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For More Information Call (269) 441-0948
AGING WELL SERIES COMES TO MARSHALL
Your health is your most valuable asset. Join us for a free presentation by family medicine physician Jamie Longhurst, DO. Learn about what conditions and injuries can put your health at risk and tips for defying the risks of again. A light lunch will be provided for this free event. Registration required. Please call (269) 441-0948.
NEW Healthy Aging and Elder Care at the Y Center
182 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek • Y Center membership is not required to participate
Start the Conversation - Create an Advance Directive
How can your future health- care wishes be honored if no one knows what they are? Creating an advance directive, and more importantly, talking about the kinds of care you want and don’t want will ease the minds of those who love you. Start the conversation. We can help you. Call to meet with an advance care planning facilitator at (269) 441-0920.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Fridays at 10:30am Kool Family Center
Come and practice this ancient Chinese exercise that offers pain relief through slow, gentle movement. Tai chi will help you focus your mind and is proven to improve balance and reduce stress. Certified instructor. Start anytime, no pre-registration required. This class is offered at no charge to the participant. Call Julie at (269) 441-0948 to learn more.
Monthly Support Groups
Caregivers Support Group
2nd Tuesday, 10-11:30am Kool Family Center
Dementia/Memory Loss
4th Thursday, 2-3pm Y Center of Battle Creek
Diabetic Support Groups
2nd Thursday, 1:30-2:30pm Forks Senior Center, Albion
2nd Wed, 11:45am-12:45pm Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall
Living With Loss
2nd & 4th Thursday, 3:30-5pm Kool Family Center
Parkinson’s Support Groups
3rd Tuesday, 10-11:30am
1st Thursday, 4:30-6pm Kool Family Center
Stroke Support Group
3rd Thursday, 1-2pm
Are You at Risk? Know Your Health Numbers
Wednesday, November 1 • 11:30am-1pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, 101 E. Mansion St., Marhsall, MI
Presenter: Jamie Longhurst, DO
Matter of Balance Fall Prevention
An 8-week workshop to reduce your risk of falls
Fridays, 2-4pm, October 20 – December 15
(No class on November 24)
FREE and open to all seniors. Registration required.
Preparing to Care for Aging Parents Workshop
Thursday, October 26, 5-6:30pm
Practical tips, resources, information and group discussion about the mid-life transition of becoming our parents’ care- giver. This presentation will include: signs that indicate your parent or other family member needs help, Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives, and how to access com- munity resources. Presenter: Linda Grap, Director, Senior Health Partners; Certified Dementia Specialist. FREE and open to the public. Registration Required.
Dementia and Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group Thursday, October 26, 2-3:30pm.
FREE and open to the public.
Walk With Ease
6-week walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation. Meets 3 times per week and includes education and walking.
Certified Trainer in the Multi-Sports Complex Mon, Wed, Fri • 1-2:30pm, Oct 23 – Dec 1 FREE and open to seniors. Registration Required.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
6-week, one hour weekly program of the Arthritis Foundation. Certified Trainer.
Tuesdays, 1-2pm, October 24 – November 28 Free to Y Center Members 60 years of age or older Non-Y Center Members, $24. Registration Required.
Creating Connections Through Art
An opportunity for persons with dementia to explore their creative side in a safe environment. Caregivers are encour- aged to attend the Dementia Support Group during this activity. FREE and open to the public. Thursday, October 26, 2-3:30pm
REGISTER for any of these programs by calling (269) 441-0933.
Homer Halloween Hoedown - For Trick or Treater’s 60yrs+ Monday-October 30, 2017 • 2 to 5pm • 1:30-Registration
Homer Community House • 112 West Adams Street, Homer, MI
Join us for cosutmes and line dancing! Sponsors: Senior Health Partners, Oaklawn, Calhoun County Senior Services,
Maplewood, CareWell Services SW, City of Homer. RSVP Required: (269) 441-0948.
Senior Fitness and Fun at Convenient Locations in Calhoun County
Senior Fitness and Fun is a FREE weekly, one-hour health and fitness program funded by the Calhoun County Senior Millage for adults 60 years of age and older. Chair exercises focus on stretching, flexibil- ity, balance, and building strength. Our nurse will be available to answer your health questions, provide blood pressure, blood sugar, and pulse/ox screenings, and make referrals to community resources.
SITES TIME
Kool Family Community Center 10:30am Clarence Township Hall 10:30am Tekonsha Community Hall 10am Hickory Hills Village 10am
DAYS SITES
TIME DAYS
1pm Tuesday 10:30am Wednesday 10am Thursday
Mon, Wed Monday Tuesday Tuesday
Battle Creek Eagles #299 Village of Mill Creek Athens Township Hall
Christ UMC/Urbandale
10:30am
Monday
NHBP Reservation
11am
Wednesday
Homer Presbyterian Church
9am
Tuesday
Trinity Episcopal Church Marshall
1:30pm
Wednesday
Cherry Hill Apts.
10:30am
Tuesday
Albion Forks Senior Center
11am
Thursday
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