YOUR HEALTH: Calendar, July 27

Sat., July 28
   Health Screenings — Princeton HealthCare System sponsors the West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market. Twice a month, health professionals from Princeton HealthCare System will be on hand to offer free health screenings and information to area residents. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Windsor Community Farmers’ MarketPrinceton Junction Train Station, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot (Alexander Road and Vaughn Drive), Princeton Junction.
Mon., July 30
   Safe Sitter — Baby Sitting — Teaches safe and nurturing techniques, behavior management skills and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. A competency-based, highly structured program for children age 11 to 13. Bring lunch and a drink. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, Conference Room B. Cost: $65. To register: www.rwjhamilton.org
Tues., July 31
   Diabetes and Heart Disease — Examine the link between diabetes and heart disease. Jack Stolte, exercise physiologist, will explore ways to become proactive to reduce the risk of heart disease, 2-3 p.m., Novo Nordisk Diabetes Family Resource Room at Capital Health Medical Center, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. For more: 609-537-7081.
Wed., Aug. 1
   Puberty Talk for Girls — Designed for girls between the ages of 9 and 12, this program will address the physical, intellectual and emotional changes your child will experience as she enters her teenage years. Bring your child and join an informative and relaxed look at growing up, led by Lisa Mathiasen, RN, a Health Educator with Princeton HealthCare System. 7-8:30 p.m., Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. Free. To register: www.princetonhcs.org
Thurs., Aug. 2
   Grief & Loss Group for Older Adults — If you have lost a loved one or been separated from your support system, you can find comfort and begin to cope better by interacting with others. Open to people over 60. Free. 1-2 p.m., Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, Classroom 4. To register: www.rwjhamilton.org
Mon., Aug. 6
   Colorectal Cancer — Sheryl Smolensky, RN, with University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro’s Edward & Marie Matthews Center for Cancer Care, will lead the informative program explaining the signs, symptoms, treatments and latest updates on colorectal cancer. 11-11:30 a.m., Montgomery Senior Center, 356 Skillman RoadSkillman. To register: www.princetonhcs.org
Thurs., Aug. 9
   Weight Management and Conscious Eating — Mindy Komosinsky, registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator, will help you identify where you can make small steps to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Healthy eating can still be an enjoyable experience. 2-3 p.m., Novo Nordisk Diabetes Family Resource Room at Capital Health Medical Center — Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. For more: 609-537-7081.
Tues., Aug. 14
   Feeling Happy & Healthy in the Golden Years — This weekly group is an upbeat and safe place for older adults to express their concerns, talk openly about their stressors and find inner peace in a discussion group format. Free program, 1:30-3 p.m., RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, Classroom 1. Free.
Weds., Aug. 15
   Foot & Skin Care — Healthy skin is vital to your overall health, especially when you have diabetes. Learn how to care for your feet, from daily foot checks to properly fitted shoes. Laura Moran, nurse educator, will discuss all aspects of foot care, skin care, and provide prevention tips to avoid diabetic foot ulcers. 1-2 p.m., Novo Nordisk Diabetes Family Resource Room at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. Fore more: 609-537-7081.
Tues., Aug. 21
   Weight Loss Options — There are many interventions available for weight loss. Surgery, medically supervised weight loss programs, diets and recovery from food addictions are most successful in enabling you to realize your weight loss goals. Join Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Bariatric Surgeons Drs. Earl Noyan and Val Prokurat and registered dietitian Sabina Beesley for this informative session, 5:30-6:30 p.m., RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Classrooms 2 and 3. Free Program.
Thurs., Aug. 23
   Speak to the Sleep Physician — Bring all of your questions about sleep, sleep disorders, insomnia, sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, or anything you have ever wanted to know about sleep. 9-10 a.m., Novo Nordisk Diabetes Family Resource Room at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, 1 Capital Way, Pennington. For more: 609-537-7081.