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Register for classes in advance by calling A Woman’s Place at 920-498-4205, unless otherwise indicated.

Tuesdays Together

The Part of Menopause We Don’t Talk About

Tuesday, September 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
We bemoan our hot flashes and commiserate over our insomnia. But many of us don’t talk about menopause and its effects on sexuality and desire. What’s normal? Learn more about desire and intimacy as we age. Free.
Presenter: Linda Schwallie, RN, LMFT, LPC, Prevea Health

Massage Basics

Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
There’s nothing like a good backrub or foot massage at the end of a long day. Nothing can take the place of a massage by a certified massage therapist. But there are some simple things you can do to help your loved ones feel better. Bring a friend or spouse. Free.
Presenter: Lynnee Schmidt, certified massage therapist, St. Mary’s Hospital

Internet Safety

Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Internet is a wonderful tool. It opens a whole new world of possibilities. But the Internet also can be a dangerous place. Learn how to protect your privacy and keep your children safe.
Presenter: Deputy Flannery, Brown County Sheriff’s Department

So What’s the Rush?

Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Does the sound of running water send you running for the rest room? Urge incontinence, sometimes called overactive bladder, is a common complaint. Take a simple assessment and learn what you can do to control the symptoms.
Presenters: Jennifer Burns, MD, Prevea Health; and Sara Ehlert, PT, St. Mary’s Hospital

Simple Ways to Make Your Recipes Healthier

Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Your favorite stroganoff recipe may be “to die for” but not worth sabotaging your diet. With a few small changes many of your favorite recipes can fit into a healthy lifestyle and still taste great! Sample a few and bring along a favorite recipe to learn how to modify yours. Free.
Presenter: Jean Bouche, RD, St. Mary’s Clinical Nutrition

Get-Togethers

Intro to T’ai Chi

Wednesday, September 13 or 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
T’ai chi is a series of slow, relaxed movements that helps integrate body, mind, and spirit. Experience it for yourself. Wear comfortable clothing. Free.
Presenter: Mary Kaminski, t’ai chi instructor

Keep Your Bones Strong and Healthy

Thursdays, September 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia or are just interested in learning about what you can do to prevent bone loss, consider this three-session class. You’ll learn about diet, medical management, medication, and exercise, and how they relate to bone density from a team of experts from St. Mary’s Hospital and Prevea Clinic.
Presenters: Thomas Berg, RPh; Jean Bouche, RD; Sara Ehlert, PT; Deborah Young, PTA; and Michelle Cullen, APNP
Fee: $25

everywoman’s journaling Program

Tuesday, September 26, 1 to 3:30 p.m. or 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Keeping a journal helps us learn how our mental and physical health is affected by our bodies’ responses to all kinds of life experiences. Receive a free journal, pen, and guidebook on how to journal proactively. A program of the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF) Rural Women’s Health Network. Space is limited. Free.
Presenters: WWHF Journal Facilitators

Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement

Mondays, October 9, 16, and 23, 1 to 2 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Attend the Feldenkrais series to become more in tune with habitual movement patterns and learn new options to improve coordination, relaxation, and flexibility. Loose clothing, blanket/mat, and two towels required.
Presenter: Michelle Vine, physical therapist, St. Mary’s Hospital Rehabilitation
Fee: $36 for three-class series

T’ai Chi Series

Wednesdays, October 18 through November 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Get all the benefits of t’ai chi: exercise, muscle toning, relaxation, balance, increased concentration, and more in this class. Wear comfortable clothing.
Fee: $50 for six sessions
Presenter: Mary Kaminski, t’ai chi instructor

Educational Health Screenings

Bone Density Screening

Tuesday, September 12, 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment
A simple test that uses ultrasound to measure the bone density of your heel can help you learn whether you may be at risk of developing osteoporosis. While this is not a diagnostic exam, a health care professional will discuss the results and answer your questions. Recommended for women age 40 and older.
Fee: $15 per person

Cardiovascular Assessment

Thursdays, by appointment
This assessment will measure your blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol levels, fasting blood sugar, C-reactive protein, body mass index, EKG, and other factors to determine your 10-year risk of developing heart disease. A cardiac registered nurse will review the results with you. A 12-hour fast is required.
Fee: $40. Scholarships are available.

Healthy Families

Girl Talk

Saturday, September 23 or November 11, 9 a.m. to noon
This program is for girls ages 10 to 12 and their mothers or other significant female adults. Focus is on changes that occur as a girl matures. Topics include growing up, menstruation, communication, and friendship. Mothers and daughters separate for part of the program—girls do a craft activity while moms meet for a discussion.
Presenters: Sue Costello, MS, Women’s Health Educator/St. Mary’s Hospital; and Kathleen Ross, MS, YWCA
Fee: $15 per family

CPR for Family and Friends

Monday, October 2, noon to 3 p.m. This class is designed for family members of individuals who are at risk for sudden cardiac death, new parents, grandparents, and other laypeople who want to learn rescue skills for their loved ones. Adult, child, and infant CPR are covered. There is no written exam and you will receive a participation card.
Fee: $30 per person, which includes the book

Parenting Your Preschooler

Mondays, October 9 through 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The healthy relationships you create with your preschooler can last a lifetime. Learn the importance of listening to your children, dealing with their feelings, and gaining their cooperation. Space is limited.
Presenter: Jodi Kaftan, MS, Director, St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center
Fee: $30. Includes the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

It’s a Girl’s Life. Lead It!

Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. to noon at A Woman’s Place
This program is for girls ages 10 to 14 and their mothers/guardians. Topics include defining healthy relationships, dealing with peer pressure, building conflict-resolution skills, increasing self-esteem, identifying stress and depression, understanding eating disorders, and tips on personal hygiene for a changing body. Register by Wednesday, October 11 by calling 920-469-4860, ext. 18.
Presenters: Sharon Finlay, MA; and Christine Streno, Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council
Fee: $20 per family

Fertility Awareness

By appointment
Learn the physical and emotional signs of fertility and infertility and how to chart female fertility patterns and cycles. Open to couples and individual women.
Presenter: Sue Costello, MS, Women’s Health Educator/St. Mary’s Hospital
Fee: $10 per couple

Support and Encouragement

Look Good … Feel Better

Mondays, September 11, October 2, November 6, and December 4, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
As a national American Cancer Society (ACS) public service program, Look Good … Feel Better helps women receiving cancer treatments learn how to manage appearance-related side effects. Free.

Elizabeth Ministry

Elizabeth Ministry offers companionship and support to women during times of personal crisis. Women are assigned a volunteer partner who has gone through a similar experience. The volunteer provides friendship and emotional support. Call Sue Costello, MS, Women’s Health Educator/St. Mary’s Hospital, at 920-498-4203.

Family Birthing Center Classes

St. Mary’s Family Birthing Center offers classes, too!

• Lamaze
• Sibling
• Meet the Certified Nurse Midwife
• Breast-Feeding
• Infant Massage
• Infant Care

Call A Woman’s Place for more information at 920-498-4205 or visit us on the Web at www.stmgb.org.