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Win one of these health- or fitness- related book titles - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog)

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 02:10 AM PDT

Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 4:30 AM

The upcoming Newspapers In Education Used Book Sale has us in a book mood. We've got a variety of new books as prizes this week, worth more than $200. Look below for a list from which to choose. Select the title you want and send an email to Health & Fitness editor Amber Smith at features@syracuse.com with the book title in the subject line. Include your name and mailing address in the body of the email. Deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 20, at which time we'll choose winners at random.

And don't forget to stop by the sale, which features about 100,000 books, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 at the former Bon-Ton store at ShoppingTown Mall. Prices range from two for $1 for paperbacks to $3 for hardcovers.

Here is the list of prizes. Enter for more than one title by sending a separate email.

* "Born for Love, Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered," by Maia Szalavitz and Dr. Bruce D. Perry, ($25.99, William Morrow). Word for email: "Love"

* "Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Create the Brightest Future for Your Child with the Best Treatment Options," by Dr. James Coplan, ($25, Bantam Books). Word for email: "Autistic"

* A Men's Health Guide: Your Best Body at 40+, The 4-Week Plan to Get Back in Shape and Stay Fit Forever," by Jeff Csatari, ($24.99, Rodale). Word for email: "Mens"

* From the Editors of Health: The Carb Lovers Diet, Eat What You Love, Get Slim for Life," by Ellen Kunes and dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth, ($24.95, Oxmoor House). Word for email: "carbs."

* "The Youth Pill, Scientists at the Brink of an Anti-Aging Revolution," by David Stipp, ($26.95, Current). Word for email: "youth."

* "BMX Riding Skills, The Guide to Flatland Tricks," by Shek Hon, ($16.95 Firefly Books.) Word for email: "BMX"

* P.A.C.E. The 12-Minutes Fitness Revolution, Aerobics and Cardio are Dead," by Dr. Al Sears, ($24.95, Wellness Research & Consulting.) Word for email: PACE

* "Your Brain After Chemo, A Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back Your Focus," by Dr. Dan Silverman and Idelle Davidson, ($16.95, Lifelong Books). Word for email: "chemo"

* "I Can't Wait to Meet You, Understanding In Vitro Fertilization," by Claudia Santorelli-Bates, ($15.99, So No Wonder Publishing,) Word for email: "in vitro."

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Health calendar: Winyah Cares seeks volunteers - Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Posted: 17 Aug 2010 03:21 AM PDT

Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, August 16, 2010 at 8:36 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous: 7 p.m. Mondays. YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, 226 S. Pine St., Spartanburg. Call 574-0958.

Salsa dance classes: 8 p.m. Mondays. Ages 13 and older. Taught by Gordon Owens at Ballet Spartanburg. First class is free; four classes are $48; eight classes are $80. Call 583-0339.

Bipolar disorder support group: 6:30 p.m. First and third Monday of each month. Must be diagnosed and under the care of a physician to attend. Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, 101 N. Pine St., Spartanburg. Call 590-1592.

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health of the Piedmont: 7-8:15 p.m. Third Monday of each month. Parent group is intended for caregivers with children of all ages. Youth group for ages 12-21 with behavioral or mental health concerns, and their siblings. Call 384-4295. New Day Club House, 1530 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg.

Parkinson's dance class: Second Thursday of the month. Free for people with Parkinson's disease. Led by Ballet Spartanburg artistic director Carlos Agudelo, who attended a Dance for Parkinson's Disease Workshop in New York. Patients say the class helps to loosen tight joints, improve overall movement and lift spirits. Dress comfortably. Refreshments. Call 583-0339.

Better Breathers Club of the Upstate: 2-3 p.m. Third Thursday, every other month. A support group for people with chronic lung disease. Archibald Rutledge Senior Center, 264 N. Church St., Spartanburg. Call Karlene Fenderson or Joey Settle at Lincare, 591-2600.

Alzheimer's Association caregivers support group: 6 p.m. Eden Terrace, 2780 E. Main St., Spartanburg. Call 579-1094.

Gentle Beginners Yoga: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Instructor Liz Connell. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Mats provided (you may bring your own.) Four classes $48; eight classes $80. Ballet Spartanburg, Chapman Cultural Center, St. John St., Spartanburg. Walk-ins welcome, or register at 583-0339.

Bounce Back support group: 6-8 p.m. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. A free confidential drug and alcohol group. New Day Baptist Church, 2090 S. Church St. Ext. Spartanburg. Call 573-7592.

Partner Yoga Workshop: 7 p.m. First Friday of each month. Limited to first five pairs. $15 per couple. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Road, Suite 12, Spartanburg. E-mail yogi@soulflowyogi.com to sign up.

Journey to Recover from Addiction: 9 a.m. Saturdays. Bible-based. 150 S. Forest St., Spartanburg. Call 864-909-3553.

Yoga Bootcamp: 1:30-2:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday. Leslie Lehman, instructor. $9 drop-in; $60/eight classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet Spartanburg, East St. John Street. 864-612-8333.

Beginner yoga classes: 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday. YOGAlicious, 100 E. Main St., Suite R8A. www.YOGA-licious.com.

Free Tuesdays at Curves: Offering cardio and strength training in a small, positive environment with personal trainers. All Curves locations. 864-325-9004.

Silver Sneakers/Silver & Fit: 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register for free prizes. All Curves locations. 864-325-9004.

Double Trouble group meetings: 3-4 p.m. Thursdays. A 12-step group for dually diagnosed people. New Day Clubhouse, 1530 Asheville Highway. 585-0366.

Ongoing (for the summer)

Recreational swim time: 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3-5 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 10 a.m.-noon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday. $1 admission. C.C. Woodson Community Center, 210 Bomar Ave.

Adult aerobics: Noon-1 p.m., Monday-Thursday. $1 admission. C.C. Woodson Community Center, 210 Bomar Ave.

Fall baseball/softball youth registration: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Friday. Check www.spartanburgparks.org for more information. Spartanburg Parks Commission, 9039 Fairforest Road. 595-5356.

Announcements

Prenatal yoga: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 31. $40. Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Montgomery Tower, fourth floor classroom, 101 E. Wood St. 560-6000.

Today

Spartanburg chapter of Medical Assistants: 6:30 p.m. Education approved for 1-hour CEU with a business meeting. Fifth Floor, Family Medicine Conference Room, Regional Outpatient Center, Church Street. 864-237-2384.

Alzheimer's caregivers support group: 6 p.m. Alzheimer's Association Office, 901 S. Pine St. 542-9998.

Thursday

Alzheimer's caregivers support group: 6 p.m. Rosecrest Retirement Community, 200 Fortress Drive, Inman. 599-8564.

Saturday

Free health workshop: 10:30 a.m. The Rev. George Malkmus, founder of Hallelujah Acres, shares his testimony of how he was healed of colon cancer. First Baptist Church of Roebuck, 3825 S. Church St. Ext., Roebuck.

Monday

Alzheimer's caregivers support group: 7 p.m. Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall, 209 E. Union St., Chesnee. 864-461-2774.

Aug. 24

Alzheimer's caregivers support group: 6 p.m. Eden Terrace, 2780 E. Main St. 579-1094.

The deadline for the health/outdoor calendar is 10 a.m. Monday. To submit an event, contact Ashley Dill at ashley.dill@shj.com, 864-562-7272 or fax 864-594-6350 or Ashley Dill, Herald-Journal, P.O. Box 1657, Spartanburg, SC 29304.

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