Upcoming Events at A Womans Place
Tuesdays Together
All programs will be held at A Womans Place Education Center, Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are FREEplease register in advance by calling 920-498-4205.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Tuesday, January 29
HRT can ease menopausal symptoms, but is it a wise choice for you? Join Dr. Chun as she discusses the benefits and the risks of hormone replacement therapy. Q & A session will follow.
Presenter: Dr. Yoon Chun, OB/GYN, PreveaSt. Marys Site
The Painful Leg: A Surgeons View
Tuesday, February 5
Do you have leg pain and wonder if its arthritis, poor circulation, or whether it is diabetes related? Learn from Dr. Manke as he explores the method of evaluating leg pain. Emphasis will be on whether it is circulation related as in peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
Presenter: Dr. David Manke, General Surgery, PreveaSt. Marys Site
What Is Qi Gong?
Tuesday, February 12
Not only will you learn how to pronounce Qi Gong, but youll learn how these slow, rhythmic movements will provide you with a better sense of balance, flexibility, and strength while enhancing your immune system.
Presenter: Georganne Peterson, WRMT, Qi Gong Life Enhancement Center
Heart-Healthy Cooking
Tuesday, February 19
Join us for this cooking demonstration to expand your heart-healthy cooking options. Come and enjoy foods prepared with soy and other healthy ingredients.
Presenters: UWGreen Bay Dietetic Interns
Everyones Looking at Me!!!
Tuesday, March 19
Some anxiety in life is expected and even healthy for us. However, when that anxiety feels more like intense fear or even terror, it can be paralyzing. This type of anxiety can be related to a single situation, such as writing or eating in public, meeting strangers, asking questions in a group, using a public bathroom, etc. There is help for this often hidden condition. Join us for an exploration of identifying and treating this misunderstood condition.
Presenter: Betsy F. Mitchell, MSN, APNP, Prevea Behavioral Care
Get Togethers
Get Togethers cover a variety of topics and times. Register by calling 920-498-4205. To ensure your place in the program, fees must be received FOUR days prior to class date. Please send class fee to: A Womans Place, 1727 Shawano Avenue, Suite 101, Green Bay, WI 54303.
Bone Density Screening
Tuesdays, January 22, February 26, and March 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (test takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes)
Purpose is to screen for abnormal bone mass density in women. Bone density of the heel is measured via ultrasound. Recommended for women older than age 40 who have NOT been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia and have NOT been screened in the last six months. Screenings are given by appointment only.
Fee: $5 per person
Sponsored by: Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals
Osteoporosis Management Program
Thursdays, February 21, 28, and March 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This three-week series is designed for individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (bone loss). Each week will feature an educational component, a Q & A session, and 30 minutes of exercise appropriate for individuals with osteoporosis. A signed permission slip or prescription from your doctor is required to participate in the exercise sessions.
Presenters: Dr. Lexi Logan, Hospitalist, St. Marys Hospital; Jodi Parker, Pharmacist, St. Marys Hospital; and Lindi Magnuson, Physical Therapist, St. Marys Hospital Rehabilitation Services
Fee: $35
Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement
Mondays, February 11 and 18
Afternoon session from 1 to 2 p.m. or
Evening session from 6:45 to 7:45 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, PT, St. Marys Hospital
Fee: $24 for 2-class series
Self-Defense Refresher NEW!
Tuesday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Refresh your memory and practice your self-defense techniques in a controlled environment. This class is a follow-up to the October 2001 class.
Instructor: Kim Talbot, Talbots Martial Arts Center
Fee: $15
Qi Gong8 Pieces of Brocade NEW!
Wednesdays, March 13 through May 1
Morning session from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. or
Afternoon session from 1:15 to 2 p.m.
This 1,000 year-old healing-art form is designed to strengthen the weak, calm the nerves, clear the mind, and enhance the body. Everyone can benefit from this self-regulating form of Chinese medicine including those who are chair bound.
Presenter: Georganne Peterson, WRMT, Qi Gong Life Enhancement Center
Fee: $80
Noon-Hour Meditation NEW!
Wednesdays, March 13 through April 3, from noon to 12:30
Unwind from the morningwind up for the afternoon. Georganne will guide you through the process of breathing, quieting your mind, and centering your body. This could be your only time for stillness today.
Presenter: Georganne Peterson, WRMT, Qi Gong Life Enhancement Center
Fee: $40
Healthy Families
Healthy Families classes cover a variety of prenatal and parenting topics. Register by calling 920-498-4205. To ensure your place in the program, fees must be received FOUR days prior to class date. Please send class fee to: A Womans Place, 1727 Shawano Avenue, Suite 101, Green Bay, WI 54303.
Infant/Child CPR
Monday, January 28, from noon to 3
Monday, March 18, from noon to 3
The 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. The course has a maximum of six participants.
Presenter: Lu Ann Sopko, RN, St. Marys Hospital
Fee: $21 (includes book)
Maybe a BabyThink Ahead!
Wednesdays, January 16 and March 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Couples learn how to plan and prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Topics include nutrition, healthy lifestyles, the couple relationship, financial planning, and time management.
Presenter: Sue Costello, MS, St. Marys Hospital
Fee: $10 per couple
Four-Week Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Class
Mondays and Wednesdays, January 14 through February 6, from 5 to 6 p.m., or Mondays and Wednesdays, February 11 through March 6, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Join us for a class to help you feel your best during pregnancy and help you fit into your jeans again after youve had your baby! Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Presenter: Rehab Services, St. Marys Hospital
Fee: $40 for each four-week session
Fertility Awareness
Wednesday, February 6 or April 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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, St. Marys Hospital
Fee: $10 per couple
Natural Family Planning
For an appointment, call Sue Costello, MS, at 920-498-4203.
Hey Mom, Lets Do Lunch!
Wednesdays, January 23, February 27, and March 27, from noon to 1 p.m.
A mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group that meets once a month during the lunch hour. Babies are welcome to attend with moms. A different aspect of breastfeeding will be addressed each month. A box lunch will be served.
Facilitators: St. Marys Hospital Lactation Consultants
Fee: $5
Parenting Classes
Wednesdays, February 20: Developing Self-Confidence, March 20: Discipline, April 17: Preparing for Summer, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
These classes are designed for parents of toddlers and preschoolers. The first hour consists of input on the individual topic; the second hour provides time for sharing individual parenting concerns.
Presenter: Sue Costello, MS, St. Marys Hospital
Fee: $10 per family per session
Girl Talk 1 
Saturday, February 2, from 9 a.m. to noon or Saturday, April 13, from 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 programgirls do a craft activity while moms meet for a discussion.
Instructors: Sue Costello, MS, St. Marys Hospital and Pat Marquette, MS, YWCA
Fee: $10 per family
Girl Talk 2
Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to noon
This is a follow-up program for girls and their mothers (or other significant female adults) who have completed the Girl Talk 1 program. Basic facts are reviewed. Specific topics are offered for discussion at each session. This session will focus on peer pressure.
Instructors: Sue Costello, MS, St. Marys Hospital and Pat Marquette, MS, YWCA
Fee: $10 per family
Support and Encouragement
These groups gather to offer encouragement, information, and support on specific concerns or areas of interest. All groups are FREE. Register in advance at 920-498-4205.
Sharing with the Chef NEW!
Thursdays, January 24, February 21, and March 21, from noon to 1 p.m.
No matter where you are on your journey of healthier eating, this lunch-hour gathering will give you a boost and offer support to your efforts. This open discussion will be a mix of shared recipes, cooking tips, and introductions to new and healthy food products.
Facilitator: Deb Marlow, Chef and Owner of The Dharma Kitchen
Breast Self-Examination Class
Monday, January 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This class provides education on the proper technique of breast self-examination (BSE) using educational breast models. Learn to be comfortable with the way your breasts feel and what to expect during monthly examinations.
Facilitator: Sue Klein, RN, Breast Health Educator at St. Marys Hospital
Infertility Support Group
Tuesdays, January 29, February 26, and March 26, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Are you struggling with fertility issues? Meet other couples facing the same concernsshare your experiences, your laughter, as well as your tears, as you develop new friendships and give each other support.
Facilitator: Sue Costello, MS, St. Marys Hospital
Stay-at-Home Moms Group
Wednesdays, January 23, February 27, and March 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Talk to other mothers who stay at home while raising their children. Share experiences and support each other on concerns that are of particular interest to stay-at-home moms.
Facilitator: Sue Costello, MS, St. Mary’s Hospital
Look Good . . . Feel Better
Mondays, January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1, from 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 the appearance-related side effects of those treatments.
The ACS Loan Closet, housed at A Womans Place, loans wigs, scarves, breast prostheses, and bras. People who have experienced loss due to cancer donate items. This gift to the community is meant for women who have no insurance and/or cannot afford to buy these items.
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