PILATES | Lansing

A Pilates Sculpt class is taking place at the First United Methodist Church in Lansing. The class focuses on strengthening the major muscles while increasing flexibility through the use of specialized movements. Emphasis is placed on stabilizing the Core muscles (abs and back) to improve posture and enhance functionality of the body while "toning" the major muscles, at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Beginners welcomed.

FYI: (219) 629-0402

SIGN UP FOR STATE HEALTH INSURANCE | Merrillville/Gary

About 870,000 Hoosier residents at any point in time are without health insurance. In response, Methodist Hospitals is enrolling applicants in the state-funded health insurance programs, including Healthy Indiana Plan, every Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Northlake Campus in Gary and Southlake Campus in Merrillville. Applicants should bring the following: birth certificate, proof of one's income, immigrant status, proof of pregnancy, name of everyone in household, social security card of everyone in household, date of birth of everyone in household and valid picture ID.

FYI: (219) 886-4000 or (219) 738-5500

CHOLESTEROL SCREENING | Hebron

Porter Road to Wellness will provide total cholesterol screenings by appointment only from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 4 at Hebron Public Library, 201 W. Sigler St. Participants must fast for 12 hours prior to the test. The cost is $30.

FYI: (219) 263-7285

BLOOD PRESSURE | Portage

Miller's Senior Living Community will offer free blood pressure screening from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Appointments are not necessary.

FYI: (219) 763-1508

FUNDRAISER COOKBOOK | Region

The cookbook "Cooking for Zita -- Helping Loved Ones Through Cancer" is more than a cookbook, it is a compilation of tales of kindness. Cost is $24.95 and the entire amount goes to the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster. Purchase the book at these locations: Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Suite J, Munster. Community Hospital,, 901 MacArthur St., Munster, Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster. St. Catherine Hospital, 4321 Fir St., East Chicago. St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart and www.cookingforzita.com.

FYI: (219) 836-3349

CHOICES | Hebron

A natural birth and parenting network hosts free monthly community meetings, the first Wednesday of every month at The Hebron Community Center 611 N. Main St. Doors open at 6:30 and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesdays meeting celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. Meet Midwives, Douas, Childbirth Educators, Chiropractors Breastfeeding Consultants and many new or expecting families. No pre-registration required. Babies in arms are welcome.

FYI: (219) 996-5188 or www.IndianaBirthChoices.com

PILATES | Lansing

A Pilates Sculpt class is taking place at the First United Methodist Church in Lansing. The class focuses on strengthening the major muscles while increasing flexibility through the use of specialized movements. Emphasis is placed on stabilizing the Core muscles (abs and back) to improve posture and enhance functionality of the body while "toning" the major muscles, at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Beginners welcomed.

FYI: (219) 629-0402

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP | Munster

Attend this free seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hammond Clinic's Specialty Center, 7905 Calumet Ave., to learn more about how to work with loved ones afflicted by Alzheimer's disease. Affiliated With The Alzheimer's Association. Call to register.

FYI: (219) 836-3600 or www.hammondclinic.com

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Lake Station

Miller's Senior Living Community will offer free blood pressure screening from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Library, 2007 Central Ave.

FYI: (219) 962-2409

SMOKING CESSATION | Munster

Let us help you kick that smoking habit. Join us for this free seminar on smoking cessation from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday presented by Pat Konvalinka, Nurse Practitioner, Hammond Clinic's Pulmonary Department. Registration is required at the Hammond Clinic, 7905 Calumet Ave.

FYI: (219) 836-3600 or www.hammondclinic.com

KARATE | Portage

Portage parks department and Fighting Arts Dojo Family Karate offer a karate program Mondays and Wednesdays at the Portage Yacht Club, 1370 Ind. 249. Ages 4 to 7 years meet from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Ages 8 to 12 years meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Ages 13 years and older meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $60 per person per month, $50 for a second family member and $40 per month for each additional family member after that. Register by the first Monday of each month at the Portage parks' office at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road.

FYI: (219) 762-1675

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Munster

Hospice of the Calumet Area will provide free blood pressure screening from 10 a.m. to noon at the Munster Branch Library, 8701 Calumet Ave.

FYI: (219) 836-8450