Tuesday
Achieve, weight management program, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Meeting Room 5, Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville. Cost: $ 5 per class. No registration necessary.
Bereaved Parents Support Group, 7 p.m., Meeting Room 2, Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville. For more information, call 245-9541, extension 3296.
Meditation Circle, 12-12:30 p.m., Healing Arts Studio, Prairie Heart Institute Center for Living, St. John's Hospital. Gentle stretching, guided mindfulness meditation and incorporating the practice of mindfulness into life. Free. For more information, call 544- LIVE (5483).
Stop Smoking ... Start Living, 6-7 p.m., Prairie Heart Institute Center for Living, St. John's Hospital, 619 E. Mason St. Four-week smoking cessation program that includes mind-body medicine therapies and acupuncture. Fee: $350 ( includes three acupuncture treatments). An individualized program can be designed for $400. For more information, call 544-LIVE, ext 5483.
ViniYoga, 3:45- 4:45 p.m. or 6: 30-7:30 p.m., Healing Art Studio, Prairie Heart Institute Center for Living, first floor, St. John's Hospital, 619 E. Mason St. Healing and strength- building yoga postures are taught in coordination with the movement of breath. Through Oct. 18. Cost: $60 per five-week program. Pre- registration required. For more information,call544- 5483.
Woodhaven Stroke Support Group Open to Community Program,2 p. m. Meeting Rooms 2 and 3, Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville. An encore presentation of " The History of Passavant." Presentation by Dr. Walter Meyer and Chester Whynn, president and CEO. Limited seating available. To register, call 245- 9541, ext. 3296.
Wednesday
Heartsaver AED, 6-9 p.m., Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, first floor, St. John's Hospital, 619 E. Mason St. Appropriate for coaches, employee training at businesses, security guards and anyone needing basic CPR training. Class includes adult, child and infant CPR and AED skills. Cost: $25. To register, call 544- 6464, ext. 49019.
HMR Program for Weight Management, orientation, 5: 45 p. m., Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville. Diet options will be discussed. Free. For reservations, call 479- 5836.
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