Tai Chi Lecture
Saturday, June 30
10-11 a.m.
University Community Hospital offers a free presentation on the history and benefits of tai chi. The program is a broad introduction to the Chinese exercise and provides insights into the health advantages gained by performing tai chi. Attend the introductory class at the Health Source in University Mall, Fowler Avenue, Tampa. Call 813-615-7300.
Tae Kwon Do Event
July 2-7
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission needs volunteers to help with the U.S. Junior Olympic Tae Kwon Do Championships July 2-7. Duties range from registration and time-keeping to athlete escorting and hosting. Volunteers are asked to work in five-hour increments and are provided with meals for morning and evening shifts. Call 813-350-6557.
Widow Support Group
Tuesday, July 3
6-8 p.m.
The Centre for Women offers a forum for widows to share their experiences with one another. Meetings begin July 3 and are held every Tuesday at The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa. Attendance is free; registration is required. Call 813-251-8437.
Cancer Survivor Meetings
The Semicolons, a support group for survivors of colorectal cancer, meets every Sunday at the American Cancer Society building in Tampa. Caretakers and others interested in the disease are welcome. The American Cancer Society building is at 1001 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. Call 813-949-3202.
Books Wanted
Friends of the Library, Hillsborough Inc., accepts donations of books, videos and books on tape for resale in the organization's used bookstore, and at sales held in the John F. Germany Public Library downtown. Proceeds from book sales support the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System. Call 813-273-3616.
Help Out UPARC
UPARC recruits volunteers to assist on field trips, cook, play games or read newspapers. Staff members are on site to assist volunteers. Call 727-799-3330.
Seeking Mentors
The Minority Business Development Division of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce is developing a mentor/protege program to support minority-owned businesses in the area. The SPCOC is recruiting mentors that are sensitive to the needs of small businesses. Interviews are held throughout July and August. Call 813-821-4069.
—Compiled By Adam Reeder
This article appears in Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2001.