Well-Being Events, November/December 2009
Because dates and times are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm all event details. If you would like to submit a health-related event to be considered for listings in the Get Healthy calendar of events, please send the information at least 6-8 weeks in advance to kmacneil@nwitimes.com at least 6-8 weeks in advance.
FITNESS
Ongoing Hydro Power, Mon 8:30-9:30am, Duneland Health & Wellness Institute, 810 Michael Dr, Chesterton. 219.983.9832. dhwi.org. This cardio-filled aqua class is guaranteed to get the blood flowing in the morning with strength training moves woven in throughout the workout.
Ongoing Well Walker’s Club, call for dates and times, East Chicago: Salvation Army, 513 W Chicago Ave. 219.398.2939. Also, Roberto Clemente Center, 3616 Elm St. 219.391.8485. Highland: Wicker Park Social Center, 2125 Ridge Rd. 219.932.2530. Whiting: Whiting Community Center, 1938 Clark St. 219.659.0860. comhs.org. Membership is free for adults 18 years and older. Members receive free pedometers.
CLASSES/SEMINARS
Ongoing C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Natural Birth & Parenting Network, 7pm, first Wed of the month, Hebron Community Center, 611 N Main St, Hebron. 219.996.5188. indianabirthchoices.com. This free community program brings together midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, chiropractors, breastfeeding consultants and new and expecting parents. No need to preregister. Dec 2: “The Fourth Trimester.”
Dec 16 Hematologic Malignancies and the Role of Cancer Integrative Medicine, Rush Hospital, Armour Academic Center, Room 994, 600 S Paulina St, Chicago. 888.352.7874. rush.edu. This talk is aimed towards those with lymphoma, leukemia or myeloma and will deal with the latest medical treatments and clinical studies, as well as the complementary therapies that treat the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual effects of cancer. Registration is required.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Ongoing Gilda’s Club, 11am-2pm, every Wed, Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, 5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago. 773.702.9900. uchospitals.edu. The Gilda’s Club mission is to create a welcome community of free support for everyone living with cancer. This chapter provides support as well as lectures, workshops and social events.
Ongoing Lupus Support Group, 6:30pm, fourth Mon of every month, St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart. 800.948.8806. lupus.org. The Indiana Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America is sponsoring a monthly support group at St. Mary’s Hospital. This free group is open to the public and is designed to encourage patients and share skills for coping with lupus and associated autoimmune and connective tissue diseases.
Ongoing Pain Management Group Therapy, 9-10:30am, second and fourth Tue of every month, St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir St, East Chicago. 219.392.7722. comhs.org. This group meets at St. Catherine Hospital Daybreak Health Services and provides an opportunity to learn how to cope with chronic pain while interacting with others who struggle with it as well.
NUTRITION
Dec 10 The Fiber Facts, 6:30-7:30pm, 19250 Everett Ln, Mokena. 708.478.3529. cancersupportcenter.org. Fiber can fight against and treat many diseases as well as certain types of cancers. This discussion will teach guests more about fiber’s disease-fighting role and how to incorporate more fiber into a healthy diet.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dec 12 Holiday at the Pops, doors open at 6pm, LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, LaPorte. 219.326.1234. laportehealth.org. The 15th annual Christmas Pops concert will feature the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, Emerson Concert Choir, Trinity Community Children’s Choir as well as individual performances by Hoosier Stars Lauren Mazur and Jerry Sorensen among others. Proceeds will benefit the LaPorte Hospital Foundation and its ability to offer free health screenings for the community, health care scholarships and medical equipment.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dec 12 Leukemia Fundraising Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction, 7-11pm, Alex’s Place, 7305 Grand Blvd, Hobart. 219.308.7956. Proceeds from this Leukemia fundraising event, sponsored by the Indiana Tigers Soccer Club, will be donated to Ivana Milosevic, a 15-year-old suffering from leukemia and in need of surgery. Proceeds will also benefit the the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple, which includes all you can eat dinner and dancing. A cash bar will be available.
Dec 13 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, 8am registration, Purdue University Calumet, FRC Building, 2300 173rd St, Hammond. 312.372.2080. hammondjinglebellrun.kintera.org. A 5K course will greet runners and walkers young and old at this special holiday event. Participants can tie jingle bells to their shoelaces, wear festive costumes and join in the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis in the true spirit of giving. This year’s race will honor 14-year-old twins Brandie and Brianna Lorenzen, who have been living with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis for most of their lives.
