented by Carol Adami, M.D., as part of the Bethesda Memorial Hospital Community Lecture Series at Ross Jewish Community Center, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. 11 am. Free. 259-3000.

Monday - 1/28 - Memory Matters: Staying Sharp! is presented by Barbara Klau as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Course covers easy to learn, educationally valid memory enhancement strategies to help one feel more empowered and in control. First of a four-part series. Class continues 2/4, 11 & 3/4. 2-3:30 pm. $50/session. 266-9490.

Tuesday - 1/29 - Stress: Develop Skills to Manage and Cope at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Discover stress buster techniques. Presented by Dr. Sharon Ryalls, JFK Medical Center. 10:30-11:30 am. Free. 742-6390.

1/29 - Workshop: Stroll for Well-Being at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. A specially developed journal is used as a guide and a means to record personal thoughts through the 12 themed garden strolls. An explanation about the program is provided during the first meeting. Class meets again 2/26 & 3/26. 10:30 am-noon. $100/non-members, $40/members. Registgration: 495-0233.

1/29 - Brain Matters: Prevention of Aging, Dementia & Stroke - Presented by Dr. Mark Brody as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 3 pm. Free. 266-9490.

1/29 - The ABC’s of Breast Screening - Presented by Sonali Pandya, M.D., as part of the Bethesda Memorial Hospital Community Lecture Series at West Boynton Beach Library, 9451 S. Jog Road, Boynton Beach. 4:30 pm. Free. 734-5556.