Health Briefs for the week

Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune
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Classes

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Communication Changes” from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 22 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/caregiving/.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; please pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197.

• Jan. 22: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• Jan. 23: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 5:30 p.m. Empowered Movement; 5:30 p.m. Men’s Group, call with email to receive information.

• Jan. 24: 10 a.m. Seated Strength.

• Jan. 25: 10 a.m. Yarnwork; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. Debbie’s Wig Salon.

GOSHEN — Chair Yoga will be offered by the Elkhart County Parks at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 25 in the Ox Bow Haus Shelter in Ox Bow Park, 23033 County Road 45. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance. Wear comfortable clothing. Some mats are available; bring your own if you have one. This is a free class for those 12 years and older. No registration is required.

SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Public Library is offering “Yoga for EveryBODY” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Ballroom A & B, Community Learning Center, 305 S. Michigan St. Register at sjcpl.libnet.info/events.

Events

GOSHEN — To spark conversation and awareness surrounding mental health, Goshen Health is partnering with the Goshen Public Library to provide free, family-friendly programming on healthy coping strategies.

Topics include the benefits of physical activity, talking about feelings, spending time outdoors and more. Program content is geared towards families with children in K-5th grades. Programs will be held at the Goshen Public Library once a week on Thursdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m. starting Jan. 18. The program series is five weeks long. No registration is required. For more information, call 574-364-2496. The library is located at 601 S. Fifth St.

Support Groups

BRIDGMAN — Join a walking group that allows participants who are grieving to gather in a supportive environment as you walk and talk. Walk at your own pace, benches are available for breaks. Open group for adults only, no need to pre-register. Gather from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at FC Reed Middle School, 10254 California Road. For more information, contact Jaime Hoover at 269-429-7100. Sponsored by Corewell Health Lakeland.

Vaccinations

BENTON HARBOR — Corewell Health Lakeland will hold the following community drive-thru flu shot clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 at 100 W. Main St. No appointment is needed, and participants remain in their vehicles the entire time. Must be 18 years or older. There is no cost with most insurance; bring insurance card with you. $37 for the traditional vaccine or $74 for the high-dose vaccine. Cash or check only; credit cards not accepted. For questions, please contact Corewell Health Employer Services at 269-927-5154.

Blood drives

The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 402 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST, Jan. 20.

• NW Health Heart and Vascular Building, 901 Lincolnway, LaPorte, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST Jan. 21.

• St. John Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Ave. LaPorte, 8 a.m. to noon CST Jan. 21.

• University of Notre Dame, 101 Duncan Student Center, South Bend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 22.

• St. Joseph County Public Library, 1150 E. Kern Road, South Bend, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 22.

• St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Clay St., Sturgis, noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 22.

• Blue Roof Church, 3084 Niles Road, St. Joseph, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 23.

• Knollwood Country Club, 16633 Baywood Lane, Granger, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24.

• Messiah Lutheran Church, 185 W. Fifth St., Constantine, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 24.

Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at givebloodnow.com:

• St. Jude Parish, 19704 Johnson Road, South Bend, 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 21.

• REAL Services, 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 22.

• Elkhart Health and Aquatics, 200 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22.

• Press Ganey Assoc., 1173 Ignition Drive, South Bend, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23.

• Niles High School, 1441 Eagle St., Niles, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 24.

• Clayton Homes, 66700 Indiana 19, Wakarusa, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for South Bend area from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25, 2024