| " The Bay Area hosts its fifth annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in San Francisco July 7 and 8. Raising funds for the awareness of breast cancer, the event offers participants a choice of walking a marathon or a marathon and a half over the weekend. The funds raised will go to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations. " " At Speedway Meadow, John F. Kennedy Drive at Crossover/Transverse Drive in Golden Gate Park. To register or donate call (800) 510-WALK or visit " " Throughout this month, the garden center hosts a series of classes that benefit health and wellness. " " "Walk for Health" from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Saturdays through June 16. Learn proper stretches and exercises while walking paved trails along the Guadalupe River. $35, $30 members. " " Take your walking to the next level with "Interval Walking in the Park" 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Saturdays through June 23. $35, $30 members. " " Regular introduction to Pilates classes are at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The class is recommended for people new to the exercise. The four-part series begins the first Tuesday of every month and costs $90. Call (408) 370-YOGA or visit " " The Mission Hospice presents the three-part program "Caring for the Dying" facilitated by the Rev. Linda Siddall, chaplain and director of community outreach. " " The introductory part of the program, "What Every Caregiver Should Know," allows people to share their experiences about the dying process. It will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 8. $10. " " The second installment, "Compassionate Practices," teaches how to cope with someone who is close to dying. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 13. $10. " " In the final part, "When Faith Alone Cannot Heal," participants attend a full-day workshop designed for all faiths and traditions. Dates, times and locations to be determined. $25. " " The hospice is at 1900 O'Farrell St., San Mateo. Registration is required. Call (650) 554-1000. " " The Santa Clara County Department of Public Health has approved the DeFrank LGBT Community center as an alternative HIV test site. The center offers a pilot HIV program that uses rapid testing technology every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. " " Gamblers Anonymous meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Kaiser Hospital, Conference Room 125, next to the emergency department, 1150 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City. Call (650) 219-4633 or visit " " Pilates for Osteoporosis is a group exercise class designed for seniors who have difficulty getting up from the floor. Pilates principles, postural alignment, breathing and fracture prevention techniques are incorporated into the workout. The class meets at noon Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays
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