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MONDAY

BARIATRIC SURGERY GROUP: 5:30 p.m., University Hospital; (706) 868-3241

AIKEN COUNTY FIRST STEPS FOR FATHERS: 6-8 p.m., Freedman Parenting Center, 225 Aiken Road, Graniteville; (803) 663-4204

CANCER SHARE: 7 p.m., University Hospital, Cancer Learning Center, Professional Center 2, Suite 104,1350 Walton Way; registration required; (706) 774-7000

TUESDAY

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR EXERCISE: 6-7 p.m., Walton Rehabilitation Hospital; (706) 823-5294

CHROMOSOME DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m., Medical College of Georgia Health Children's Medical Center, 1446 Harper St., first floor, Family Resource Library; offers support to families, parents and individuals with chromosome disorders, such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome and other genetic disorders; (706) 721-5160

THURSDAY

Joint efforts: 11-11:45 a.m., Augusta Orthopedic Clinic, 1521 Anthony Road; answers about knee and hip pain; learn about the causes and the latest treatments, tips on medicine, food and exercise; (706) 481-7604, www.trinityofaugusta.com

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE-RICHMOND COUNTY: 10 a.m., Alzheimer's Association, Augusta Office, 1899 Central Ave.; (706) 731-9060

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH: 6 p.m. board meeting, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2261 Walton Way; for anyone interested in mental health issues; volunteers and computer needed; (706) 733-8838

SATURDAY

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION AND PARENT PREPARATION: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center Conference Center, first floor; discussion of labor and birth with tools and techniques; plan to attend during fifth to ninth months of pregnancy; $50; registration required; (706) 721-9351