Diabetes Prevention Class
Do you have pre-diabetes or does diabetes run in your family? We can help you take action early is key to preventing diabetes. Join a certified diabetes educator to learn about food choices, healthy weight loss tips and how to be more active. Fee includes attendee and one guest. Free diabetes support groups are available – for information call 616.267.2626, option 4. Fee is $25. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities,
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110
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2/8/2012
Wednesday
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., or 3/22/2012
Thursday
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Creating Confident Caregivers
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia at home? Do you know when to consider support for yourself also? Join Joy Spahn, regional director, Alzheimer's Association-Greater Michigan Chapter and other caregivers to learn how you can improve caregiving skills, handle everyday activities more easily, manage challenges in behavior and take better care of yourself, too. These sessions use the Savvy Caregiver Program, a proven support resource for those caring for someone with dementia. Session is free. Free parking on-site. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 616.459.4558 to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities,
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110
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1/10-2/14/2012
Tuesday's
11:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. or 3/7-4/18/2012
Wednesday's
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Quit 101: Smoking Cessation
Are you fed up with the cost of tobacco to your wallet and your health? Have you struggled in the past to stop using tobacco only to remain caught in the web of addiction? QUIT 101 focuses on tips to help you develop a quit plan and strategies that will work for you. Facilitated by Libby Stern, MSW, a nationally certified tobacco addiction specialist who is also a former smoker, the program will help you find the motivation and skills you need to stop tobacco once and for all. Included will be information about medications used in quitting smoking as well as a free Nicotine Replacement Therapy sample. Session is free. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Cutlerville
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities,
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110
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3/22/2012
Thursday
6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. |
Preventing Falls through Better Balance
Falls have a huge impact on your health. Join Nancy Mason, Spectrum Health physical therapist and Julie Lake, MPA,CTRS from Senior Neighbors and learn about:• ways to improve your balance, prevent falls and protect your bones. • how and why our sense of balance changes through the years.• resources available to prevent falls.Try balance, core exercises and strength training to increase coordination. Session is free. Free parking on-site. Call Priority Health at 616.464.8680 to register. |
Grand Rapids
Salvation Army Fulton Heights Citadel1235 East Fulton S.E.
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3/7/2012
Wednesday
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. |
DVT & PE: This is Serious
Did you know that more than 100,000 Americans die from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) every year? DVT is an abnormal blood clot in one of the deep veins in the legs. Sometimes clots are painful; sometimes there are no symptoms, but clots are always very serious. Jason Slaikeu, MD, vascular surgeon, Spectrum Health Medical Group will help you understand more about DVT and PE and steps you can take to lower your risk for developing these dangerous clots. Session is free. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center, 8th Floor
100 Michigan St. N.E.
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2/9/2012
Thursday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. |
Love Your Heart, Choose Smart!
Prevention is essential in winning the battle against heart disease, but how do you know what to do and where to start? Join cardiologist Helayne Sherman, MD, PhD, FACC, director of the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute Women’s Heart Program, to learn the latest evidence-based prevention guidelines for women. A Spectrum Health dietitian, exercise physiologist and pharmacist will suggest ways to make these guidelines a part of your life. From learning what healthy eating should include, to exercise options and medications, this informative and interactive evening will help you take action now for your heart health. This event is sponsored by Spectrum Health Heart & Vascular Services. Session is free. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park,
1000 East Beltline Ave. N.E., Grand Room
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2/20/2012
Monday
Registration & Appetizers starting at 5:30 p.m. Lecture from 6 – 8 p.m. |
Healthy Eating Workshop™
Join other older adults for a highly interactive series to help you learn how healthy eating, physical activity and problem –solving can help you set goals to impact your health. Reading food labels, understanding portion sizes and the role of physical activity, and setting reasonable goals are some of the topics covered to help you make healthy choices. This workshop is part of the Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults™ program and is sponsored by the West Michigan Area Agency on Aging in partnership with the Successful Aging Coalition. Session is free. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities,
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110
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3/7-4/11/2012
Wednesday's
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Healthy Brain, Healthy Aging
Dr. Henry Holstege, a nationally recognized gerontologist and author, will discuss the relationship between a healthy brain and healthy aging. Learn activities to keep your brain active and the role of nutrition and exercise in brain health. This event is offered by the Successful Aging Program, a partnership of the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids Community College, Priority Health, Senior Neighbors and Spectrum Health Healthier Communities in cooperation with the Forest Hills Public Schools Community Services & Senior Center. Fee is $6 for Forest Hills residents, $8 for non-residents and includes lunch. Program only is free. Space is limited. Free parking on-site. Call Jean at 616.493.8950 to register. |
Grand Rapids
Forest Hills Senior Center,
660 Forest Hill Ave. S.E.
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4/10/2012
Tuesday
Lunch will be provided from
12 – 12:45 p.m. Program starts at 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. |
Tai Chi: Level 1 Class
Tai Chi is a controlled method of gentle physical exercise and stretching using a series of positions or movements done in a slow, graceful manner. Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can practice Tai Chi. If you have balance issues, want to improve your endurance, strengthen your core muscles, or safely exercise with osteoporosis, you may find this series helpful. Spectrum Health physical therapists will help you discover the potential health benefits of Tai Chi. Fee is $75 for this 8 week series. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, 1840 Wealthy St. S.E., Guild Rooms 1 & 2
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1/11/2012 - 2/29/2012
Wednesdays
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Feldenkrais Method of Awareness Through Movement
Learn how to move smarter, not harder! Natalie Howard, MS, PT, GFP, an authorized Awareness Through Movement teacher, will guide you through gentle movements to help increase awareness and coordination, reduce strain and tension and improve overall well being. This method of movement helps with simple daily activities, posture, work and play. Please bring a blanket or mat. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor. Fee is $5 per class. Free parking on-site.
Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities,
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110
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3/6 - Getting Up from a Chair
4/12 - Getting Up and Down from the Floor 5/8 - Rolling Over
6/7 - Bending without Breaking
7/10 - Breathe Easy and Stand Taller
8/9 - Rotate to Balance All classes run from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. |
Matter of Balance: Managing concerns about falls
This is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, make changes within your home to reduce your risk of falls and how to get up properly if you should have a fall. Fee is $10 for the 8 week series. Free parking on-site.
Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities,
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110
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3/27 - 5/15/2012
Tuesdays
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Standing Straighter, Taller and Stronger
These exercise sessions are based on Sarah Meeks' "Patterns of Postural Change" and led by a Spectrum Health physical therapist. The class focuses on flexibility of the spine and strength of the core muscles. This session is appropriate for everyone, even the beginning exerciser and safe for those with osteoporosis. Please bring a pillow and exercise mat to class with you. Fee is $60 for 6 week series. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
1840 Wealthy St. S.E.,Guild Rooms 1 & 2 |
4/9/2012 - 5/14/2012
Mondays
6:00- 7:00 p.m. |
Osteoporosis: Learning to Protect Your Bones
Learn about osteoporosis, its impact on your health, risk factors, the role of diet and calcium, testing and treatment. In addition, a physical therapist will provide basic posture and balance screening. Practical suggestions will be shared including posture, body mechanics, strength and balance improvement and exercise options. Fee is $30 and may be covered by your health insurance. Free parking on-site. Call 616 267-2626, option 4, to register. |
Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities
665 Seward Ave. N.W., Suite 110 |
3/13/2012
Tuesday
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Senior Odyssey
Senior Odyssey is a program specifically for older adults based off the international Odyssey of the Mind program found in schools for more than 30 years. Teams work together creating solutions to long-term problems where creativity is encouraged and emphasized. They also work on spontaneous problem solving which is quick, on your feet thinking. The result is a sense of purpose, accomplishment and deep pride in their work. Free parking on-site. Call 616 233-0283 or email jlake@seniorneighbors.org for more information or visit http://www.seniorneighbors.org/odyssey.html |
TBD
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5/19/2012
Saturday
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Low impact exercises that you can do either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and build strength. Developed especially for people with arthritis or related conditions. Several two-day a week sessions are available. Call Senior Neighbors at 616 459-6019 for the location and time that works for you. |
Grand Rapids
Salvation Army Senior Program
1235 E. Fulton |
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:15-10:45 a.m.
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Low impact exercises that you can do either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and build strength. Developed especially for people with arthritis or related conditions. Several two-day-a-week sessions are available. Call Senior Neighbors at 616 459-6019 for the location and time that works for you. |
Grand Rapids
United Methodist Community House
904 Sheldon Ave SE
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Mondays and Wednesdays
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Low impact exercises that you can do either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and build strength. Developed especially for people with arthritis or related conditions. Several two-day a week sessions are available. Call Senior Neighbors at 616 459-6019 for the location and time that works for you. |
Grand Rapids
Senior Neighbors Grand Rapids Senior Center
333 S. Division
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00-10:45 a.m.
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Low impact exercises that you can do either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and build strength. Developed especially for people with arthritis or related conditions. Several two-day a week sessions are available. Call Senior Neighbors at 616 459-6019 for the location and time that works for you. |
Rockford
Rockford Reformed Church
4890 11 Mile
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Low impact exercises that you can do either sitting or standing to help relieve stiffness and pain and build strength. Developed especially for people with arthritis or related conditions. Several two-day a week sessions are available. Call Senior Neighbors at 616 459-6019 for the location and time that works for you. |
Sparta
Sparta Senior Neighbors Center
Harvest Way
100 Ida Red
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Tuesdays and Fridays
10:30-11:15 a.m.
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