WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 101
Visit
YourTimeToLose.org
or call as
directed for complete details.
Weight Loss for Life
When:
Mondays, noon to 1 p.m., or
Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth Southwest Specialty
Clinic, 8716 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver
Info:
An overview of weight loss program
options; call
360-514-2500, option 3
.
Weight Loss Surgery 101
When:
Wednesday, March 6 or 20, April 3 or
17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
360-514-4265
Healthy Eating 101:
Food as Medicine
When:
Tuesday, March 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
PeaceHealth Southwest Specialty
Clinic, 8716 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver
Info:
A healthy eating plan is essential to
fight diabetes, heart disease, and chronic
health issues. Get the skinny on supermarket
strategies, food labels, creative cooking, disease
prevention, and the benefits of exercise. Your
body—and mind—will thank you! If you have
questions, call
360-514-4253
.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
When:
Wednesdays, March 20, April 17,
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
360-514-4265
COMMUNITY 101
Mall Walking: Get on the Inside Track!
When:
Daily, 7 to 10 a.m.
Info:
Visit
westfield.com/vancouver/
services
and scroll down to the sneakers
for information. Check with your physician
before beginning an exercise program. Visit
the blood pressure kiosk downstairs by
Macy’s for health information, giveaways, and
a prize drawing on the last Thursday of each
month. Starting April 2, participate in free
exercise classes led by KimWitherspoon, of
RhythmHouse Fitness, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Blood Donation
When:
Friday, March 29 or April 26,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
No appointment necessary
Blood Conservation Workshop
When:
Saturday, April 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
For those who resolutely refuse blood
transfusion. This interactive classroom style
discussion includes an in-depth discussion of
minor blood fractions, procedures involving
a patient’s own blood, and concepts related
to completing a durable power of attorney
for healthcare to document these specific
instructions. For more information, please
call or email April Ching, blood conservation
specialist, at
360-514-6766
or
aegglest@
swmedicalcenter.org
.
SAFETY 101
Childlife First Aid/Heartsaver CPR/AED
When:
Monday, March 11, 7 to 10 p.m.,
and Tuesday, March 12, 6 to 10 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$50. This two-day class is approved by
the Washington State Department of Social
and Health Services for child care providers.
Senior Driving 101:
How-to Get There Safely (2-day class)
When:
Tuesday and Wednesday,
March 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$12 (prepayment required)
Car Seat Safety Class and Clinic
When:
Saturday, March 16 or April 20,
8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
To register, contact Doris Girt at
360-450-8997
or
dmgirt@comcast.net
.
Heartsaver CPR and AED Training
When:
Monday, April 15, 6 to 10 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$35. This one-session class covers
infant, child, and adult CPR and the use of
AED (automated external defibrillator).
Participants receive a two-year American
Heart Association certification. This class is
not valid for day care or foster care licensing.
MENOPAUSE 101:
RED HOT MAMAS
®
MENOPAUSE EDUCATION
More at
swRedHotMamas.org
.
Not Your Average Menopause:
Premature, Surgical, and
Medical Menopause
When:
Tuesday, March 26
• 6 p.m.: social time and refreshments
• 6:30 to 8 p.m.: presentation
Where:
HEC
The Menopause Balancing Act:
Juggling Adult Children, Aging
Parents, and Menopause
When:
Tuesday, April 30
• 6 p.m.: social time and refreshments
• 6:30 to 8 p.m.: presentation
Where:
HEC
FAMILY 101
For more information, call
360-514-BABY
(2229)
. All fees require prepayment. Visit
swEvents.org
for a complete list of Family
Birth Center classes.
Mothers Share Support Group
When:
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where:
FBC
Info:
Free for mothers of newborns to
9-month-old babies
Mommies and Movers
When:
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where:
HEC
Info:
Free play group for mothers and babies
(9 months to 3 years)
Relaxation and Coping Skills for Birth
When:
Tuesday, March 5, Monday, March 18,
Monday, April 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Info:
$25 (mother and one support person)
Water Labor/Water Birth Class
When:
Thursday, March 7 or April 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where:
FBC
Info:
$35 (mother and one support person)
Infant CPR for Family and Friends
When:
Tuesday, March 12 or April 9,
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where:
FBC
Info:
$20 per person
New Grandparents 101:
How-to Be Helpful
When:
Thursday, March 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
HEC
Having a Healthy Pregnancy
When:
Saturday, March 16 or April 13,
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
MEM
33rd Street Entrance, Family
Medicine Waiting Room
Info:
360-514-7550
Sibling Preparation
When:
Saturday, March 23 or April 27,
11 a.m. to noon
Where:
FBC
Info:
$20 per family
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From 87th Avenue, enter on
5th Street
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Southeast 92nd Avenue and East
Mill Plain Boulevard
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= Memorial Health Center,
100 E 33rd St.
For a map and directions, go to
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