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

Get the Tools to Transform Your Life!

Joan Borysenko — Saying Yes to Change
Coming May 17
St. Norbert College, De Pere Free!
Look for details in the spring issue of A Woman’s View.

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.

Tuesdays Together

Ten Reasons to Have a Mammogram

Tuesday, January 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
So what’s your excuse for not having your annual mammogram?
Cost? Short on time? Afraid that it will be painful? Let us help you overcome the obstacles. Learn breast self-exam as well. Free.
Presenters: St. Mary’s breast health educators

Living Simply, Living Serenely

Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
You do have a choice on how you live your one precious life. Learn to balance your care for others with caring for yourself. Free.
Presenter: LaVon Rader, BS, MS

Stroke: What You Need to Know

Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Strokes are a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and are the third most common cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. Would you know if you were having a stroke? Would you know what to do? Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, treatment options, and prevention strategies. Free.
Presenters: St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Department

Fiber-ary: Spring into Action Against Heart Disease

Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Grandma was right. Fiber does keep you regular. But it offers other benefits too, like lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Sample healthy and convenient high-fiber foods. Take home recipes to share.
Presenters: UWGB dietetic interns

Menopause: A Change— Not THE Change

Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Menopause is a transition, a natural process. And although you may experience physical and emotional changes, it isn’t the end of youth or sexuality. Learn more about what is happening to your body during menopause, and the emotional and relational changes you may experience.
Presenters: Lynnette Clancy, MSN, APNP, certified menopause clinician, Prevea Health; Linda Schwallie, RN, LMFT, LPC, women’s health therapist, Prevea Health

Get-Togethers

Sign2Me

Thursday, January 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Just as babies learn to crawl before they can walk, children can sign before they can talk. In this introductory class, parents will learn more about American Sign Language, its benefits, and some simple signs they can take home to share with their baby. Sorry, this intro class is for parents only. Free.
Presenter: Vicki Patterson, Sign2Me instructor

Meditation for Busy People

Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Always wanted to learn meditation but never thought you could do it? Meditation is easier than you may think. It can be a valuable tool for spiritual growth, relieving stress, healing, and more.
Fee: $10
Presenter: Bonnie Groessl, RN, MS, APNP, The Bridge to Health

The Heart Truth’s National Wear Red Day

Friday, February 2
Heart disease doesn’t care what you wear. Did you know that it’s the number-one killer of women? Show your support for women’s heart disease awareness by wearing red, and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Listen to Your Heart at Bay Park Square

Saturday, February 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heart disease is the number-one killer of men and women—but that doesn’t mean you have to be its victim. There are things you can do to help prevent heart disease. Join us for information on nutrition and healthy lifestyles, interactive demonstrations, and the opportunity to talk with staff from St. Mary’s Center for Heart Health and Green Bay HeartCare.
Free.

Treating Arthritis— Without Surgery

Thursday, February 8, 1 to 2 p.m.
If you suffer from arthritis, you already know the importance of taking care of yourself, protecting your joints, and staying as active as you can. But what about managing your pain? Learn about nonsurgical treatments for arthritis, including injection therapy. Free.
Presenter: Dr. Michael O’Reilly, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Prevea Health

Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement

Mondays, February 12, 19, and 26, 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

everywoman’s journaling Program

Tuesday, February 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m. or 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Journaling for health combines reflections and feedback into actions that increase our wellbeing. 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.
Facilitators: WWHF journal facilitators

Educational Health Screenings

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.

Bone Density Screening

Thursday, February 22, 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

Healthy Families

Girl Talk

Saturdays, January 27 and February 24, 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 Tanya Arps, MS, YWCA
Fee: $15 per family

Infant/Child CPR

Monday, February 5, noon to 3 p.m.
This course provides information regarding the American Heart Association Infant and Child Chain of Survival, signs of choking in infants and children, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, and prevention of the most common fatal injuries in infants and children.
Presenters: St. Mary’s Hospital CPR instructors
Fee: $21, which includes book

Natural Family Planning

By appointment
Learn to avoid or achieve a pregnancy without the use of drugs or devices. Couples learn the signs of fertility and infertility and how to chart and interpret the signs of fertility in the female menstrual cycle. To schedule an appointment, call 920-498-4203.
Instructor: Sue Costello, MS, women’s health educator, St. Mary’s Hospital
Fee: $30 per class Materials: $25

Support and Encouragement

Look Good...Feel Better

Mondays, January 8, February 5, and March 5, 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 such as miscarriage, infertility, or hysterectomy. The volunteer provides friendship and emotional support with this one-on-one service. To request help or to volunteer, call Sue Costello at 920-498-4203.