Recovery program for eating disorders

Food Addicts Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-step program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. Weekly meetings are held 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Hillside Covenant Church, 2060 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek. Call 925-683-0079 or visit http://www.foodaddicts.org.

Eden Medical Center

A preconception planning class titled "Starting Off Right" will be presented by Michael McGlynn, M.D. past chief of Eden's Department of OB/GYN 7-9 p.m. today. The free class is part of Eden's monthly pregnancy forums. At 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. Register by calling 510-889-5078 or visit http:// www.edenmedcenter.org/events.

Stroke and osteoporosis screenings

Life Line Screening will offer stroke and osteoporosis screenings Wednesday. The screenings are fast, painless and affordable. Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $159. All five screenings are 60-90 minutes. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. Pre- registration is required. Call 888-754-1464 or visit http:// www.lifelinescreening.com

Yoga workshop

Lifestretch Yoga in Fremont host an "Introduction to Yoga Workshop" on Mondays throughout February starting today. Classes are from 10:15-11:15 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome. Cost is $40 for all classes. At 37353 Fremont Blvd. Call 510-796-YOGA or visit http://www.lifestretchyoga.com.

Hospice by the Bay

Gay Men's Grief Group continues through March 29, meeting from 10- 11:30 a.m. every Saturday (excluding Feb. 16.)

The eight week support group helps gay men cope with feelings of grief after the loss of a partner. Free for members, $160 nonmembers. Reservations required.

At 1902 Van Ness Ave., 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Call 415-487- 4313.

Elephant Pharm

Learn about the healthy nutrition and benefits of omega-3 supplements from Christopher Speed, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Physician and nutrition specialist Melina Jampolis speaks about the seven steps to successful and permanent weight loss from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Samara Freeman, PhD speaks on how to understand your gut and the importance of probiotics from 3-4 p.m. Feb. 17.

All classes are free. At 1607 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Call 510- 549=9200 or visit http://www.elephantpharm.com.

-Stop by Elephant Pharm locations for a flu shot. Proceeds benefit Sutter Hospice Program. Preservative-free shots for pregnant women or nursing mothers are in limited supply for $30. All other shots are $25. Located in Berkeley: 1607 Shattuck Ave., 510-549- 9200. Walnut Creek: 1388 South California St., 925-658-5300.

1,000 MOMS Campaign

The group hosts its monthly meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8. Sponsored by the Cancer Prevention Coalition Bay Area office, the meeting aims to support and educate moms about vital health information. Free.

At the Centerville Presbyterian Church Dining Hall, 4360 Central Ave., Fremont. Call 510-589-3962.

Hats off America

The 10th annual Hats Off America Red T-shirt 10K Run/5K walk starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. Danville Mayor Candace Andersen will be the starter for the event. Entry fee is $35.

At 2101 Holbrook Drive, Danville. Call 925-855-1950 or visit http://www.hatsoffamerica.us.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

The program is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, weigh-ins or fees. The group meets 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Jewish Family and Children's Services of the East Bay. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. At the Summit Campus, Merritt Pavillion, Cafeteria Annex C, 350 Hawthorne, Oakland. Call 510-523-4361.

Free tai chi classes

Through the Fremont Adult School, instructor Sifu May Chen offers ongoing tai chi classes for adults of all skill levels.

Great Outdoor Tai Chi classes are from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Senior Center, 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. 510-790-6602.

Other classes at 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont:

-Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Routine No. 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

-Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan No. 42, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays.

-Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays.

Call 510-793-6465.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

The weight-loss surgery support group "New beginnings" will be having meetings for people who have had or are considering weight- loss surgery. Pre-operative patients will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Post-operative patients will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Family and friends are welcome. Admission is free.

At 3100 Summit St., Suite 2600, Oakland. Call 510-869-8972.

-The Latina Breast Health Program hosts a free breast cancer support group for Spanish speaking women from 2 to 4 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month. Registration required.

At the Alta Bates Medical Center Summit Campus, Peralta Pavilion, Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center 430 30th St., Room 2810, Oakland. Call 510-219-3532.