Community News

PALMDALE Learn to play bridge

The Joshua Tree Bridge Club, 2747 West Ave. L, offers free beginning bridge lessons from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays.

For details, call 661-2851779.

Medical center plans blood drive

Palmdale Regional Medical Center,38600 Medical Center Drive, will host a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross from 9:30 a.m to 4 p.m. Thursday in the main lobby.

To schedule an appointment, email Julie Montague at julie.montague@ uhsinc.com or call 661-3826601. You may also go online to www.redcrossblood.

org and search for blood drives in Palmdale.

QUARTZ HILL Weight loss support group to meet

The Take Off Pounds Sensibly Club No. 0572 meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at Mayflower I chapel, 6570 West Ave. L-12.

For details, send email to dbush924@gmail.com or call 661-718-8452.

LANCASTER Caregivers can get support

The Caregivers Support Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Antelope Valley Community Clinic Adult Day Health Care, 858 West Jackman St.

The support group provides the opportunity for caregivers, family and friends to share feelings

and concerns, and support each other in coping with the effects of chronic and progressive illnesses.

For details, call 661-9481228, Ext. 3100.

Get weight loss help with support group

The Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight loss support group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1030 West Ave. L-8.

For details, call 661-9468754 or 661-943-2685.

Health center in need of volunteers

The High Desert Regional Health Center, 335 East Ave. I, seeks volunteers for the gift shop and linen department.

For details, call 661-4714138.