Bethesda Notebook

Walter Reed Society Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Walter Reed Society is Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Dining Room. Brunch will be served, so RSVP as soon as possible at (301) 571-1580. Cost is $30 per person. For more information, e-mail walterreedsocietyverizon.net.

Navy College Tuition Assistance Brief

Sailors may now attend either the 7 a.m. or noon Navy College Tuition Assistance brief every Wednesday in Building 17, Suite 2D, Navy College Classroom. For more information, call the Navy College at (301) 295-2014.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as noon on Wednesdays in Building 8, Rm. 2230 (Chaplain's Conference Room). For more information, call (301) 503-1210.

Pulmonary Clinic Educates Patients, Staff

Throughout April, Walter Reed Bethesda's Pulmonary Clinic will focus on educating patients and staff about sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease. Most commonly affecting the lungs, this disease can have an impact on almost any organ in the body. Additionally, it can cause heightened immunity, damaging the body's tissues. For more information, contact Gail Hayes in the Pulmonary Clinic at (301) 295-7786.

“Bike To Work Day”

May 18 is the annual "Bike to Work Day," and a pit stop for Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) will be located at the South Gate entrance across from the Metro. The pit stop will be open from 6 to 10 a.m. with light refreshments. To pre-register for the event, go to www.biketoworkmetrodc.org, or call 1-800-745-7433. Those who pre-register before May 11 will get a free "Bike to Work" T-shirt. The NSAB point of contact is Jack Jackson, Morale Welfare and Recreation intramural sports coordinator, at (301) 295-0031.

Social Security Administration Support

Social Security Administration representatives are available to assist service members with their disability applications every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Tranquility Hall, second floor in the Soldier and Family Assistance Center. For more information, call Lisa Ramdass at (301) 400-0208.