This is a two-session course taught by a certified CPR instructor for parents, babysitters and others who would like to learn CPR techniques for infants and children and how to manage emergencies in the home. Fees: $30 per person or $50 per couple. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register, call 338-2500, extension 4221.
Meets: First floor, 1 North Conference Room, 6:00-10:00 p.m.; Call for schedule.
This two-session series of free classes helps expectant parents prepare for their baby's arrival. Topics include: prenatal care, exercise, nutrition, breast and bottle feeding and newborn care. A tour of The Birth Place is included. For more information, call 334-4811.
Meets: 1 Spellman, Patient Education Room, The Birth Place, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Call for schedule.
Lamaze childbirth classes cover exercise, nutrition, visualization, breathing techniques, and newborn care. The instructors are nationally certified childbirth educators. The $75 fee is waived if delivery is at Benedictine Hospital. Register by your 24th week. Call 338-2500, extension 4221.
Meets: 1 Spellman, Patient Education Room, The Birth Place, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Call for schedule.
The Bradley Method prepares mothers and fathers for the natural birth of their baby with an emphasis on natural relaxation, good nutrition, and positive communication. The classes are taught by a certified Bradley educator. The $120 fee is waived if delivery is at Benedictine Hospital. Register by your 21st week. Call 338-2500, extension 4221.
Meets: First floor, 1 North Conference Room, The Birth Place, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Call for schedule.
A free informational session open to women, and their families, who are pregnant or who are planning a pregnancy and wish to have a vaginal birth after having had a cesarean section. Registration accepted up until the day of the session. For more information and yearly schedule, call Midge Madsen, 338-2500, extension 4340.
Meets: 1 Spellman, Patient Education Room, The Birth Place, 7:00 p.m.; three times per year.
These free classes are held the second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 and the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:30 and are for family members, friends, and care providers who are seeking information on quality of care, advocacy, financing, selection and placement. Registration required. Call 338-2500, ext. 4265.
Meets: Call for registration, meeting room information and schedule.
This discussion group meets the last Wednesday of each month, is free and is open to men and women to share their ideas and practices and to listen to what others are doing to maintain good health. Guest speakers are featured regularly. For more information, call Barbara Sarah at 338-2500, extension 4453.
Meets: Main Floor, Fern Feldman Anolick Breast Center; 7:00 p.m.; last Wednesday of the month.
These free Saturday classes are open to all cancer patients and their families and friends to learn art skills from painting to multimedia through individual and community projects. Class is led by local artist Susan Togut, with occasional guest instructors. For more information, call Barbara Sarah at 338-2500, extension 4453.
Meets: Senior Residence Conference Room; 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; every Saturday.
Meeting the first and third Wednesday of the month, this free improvisational theatre group creates healing pieces to dramatize the feelings and thoughts of cancer patients. Led by Breast Center social worker, Barbara Sarah, M.S.W. For more information, call Barbara Sarah at 338-2500, extension 4453.
Meets: Fern Feldman Anolick Breast Center; 6:30 p.m.; first and third Wednesday of the month.
This free workshop takes place every Thursday of the month and is open to everyone, including cancer patients and their families. Participants utilize movement for exercise and self-expression. The class is led by Cindy Dern, C.S.W.-R. For more information, call Barbara Sarah at 338-2500, extension 4453.
Meets: Senior Residence Conference Room; 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.; every Thursday.
The Anti-Cancer Advocacy Group meets the third Thursday of every month, is free, and open to cancer patients and members of the community. This coalition of advocacy groups explores the possible connections between cancer and the environment. For more information, call Rosemarie, 255-0836.
Meets: Fern Feldman Anolick Breast Center; 2:00 p.m., third Thursday of the month.